Inside the mind of a misfit. Mental health, emotional wellness, and self-improvement for introverts, loners, socially anxious people, HSPs, and deep thinkers. How to cope with your negative emotions and unhealthy thought patterns, improve your self-esteem, and overcome mental health issues such as social anxiety.
Be positive. We hear this piece of advice all the time. While realistic optimism is great, it’s important to not fall victim to blind positivity, which can prove more harmful than it may seem. First of all, you need to be aware of how it shows up in daily life, and that’s why we list … Read more
Is the glass half-full or half-empty? How would you answer this age-old question? The “glass” idiom divides all people into two categories. Basically, there are two ways to live your life: be an optimist and see the glass half-full or be a pessimist and see it half-empty. Which of the two are you? What Does … Read more
Back in my childhood, I would prefer to spend time by myself than connect with my peers. Throughout the years, this preference for solitary activities hasn’t changed much. However, as a quiet child and teen, I considered this trait a flaw and wondered, ‘What’s wrong with me? Why do I like being alone so much? … Read more
The way we talk to ourselves plays a huge role in our overall wellbeing. Whatever situation we face in life, our inner voice is what forms our perception of it. That’s why it’s important to be aware of negative self-talk examples to make sure you tame your inner critic before it takes over your life. … Read more
Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood. -Ralph Waldo Emerson What are your thoughts on this quote? Does it ring a bell … Read more