A psychiatrist coined "otrovert" to describe people who feel like outsiders in any group, and it's resonating with a lot of ...

An optical illusion reveals whether you're an extrovert or introvert. Seeing faces first suggests social interaction energizes you, while spotting a candlestick points to a preference for solitude and ...

Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung believed unconscious forces dictate our lives, leading us to repeat mistakes and call it fate.

You’ve likely heard a lot about personality types (Type A, Type B) and personality traits (extrovert, introvert and even ...

Swiss psychiatrist explains why feeling misunderstood can hurt more than being alone ...

High extraversion is socially rewarded—but pushed too far, it can crowd out the people around you. Here's how to share the spotlight without losing your edge.

Wish you could change, but think you're too old? You'll be happy to know that a growing body of research shows the continued evolution of personality across the decades of adulthood. What’s unclear ...

South Africa was named the friendliest - and most generous - country in the world in the results of this scientific ...

Whether you love it or loathe it, the marketing campaign-like concept of ‘New Year, new you!’ does have its benefits. The New Year really is a good chance to take stock of your current lifestyle, ...

ADHD traits are somewhat misunderstood in many ways, not just between “strengths” and “weaknesses,” but also in how they manifest in different circumstances and people. We cling to a societal ...

Do you find yourself chatting to the dog in the kitchen at parties? Declining invitations because you have plans… with ...