Anxious conservative or easygoing rebel? Busting the birth-order myths
Birth order offers an intuitively appealing explanation for the perplexing differences between us and our siblings. Only problem is, it's a myth.
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The introvert ‘quiet revolution’ is not what it seems
Introverts have been coming out of the woodwork and staging a quiet revolution, but it's not quite what it seems.
Cat lovers rejoice: watching online videos lowers stress and makes you happy
Watching cute cat videos and looking at their online pictures may not be a waste of time. A new study has found doing so could boost energy levels and increase feelings of happiness.
Why using Myers-Briggs at work Might Be a Terrible Idea (MBTI)
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most popular personality test, boasting millions of test-takers each year. Developed in the 1940s by Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine Briggs, the MBTI is…
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