Our childhood is the most important phase of our lives. That experience is what shapes us into who we become as an adult. In an ideal world, our childhood years are filled with love, support, joy, and the freedom to express our thoughts and feelings authentically. Unfortunately, for many, this isn’t always the case. Childhood invalidation is a reality in many people’s world. It’s the act of dismissing or minimizing a child’s emotions and experiences. Childhood invalidation is also something calmsage

A parent’s work is never done. Between juggling work, relationships, and the never-ending needs of your children, you can begin to feel overwhelmed and even burned out. But fear not! In the day and age of information overload, podcasts come as a beacon of support. We all listen to podcasts — at least I do! — and let me tell you, these audio gems are lifesavers. From knowledge and humor to real-life experiences, these podcasts deliver you what you need calmsage

Debater personality includes extraversion, intuitiveness, thinking, and perceiving (ENTP). It is one of the 16 personality types identified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). ENTP personalities are referred to as debaters, visionaries, or innovators as they are well-known for “idea-orientation.” They are sometimes also referred to as rational inventors. ENTP personality is expressive, innovative, and clever. They are not focused on details but they are focused on generating theories or ideas. They come up with interesting ideas, plans, or actions calmsage

Commander personality includes extraversion, intuition, thinking, and judging (ENTJ). It is one of the 16 personality types identified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Assertive, outspoken, and confident are the three main characteristics of ENTJ or commander personality. ENTJs are rare, only making up about 2% of the general population. Can you think of a personality or loved one belonging to the ENTJ or commander personality? If yes, comment down in the below section.  Do you know famous personalities like calmsage

Giver personality includes extraversion, intuitiveness, feeling, and judging (ENFJ). It is one of the 16 personality types identified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). ENFJ personality can also be referred to as protagonist personality as they are outgoing, sensitive, loyal, and warm. People with ENFJ personality are considered to be one of the “strongest people person” as they work on building their friendships. One of the best parts about ENFJ personality is that they can forge personality with all personality calmsage

We live in a society where if you’re a socialite, you’ll go away, but if you’re the quiet one, you’ll miss out on opportunities. The life of the party, the charismatic one, the social butterfly – call them whatever – but these are the archetypes that are lauded in everyday conversations. But, what about the observers, the introverts? Introverts, with their rich imagination and inner worlds, can feel overlooked and misunderstood. However, there’s a group of people who fall somewhere calmsage

Our minds are powerful, no doubt about that, but sometimes, the power can manifest itself in unexpected ways. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health disorder that can be characterized by intrusive or unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors. While most people think of OCD as fixating on future possibilities, there’s a lesser-known OCD subtype – Real Even OCD – that focuses relentlessly on the past.  Real-event OCD can also be known as rumination OCD or “checking” OCD as it calmsage

In a society with carefully curated online persons and following trends, being true to yourself seems like a myth. Even if it isn’t online, people like putting up facades to escape their true selves. Authentic people might be hard to spot, but you’ll know if you’ve met an authentic person if they are comfortable in their skin, true to their values, and radiate a magnetic aura. When I say “Authentic”, I mean more than just being honest. Authenticity is about calmsage