Why is identity important?

In this article, we’ll explore why identity is an important concept in psychology. Understanding why identity matters helps explain a lot of psychological phenomena. Our identity is how we see ourselves or how we believe others see us. Our ego or ‘sense of self’ is comprised of our various identities. We typically have many identities …

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10 Ego defence mechanisms in psychology

This post will discuss 10 common ego defence mechanisms that we encounter regularly in our day-to-day lives. Your ego is your sense of self or ‘I’. Technically, your ego is your conscious mind. We all desire to feel worthy and maintain psychological stability. When something happens that threatens our well-being or diminishes our self-worth, our …

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How we have a distorted perception of reality

perception vs reality

Our beliefs, concerns, fears, and moods cause us to have a distorted perception of reality, and, as a result, we don’t see reality as it is but we see it through our own unique lens. People of discernment have always understood this fact and those who are not aware of it are at the risk …

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