283. The psychology of 'only child' syndrome

283. The psychology of 'only child' syndrome

We've all heard the stereotypes about only children - they're selfish, they're dominating, they're arrogant, they are spoiled. Well, it turns out that might not be accurate. In today's episode we break down the intricate psychology of the only child and do a quick review of birth order theory, including:

  • Where did our stereotypes about only children come from
  • Are only children smarter?
  • What makes them such perfectionist?
  • Who do only children date?
  • What should only children do for work?
  • The complex child-parent relationship + the struggles of being an only child

This was such a fascinating episode, I hope you enjoy and happy listening!

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249. 5 tips to master public speaking

249. 5 tips to master public speaking

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248. The psychology of solo travelling

248. The psychology of solo travelling

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247. Can we be friends with our ex?

247. Can we be friends with our ex?

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246. How to cope with political anxiety

246. How to cope with political anxiety

Many of us have been facing increasing levels of political anxiety in the past days and weeks. It seems that the world has never been more divisive and polarised and there is a lot that we are uncerta...

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245. The psychology of the middle child

245. The psychology of the middle child

We all know the stereotypes about the eldest child, the youngest and the only child, but the middle child often seems to be left out, and not just from our conversations on birth order theory, but als...

4 Marras 202443min

244. 5 steps for creating a 'soft life'

244. 5 steps for creating a 'soft life'

The idea of a 'soft life' originated from a group of Nigerian influencers who chose the term to describe a way of living that was comfortable, joyful, minimised stress whilst prioritised self care and...

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243. Why having hobbies is so important

243. Why having hobbies is so important

Your hobbies may be just as important as your friendships in your 20s. But whilst you may dedicate 10-15 hours a week to your friends, most of us can go a week or two without actually performing our h...

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242. The psychology of maladaptive daydreaming

242. The psychology of maladaptive daydreaming

Daydreaming can be a perfectly normal part of life - zoning out in the shower, before we fall asleep, on the train to work. But some of us cross over into dangerous territory or what we call maladapti...

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