Compulsive. It’s not the kind of trait that will get you a wink on a dating app. But let’s re-frame this: people who have a compulsive personality have a lot to feel good about–if they manage their energies well. Let’s remove the judgement about compulsive tendencies and find a more productive and satisfying way to live them out. Let’s find the meaning in the compulsive style.
The Hidden Drive Behind Compulsive Behavior: Carl Jung’s Path to Wholeness
Discover Carl Jung’s insights on compulsive behavior and how blocked growth can lead to obsession. Learn how to unlock your potential through individuation.
A Conversation With Psychologist Steven Hertler: The Evolutionary Origins of the Obsessive Personality
This week I had a really interesting discussion about the evolutionary origins of the obsessive […]
What is the difference between OCD and OCPD (compulsive personality)?
Your colleague Mitch works very late hours, insists on perfection in team documents, and can […]
Film Review: A Man Called Ove: The Beauty and Tragedy of the Compulsive Personality
Ove is simultaneously endearing and enraging, but still realistic, a compelling example of the beauty and tragedy of the compulsive personality. Sometimes we can see ourselves more clearly by seeing our tendencies in someone else first. Backman’s Ove offers us this opportunity.
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