Dexa/The Psychology of your 20s

Published Feb 11, 2025

274. The psychology of the youngest child

Delving into Alfred Adler's birth order theory, Jemma Sbeg unveils the distinct psychological traits and dynamics faced by the youngest child, dissecting how stereotypes like rebelliousness and attention-seeking are shaped by their familial position and impact personal and professional journeys.

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- How can I stop comparing myself with others?
  Asked by 25 people
- How can I stop comparing myself to others?
  Asked by 19 people
- What are more strategies for avoiding self-comparison?
  Asked by 6 people
- Why do we compare ourselves to others in the episode 22: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People | Deep Dive and the clip Comparing Ourselves?
  Asked by 5 people
- What advice do you have to help someone stop and appreciate what they have achieved in life, rather than always chasing the next thing, as discussed in the episode Being a World-Renowned Conceptual Hairstylist, Taking a Leap of Faith | Chris Appleton and the clip Proud Reflections?
  Asked by 4 people
- What is the impact of being an only child?
  Asked by 3 people
- How do you raise siblings?
  Asked by 3 people
- How can I stop comparing myself to others as discussed in the episode 311: Susan David | How to Improve Your Emotional Agility and the clip The Cost of Comparison?
  Asked by 3 people
- How can I address the feelings of constantly feeling like I'm not enough and that I'm catching up in life, as discussed in the episode From Waitress to Billionaire, How to Achieve Success by Trusting Your Intuition | Jamie Kern Lima and the clip Embracing Vulnerability?
  Asked by 2 people
- How can I address the feelings of constantly feeling like I'm not enough and that I'm catching up in life, as discussed in the episode 289: Akshay Nanavati | Fearvana: Finding Bliss from Suffering and the clip Pursuit of Greatness? These feelings were also mentioned in the episode From Waitress to Billionaire, How to Achieve Success by Trusting Your Intuition | Jamie Kern Lima and the clip Embracing Vulnerability.
  Asked by 2 people
- What is the eldest son syndrome?
  Asked by 2 people
- How can I avoid comparing myself to others because of social media, as discussed in the episode 1495: The Science Of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks and the clip Social Media Illusions?
  Asked by 2 people
- What is unique about sibling bonds?
  Asked by 2 people
- How can I stop comparing my life with old people?
  Asked by 2 people
- How can I stop comparing myself to others after listening to the episode 22: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People | Deep Dive and the clip The Comparison Trap?
  Asked by 1 person

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