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Travelers confess to ‘being a different person' when they take off work and go away
Travelers confess to ‘being a different person' when they take off work and go away

New York Post

time06-07-2025

  • New York Post

Travelers confess to ‘being a different person' when they take off work and go away

Let that alter-ego shine. According to a survey conducted by Faye Travel Insurance, most people become a different version of themselves when they are on vacation — and rightfully so. The insurance company surveyed 3,000 US travelers and nearly half of them said they learn different parts of themselves when they have a change of scenery. Advertisement The survey revealed that 45% of Americans let their adventurous, fun side come out on vacay. Some of these unexpected behaviors include, spending time more freely (52%), trying unfamliar foods (40%) and being open to more risk taking (45%) — perhaps like telling white lies about their identity when away from home, since nearly half of participants admitted to doing that. A little change of scenery can cause a traveler to learn a lot about themselves. Valerii Honcharuk – Advertisement One of the least surprising revelations from the survey is that 42% of people are more friendly — and why wouldn't they be when they're lounging poolside with a piña colada in hand without a care in the world. The Faye team also pointed out that 40% feel like a different person entirely and 60% of those surveyed believe that the travel alter-ego that comes out when they're away is their truest self. Some of these travel personas include: the explorer (19%), the quiet observer (12%), the solo wanderer (8%), the luxury lover (8%) and the foodie (8%). In addition to this, it turns out there are many health benefits to jetsetting. Advertisement The survey revealed that people participate in unexpected behaviors while away. Drazen – One study found that people who traveled once a year for nine consecutive years increased their longevity by approximately 20%. Those same people also reduce their risk of dying from heart-related conditions by 30%. Yearly trips also reduce high blood pressure, lower blood sugar levels and help a person maintain cholesterol and triglycerides levels — all things that can lead to serious heart conditions if ignored. If a week-long yearly trip isn't your style, travelers can also benefit from shorter trips. Advertisement According to research, those who get out of town for a long weekend don't feel as stressed, tired or depressed compared to those who barely use their PTO. 'Vacations provide a buffer against chronic stress and inflammation — both of which wreak havoc on the body,' Brooks B. Gump, a professor of public health at Syracuse University told the Washington Post in an interview. Take this as a sign to put in your PTO and book your next vacation — it does a person good.

Narcissists always give themselves away — with this one bad habit that's tough to hide
Narcissists always give themselves away — with this one bad habit that's tough to hide

New York Post

time23-05-2025

  • General
  • New York Post

Narcissists always give themselves away — with this one bad habit that's tough to hide

They're so vain — and this new study is definitely about them. Looking to weed out the narcissists in your life? Researchers say there's one, hard-to-hide habit the unpalatable personality type finds impossible to break. The way they engage with their smartphones can tell you everything you need to know, new findings reveal — those with narcissistic tendencies are significantly more likely to exhibit problematic patterns of scrolling, posting, and liking social media posts. 4 A narcissist a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. Galina_lya – The data, published in the Journal of Research in Personality, shows that a person's social media behavior could be an indicator that someone is a bit too into themselves. Social media addiction goes beyond heavy usage. It includes behaviors like compulsively checking for updates, being unable to cut back despite negative consequences, and relying on online interactions for emotional satisfaction. These behaviors can lead to problems in real life — including sleep problems, reduced face-to-face interaction, and poor job or academic performance. The team worked to explore not just whether narcissism and addiction are linked, but how they might influence each other over time. 4 A new study found that those with narcissistic tendencies are significantly more likely to exhibit problematic patterns of scrolling, posting, and liking social media posts. motortion – To begin, they identified six forms of narcissism: admiration, rivalry, enmity, isolation, heroism, and sanctity. The study sample was comprised of 339 adults aged 19 to 41, living in Poland. They all completed multiple assessments, answered questions about their social media use, and filled out established measures of narcissism and social networking addiction focused on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The results showed that individuals who scored high in nearly every form of narcissism — except sanctity— also reported higher levels of social media addiction. 4 The team discovered that individuals who scored high in nearly every form of narcissism — except sanctity— also reported higher levels of social media addiction. Valerii Honcharuk – However, the dynamic between the two varied depending on the type of narcissism. Those with heroism, admiration, and rivalry had what researchers called a 'reciprocal' relationship with addiction. When one went up, the other tended to go down over time, suggesting a push-pull dynamic where users may alternate between bursts of ego-driven behavior and periods of compulsive social media use. This hints at an internal struggle between seeking admiration and dealing with the consequences of addiction. 4 Social media addiction has been found to led to behaviors that can lead to problems IRL, including sleep problems, reduced face-to-face interaction, and poor job or academic performance. 9nong – In contrast, enmity (a hostile, antagonistic form of narcissism) and isolation (withdrawn and cold) tracked in sync with social media addiction. When usage spiked, so did these darker narcissistic traits — and vice versa. That suggests these traits may actually worsen the addiction or feed off it in a continuous loop. So, what does this mean for the average user? If someone is constantly glued to their phone, obsessing over likes and followers, they might not just be addicted to their feed — they could also be revealing something about their personality. And if their behavior seems driven by a need for admiration or marked by antagonism, you might be looking at a narcissistic pattern. Of course, the researchers caution that their study was based entirely on self-report data, which means some findings could be influenced by how honestly participants assessed their own behaviors and traits. Still, the study opens a fascinating window into how our online habits mirror our inner worlds. So next time you find yourself — or someone else — unable to stop refreshing that Instagram feed, it might be worth asking: Is this just a bad habit — or a sign of something worse?

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