Scrolling through social media can create a rollercoaster of emotions. With just a flick of your thumb, you can go from watching a cute cat video to reading about the latest natural disaster to forever alter lives. One second, you're sending a congratulatory message to a friend that just got married, then you're frantically composing a counterargum...
Doomscrolling, the urge to obsessively consume negative media, is an activity that can be extremely harmful to a person's overall wellbeing. The desire to constantly seek out pessimistic news can easily put someone into a depressive spiral. For a more in-depth look at doomscrolling and its harmful effects, read our article Breaking Free From Doomsc...
Your body is a hard-working machine that requires downtime to recoup and recharge. A good night's sleep provides your body time to relax, repair, process information, detox, and regulate itself so you can wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Getting a better night's sleep requires more than a cup of tea and a sleep mask. Science shows that ou...
The power of an effective greeting goes beyond simple pleasantries and etiquette; it shows you acknowledge the other person's existence and that you care about them. This is very important in many social settings including at work, with friends and family, and events where you may have to introduce yourself to many different people. Establishing a ...
In this article we will aim the spotlight at 5 toxic communication habits you need to stop doing if you want to be taken seriously. These habits can cause irreversible damage to relationships, your reputation, and potentially cost you career opportunities. As you are reading this article, take a moment to reflect on each habit and ask yourself if y...
When giving advice to someone, you must remember that there is a fine line between being helpful and being pushy. You may think that you are being supportive, but the person listening to you may think you are giving them unsolicited advice. Unsolicited advice often falls on deaf ears and creates pushback from people as it often comes across as boss...
There will be times in your life when you will be looked up to as a mentor, coach and teacher. This could be helping a child learn basic motor or social skills, an adolescent learning how to drive, a friend wanting to learn a new skill or a new employee who needs to be taught how specific systems and processes work and function. Regardless of the s...
Reading is something that everyone should do, at least a few times a week. Some people may have a hard time staying engaged while reading and will prefer listening to audiobooks, and while we mostly focus on reading in a traditional sense, many of the positive effects we mention will also apply to audiobook listeners. When most people think of read...
Some people care only about themselves and exploit others for personal gain. It could be a boss, co-worker, classmate, neighbour, or someone on the street who you never encounter again. They bring a black cloud with them everywhere they go, and no matter how polite and respectful you are to them, they still treat you like dirt. After the interactio...
Benefits of living a simpler live includes reduced stress, better mental and physical health, more time to do what you want to do, and feeling a sense of fulfillment. Here are 16 ways you can live a simpler life: Reduce Stress By Downsizing Your Social Circle Some believe that your overall self-worth depends on the number of fri...
