As midterms approach on university campuses, anxiety tends to peak. With exams, essays, and perpetual deadlines in between, staying on top of things seems like a fantasy. But take it from us: having a few easy adulting skills down can turn your days more relaxed, alert, and vibrant. I have …
Have you ever stopped to consider why we laugh so hard at harmless jokes and why they bring us closer to others? From a stapler stuck in Jell O to a friend’s Zoom background instantly transporting itself to outer space, these light bulb surprises do more than tickle our funny …
Have you ever felt that your aspirations were on hold, pending someone else’s sanction? From childhood to adulthood, society subtly conditions us to think we need permission at every level of life permission to grow, to invent, and even to pursue what really gets us going. But the truth is: …
Why are there some individuals born magnetic and so charming that others desire their presence around them? It’s not social standing, wealth, or physical attractiveness. It’s something much more profound: the ability to build deep connections on the basis of what researchers call positive practices. After food, shelter, and safety, …
We often hear phrases like “change your mind” or “I’ve lost my mind” as if the mind is a separate thing from the brain. But is it really separate? Where does the mind come from, and how does it work? Let’s break it down in simple terms. The Brain …
All love affairs begin with that connection laughter, those late-night conversations, or even just that feeling of being there for one another. Friendships tend to be the building block of romance, and when they falter, love can gradually diminish as well. The frightening thing? Oftentimes, relationships do not end with …
Why Your Motivation Matters When it comes to love, most people wonder: What really predicts romantic success? Is it timing, luck, personality, or simply effort? According to groundbreaking new research published in May 2025 in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, the answer lies in something far deeper, your motivation …
Life is full of pivot points, but we all shudder at change because we don’t know what comes next. We hold onto what makes us feel comfortable and secure even when it bores us. But the reality is this: change isn’t just inescapable, it’s necessary. Each new page presents an …
September 13th is Positive Thinking Day, but come on, you don’t need a single day out of the calendar to remind you of how precious positivity is. Life is always sending challenges your way, and being optimistic all the time isn’t easy. But here’s the great news: positive thinking is …
Virtual reality (VR) holds out the promise of new worlds of creativity, learning, and connection. But with the excitement comes an unsettling reality: harassment in VR feels as real as it does in real life. Picture yourself logging into a virtual world. Your body isn’t present there no skin, no …