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 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 …
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 …
Life has a tendency to surprise us. At other times, it’s a surprise phone call, diagnosis, or loss that rattles the ground right from under our feet. One frigid January evening, I discovered this reality for myself. My sister’s voice on the phone brought with it words I shall never …