Many people suffer from a silent killer, a disease that turns their mind against them, and causes them to engage in risky behavior that could even threaten their lives. This disease is still stigmatized, and the fact that it’s not talked about worsens the effects for those who suffer from it. What’s this tragic and … Read more
When given the choice to call or email someone, do you choose to email without giving it a second thought? I’ll admit that I always go for the electronic option. It’s more convenient, less intrusive, and it allows me to avoid having to exchange pleasantries. Technology is a huge part of our lives these days, … Read more
Anyone who has ever tried to change a habit has probably experienced the “hot-cold empathy gap” at some point. What is it? What ONE THING kills more habit changes than anything else? What is the Hot-Cold Empathy Gap? According to Wikipedia the hot-cold empathy gap is: A cognitive bias in which a person underestimates the … Read more
If you’re new to journaling, all those big blank pages can seem intimidating, and even with a lot of practice, it can be challenging to distill thoughts and experiences into written entries. But using journal writing prompts can help you generate new lines of thought for your entries. There are many approaches to journaling, from committing … Read more
When I was in elementary school, I had a friend who played the violin–which was so cool because she was the only one who could do it. Similarly, we had one girl in our grade who was a standout gymnast and one who did horseback riding competitions on the weekends. And of course we had … Read more