1 day agoMember-onlyCrashing FuneralsCrashing other people’s funerals produced its own sense of euphoria — The dead man’s eyes were closed, as dead eyes always were. I found myself wondering what color they were, beneath those glued shut eyelids. Such a morbid curiosity, yet I couldn’t help it. His name was Jerry, at least that’s what the funeral program said right beneath the picture I…Fiction8 min readFiction8 min read
Published in MIDFORM·2 days agoMember-onlyGhosting in the Workplace: Not Just for Dating AnymoreThis rude and thoughtless act is making its way more and more into the professional world as well — Ghosting has been prevalent in the dating world for many years now. In a 2019 study, 29% of respondents said they had ghosted people they dated, and a shocking 74% said that ghosting is an appropriate way to end a relationship. No longer confined to swiping and dating, ghosting has…Work3 min readWork3 min read
Published in SYNERGY·2 days agoMember-onlyFacebook vs. Your Own Website: Don’t Risk It All on Social MediaDon’t risk all your business’s online presence on social media sites, like Facebook — In this day and age, having a strong online presence is a must for a business looking to succeed. But the question is, where should you focus your efforts? Many businesses make the mistake of relying solely on a Facebook page instead of their own website. While Facebook can be…Business4 min readBusiness4 min read
4 days agoMember-only5 Reasons Why ChatGPT May Not Be the Solution for Everything…YetWhy ChatGPT isn’t a threat to every aspect of life and should be used with a degree of caution — There’s so much chatter in the news about the revolutionary ChatGPT AI chatbot and a steady stream of questions posed as to the impact it could have on almost every aspect of modern life. And yet, the truth is that ChatGPT remains flawed and is fundamentally incapable of replacing any…Artificial Intelligence4 min readArtificial Intelligence4 min read
Published in Personal Growth·6 days agoMember-only7 Things Productive People Don’t DoBeing productive isn’t about doing more work — Some experts believe people are inherently made to be unproductive and are content to be in a state of rest and relaxation. But the truth is that productivity isn’t just about work and work alone: It’s about finding a balance between work, play, and rest. When you’re more productive, you…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in Engage·6 days agoMember-only5 Regrettable, Yet Avoidable HabitsHow people often engage in habits that reduce wellness and result in remorse — Some habits are advantageous; they fulfill needs, entertain, or help you improve. Others, however, are regrettable. These lamentable practices offer no self-nourishment, wisdom, or advancement. Luckily, they’re avoidable. If you quit them, your remorse will lessen, and your happiness will grow. Quibbling over minor issuesPsychology3 min readPsychology3 min read
Published in Publishous·Mar 21Member-onlyRecovery for All: 3 Things We Can All Take from 12-Step ProgramsThree things from recovery that can improve everybody’s life — Many of us know or have met someone who has struggled with addiction and found help in a 12-step program. Many lives have been saved and turned around with the help of these amazing recovery programs. Seeing the profound impact “working the steps” has for people begs the question: is…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·Mar 17Member-onlyMindfulness and the 90-Second Rule to Mastering Your EmotionsA method that many use to quiet their minds in times of distress — Do you find yourself yelling at cashiers for no reason? Are you always anxious in groups? Do your friends say that you’re overly emotional? Are you always feeling angry and don’t know what to do? Do you wish you could rule over your emotions, instead of your emotions ruling over…Mindfulness5 min readMindfulness5 min read
Published in Publishous·Mar 17Member-onlyWhat Did We Learn From the COVID-19 Pandemic?We learned many things and many people now see the world very differently — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on many different areas of our lives, from the world’s public health awareness to globally intertwined economies and social systems. The pandemic has also provided valuable lessons we can learn from for the future to help us prepare for and address future…Pandemic Stories3 min readPandemic Stories3 min read
Mar 16Member-only7 Techniques for Adding Emotional Impact to Content MarketingCreating content that evokes emotion and connects with people — Content marketing has come a long way since it started. Gone are the days when you could post mediocre blogs and social media posts and gain traction. Today, content marketing is about creating content that resonates with your audience. It’s about crafting content that evokes emotion and connects with people…Marketing4 min readMarketing4 min read
