A four-step process to let go of harrowing recollections — Putting down emotional baggage is tough. Lost love, unresolved pain, and low self-esteem gained in childhood can travel with you unless released. Learning to let go frees you as pressure lifts. Then you can engage in new relationships, step out of your comfort zone, and enjoy life. Learn from painful events What if the…

That depends on your political ideology — Is Joe Biden’s mental acuity a cause for concern? That probably depends on your political ideology, if we’re being honest. If you’re a progressive, then the answer is a big yes. If you’re a Republican, then the answer is, again, a big yes. If you’re a moderate, you may not…

There’s more to life than being glued to Twitter — If you spend any amount of time on Twitter, you’ll see a lot of people saying Twitter isn’t real life. And it’s an important reminder because the loudest voices make it seem like popular opinion is blowing one way when that isn’t really the case. There’s plenty to enjoy about…

How to tell an employer is diversity-friendly — If you’re entering the job market and you’re thinking about what companies to apply to, you may wonder about the promises of diversity-friendly recruiting practices and workplaces that employers put out these days. What exactly does a diversity-friendly employer look like? Jobseekers need a frame of reference to know what…

Why do they get so heated and how you stop it from happening — Most people have some form of political identity, and we all have thoughts on how the world should be run and have different moral standings. However, differing political views can often lead to complex and sometimes vicious arguments between friends. Politics stimulates emotions like no other subject, but why is…

Healthy Hippocrates quotes to make you feel well — Hippocrates of Cos (c. 460 — c. 375 BC) was a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles (Classical Greece) and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in medical history. He is referred to as the “Father of Medicine” or the “Father of Modern Medicine.” He’s also renowned…

Everyday matters people often fret about late at night — At night, do you lie awake agonizing over issues you can’t change? For example, perhaps you worry whether something you said offended someone and they don’t like you now. Or maybe you stew about a painful event from years ago. …

Top ways budding writers can push through to get words on the page — The image of the writer staring at a blinking cursor on a blank screen is synonymous with writer’s block, which is usually caused by an early visit from the self-critic. While all writers can be subject to a premature visit from the inner critic, writer’s block is especially troublesome for…

Traits that make belief in weird things more likely — Conspiracy theories are everywhere these days, from relatively benign notions like the unreality of the moon landing and the reality of extraterrestrials somewhere under Antarctica to more troubling beliefs about the secret rulers of the world and the dangers of high-powered and well-connected pedophile rings. …