If you always color inside the lines, the picture never changes. — Anonymous If there has been one question that has haunted me all my life, it is this: How the heck can I be cooler? From James Dean to Steve McQueen to Jennifer Lawrence to Mila Kunis, being “cool” is something I’ve always dreamed of…
I learned more about my brain and its possibilities in the five hours after taking these mushrooms than I had in the preceding 15 years of studying and doing research in psychology. — Timothy Leary, Harvard Professor after first consuming “magic mushrooms” Although you may have no interest in trying them, it’s hard not to…
It is not the gift, but the thought that counts. — Every terrible gift-giver ever Now, I know these posts are supposed to be published on Wednesday, but today, I have a little present for you… Or rather, I needed an excuse for why this post was late. Therefore, gift. However, today’s present is very similar…
“It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the Heart. — Unknown Last week, we talked about self-affirmation and the ways it can help protect you from threatening situations. In fact, one of our readers even commented how he himself found the technique useful in his…
Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error. — Benjamin Rush As someone who explicitly researches the psychology behind advocacy, I can confirm: widespread social change is hard to initiate. People become very comfortable with the status quo and how things are, the old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” one of…