If destruction be our lot, we [will] ourselves be its author and finisher. – Abraham Lincoln from his speech “The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions” on his concerns regarding mob violence Nowadays, it’s common knowledge that the U.S. — and countries around the world — face an increasing threat. No, I’m not talking about the energy…
Today, we have a useful guest post on anxiety — how it spreads between people and what you can do to stop it. Read to the end to learn some actionable tips on how to deal with anxiety in your own life! *** Author: Shaun D’Mello We’ve often heard of laughter described as infectious, but we…
To change your body, you must first change your mind. — Anonymous Ironically, weight loss and weight maintenance are two of people’s most commonly held goals, yet nearly one third of all U.S. adults are overweight—a trend that has only been climbing since before the 90’s. So why is it so difficult? What are the psychological…
Not to be absolutely certain is, I think, one of the essential things in rationality. — Bertrand Russell Like many people, you have certainly been presented with the following dilemma: Should I go with my gut instinct or should I change my decision based on further reasoning? Sometimes this occurs when trying to figure out…
We’re all basically made of the same stuff: generosity and selfishness, goodness and greed. — Madeleine M. Kunin When I’ve spoken with friends and family on the phone recently, I’ve felt guilty. After catching me up on their life, they turn the question to me — and I only have two words to share: Job applications….
A yawn is a silent scream for coffee. — T-shirt, Amazon.com This may have been one of the more difficult posts for me to write, both because of the sparse and sometimes conflicting research, as well the fact that every time I typed “yawn,” I’d start yawning myself. See, I just did it right there! But…