Independence of the Mind

In 1919, a lofty idealist named Romain Rolland wrote a declaration for the independence of the mind. In it, he argued for people to commit to serving the truth without prejudice. While I agree with this idea that we should uphold our morals and encourage others to do the same, I…Continue readingIndependence of the Mind

The Right Mindset, According to Simone Biles

Simone Biles, dubbed the greatest gymnast of all time, made a shocking move to step back during the Summer Olympic 2021 Games in Tokyo. It seemed confusing from the outside because there was no obvious injury. Instead, Biles claimed it was due to her mental health and she wasn’t in…Continue readingThe Right Mindset, According to Simone Biles

Deal With Stress Better

Stress. Perhaps my least favorite word and concept. At one point in my life, just hearing the word was enough to make me tense up. I didn’t know how to deal with stress and felt like it might just become a constant part of my life. I was, after all,…Continue readingDeal With Stress Better

How Can Nature Help Us Be Happier and Less Stressed

If you’ve been feeling stressed these days, I am with you. I toss and turn at night and then wake up just to walk over from my room to the kitchen to get food and then plop myself down in front of my computer to work. Day in and day…Continue readingHow Can Nature Help Us Be Happier and Less Stressed

Learn to be Happy Through a Happier Mindset

It’s been a rough year and it doesn’t look like too much is changing anytime too soon. We all want to be happier in our lives but how do we achieve this? How do you create a permanent state out of an ephemeral feeling? In this post, I’ll be discussing…Continue readingLearn to be Happy Through a Happier Mindset

Getting Your Sleep Matters: Sleep Better, Live Happier

They applied the cool gel to my scalp and then pressed an electrode to it. Only five more to go on my head and four more on my face and jaw for this sleep study, I thought. I tried not to squirm. I was about to sleep overnight in the…Continue readingGetting Your Sleep Matters: Sleep Better, Live Happier

Motivation: Use it to Succeed in Your Endeavors and be Happier

We’re two months into the 2021 calendar year and starting on our third. It may be too early to have lost motivation in your New Year’s Resolution(s). But considering all that’s going on this year that was carried over from 2020, I wouldn’t be surprised if your motivation is at…Continue readingMotivation: Use it to Succeed in Your Endeavors and be Happier

How To Be Happier About Your Money

These days it seems like money makes the world go round. It rules our decisions and lack of it can stress us out. Can you become happier about your money or financial situation? You have probably already read the answer to this question in other articles. You know by now…Continue readingHow To Be Happier About Your Money

There’s Not Just One Kind of Love

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. There’s going to be cute stuffed animals holding hearts, romantic cards, boxes of assorted chocolates, and red wine. This is a celebration for lovers to demonstrate their love for each other. Although it now incorporates other kinds of love and affection, Valentine’s Day still triggers…Continue readingThere’s Not Just One Kind of Love

Change is Inevitable: Why you should adapt to rather than avoid change

With a routine in this pandemic, as abnormal as it is, setting in and even becoming tiresome and redundant, everything is going how I expect it to. The days are predictable and the goals I have set are in sight, albeit far away. Then, all of a sudden, although predictable,…Continue readingChange is Inevitable: Why you should adapt to rather than avoid change