The Power of Kind Words
Altruism is the act of doing something for someone without getting anything back. It’s a fundamental tenet for how we developed as a society in evolutionary terms. However, I don’t actually think altruism exists.
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#BeKind*
Be Kind’ doesn’t have an asterisk attached to it. It isn’t conditional. ‘Be Kind’ implies that you should treat all people with kindness, whether you like them or not. There is no caveat that allows you to be kind to some people and be hateful to others, but a lot of people will have you believe this is true.
View DetailsWhy it’s Important to Choose Your Emotions
Choosing your emotional reactions rather than letting them control you allows you to engage in life with less daily stress.
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Why Getting in Shape is the Lowest Hanging Fruit
I understand that this train of thought might be problematic for some considering how popular the fitness industry has become. However, I’m not saying that the fitness industry itself is inherently bad. It can be, and is, quite a positive industry. However in recent years the influence of social media and influencer culture has made […]
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I Want You To Think About Suicide
I always thought that it was quite clever to assign Suicide Prevention Month to September. It’s come to the end of summer, the nights are drawing in, it’s beginning to get colder. The presence of winter looms in the weeks ahead. People’s Seasonal Affective sadness might be threatening. September is a good time to remind […]
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This is the Problem With Green Grass
There are two friends. One friends needs to continually achieve in order to feel fulfilled. The work is never done to an extent. Once one goal is achieved the next one is set and the friend keeps moving. It’s part of the reason they succeed. Because dissatisfaction is a constant state of being, the itch […]
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