Do you think that celestial bodies play a role in your behavior? Is it possible to predict your future? For those who are keen on astrology, the answer is yes. They believe astrology may have secret or divine information concerning humans and the world. Others tend to be skeptical when it comes to this type […]

Have you ever met someone who blows things out of proportion, gets overly reactive, is entitled, has an inflated sense of self-importance? They become easily enraged despite being in the wrong, and in no position to act that way. You have probably encountered the infamous Karen.  Karen has become the unofficial name for white women […]

The Olympic games are more than just sports. They portray what can perhaps be called the core and essence of humanity. It represents our struggles, hopes, dreams, and victories.  At the Olympics, we see our fellow humans stretched to their limits – emotionally, physically, psychologically – and we relate and connect with this deeply.  So, […]

Confidence is one of those things in life where “the rich keep getting richer, whilst the poor keep getting poorer.”  It seems “confident people” grow in confidence, whilst those who lack it grow more timid by the day. Confidence is necessary to excel in life, as it enables you to go for and do more […]

Before writing this article I decided to comb through the internet in search of what people felt guilty about enjoying – i.e. what was other people's “guilty pleasure”? What I discovered was amazing: To my astonishment, a lot of the things people considered embarrassing, or a guilty pleasure were things I indulged in without flinching […]

Body shaming happens quite a bit. Women in general tend to be ruthless when it comes to beating themselves up about their bodies. Look in their eyes long enough and most will look away, feeling shame or fear that you’re thinking something negative about them.         Why can’t I lose this weight? […]

The duality of religion/spirituality in society makes such a deep-rooted part of human life also so taboo it is often banned from acceptable topics of conversation. The deeply personal beliefs and influence religion/spirituality has on the lives of its followers along with the sense of community it can create can also foster an us vs. […]

Rejection sucks. It is a normal but painful part of life. It can impact your emotional, mental and financial well-being yet we all have to learn to live with it. The sad thing is no one really teaches us how to deal with rejection. Some semblance of comfort in the moment may help, but what […]

Self-care is simply the process of taking care of your well-being. Self-care is a highly recommended practice for every human – and is doubly so for those who are recovering from or still facing some sort of challenges in life. It is personal and there is no one-size-fits-all plan for achieving it.       In […]