The arguments for children
Everywhere you turn, people are making arguments against having children: too expensive, diapers, climate change, career, freedom, and who needs the…
Category: Personal Development
Prolonged grief disorder: Debating the controversial diagnosis
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a condition characterized by an extended and intense form of mourning, has become a subject of increasing interest within…
Unlock the power of workplace connections
In the fast-paced modern work environments, the ability to establish meaningful connections with colleagues can be invaluable. Building friendships in the…
Negotiate for what you want
Whether you are shopping at a flea market, deciding on next year’s vacation site, or making a contract, lawyer G. Richard Shell says success starts long…
How to stretch at your computer
Ever wonder why sitting at your computer hurts? Could be lots of things, from the ergonomics of the chair itself to the length of time you spend poring…
How to succeed at pickup basketball
If you like casual basketball because it’s a nice, sociable way to exercise, then don’t try real pickup basketball. The casual kind is what you play at…
Dive into fitness: Unlocking the benefits of water exercise
Amidst the sweltering summer heat, that swimming pool looks inviting, so dive in for fun and fitness. Water exercise, also known as aqua fitness, is…
Professor’s last lecture tells a story about how to live
It’s not unusual for retiring professors to give a last lecture. When Carnegie Mellon University’s Randy Pausch gave his in 2008, he wasn’t retiring. He…
Empower yourself with self-discipline
How different your life could be if you had more self-discipline in more areas? Unfortunately for most of us, we are disciplined only in certain parts of…
Academic says beliefs are now status symbols
Status symbols do change and have changed. In the past, wealthy gentlemen wore top hats and fancy clothes. Today, you might not recognize a wealthy person…