How to Survive University with Depression
Studying with depression is one of the hardest things you can do. It’s difficult enough getting out of bed. Depression zaps your energy, you have…
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5 Ways Ego Can Ruin Your Life
When we want to achieve something in life, we can become so wrapped up on success that we experience an inflation in our egos. There’s…
Why It’s Important to Take Risks in Life
Footwear designer Armando Cabral says, “I don’t think you have to be an Ivy League graduate, just a risk-taker.” There are people that I’ve met…
Colour and Social Media Playing Tricks on you?
What’s your favorite colour? Do you feel some type of way when you wear it? How about when you see it in public? Colours have…
Why Should You Have a Dog as a Pet?
“Poetry saved my sanity and prevented me from killing myself. My dog saved my heart from turning into hatred to the world. These are the…
10 Signs You’re Growing Up
So, here you are. Riding these so-called tides we call adulthood. And yet you’re not fully there. Not as small or naive as you used…
Coping as an Empath – An Interview With Dr. Judith Orloff
Empath is a word used to describe people who take on the emotions of others. These absorbed feelings can create the effect of an “emotional…
The Truth About Post Grad Life
What happens after graduation? People often either take time off and go traveling to see the world. Others might continue with more school, take on…
Maybe We Are Afraid to be Happy – An Interview with Krystine Batcho
Accepting that things can simply turn out good for you can be a difficult task, specially if you have a lot of cultural and psychological…
8 Psychological Tips to Boost Self-Confidence
Self-confidence has an effect on everything we do, from job interviews to first dates. Such an important tool should be kept as sharp as possible…
Drop Your Labels: An Interview with Sophia Dembling on being Introverted
Today I had the pleasure of peeking into the illumined mind of Sophia Dembling, an introverted writer, editor, author, and speaker. With a specialized interest…
10 Signs Texting is Psychologically Hurting You
One of our readers came to us with a question about texting and the psychological impacts it’s been having on their relationship. Even though the…
5 Psychological Tips to Build your Body Confidence
Most of us could do with a healthy dose of freshly found body confidence. But how do we get that body confidence in a world…
10 Types Of Toxic People In Your Life And How to Deal With Them
A shocking conclusion has been drawn over the last few years: Toxic people are not good for you. It sounds wild, right? Who would have…
10 Job Interview Tips for Introverts
The other day we received a question from one of our readers, Chris, asking about tips for job interviews for introverts. While there are many…
6 Reasons to Learn Another Language
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” –Charlemagne In the past, people used to think learning another language created mental complications and…
4 Ways Beards Alter Perspective
Whether you are a man or woman that prefers beard over clean shaven or vice versa, here are some things that you notice without really…
5 Reasons Humans Are Superstitious
5 Reasons Humans Are Superstitious Have you ever wondered why people are so uncomfortable when confronted with a black cat or a ladder over a…
10 Factual Dos and Don’ts of Studying
10 Factual Dos and Don’ts of Studying Everyone knows the feeling of being stuck at a desk, staring at a page that looks as if…
10 Weird Mental Malfunctions
10 Weird Mental Malfunctions Our brains are the activity centre of our very being. They control our thoughts, our bodies, and our actions. So, what…