The coronavirus outbreak in China raises important questions about how well governments manage the latest pathogens to jump the species barrier and infect humans.
Advertisements for gambling and online betting tell us to “gamble responsibly”. But what does this mean in reality? And how can you gamble responsibly online when another bet is just a click or swipe away?
Everybody knows that firstborns are natural leaders, middle children are rebels and the baby of the family is spoiled yet confident.
One of the greatest gifts that evolutionary empaths give to the world is an open, loving heart. We are deeply committed to holding the vibration of love and heart-centeredness on this planet, often to our frequent detriment when we walk the path unconsciously.
Relying on intention and willpower to stop drinking, even for a short period, is not usually enough.
By not limiting their own phone use, parents and other caregivers may be unwittingly setting kids up to be addicted to screens.
The famous “big five” personality traits – neuroticism, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness and extroversion – have been a trusted workhorse in psychology for many decades.
The Buddha said, "in a battle, the winners and losers both lose". When we're engaged in conflict with a difficult person, our minds become very narrow and our hearts close. When we feel anger and hatred toward someone else...
A lot of books have been written about gratitude. I think it is a well-received idea that gratitude is a nice thing to do. But I want to address the use of gratitude in our most vulnerable times, when it is not about being polite, nice or wanting to be liked.
Understanding how humans learn is one key to improving teaching practices and advancing education.
All the ancient calendars and prophecies of diverse ancient traditions are pointing to these days as the time of a great awakening and a time of a great shift. Humanity is being challenged to make a choice: the choice between the path of love, community, and peace, over the path of...
- By Alexis Blue
Most people have an aspect of their personality they’d like to change, but it may be difficult to do so without help, according to a new study.
Our need for love and compassion stems from our desire to be connected with others, to feel good about ourselves, and to receive and give appreciation. We all want to feel valued, understood, and respected—to be heard, seen, and believed.
- By Chris Houser
During the mid-winter break, many vacationers head south to sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
Fake Instagram accounts, often referred to as “finstas” or “spam accounts”, have become the norm for many teens – but their reasoning for creating these is not as sinister as you think.
“Cancel culture” has become so pervasive that even former President Barack Obama has weighed in on the phenomenon, describing it as an overly judgmental approach to activism that does little to bring about change.
- By Alexis Blue
Faking positive emotions for coworkers can do more harm than good, researchers say. Making an effort to actually feel them, however, can produce personal and professional benefits.
It started as a New Year’s resolution driven by guilt and a touch of sibling rivalry – but by the end of the year, it taught me valuable lessons as a teacher, including about the benefits of failure.
- By Peter McEvoy
Most of us would admit to feeling shy from time to time, or anxious about public speaking: the larger the crowd the greater the terror.
- By Sian Lewis
In the wake of the collective outpouring online, sexual harassment is now a topic of everyday discussion.
Researchers have developed a new simple blood test that can tell the time in your body—which might be very different from the time showing on the clock on the wall.
About one in six people in England report experiencing anxiety or depression in any given week, and depression is a major cause of disability worldwide.
We can deal with blatant discrimination through legal channels and receive some corrective action, but these kinds of compensation cannot heal hearts. Our goal is deeper healing. We want nothing less than total release from the pain and fear that racist conditioning breeds.