“Discover what you love and become really good at it” are the words of Steve Jobs in his Stanford commencement speech back in 2005. Cliche perhaps, but taking the bus at 6 am on a Monday will make one realize that many don’t love the work they do. Do you wake up every morning excited…
This article originally was published by the Child Mind Institute Most young children are aware of death, even if they don’t understand it. Death is a common theme in cartoons and television, and some of your child’s friends may have already lost a loved one. But experiencing grief firsthand is a different and often confusing process…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ It’s hard to write about experts’ opinions and views on how to work through grief because how we feel and deal with grief is a very individual experience. That is why I have chosen to tell my story about how I dealt with tragic loss and unbearable grief in…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. There are no two things that go more perfectly together than fresh fruit and the summertime. When the temperature is rising and the heat is tamping down your appetite, somehow…
Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are incredibly important. They’re what is called “conditionally essential,” meaning the body is capable of converting them from ALA, but different factors like age and sex negatively affect that process—which, by the way, is about as efficient as me working from home curled up in a blanket on the…
If you’ve never taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, it’s a personality assessment that groups people into one of 16 personalities or types based on their preferences. And in the case of ENTJs, this powerhouse personality type is known for getting things done—just don’t expect them to be sensitive about it. Think Gordon Ramsey or Steve…
Splitting the bed with a partner comes with its pros (cuddling) and cons (kicking). This might leave bed sharers wondering: Would I sleep better or worse if I was snoozing alone? Consider this research your answer. Studying how your bed partner affects your sleep. For a recent study published in the journal Sleep, a University…
As someone who used to swear by acrylic manicures, I can attest: While they may be fun at the time, the consistent gluing and removing of plastic tips can leave your natural nails feeling like paper. Even though I refrain from getting acrylic manicures these days, my nails took quite a while to regain their…
Flirting over text is a lot of fun. So why not send your crush, girlfriend, or wife a bedtime poem? It can be mushy or funny, profound or playful — just make sure it’s your style and you mean what you type. Not confident in your ability to pen prose? Don’t worry. We’ve got your…
Most girls have at least one male friend in their life who they’ve known for some time, and at some point, it crosses their mind, “does he like me more than a friend?” Is he pining for you like a lost Labrador puppy, or are you firmly in the friendzone? Maybe you’re recent office buddies…
