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In recent years, conversations around body image have evolved significantly, with various movements such as body positivity, body neutrality, and body acceptance gaining prominence. Each of these frameworks offers a different perspective on how individuals might relate to their bodies, aiming to foster self-esteem and reduce the impact of societal beauty standards. Understanding the nuances …
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Dealing with bad memories that unexpectedly resurface can be challenging and distressing. These memories may bring up feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety, impacting your emotional well-being. However, there are effective strategies you can employ to cope with these intrusive thoughts and manage their negative effects. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various techniques …
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Is there such a thing as emotional capital? Like, can you collect certain experiences as a war chest and use them wisely? Can one apply an investment portfolio approach to one’s life experiences? Some say you can. And I want to explore the subject with you. You can also read here, here, and here. How …
Curiosity isn’t just a delightful quirk—it’s the engine that drives discovery, innovation, and continuous personal growth. In the ever-evolving world we live in, where knowledge doubles faster than ever before, staying ahead requires more than memorization or routine—it demands a deep and lasting desire to know more. That’s where curiosity and learning collide. At the …
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Play is one of the most delightful yet puzzling phenomena in the animal kingdom. From foxes leaping through meadows to dolphins creating underwater spectacles, animals of all kinds seem to engage in activities that serve no obvious purpose. These scenes often amuse and warm human hearts, but beneath the surface lies a deeper mystery. Why …
Imagine staring into the treetops, binoculars raised, expecting to see a bird, but you see nothing. It’s not a vague feeling of absence, but a specific, conscious recognition that something should be there and isn’t. This oddly powerful moment, when your brain registers the absence of something, g—is more than just disappointment. It is a …
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We know that there is some complex chemistry in our brain and we are not entirely in control of it. Typically we do not even care to think about it: too many factors involved. Today I want to make an exception. Also, check out here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Brain blood barrier …
One of the most impactful forces behind innovation, culture, and change is creativity. From jaw-dropping art and soul-stirring music to earth-shattering scientific breakthroughs and architectural wonders, creativity is the lifeblood of everything we do. However, despite its vital importance, creative people have a hard time with recognition, validation, and acceptance from society. There have been questions such as, “Does …
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How does mindfulness work? Do we even understand it? Are we using something we cannot actually formulate or test? Is there any science behind it? Do we know that mindfulness helps? More reading here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. New age placebo Many of our new-age buzzwords are placebos. Superfoods are approximately …
“By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.” Socrates From time to time I stop to write about my family and my personal life. There are several reasons for this. I was not married to Anna, nothing of what you …