It’s so tempting to want to escape to some place wild. Get away from humanity and all the problems our species causes for us. But when you get away from it all, remember to watch where you step. Wild places are wonderful because they are still wild. Untrampled. So don’t trample the wild spaces you […]
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Feelings: How You Should and Shouldn’t Feel
Yummy Food of the Day: A burger! “I know I shouldn’t be mad at her, but…” “I should be grateful to have a job at all….” “I shouldn’t care so much but…” “I know I should acknowledge how lucky I am…” “I shouldn’t feel guilty, but….” “You would think I’d be happy about it, but….” […]
Achieve Work-Life Balance: 10 Ways to Get Back Some ‘You’ Time
Discover the essentials of achieving work-life balance in this insightful guide.
Let’s Make America Rational Again
A rational America? Hah, that would be a big change! Not sure it’s going to happen. But truthfully, playtime’s over. We’ve all been awash in our emotions, splashing around in a gigantic pool of delusions and sooner or later we’ve got to get out of the water, dry ourselves off, and tell our emotions to […]
Read the Job Description Carefully! How to Decode Job-Speak
Read the job description carefully. And then whatever the job description says – expect the opposite. Let’s start with a simple example. The job description is for a production/manufacturing job. That’s great! Manufacturing jobs can be quite straightforward. At least they used to be. The job description for this position says that you will lead […]
Should You Follow Your Passion as a Career?
The true answer to whether you should follow your passion as a career is: It depends what you are trying to accomplish. If what you are trying to accomplish is more women in STEM fields, then the answer is apparently ‘no‘. Apparently, not that many women have a passion for STEM fields. Instead, they are […]
How to Stop Thinking About People Thinking About You
Surprising Techniques that Work! If you want a sure-fire recipe for anxiety, dwell for a few moments on all the things that people could think about you and very well might. They’ve noticed your thinning hair and are secretly laughing at what they rightly perceive to be a lame attempt at a comb-over. They have […]
How to Learn From Your Life – 7 Surprising Ways
Figuring out how to learn easily is one of the biggest favors you can do for yourself. That’s because learning can be hard. So hard that many people basically give up on it some time in adulthood. It’s hard because it takes energy. Your brain is the biggest calorie hog in your body, and when […]
Love and the Shy Person
In pursuing a romantic connection with a shy person, patience and subtle communication are key. Exploring shyness, express genuine 'I like' declarations for non-threatening attributes, avoiding vulgar directness, and employing quiet centered listening can foster trust. Demonstrate patience, kindness, and attention, tackling discomfort and fears gradually to build interest and avoid rejection. With careful application of reassurance and encouragement, the goal is to create anticipation for a positive relationship future, eventually overcoming the shy individual’s barriers to intimacy without manipulating vulnerabilities.
You Can Escape the Rat Race & Live Meaningfully
The author shares their personal journey of breaking free from the rat race through retirement, achieved by disciplined saving, frugal living, and strategic financial planning. Rejecting the trap of consumerism and societal pressures, they highlight the importance of budgeting, making a profit, conscious decision-making, and setting specific goals. They advise on the mindful use of credit and importance of having faith in oneself. Concluding that the rat race is a pointless game, they urge readers to envision a meaningful life beyond societal norms and expectations.
So Your Ex Has a New Girlfriend
The post discusses 12 varying strategies for coping with seeing your ex and their new partner on social media, from positive self-affirmation and avoiding social media to seeking new relationships and publicly expressing anger or jealousy. It critiques the role of social media platforms in amplifying personal heartache for profit and the temporary nature of online showmanship, ultimately suggesting that while our reactions may vary, finding fulfillment outside of romantic validation is a healthier approach.
When You’re Pretty Fed Up with Your Marriage
A fictional account weaves a scenario of a typical marriage faced with infidelity temptations, exploring the complexities of attraction, commitment, and human behavior. The author introduces a decision-making guide with structural analysis and several decision tree questions, addressing motivations ranging from hormones, dissatisfaction, to the quest for love or sexual fulfillment. By examining scenarios and repercussions, the guide aims to help individuals clear their confusions about whether to engage in an affair, considering the impact on family, morality, and their own conscience. The content advocates for deep introspection and communication with one's spouse, offering a nuanced understanding of marriage's challenges and the importance of informed decision-making.
How to Avoid Burnout
Avoiding burnout involves recognizing its root cause—unreasonable, relentless demands without reprieve—and changing your approach. Key strategies include relinquishing total responsibility, shortening your to-do list to seven items, simplifying by doing things the easy way, and accepting failure as an option. By doing so, you prioritize self-respect, manage expectations, and ultimately aim for a sustainable balance rather than perfection, thus staving off burnout and improving overall quality of life.
