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When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, it can feel like second nature to promise you’ll support them through it. You might say things like “I’m here for you” or “I’ll make sure we catch up every week.” But as weeks pass and your life goes on, new priorities emerge, and […]
In news I hope my boyfriend doesn’t read, it turns out that having an optimistic partner can lead to better health outcomes. New research out of Michigan State University, published in the Journal of Personality, found that being in a relationship with an optimist might actually help to decrease the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease […]
The first few months I spent at my big-girl, full-time job, I was terrified about letting my sense of humor loose on any coworkers. I’d been previously indoctrinated into believing a desk is a space for serious business emails (Sincerely, Official Member of the Workforce) and torturous mental obstacle courses (read: spreadsheets). While there’s certainly […]
Obviously, you want to surround yourself with people who want the best for you; those who relish in your struggles or even misery simply aren’t team members you need making up your starting lineup for tackling life. But while it would be wise to avoid those who are prone to schadenfreude—the German term that describes […]
Ever worked really hard on a work presentation that went well but wished someone would’ve told you where there was room for improvement so you could make it even better next time? When we dedicate effort to an endeavor, we want to do well, and it’s human nature to feel that if we’re not improving, […]
After a dismal two-plus years of pandemic times, you’d be an anomaly if COVID-19 didn’t change your life in some meaningful way. For one demographic of folks, it’s meant adjusting, postponing, or flat-out canceling their wedding (or wedding reception, at least). But now, with restrictions steadily easing, a wedding boom is upon us: The backlog […]
