The thought of going into retirement may seem like you’re giving up a big chunk of your identity–but actually, quite the opposite is true. Rather than seeing retirement as being a time in which you’re living with a weaker sense of purpose in life, think of it as a period where you have additional free […]
Continue Reading...We’ve been locked up in our homes enough lately trying to avoid exposure to the coronavirus. Spring is soon approaching and it’s time to make some plans to get outside, get some fresh air, and make some new memories. When you get outside in nature, you consume more oxygen, which releases serotonin in your brain […]
Continue Reading...When you think of your childhood friends, a lot of names probably come to mind–and you may even still be in close touch with some of them. You had friends everywhere–at school, on your sports team, at church, in the neighborhood… In fact, up until you reached emerging adulthood, making friends was almost done for […]
Continue Reading...Winter is quickly approaching, and with the COVID pandemic still in full effect, I think we are all expecting a long, dark season. Practicing social distancing and staying home this winter will take its toll on everyone, especially after isolating ourselves for so long already. Having a hobby will benefit you as it will allow […]
Continue Reading...There are a ton of benefits to taking up a hobby that you enjoy. These extra-curricular activities that you choose to fill your free time will boost your individuality and increase your sense of satisfaction with life. You can choose hobbies that fit your personality and lifestyle, and there are a lot of hobbies that […]
Continue Reading...Unsurprisingly, anxiety is on the rise. In fact, a recent poll showed that nearly 40% of adults are more anxious today than they were this time last year when it comes to life domains such as personal safety, physical and mental health, money, relationships, and politics. As people have a greater perception of possible danger […]
Continue Reading...I recently finished watching Maniac on Netflix and I was left wondering how in the world people come up with this stuff. Movie plots with twists and turns and television series that clearly have so much research behind them in addition to someone’s incredible imagination–it’s mind blowing. When it comes to creativity–whether it’s creative writing […]
Continue Reading...Having a hobby that you enjoy doing in your free time can help enrich your life and ensure that you have an outlet for entertainment. Many people also seek new hobbies to enlarge their social circle and interact with other people. But what about those who are more introverted and get their energy, pleasure, and […]
Continue Reading...Do you ever feel like your weekly routine gets a bit… monotonous? Repetitious? And maybe not as fun or challenging as it once was? Of course, we all get into our predictable weekly routines that essentially define our lives. But what do you think about doing activities outside of work (and home) that you not […]
Continue Reading...Do you ever find yourself walking down the street and smiling at the elderly couple holding hands? Or feel a tear in your eye, watching an ailing man’s beloved wife of 50 years push him through the park in his wheelchair on a beautiful Spring day? Maybe you are in awe of your grandparents, who […]
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