Lucid dreaming is simply the ability to know that you are dreaming when you are dreaming. Once one realizes that they are in a dream, he/she can explore and even manipulate aspects of the dream. Usually the realization of dreaming comes with some sort of trigger. Maybe you’re dreaming that you’re on a paradise island, […]
Soul
What Does Texting Say About You?
This article probably sparked with a conversation that I had with my dad. I told him I don’t really like talking on the phone (while I was talking to him on the phone). I’m definitely more of a texter and he couldn’t really fathom why. He just said that I was different. People use text […]
Sex
The Link Between Sex and Stress
The link between sex and stress is pretty strong, especially for men. A lot of stress during the day can cause a low libedo at night. There’s also a good aspect in that link. Having sexy could be a great stress reliever. In an Arizona State University (of course) study on 58 middle-aged women, researchers […]
Mind
Benefits of Boredom: How I Grow From It
We go through many emotions as a child, but the one that will always stick out above the rest is boredom. I can tell you plenty of stories where I’m waiting for my mom to do something and I’m antsy because there was nothing for me to do. It continued as I grew. I remember […]
Sex
Why Masturbation Isn’t Bad and How You Should Practice
Even though sex is widely accessible through advertising and dating apps, masturbation is something that isn’t widely talked about for all sexes. Most of do it though. There’s a negative association between society and masturbation. It’s seen as a sin to the religious and taboo to the other. Masturbation can be seen as sexual care […]
Soul
How to Practice Gratitude in a World Built on Selfishness
This isn’t a Gary V blog. I’m not going to tell you to be grateful because it will give you better sleep or decrease stress. I’m not going position it as a means to an end. It’s an end. You should be grateful. We can go over the benefits of practicing gratitude. People who practice […]
Spirit
Debunking the Ego-Depletion Myth and Accessing Willpower
If you didn’t know, there’s this theory called ego-depletion. Ego-depletion is the idea that willpower is connected to the limited reserve of mental energy that we all have. The more we use willpower, the less mental capacity we have to use willpower. The best example of this is probably when I first started working out. […]
Relationships
Men Fall in Love Faster than Women
It’s good that we are talking about toxic masculinity during my time. One thing that seems to be missing is the heterosexual relationship that men have with women. The narrative, especially if you’re a black male like me, is that we don’t love girls. It’s money over women. Bros before hoes. It’s sucks that I […]
Relationships
Why Arguing with People is Pointless
I have come to terms that I probably think differently than some people (maybe most people). When I have a point of view that I wish to portray, I know it can be hard to express it, especially if the other party doesn’t agree with what I have to say. This sometimes leads into an […]
Soul
Giving Money to Others May Make You Happy
They say money doesn’t buy you happiness. I tend to agree, but not the reason why most think. I’ve always been a little frugal with money, but I’ve stopped considered who I’m buying for. Buying clothes and shoes for myself will never give me long-term happiness, but I know the power in using my money […]
Relationships
Your Relationships Reflect the Relationship with Yourself
As an introvert, I’m pretty envious of people who can walk into the room and be the life of the party. They can call on so many people who know their name because they have thriving relationships. As I grow older, I’m starting to question whether I can do the same thing, and whether being […]
Relationships
Holding Hands Can Help Relieve Pain
According to a study, holding a hand while your partner is going through pain can help them feel better. When lovers touch the breath and heartbeat sync and the feeling of discomfort starts to decrease. Researchers in the study tested the healing power of touch by asking women in relationship be subjected to pain. They […]