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Category: Mind

  • People Believe What They Want to Believe

    People Believe What They Want to Believe

    There’s nothing much more to say, but mention the truth. We can’t do too much about it. The problem is that people deny this fact. As if they don’t take in new information and totally reject it if it doesn’t confirm a previously held bias. The best thing we can do is at least be…

  • Overthinking Could Be Leading to Your Depression

    Overthinking Could Be Leading to Your Depression

    Brooding over thoughts will most likely have a negative outcome on your psyche. It’s very easy to stay focused on the negative things that happen in life. Maybe there’s a break up that you went through, but can’t get over. Or your boss said something to you that was quite offensive, but you can’t shake…

  • Get to Know Nora Lum in Harper’s Bazaar

    Get to Know Nora Lum in Harper’s Bazaar

    You may know Nora Lum by her stage name Awkwafina, but there’s more to know about the American-born rapper and actress. For instance, did you know Awkwafina was a name given to her in high school. Nora used this name to create a persona to combat her bouts of depression and anxiety. Get to know…

  • The Lost Skill of Empathic Listening

    The Lost Skill of Empathic Listening

    We have conversations that probably end up in arguments because we don’t do a good job of empathic or active listening. Empathic listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual interesting and trust. Each person has the opportunity accurately interpret the message of the other person, and respond appropriately.…

  • Losing Yourself by Conforming to Culture

    Losing Yourself by Conforming to Culture

    There are are two types of people. Those that no with the crowd and those who decide to go against it. Both have been a victim of herd mentality because they come to realize why people give in to peer pressure. Belonging to a group of people is an essential need. The problem begins when…

  • Why Hard Work Isn’t Essential for Success

    Why Hard Work Isn’t Essential for Success

    I’m here to debunk another common myth in the working world. It’s believed that if you work hard, you will be successful. It’s not necessarily true. First off, what is hard work? Who deems your work as hard work? How much work do you have to do to make sure you’re doing hard work? It’s…

  • SZA Talks New Music and Legacy for Cosmopolitan

    SZA Talks New Music and Legacy for Cosmopolitan

    I will say. SZA is probably my favorite “iZA.” Right next to the GZA. All jokes aside, I’m happy that it’s SZA SZN and we’re about to get new music from the very talented R&B singer. In her interview with Cosmo, SZA talks about her Grammy snub and her legacy in music. Photos were taken…

  • The Benefits of Getting Angry

    The Benefits of Getting Angry

    We tend to put anger in the category of negative. As if there is no reason for a sensible person to ever be angry. If you know me, you know that I believe that each object has a positive and negative side to it. Sure, untamed, anger can make you do reckless things without caring…

  • Why Successful People are Crazy

    Why Successful People are Crazy

    “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes … the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo. … You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only…

  • Do the Hard Things Because This is What Makes You Stronger

    Do the Hard Things Because This is What Makes You Stronger

    The crazy thing about life is that it doesn’t get much easier. You just get stronger. The thing is, we must be willing to do hard things if we want to continue to grow. When we do hard things, it allows us to get used to it, making the task easier. It also allows us…