Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Toxic positivity is a mindfuck. The road to toxic positivity is paved with good intentions. Always remember: It’s okay not to be okay. Acknowledging and accepting your negative emotions is the key to overcoming them. Mindfulness and self-awareness
Reading Time: 6 minutes According to the CDC, one-third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. If you’re in this category of quasi-insomniacs, don’t freak out! The good news is, you can do something about it. For starters, optimizing your bedroom environment can help you
Reading Time: 10 minutes For many people, anxiety is a nagging feeling that never goes away. These “Anxious Annies” might keep a journal, exercise, or play video games to escape the confines of their affliction. But there’s an art form out there that not
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s been exactly one year since I quit my job. *Metaphor alert:* Back then, I didn’t realize that I was paddling out to sea on a longboard, headed toward giant waves that rose from the water like moving mountains. Mind
Reading Time: 4 minutes The phrase “genetic mutation” is music to the comic book reader’s ears. By contrast, the words “gene” and “mutation” in the same sentence can elicit fear from the gullible, nervous ninny who likes things just the way they are: normal.
Reading Time: 6 minutes In June of 2021, star tennis player Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open citing mental health issues as the reason behind her decision. A month later, gymnast extraordinaire Simone Biles followed suit, compromising her chances of winning more Olympic
Reading Time: 5 minutes With black-sand beaches, active volcanoes, and the right ingredients for a double rainbow, it’s no question that the four main islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and “The Big Island” in the Hawaiian archipelago possess an other-worldly majesty. This week, I’m
Reading Time: 3 minutes My most spectacular panic attack happened a few years ago while I was traveling alone through Europe on my way to the Middle East. One morning, I awoke at my friend’s apartment in Tel Aviv to birds chirping outside of
