Let’s step aside from psychological reflections for a while and take a look at one thing that deeply influences health, mood, and actually our whole life at the same time. And this thing, or we might say question, arises every day, sometimes from the very moment you open your eyes in the morning. What will […]
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We live in a world that often equates happiness with money, success, and career accomplishments. From childhood, we’re taught to aim for financial stability, prestigious jobs, and impressive achievements. Indeed, when college freshmen are surveyed about their life goals, most list “becoming financially wealthy” as a top priority. But does achieving these goals truly lead
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In today’s fast-paced world, chasing success often comes at a high cost: our mental health. Panic attacks, once seen as rare, are becoming increasingly common, especially among young adults navigating the pressures. How does today’s lifestyle influence these intense episodes of anxiety, and what science tells us about managing them? Understanding Panic Attacks Panic attacks
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People are always dreaming about the future. It’s sort of sweet, the way they do it – like kids waiting for their teeth to fall out so the tooth fairy can show up and leave a coin under the pillow. Except now they’re waiting for a better job, or a cleaner apartment, or some faceless
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The modern world is a swirling vortex of neverending anxieties, push notifications, and general existential dread. We’re all just trying to keep our heads above the ever-rising tide of doomscrolling. But no need to worry – there’s a simple, affordable, and eco-friendly solution: houseplants. Those leafy companions sitting in the corner are more powerful for
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You ever notice how some people think that enjoying life means being loud about it? If you’re not jumping off cliffs into the ocean or dancing at a party with neon lights flashing in your face, you’re just… missing out. Some folks genuinely believe that if you’re not seen having fun, you’re not really living.
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Life can seem – and for many, it truly is – exhausting, meaningless, hard, boring (insert your own). People have always looked for ways to escape or forget, turning to things like psychotropic substances (alcohol, for example) or television. Lately, the younger generation has discovered the world of video games—a place where they can spend
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Happiness is a slippery little creature, isn’t it? Chase it too hard, and it scurries off into the bushes. Ignore it, and it might curl up in your lap like a contented cat. The Hindu philosophical tradition has spent millennia pondering this riddle, splitting its wisdom into two categories: Śruti (that which is heard, divinely
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We often hear happiness comes from being with others – sharing laughs with friends, spending time with family, and building relationships. But what about being alone? We’ve heard about, and maybe even read, the book Robinson Crusoe, are familiar with the social myth of the “lone wolf,” and have pondered the lives of hermits in
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Depression. A word thrown around casually, yet for those living with it, it’s anything but trivial. It feels like heavy, persistent fog that dulls life’s colors and drains joy from the simplest moments everyone says to value. Unlike fleeting sadness, depression lingers – amplifying fatigue, sapping motivation. It’s not just “feeling down”; it’s a complex,
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