Even if you don’t have a large group of friends or a romantic partner, being alone doesn’t mean feeling lonely. Even so, cultivating the ability to be happy alone can be a difficult but essential task. At some point in life, we experience being single or alone with our thoughts, and it’s important to appreciate…
First of all: what exactly are tarot cards? Many people think of some mysterious woman draped in dramatic cloth, warning them of their impending doom, or a man they might meet in the near future. Tarot cards, or “Taromancy,” loosely translate as “seek premonitions.” Many believe that tarot cards are a way to predict your…
Sometimes it’s easy to view life with a glass-half-empty attitude when you’re feeling down. However, even if times are tough or you worry about what you haven’t accomplished in life yet, it’s important to remember the things you do have. The growth and progress you have made up to this point has not been easy,…
Palm oil is known internationally as our most despised crop. It’s cheap, it’s controversial wherever it’s mentioned, and it’s pretty much one of the main reasons for deforestation around the world. It’s hard to find products that don’t contain palm oil: from food and makeup to soap and even ink, palm oil is everywhere. But…
From an early age, girls often get a very specific form of femininity stuffed down their throats, like playing with dolls or wearing pink. But not all women are born natural feminine girls. A lot of us are tomboys and relate more to boys than this traditional idea of a girl. If you are a…
Many of us are guilty of consuming too much caffeine, but many of us can feel essential during the workday. Whether you’re a latte, filter coffee, or espresso aficionado, coffee is a coping mechanism for getting through the 9-5, especially after a pandemic where many people have to work from home, which makes it even…
The recent events in the Russo-Ukrainian war are sad to say the least. These are uncertain times and millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee the country or seek refuge in bomb shelters. Still, it’s in these moments that we appreciate kindness the most, especially since it seems so rare right now. We found…
Do you feel like your hands are always cold, even though the rest of your body feels fine? While cold hands are normal when the air conditioner is on full blast or if it’s winter, if you feel like your hands are constantly cold and turning up the thermostat or putting on gloves doesn’t work,…
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed between work and other life responsibilities. If you feel close to burnout, it’s a sign that you need to lighten that mental light and spend more time to yourself. Don’t worry: the whole world won’t fall apart. Downtime can help you better plan for the future, relax, and get mentally…
The strides to bring us closer to gender equality are never ending, and many women have made a huge impact on closing this gap. One of the areas that women have to continue to push the envelope with is finding pathways into male dominated industries. There are fields of study and work that have historically…
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