Passive-aggressive tendencies are disruptive, embittering, and capable of producing significant self-doubt and insecurity. Typically, individuals resort to these behaviors to avoid confrontation or hide their own feelings of anger and resentment. When... Read more »
Seventeen-year-old Marina walked down a crowded street in her hometown. Soon to be a senior in high school, she found herself surrounded by college students who had just returned for the fall... Read more »
What if life’s most meaningful moments don’t arrive by design, but drift in through the quiet spaces we tend to miss? What follows isn’t just a blog post — it’s a whisper... Read more »
If you’ve outgrown the drinking scene but your friends haven’t—this is for you. “I want to stay friends…but I don’t want to keep going to bars.” This is one common struggle ex-drinkers... Read more »
As my boyfriend and I have aged, our physical world has gotten smaller. Now in our 80s, we don’t have the energy for travel that we used to. In addition, my boyfriend... Read more »
Do you often jump straight to worst-case scenarios in your mind? For example, your boss sends an email about a meeting and you immediately fear you’re getting fired. Or a slight headache... Read more »
There’s something oddly engaging about listening to a stranger’s murder while unloading the dishwasher or walking the dog. That’s not a judgment—it’s an observation. The popularity of true crime media, especially among... Read more »
“Disengaged,” “unmotivated,” “fragile,” “behind.” These are just a few of the negative labels applied to young people today. We read stories about how they’re suffering from pandemic learning loss and an adolescent... Read more »
Imagine you just got home from a casual get-together or a work meeting. Your mind immediately starts replaying every detail: Did I talk too much? Was that joke awkward? What if they... Read more »
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects not only how we focus and organize, but also how we engage with digital media. Many individuals with ADHD find themselves doomscrolling – endlessly scrolling through social media,... Read more »