During times of stress and change, people are often advised to practice self-care by looking after themselves, yet what about the benefits of showing kindness to others? By Dr. Lara AkninDistinguished Professor of PsychologySimon Fraser University By Tiara A CashPhD Student…
Rest is not antithetical to work. We cannot reimagine work without it. By Tricia HerseyAtlanta-based multidisciplinary artist, writer, theologian, and community organizer The rest we need—the rest that we deserve—will…
By Natasha Deganello GiraudieFilmmaker and a teacher of nature practice Introduction The sky was a classic California cloudless blue. The light, February soft. The sea breeze, easy, fragrant, and chilly.…
Nearly 80% of people have accepted invitations to events they didn’t want to attend. By Dr. Julian GiviAssistant Professor of MarketingWest Virginia University By Dr. Colleen P. KirkAssistant Professor of MarketingNew York…
Mental health care is critical for survivors, but access often comes with a slew of challenges. By Claudia Boyd-BarrettLongtime journalist Introduction Lisbet wondered if the victim advocate had made a mistake.…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Introduction Last year, I was at the brink of serious burnout. My family wasn’t doing well. My organizing community faced crisis after crisis. I was…
By Madelaine LeyPhilosopher and writer As a technology ethicist researching and teaching at a technical university, I often hear big ideas about how to solve the world’s crises and build…
Meditation practices won’t magically transform your life, but they can be effective tools to cope with stress. By Dr. Padraic J. DunneSenior Lecturer, Centre of Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health…
Many people have cosmetic procedures to improve how they feel about themselves – but the evidence is mixed on whether they actually do. By Dr. Viren SwamiProfessor of Social PsychologyAnglia Ruskin University Introduction Demand for…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Have you noticed more people talk about their Sun, Moon, and rising signs lately? Have your friends asked you what time you were born? Whenever…
