Do you value honesty? You might think that honest people can be found at every turn on the street, but studies have shown that 40% of adults lie at least once a day. And although most of these account for small, white lies, it still counts as dishonest behavior. This makes honest people that much ra
How do you go about avoiding becoming infected by a harmful airborne virus like COVID-19 -- especially if you're a student heading back to campus? There are, of course, a number of blindingly obvious ways to do this. However, because so many people seem to have forgotten them, I thought it worth p
Have you ever wondered what goes on in an introvert's mind? Introverts are prone to overthink - how we process information is different from others. Introverts like to run scenarios through their mind, go through internal thoughts and feelings, plan and analyze before it goes to the brain, and abs
Do you often dream about success? What do you see in those dreams? Money, luxury cars, a big house, a good career? You may look at successful people and wish you could switch places with them. On the outside, they seem like they have it all, and it seems like they lead perfect lives. But on the ins
When it comes to protecting yourself from manipulation, remember to stay aware, set clear boundaries, trust your instincts, and verify information independently. Take the time to reflect on your values and don't be afraid to say "no".. Don't hesitate to seek support from trusted individuals or profe
A placebo is a treatment with zero therapeutic value but magical healing power. To understand better how placeboes work, let’s look at Mr. and Mrs. Martin, who both suffer chronic back pain... This video was made with the support of our sponsors: Avigail, Badrah, Cedric Wang, Eva Marie Koblin, da7
A placebo is a treatment that has no therapeutic effect, but still heals, as if by magic. Common placebos include sugar pills, saline injections, other treatments, and surgeries that are completely played. Placebos are particularly effective in treating pain, chronic stress-related diseases such as
A key component of depression is feeling significantly sad and down. As such, if you have been smiling often, other people may not have suspected that you may be struggling with depression— and you may not have realized it, either. Even if you have been smiling and acting cheerful, have you also b
Are you wondering how to spot a liar? Do you suspect that your friend is lying to you? It can be frustrating when our friends aren’t completely honest or upfront with us, especially about the things that matter, so sometimes we have to figure out for ourselves whether or not they’re telling the trut
What do you feel when you think about your childhood? Do you think of it as a happy place you’d give anything to get back to, or would you rather pretend it never happened? Unfortunately, sometimes parents are not the ones who know best, and the choices they make while raising their children can lea
There are arguably two styles of communication. Communication that’s coercive, manipulative, and hurtful and communication that’s honest, respectful, and compassionate. Marshall Rosenberg, who developed a model for Nonviolent Communication (NVC), liked to demonstrate the differences between the st
