• Nothing beats that feeling of being in the zone listening to your favorite workout playlist. It gives you a boost to go that extra mile, do another rep, and push yourself to the limit. But what is it about music that motivates us during exercise? Is there any science behind it? According to recent research, there…


  • It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at some point: “What does my dream mean?” As a journalism/psychology major, I was always fascinated by dreaming and “The Psychology of Dreams” turned out to be my favorite class in college. I wondered: do our dreams reveal hidden truths in our subconscious mind? Can we analyze our…


  • Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about fall that makes me want to cozy up with a cup of tea and a good book. In an ideal world, there would also be a fireplace burning in the background, but I won’t dive too deeply into my cabin in the woods fantasy. Whether you’re in…


  • If you’re a natural giver, then you have probably fallen into the trap of over-giving at some point. Always aiming to please, you put the needs of others ahead of yourself – often at the expense of your personal growth and well-being. While generosity is a noble quality, there is a fine line between being…


  • For many years, I was a people pleaser. I always said “yes” to avoid disappointing or upsetting others, agreed with opinions I didn’t believe and pretended everything was okay when it wasn’t. At the time I thought I was being nice and understanding, when in reality I was being a doormat. I should have spoken…