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Alone on Christmas? 20 Things to Do to Have Fun

There are lots of things to do with family and friends, but there are also many things to do when alone on Christmas. The holidays are exciting, and there are always so many things to enjoy with family and friends. But even if youre alone on Christmas, you can have fun. Things to do when []

27 Interesting German Words That Made Their Way into English

It is surprising when you think about how much of the English language is peppered with German words. We talk, without realising half the time, that we are borrowing words from one of our closest European neighbours. But it shouldnt come as a surprise that many of these loanwords are German words. English is a []

The Recipe for Mental Slavery from Orwell and Huxley That Is Actively Used in Our Society

If you have read George Orwells 1984 and Aldous Huxleys Brave New World, it may seem that these two novels have nothing in common except for the fact that they both describe dystopian societies of the future. And yet, they both provide the same recipe for mental slavery that is used in our society today. []

6 Signs of a Pseudo-Intellectual Who Wants to Look Smart but Is Not

There was once a time where people gave their views. Those were the intellectuals, the people with proven credentials who had specific knowledge on a subject. Now it seems that everyones opinion is valid. So has this given rise to the pseudo-intellectual and how are they different from smart people? What Is a Pseudo-Intellectual? A []

What Is Spiritual Bypassing? 7 Signs You’ve Fallen into This Trap

The basic idea of spiritual bypassing revolves around not facing problems, and instead, searching for enlightenment first. I think we have it backward. During the decades of trauma I endured, I experienced many things, not just the trauma. I realized, at some point, that I was living in denial, I pushed the negative events behind […]

30 Signs You Are a People Pleaser & Hidden Dangers of Being Too Nice

The path of a people pleaser is a difficult road. No matter what anyone asks of you and no matter how badly your inner voice screams out no, your default and automatic response will always be a yes. You know you have just signed yourself up for chaos and havoc, and yet, you can’t bring […]

7 Subtle Signs of a Toxic Relationship Most People Neglect

The signs of a toxic relationship aren’t always obvious. Sometimes the indicators can be so hidden that it takes years to discover the truth. There are healthy relationships, and then there are toxic ones. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell the difference between the two. After all, the first years of love are seen […]

Top 10 Must-Read Non-Fiction Books of All Time

Non-fiction books can enrich our lives in many ways. They can be very important to society just as many fiction books are. There have been many great non-fiction books throughout history that have been a huge influence on how we think about and understand society, the world, and even the universe. Certain books have had […]

4 Simple Truths about Life and Success We Often Forget

In our society, we value intelligence and most people strive to become experts in their field. As life would have it, the smarter and more experienced we become, we often forget even the simplest of things. So while you are making progress in your studies, here are some simple truths about life and success you […]

How to Clear Your Mind of Stress & Negative Thoughts

Stress is part of life. It affects us all from time to time and can arise from the simplest of situations, such as running late for the school drop off. However, spiraling negativity and overwhelming stress are not easy to cope with, and it is vital to have techniques to hand to learn how to […]