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Why emotional intimacy is the secret to thriving relationships

Anyone and everyone in a long-term relationship knows that at some point, you’ll find yourself having an argument that makes no sense. Like, full-on “parallel universe” nonsense.

“Why don’t we ever talk anymore?” you’ll cry through angry tears. And your partner—baffled, innocent, holding the TV remote like a hostage—will reply, “We talked last week. About the dishwasher.” 

Ah yes. The dishwasher. Modern poetry for the American household. But this isn’t really about whose turn it is to load...

Emotional intimacy can transform your relationship for the better—here’s how

Anyone and everyone in a long-term relationship knows that at some point, you’ll find yourself having an argument that makes no sense. Like, full-on “parallel universe” nonsense.

“Why don’t we ever talk anymore?” you’ll cry through angry tears. And your partner—baffled, innocent, holding the TV remote like a hostage—will reply, “We talked last week. About the dishwasher.” 

Ah yes. The dishwasher. Modern poetry for the American household. But this isn’t really about whose turn it is to load...

What does it mean to be human? Mindvalley CEO on a bold future for people everywhere

For as long as humans have existed, we’ve been chasing answers to life’s biggest questions. 

Who are we?
Why are we here?
And perhaps the most timeless one of all: What does it mean to be human?

In this moment, as you’re reading this, we’re living through one of the most extraordinary times in history. Between 2022 and 2026, humanity is set to make as much progress as we did in the entire 20th century.

Think about that. The same level of transformation that took us a hundred years—now com...

7 best habit tracker apps that can take you from zero to hero in 2025

Do you tend to promise yourself, “I’m finally going to stick to my habits” every new year, only to 

forget about it a few weeks down the line? 

One year, you downloaded a shiny new planner, only to leave it unfilled. Another year, you carefully mapped out a detailed morning routine but abandoned it by the following week.

It seems like every time you try to live up to a resolution, life would get in the way—a Sisyphean battle you didn’t ask for. To-do lists pile up, notifications never s...

50 self-help books that are basically cheat codes for life

Step into the bookstore and the familiar scent of paper and ink greets you.

You eye the self-help books, where bold titles and colorful covers line the shelves. Each one feels like an opportunity to learn something new—whether it’s about finding calm, building courage, or navigating life’s challenges.

With so much wisdom packed into these pages, the only question is: Which one you’ll explore first?

5 most popular self-help books

Some reads stand out more than others, having inspired ...

How to reprogram your subconscious mind for effortless confidence and self-belief

“You’re not good enough.”

…That nagging whisper seems to show up uninvited. It’s there when you hesitate to apply for your dream job, quietly sowing seeds of doubt. It sneaks into your thoughts about money, convincing you that financial freedom is for someone else, not you. And sometimes, it creeps into conversations, leaving you with the sinking feeling that your voice doesn’t matter or that you’re being overlooked.

According to Marisa Peer, a renowned hypnotherapist and founder of Rapid ...

10 expert-backed learning strategies that help you learn anything 10x faster

In today’s fast-paced world, so many adult learners face challenges like managing time constraints, navigating information overload, and struggling with motivation.

So it comes as no surprise that when you sign up for a course to upskill, you feel like you fall short. And frustration ensues.

But having the right learning strategies can change that. And the proven methods perfected by brain performance coach Jim Kwik can help you retain what you learn and stay focused—while freeing up more ...

5 expert-backed learning strategies that help you learn anything 10x faster

In today’s fast-paced world, so many adult learners face challenges like managing time constraints, navigating information overload, and struggling with motivation.

So it comes as no surprise that when you sign up for a course to upskill, you feel like you fall short. And frustration ensues.

But having the right learning strategies can change that. And the proven methods perfected by brain performance coach Jim Kwik can help you retain what you learn and stay focused—while freeing up more ...

Is betrayal trauma holding you back? Here’s how to heal from it

Love. It, as the Deon Jackson song goes, makes the world go around. “It makes a boy and girl, oh, say they feel so fine now.”

But what happens when you get cheated on? Lied to? Gaslit? Kept in the dark? Deceived? Humiliated? Ghosted?

The resulting breach of trust from these events can lead to something called betrayal trauma. And unhealed, it’s a heartbreak that keeps haunting you, even in your future relationships. Love, definitely, then does not feel so fine now.

“Most of us assume th...

What Laila Mickelwait’s takedown of Pornhub teaches us about courage

Growing up, many of us were inspired by heroes. Wonder Woman, She-Ra, the Powerpuff Girls—these icons stood up for the voiceless and fought against overwhelming odds. They allowed us to believe that courage and justice could prevail, no matter the size of the enemy.

But what happens when the villains are real?

For Laila Mickelwait, the threats were no Doctor Poison, no Hordak, no Mojo Jojo. They were something far more insidious: a goliath in the form of the multi-billion-dollar porn indus...