Being likable isn’t just about what you do—it’s equally about what you choose not to do. People who are genuinely liked often have a few traits in common, and these characteristics help them build deeper, more meaningful connections with others. Here’s a look at the things that likable people avoid, which makes them so endearing....
“A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway.” – Christopher Reeve It was a terrifying ordeal for Alyssa Bostic when she got buried alive under a collapsed sand cave at the beach. Just over two years ago, a fun day at the...
A lot of people would wonder why any elderly person would bother with weight loss. Really, aren’t they supposed to be relaxing and not stressing themselves out in their golden years? Well, they’re about to be re-schooled by Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year-old grandmother from St Louis, Missouri. This determined senior citizen went down from a...
We all know how parents work hard to support their kids. For 18+ years, moms and dads will do just about anything to make sure their children are comfortable and provided for. Many people first think of expensive cars or luxurious vacations as a way to spend their wages. However, the expression “home is where...
Retirement is a significant life transition that affects relationships, viewpoints, and everyday routines. It redefines identity and purpose from newly discovered freedom to shifting priorities. Here, we look at a few of the major changes that occur once the typical work years end and we retire. 1. It Becomes Lonelier Retirement isn’t always the best...
Let’s say you were given a stack of photos of women and you were asked to rate them on their beauty. How will you judge them? Perhaps you will look for smooth skin, full lashes, straight teeth, a slim build, curves in the right places, a contoured face, a small nose, voluminous hair, or any...
Retirement is a significant milestone, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s a deeply personal decision, and while some people can’t wait to retire, others feel more apprehensive about leaving their work behind. How do you know when it’s time to hang up your work boots and start enjoying the...
Beauty standards have always played a significant role in societies around the world, shaping cultural norms, individual self-perceptions, and even economic trends. As societies evolve, so do the ideals of beauty, influenced by factors like media, globalization, and social movements. In recent years, these standards have seen dramatic shifts, particularly in the United States, where...
Parents have always been giving it their best shot as there’s really no perfect way to raise kids. However, there’s a huge gap in behavior standards between kids of today and the older generations. The entitled attitude is at an all-time high, loneliness is a real problem, depression is more alarming than ever before, and...
She shook this table really hard… Gender equality is a venture that women aren’t backing down from anytime soon. In an explicit Facebook post, Australian celebrity blogger and mom of four, Constance Hall called out husbands who have to wait to be asked before they help with chores [1]. A woman doesn’t have to nag...
For decades, marriage has been glorified as one of life’s greatest achievements. For this reason, single people (women in particular) have historically been shamed for not being in a romantic relationship, being made to feel as though something was wrong with them. This is what psychologist Bella DePaulo, Ph.D., refers to as “mental blanketing”- the...
Who stares back at you when you look in the mirror? How have they changed over the years? For most people, watching their bodies change over the years can be an experience filled with mixed emotions- not all of them good. Women especially can feel bombarded by images and advertisements featuring younger, fitter, and thinner...
