For most people, self-care means bubble baths, a good book or show, going for a walk, or taking a nap. Your body is aching, you’re tired, and your brain is turning to mush trying to remember everything you need to do. No matter what is happening, you are burnt out and need a break. However,...
Although paying your bills on autopay is seemingly hassle-free, a few drawbacks may occur. Here are some that should always be handled manually and the possible outcome of not doing so. 1. Paying for Cable Paying for cable on autopay isn’t ideal because the bill goes up more often than one might think, and being...
For thousands of years, storytelling has been one of the most important arts in every culture. Stories passed down from generation to generation teach us what to value and how to treat each other. Lately, many people have noticed with deep regret that the art of story-telling is being lost in our modern culture. People try...
Saying the wrong things to a person in deep pain and suffering is usually an unintentional act. Everyone thinks they are being helpful and supportive, but a lot of times, we only end up making the person feel worse. They won’t always call us out on our unintended mistakes, and we just go right ahead...
Leonardo daVinci, Isaac Newton and Sigmund Freud are three of the most revered genius’ in human history. They changed the artistic landscape, changed the way we see the universe and even changed the way we see ourselves. However, the one thing that they have in common is they all had terrible childhoods. A bad start...
Most kids these days think reading novels or inspirational book is “uncool” and boring, no thanks to technology and its various distractions. Today, the formerly hotspot libraries are now among the least frequented locations in a school. In some parts of the world, they are visited so poorly that many schools have cut library budgets...
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects cognitive function, including memory, thinking, and behavior. While aging is the most significant risk factor for developing dementia, recent research suggests that certain personality traits may also play a role in predicting one’s risk for dementia. In a study supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), several...
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where an individual seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted person or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, or sanity. It’s a subtle yet potent tool employed by manipulators to control and confuse their victims. In this article, we...
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh what fun, it is to try, to solve a brainteaser in this cold, Oh!” If the average person takes two minutes and 49 seconds to find the dog in this picture, that means I’m not average because I searched for over ten minutes and found nothing....
Are you someone who is naturally just never on time? Well, some evidence seems to suggest that poor time management skills may just be an indication of being an eternal optimist, something that can also come with health benefits. Even with good intentions, it can feel impossible for some people to make it to their...
Here at The Hearty Soul, we are always trying to deliver the best health and wellness advice with a prime focus on nutrition and lifestyle. However, we are going to deviate, but only slightly. The technology we have is becoming more and more connected, and while this is convenient, it is presenting us with some...
The internet is up in arms over an unexpected feud: a seemingly simple math equation. We’ve seen these types of internet feuds before, think “the dress” debate in February 2015. People argued whether the lace was blue and black or white and gold. The original dress was later confirmed to be blue and black, but...
