As a woman, I am proud to celebrate International Women's Day. This special day, observed annually on March 8th, is a time to recognize and honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is a day to celebrate women's progress, raise awareness about gender equality, and inspire...
We all have days when things don’t turn out the way we had hoped or when we feel like we’re stuck in a rut. It can be easy to give in to negative thoughts and emotions, but if we take the time to focus on the positive, we can unlock...
Setting goals is one of the most powerful tools for achieving our dreams. Goals help us stay motivated, focused and on track to success. They give us something to aim for and can help us stay organized and disciplined when it comes to reaching our goals. But sometimes setting goals...
Many of you have been following world events and wondering what you can do to help. We want to let you know that Airbnb.org has committed to funding and facilitating free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine. Airbnb.org will partner with nonprofit organizations on the ground who will directly coordinate these...
St. Paisios of the Holy Mountain lived a life of great piety, humility, and wisdom throughout his days. He was a stern ascetic who put himself through much hardship and privation in his efforts to gain a greater understanding of life’s mysteries. The fruits of his introspection were many sublime...
We all have all kinds of friends. Besties, for sure. True blue, too—the ones who will stick with us through thick or thin. We also have friends who fit certain situations, be they social, familial or special occasions where their unique attributes come to the forefront. And then there are...
What is FOPO? You might have heard this acronym before and wonder what does it mean. Well, here´s a little spoiler right away: FOPO stands for Fear Of People´s Opinions. In other words, it is the fear of what people think of you when you do or say something. Although...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people everywhere physically and mentally. It has affected jobs, how we interact with each other, the economy, and more. While the main focus has been on staying afloat financially and staying healthy, the psychology of the COVID pandemic shouldn’t be ignored. (more…)
While being generous and selfless is an admirable trait, it's not your obligation to become this to others. Not giving out of necessity doesn't make you a bad person because really, who wants to be around someone that gives out of obligation and compulsion? If you have extra, give not...
When you live in a home, you keep it clean and make sure your home looks nice. If you own the home, you pay for anything that has to be repaired and you keep up the maintenance. However, there is one home that many people neglect even if they don't...
