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The Effects of Climate Change

The Effects of Climate Change

Climate change is at the forefront of international discussion and policies are implemented continuously in an attempt to reduce the damage being done to the natural world. The impact of global warming affects so many facets of the environment and human life.

Reasons You Shouldn’t Judge Someone’s Past

Reasons You Shouldn’t Judge Someone’s Past

Everyone has a past: some good and some that are better off forgotten. Some people may have done things that they’re ashamed of and wish they never did. The thing is, judging someone because they’ve made mistakes in the past isn’t always the right route to go.

Overcoming Your Fears of Being Alone

Overcoming Your Fears of Being Alone

Being alone isn’t inherently a bad thing. It is how people choose to view being alone. It should be understood that being alone is merely an option that one can change at any point in their life. While this is true, many people fear to be alone or don’t enjoy being alone. This may translate to them as loneliness. However, loneliness and being alone are two separate concepts. Some people can even attest to feeling lonely when in a crowd. Being alone can have a negative stigma because some people view this as a non-voluntary lonely and quiet time in many cases.

Living Your Life for You and Not Others

Living Your Life for You and Not Others

Much of people’s actions derive from their thoughts. And, these thoughts originate from one’s experiences during their life. It can be effortless to fall into the trap of living for others. For instance, some parents have hopes and expectations for their children to grow up and become successful doctors and lawyers. Thus, in a pursuit to fulfil the expectations of their parents’, they live their lives to ensure that they go to an elite college and spend hours of their time studying. Some realize only until later on in life how that goal wasn’t something they truly desired but that they wanted the acceptance from their family.

Why Living by the Water is Healthy

Why Living by the Water is Healthy

There is something magical about living near the water. This could be the ocean with lapping waves, a rolling river, or a serene and reflective lake. Living near a body of water affords you a lot more than views and open space. Living by the water can provide a...

Simple Steps to Save our Seas

Simple Steps to Save our Seas

From subarctic waters to crystal clear Caribbeans and everything in between, the oceans of the world cover over 70% of our planet. With this mass also comes a plethora of benefits that we gain from our oceans. Microscopic marine plants known as phytoplankton produce...

Surviving Bereavement

Surviving Bereavement

Bereavement is a word that carries a lot of emotion. The loss of someone you love is not something that can ever be properly prepared for and can be some of the strongest pain you will face in your life. The beauty of life is that we are surrounded by people who we...

Surviving Bereavement

Surviving Bereavement

Bereavement is a word that carries a lot of emotion. The loss of someone you love is not something that can ever be properly prepared for and can be some of the strongest pain you will face in your life. The beauty of life is that we are surrounded by people who we...