Is lying always wrong? We explore the tricky ethics of lying, from small white lies to life-saving deceptions, challenging you to question what it truly means to be a good person in a complicated world.
The Art of Noticing: How a Simple Shift in Focus Can Change Everything
Feeling stuck? Discover how cultivating gratitude isn’t just about saying thanks, but a powerful mindset shift that can rewire your brain for happiness, resilience, and wonder. Learn the practical magic to find joy in the everyday.
The Oyster and the Pearl: Finding the Hidden Value of Suffering
We spend our lives avoiding pain, but what if we’re missing the point? Explore the counter-intuitive philosophy that reveals the profound value of suffering, and discover how our greatest struggles can become the source of our deepest wisdom, compassion, and strength.
Your Brain is a Garden: How to Weed Out the Negative and Grow a Life You Love
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop of negative thinking? Discover the surprising science behind a positive mindset and learn practical, life-changing strategies to shift your perspective, cultivate resilience, and start growing a reality that truly inspires you.
Beyond the Corner Office: What Does Success Mean to You?
Tired of chasing someone else’s dream? It’s time to explore the personal meaning of success and design a life that feels truly rich, on your own terms.
The Blueprint of You: Architecting a Future You’ll Love
Feeling lost? It’s time to stop drifting and start designing. Discover how creating a powerful future vision can transform your present and unlock a life you truly love.
What If Gravity Was Half as Strong?
Ever dream of jumping over buildings or floating like an astronaut? Explore a world of reduced gravity, where everything from your morning coffee to the moon in the sky is transformed. A whimsical yet profound look at how a simple change could redefine life, the universe, and you.
The Person You Used to Be: What Great Event Reshaped Your Core Values?
Explore one of life’s most profound questions: How have your core values evolved? This thought-provoking column delves into the moments that redefine us, encouraging deep reflection on the beautiful, messy journey of personal growth.
Are You the Same Person You Were Yesterday? The Beautiful, Baffling Puzzle of You
Dive into the rabbit hole of identity and explore the philosophical question of what makes you you. From ancient paradoxes to modern neuroscience, this column breaks down the complex puzzle of the self in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
You Are Not a Puzzle to Be Solved: The Messy, Beautiful Journey to Your True Self
Stop searching for your “true self” as if it’s a lost object. This inspiring column reframes self-discovery not as a hunt, but as an act of creation, empowering you to embrace your journey, follow your joy, and build a life that is authentically yours.
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Explore the complex story of Patrice Lumumba, the Congo’s first PM. This advanced listening practice (for TOEFL/IELTS) covers the political forces behind the Congo Crisis.
The Empathy Gap: We’ve Learned All This. Now What?
We’ve explored the cognitive tax of poverty and the systems that perpetuate it. But what’s the point of knowing if nothing changes? This article is a call to action to bridge the empathy gap in our daily lives—transforming academic knowledge into compassionate action, one small, human interaction at a time.
The Selfish Reason to End Poverty: An Economic Case for a Better World
Fighting poverty isn’t just charity; it’s a smart investment. Discover how eradicating poverty boosts economic growth, creates new markets, and builds a more stable and prosperous society for everyone.
A Day in the Life of a Social Worker | Listening Comprehension
Test and improve your advanced English listening skills with this exam-style practice. Listen to a social worker’s audio diary and answer 10 comprehension questions to prepare for exams like TOEFL and IELTS.
The Luxury of Tomorrow: How Poverty Steals Your Future
Why is it so hard to plan for the future when you’re struggling today? This article explores the concept of poverty and time perception, revealing how scarcity shatters our relationship with tomorrow. Discover how poverty traps people in an endless present and what it means to give someone back the luxury of a future.
The Brain on Poverty: How Scarcity Taxes Our Mental Bandwidth
Poverty isn’t a character flaw; it’s a cognitive burden. Explore the science of how chronic stress and scarcity impact brain function, decision-making, and the ability to plan for the future.