We keep hearing the warnings from experts and we continue to ignore them. Worse, we see the signs — the very things we're being warned about are actually happening, yet we blithely ignore them. We have a choice to make and we're choosing very poorly. … [Read more...]
If You Don’t Like Something, Just Dismiss it as Fake
If you're like millions of people around the world, you're probably tired of the lame, usually misused accusation that it's "fake news." Politicians, particularly in the U.S, have come to use that accusation as a crutch. A very dangerous crutch that is causing untold problems. … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Taking a Break from Technology
Does life get simpler and more enjoyable when we unplug the web? Once we put our smartphone away and dare I ask, turn off the TV, does one feel more free and relaxed? I think deep down, we all know the answer to those questions. So, what are you doing about it? … [Read more...]
Americans are Stressed and Angry. Gee, No Surprise There.
Americans, and indeed many people around the world are increasingly stressed. A recent gallup poll shows that stress, anger and negativity are on the rise, particularly in the United States. Does this surprise anyone? … [Read more...]
Millennials Stressed Out for All the Wrong Reasons
Wasn't technology supposed to make our lives easier? All these dandy inventions were heralded as a means to improve our lives and make them less complicated. Turns out, they've done anything but make our lives simpler. In fact, in some ways, they've created a stress mess. … [Read more...]
With So Many Friends, Why Are People Lonely?
How could a person with over 1,000 "friends" of Facebook ever be lonely? I mean with all those "friends," surely one's life would be full and productive, right? Increasingly, the answer to that question is no and alarmingly, people are actually becoming more isolated than ever. … [Read more...]