A better way to talk about love
Source: TED
Metaphors for love tend toward the negative—from “falling” in love to being love-“struck” or “madly” in love. Writer Mandy Len Catron explores these metaphors and proposes a more positive alternative.
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How your worst fears stack up against reality
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why do people generally consider flying more dangerous than driving, when far more people are killed in car crashes than airline disasters? An Australian analysis of summertime fears helps you understand your own worries.
The Power of Journaling
Source: Soroptomist International of the Americas
Find out about the benefits of expressing yourself in writing, and get tips on how to get started on your own journal and get the most out of it.
Five protest poets all demonstrators should read
Source: The Conversation
Read about five poets who used poetry as a means of protest.
I say Hispanic. You say Latino. How did the whole thing start?
Source: Berkeley News
Sociologist G. Cristina Mora discusses her book about how the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” emerged and how different commuities identify with them.
Nature: Closer Than It Seems
Source: Scientific American
Writer and scientist Amanda Baker argues that getting out into nature isn’t as hard as some people think.
What Makes Risk Takers Tempt Fate?
Source: National Geographic
Research and varirous studies show that genes, psychology, and environmental factors all play a role in whether a person is a risk-taker.
Drought and conflict leave millions more hungry in 2017 – UN-backed report
Source: UN News
Leaders of the United Nations point to a recent study that shows how hunger and conflict are linked and say that incresing food security can help bring peace.
Helping Strangers May Help Teens’ Self-Esteem
Source: NPR
A recent study suggests that teenagers can increase their sense of self-worth by voluntarily helping strangers, even with small, simple acts of kindness.
The Promise of Self-Compassion for Stressed-Out Teens
Source: The New York Times
This article emphasizes the positive effects self-compassion can have on young people as they navigate the stresses of adolescence.