Most of us have bad habits. Some sit on their sofas and scroll for too long; others cope with stress in unhealthy ways, like smoking or eating too much. The good thing is that we’re all in this together – show me a person who doesn’t have a bad habit or two! In fact, 36% … Read more
Let’s be real, babysitting isn’t exactly one of the most glamorous jobs out there. Generally speaking, the pay isn’t great, the hours can be long, and you’re stuck with the very real responsibility of keeping a kid, or kids, from hurting themselves, or each other. One babysitter turned to an online community to vent about … Read more
Blame Hollywood A-listers or ingenuine parents willing to go far to make their kids stand out from the crowd, but unique baby names are getting more and more popular. Usually they are driven by a focus on individuality, with naming conventions thrown out of the window. The result is Alchemy, Tansy, Kobe or Roch. Or … Read more
Many would argue that consumerism makes the world go round. Economies can boom through the money we spend on goods and services. Likewise, the rise in demand and desire for newer products can incentivize innovation and advancements. However, we can’t ignore the ugly side and negative consequences. That’s where the Anticonsumption subreddit comes in. This … Read more
Before a storm, it’s important to protect yourself and your belongings, as it can pose significant safety risks to people and cause damage to homes and properties. The usual recommendations are to stay updated on weather forecasts, stay indoors if possible, and secure items that could be blown away or wrecked by the wind. However, … Read more
Family conflicts are normal. But when the bad blood begins to run deep, it could cause a severe strain in the relationships. Reddit user ITZEVERLYBEAR is currently dealing with this stressful situation as she also goes through her eighth month of pregnancy. According to our original poster (OP), her aunt wants her to give up … Read more
Every so often, a calm news segment is hijacked by someone who has thought about this a lot and is finally being handed a microphone, for better or worse. Normally, this would remain a local legend, but through the magic of the internet, it can be shared with all of us. This Facebook group is … Read more
While they’re an inevitable part of the employment process, going through job interviews is often a very painful process. There can be so much back and forth between you and a potential employer before even finding out if you’ll be hired, and it can be exhausting trying to prove why you’re a good fit for … Read more
Generally speaking, when you’re a member of a family or part of a group of friends, certain things are sort of expected of you. For example, pitching in a bit and supporting someone else when they need a hand with a large real estate project that could directly benefit everyone. However, if you refuse to … Read more
Psychologist Dr. Christopher Peterson, who is the author of Pursuing the Good Life, says that a bucket list might help with goal setting but the drawback is that it also implies a “check off the boxes” approach to our time on Earth, which can lead to a superficial sense of fulfillment and distract from deeper, … Read more