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7 Joyful Places to Call Home—And 3 Nations Struggling With Misery
Finland: Where Trust and Community Create Pure Magic Finland: Where Trust and Community Create Pure Magic (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re lost in Helsinki and your phone dies, but instead of panic, you feel completely safe asking any stranger for help. That’s Finland for you, the world’s happiest country for eight consecutive years running …
10 Morning Habits That Sound Small—But Lead to Big Results
Wake Up at a Consistent Time Wake Up at a Consistent Time (image credits: pixabay) Waking up at the same time every day might sound boring, but it has a massive impact on your body and mind. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that a consistent wake-up time helps regulate your circadian rhythm, making it …
10 Songs That Were Flops at First—Then Turned Into Legends
Introduction (image credits: pixabay) Songs That Were Flops at First—Then Turned Into Legends Mr. Brightside – The Killers Mr. Brightside – The Killers (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: The Las Vegas band The Killers’ debut single was a flop when first released in September 2003. Nobody wanted to touch it with a ten-foot pole. Radio …
Why I Quit Meditating and Started Screaming—And Why You Might Too
The Meditation Industrial Complex Is Worth $1.2 Billion and Growing The Meditation Industrial Complex Is Worth $1.2 Billion and Growing (image credits: unsplash) The global meditation market reached $1.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $2.08 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. Apps like Headspace and Calm have turned ancient spiritual …
What the Rise of Remote Work Means for Small-Town America
Remote Work Has Already Transformed America’s Population Map Remote Work Has Already Transformed America’s Population Map (image credits: pixabay) The ...
The Science of Stillness: Why Doing Less Can Help You Achieve More
The Meditation Revolution Is Reshaping Our Brains The Meditation Revolution Is Reshaping Our Brains (image credits: unsplash) Your brain is literally changing shape right now. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has shown many positive brain changes and improved several brain functions in people who practice meditation regularly. The scans still detected changes in the subjects’ brain …
14 Signs You’re More Mindful Than You Realize
You Notice the Little Things You Notice the Little Things (image credits: pixabay) Have you ever caught yourself staring at the shape of clouds or the way sunlight dances through your kitchen window? People who are naturally mindful often tune into the tiny details that others might overlook. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that …
Where the American West Is Rewilding—And Why It Matters
The Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Success Story The Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Success Story (image credits: pixabay) The most famous rewilding success ...
Warning: These 3 Zodiac Signs Might Feel Restless Before a Big Breakthrough
Gemini: Mental Restlessness Signals Creative Revolution Gemini: Mental Restlessness Signals Creative Revolution (Image Credits: Flickr) Gemini faces challenges with restlessness, ...
7 Common Homeowner Habits That Could Be Breaking the Law
Collecting Rainwater Without Permission Collecting Rainwater Without Permission (image credits: pixabay) You might think that water falling from the sky belongs to everyone, but many states have strict laws about rainwater harvesting. Colorado, for instance, only allowed homeowners to collect rainwater in 2016 after decades of prohibition, and even now there are limits on barrel …
