“This might not be your soul’s first time as a human, but it is definitely yours. Be kind. Be joyful. Let hope in.”
Ask Abby: Show up or show yourself out
It can be tricky to find people who are willing and able to meet your standards. However, Abby’s here to stress that your standards aren’t too high. Sometimes, people just suck. It’s time to let these people go.
Reading for fun? In college?
As a college student, the last thing you’d think I’d have trouble doing is reading. Au contraire. I haven’t read a book for fun outside of a class in almost three years, and that’s not counting high school. I’ve made a commitment to myself — to turn pages and enjoy doing it.
For your health: Happiness isn’t always good
The pursuit of happiness is as American as apple pie and Chevrolet. But is it good for you? In the study “Too Much of a Good Thing: The Challenges and Opportunity of the Inverted U,” Professor Adam M. Grant of the University of Pennsylvania and Professor Barry Schwartz of Swarthmore College examine the effects of…