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Toxic positivity imposes positive thinking as the only solution to problems, demanding that a person avoid negative thinking or expressing negative emotions. While being optimistic in situations is usually a good thing, there is a point where positivity can be...
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I love crying. And no, that doesn’t mean I love being sad. I’m obsessed with happy crying. It occurs when I see something that momentarily restores my faith in humanity, and my body cannot internalize this excess emotion. The tears...
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So, you’re feeling bored and impulsive. You’re done with your hair, your work, your clothes...basically everything. Suddenly, a miraculous cure to this desperate fatigue pops into your mind: Bangs! It will renew your soul, infuse a special spark into your...
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Friendships can be complicated. People are inherently complicated. Some friends you’ve known since birth, and others you’ve made along the way. Over time, these friendships grow and change, oftentimes for the better, and sometimes for the worst. It’s important to...
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Sometimes life can feel like being stuck in traffic on a damp school bus, your cheek pressed against foggy glass as rain plucks the pavement. I like to label this gloomy, contemplative experience the “rainy bus blues”. When I get...
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