Category Archives: Lifestyle

6 Ways to Get People to Remember You

You can make lasting impressions when you are easy to remember and hard to forget. Whether it’s a social situation, a job interview, or a business situation, people will want to speak with you because they like you, and you create a strong initial impression. To help you achieve that goal, here are six waysContinue reading “6 Ways to Get People to Remember You”

Why Is February the Shortest Month? 

February is an oddity. While the other months have at least 30 days, February alone has just 28 (or 29 in a leap year). But why? The Roman Calendar’s Quirks The origin of February’s short length goes back to ancient Rome. The earliest Roman calendar had only 10 months. To sync the calendar with theContinue reading “Why Is February the Shortest Month? “

Does Having Too Many Options Make Us Unhappier or Happier?

We live in a time of limitless choices. From streaming services to phone plans, from online shopping items to restaurants, we are constantly presented with an overwhelming number of options. Having more choices seems like a good thing—we have the ability to tailor our lives to our exact preferences. But is there a downside? IContinue reading “Does Having Too Many Options Make Us Unhappier or Happier?”

Why You Shouldn’t Jump to Conclusions About People

We’ve all been there—someone snaps at us, ignores us, or seems distant, and our first instinct is to assume the worst. Maybe we think they’re rude, unfriendly, or even mean. But what if there’s more to the story? People carry invisible burdens. The coworker who seemed short-tempered might have just received bad news. The baristaContinue reading “Why You Shouldn’t Jump to Conclusions About People”

Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages

How do you know if you’re reading a good history book or a bad one? This video I watched stated that a thirty-second test will help you to determine the quality of the history book you’re reading. If the book is about a part of the world that you’re not from, then flip to theContinue reading “Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages”