Katie Doll

Senior SEO Writer

Somehow, Katie was able to pull off her childhood dream of creating a career around books after graduating with a degree in English and a concentration in Creative Writing. Her preferred genre of books has changed drastically over the years, from fantasy/dystopian young-adult to moving novels and non-fiction books on the human experience. Katie especially enjoys reading and writing about all things television, good and bad.

Expertise

Bachelor of Arts in English With a Concentration in Creative Writing

How to Feel Positive Emotions: 3 Sources of Energy

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Do you know how to feel positive emotions? How does connecting with other people make you feel good? Ali Abdaal says there are three sources of positive emotions that he calls energizers. While there are any number of things that can help you feel good—and therefore make you more productive—they all tie back to one or more of these fundamental sources. Let’s discuss each of Abdaal’s three sources of well-being: having fun, empowering yourself, and connecting with other people.

The 3 Major Types of Endocrine Disruptors in Food

A mug of coffee next to chocolate bars illustrates the dangers of endocrine disruptors in food

What are common endocrine disruptors in food? Is red food coloring good for you? Anthony G. Jay claims that endocrine disruptors are found in common foods that you may be eating every day. Even treats such as coffee and chocolate aren’t safe from these harmful chemicals. Let’s see what types of endocrine disruptors, such as estrogenics, are found in your food.

How to Focus on Your Goals and Avoid Distractions

Do you get distracted easily? Do you want to move closer to achieving your goals? Distractions are one of the top reasons why you’re never accomplishing your goals. Luckily, Benjamin Hardy has great advice for staying on top of your objectives. Check out his advice on how to focus on your goals and avoid distractions.

Estrogenic Chemicals Found in Food, Cosmetics, Plastic, & More

Plastic bottles in a trash can beside a paper bag illustrate the pervasiveness of estrogenic chemicals

How many estrogenic chemicals are in our food? Are estrogenics used in herbicides? According to Anthony G. Jay, estrogenics can be found in various sources from plants and fungi to artificial food coloring and plastic additives. Understanding the origin and function of each of these estrogenics helps us comprehend their impact on our health and the environment. Continue reading to learn about some common places where you’ll find estrogenic chemicals.

How to Stop Doing Too Much: 2 Tips to Limit Your Workload

A tired man next to a stack of papers who needs to learn how to stop doing too much

Are you trying to do too much at work? Have you spread yourself too thin? Just like exercising too much can cause you to strain a muscle, doing too much can cause you to “strain” your well-being. You can avoid or recover from this type of burnout by taking a healthier approach to your day-to-day work. Below are two tips on how to stop doing too much.

Tom Segura and Layne Norton on Fitness & Bodybuilding

Who is Layne Norton? What type of expertise does Norton have in the fitness community? On the podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura, Layne Norton talks about fitness fabrications and his bodybuilding journey. Norton, who holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences concentrated in protein metabolism, has built a distinguished reputation in the health and fitness domain. Discover more about one of the top experts in fitness and bodybuilding.

How to Make Time Go Slower: 3 Time Hacking Tips

A businessman walks inside a clock surrounded by people working busily, all designed to illustrate how to make time go slower

Can you actually make time go slower? Is time hacking merely theoretical? Unlike wormholes and time travel, slipstream time hacking isn’t just a theory. Benjamin Hardy recommends practical steps for slowing time down that you can actually take. Below you’ll learn how to make time go slower so you can progress toward your most important goals.

What Can Cause Hormone Imbalance? Investigating Estrogenics

What can cause hormone imbalance? A man with an unknown illness lies in a hospital bed

What can cause hormone imbalance? How do estrogenics mess up your hormones? Anthony G. Jay writes that an estrogenic is a chemical that mimics estrogen—a hormone that your body naturally produces. Estrogenics come from a variety of sources. When you come into contact with them, they can affect your health in significant ways. Here’s how estrogenics cause hormone imbalance.

The 3 Types of Burnout and How to Overcome Them

Do you feel like you’ve given everything you have at work? What are the three types of burnout? Ali Abdaal says that burnout sets in when work stops feeling good and starts to feel tedious, meaningless, or overwhelming instead. This means that your work is harming your emotional well-being instead of boosting it. Let’s go over the three types of burnout and how to overcome them.

Debunking Common Fitness Myths: Carbs, Trackers, & More

Weights on shelves and the floor at the gym, disputing common fitness myths.

What are the most common fitness myths? Do carbohydrates always turn into body fat? On 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Layne Norton candidly unpacks various fitness and health-related topics with Tom Segura. He busts misconceptions about fitness and health, offering the truth that you may not know about. Continue reading if you want the hard facts to help you on your health and fitness journey.