Emily Kitazawa

Emily found her love of reading and writing at a young age, learning to enjoy these activities thanks to being taught them by her mom—Goodnight Moon will forever be a favorite. As a young adult, Emily graduated with her English degree, specializing in Creative Writing and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), from the University of Central Florida. She later earned her master’s degree in Higher Education from Pennsylvania State University. Emily loves reading fiction, especially modern Japanese, historical, crime, and philosophical fiction. Her personal writing is inspired by observations of people and nature.

The Brain Reward System and Addiction: Are We Wired to Overindulge?

What’s the connection between your brain’s reward system and addiction? How do experts explain the neuroscience of addiction? In Dopamine Nation, author Anna Lembke explores what causes addictive behaviors and how you can take back control. Lembke further explains both the neurological and emotional causes of the addiction cycle and overindulgence. Read on to learn about your brain’s reward system and addiction, according to Lembke.

Is Work-From-Home Ending? Advice for Employers

Is work-from-home ending? What challenges do employers face? What work models should they consider? If companies decide to end work-from-home jobs, they’re advised to establish a work model that makes employees feel that their needs are respected. This means ensuring that everyone gets face time in the office—so that remote workers don’t miss out on advancement opportunities. Keep reading for advice on ending work-from-home schedules and reintroducing in-person work.

Security After 9/11: The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism

How has security after 9/11 affected the world? What are the consequences to society? Bestselling author and Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff created the term “surveillance capitalism” to describe the invasive practices of big tech companies gathering user data. According to her, the 9/11 terrorist attacks paved the way for surveillance capitalism to take hold. Read on to learn why Zuboff says security after 9/11 created the perfect conditions for surveillance capitalism.

What Is Voter ID? A Historical & Global Analysis

What is voter ID? Why is this requirement a much-debated topic in the U.S.? Opponents of voter ID laws argue that it’s a “solution” to a nonexistent problem, yet supporters say it prevents fraud. While showing a form of identification is required of everyone for a wide range of common activities, like driving, flying, or cashing a check, some say requiring voter ID leads to discrimination. Read on to learn what voter ID is and why it’s controversial, based on historical and global analysis.

Are Meal Kits Worth It? (+The Best Kits for Every Diet)

Are meal kits worth it? What are the pros and cons of meal subscription boxes? Who benefits the most from meal kits? Pandemic-related restrictions boosted the popularity of meal kit delivery services, but some wonder if they’re still worth the expense as society begins to normalize. In fact, innovations to the meal kit market have led to more affordable options with a greater variety than ever, and it looks like meal kits are here to stay. Read on to learn if meal kits are a good choice for you and the best services to try in 2022.

The Hiring Bias Is Surprisingly Hurting These People

How does hiring bias affect different groups of workers? Why are educated (knowledge) workers experiencing more hiring bias currently? Educated workers have been disproportionately trapped in long-term unemployment because of biases potential employers have. These include age biases or the belief that something must be wrong with someone who’s been out of work for a while. Keep reading to learn why the stigma of hiring bias is disproportionately affecting educated workers.

Behavior Patterns in Psychology: How to Identify Yours

What are behavior patterns in psychology? Which patterns are potentially harmful? What is self-sabotage? Holistic psychologist and bestselling author Nicole LePera says certain experiences from your childhood could be affecting you as an adult, creating psychological behavior patterns that harm your wellbeing. Her book, How to Do the Work, teaches you which pattern you need to change. Read on to learn how to identify and address the behavior pattern that LePera says could be most harmful.

The 5 Types of Marketing Channels & How to Choose One

What are the five types of marketing channels? How should you choose one for your products or services? Choosing the right marketing channel is important for the success of your advertising campaign. Marketing guru Jay Conrad Levinson says you can save time, money, and frustration by using his method to choose the best channel for marketing your business. Read on to learn the five types of marketing channels and how to choose the right one, according to Levinson.

Anna Lembke on Addiction: How Daily Habits Are Addictive

What does Anna Lembke say about addiction in modern society? How could your daily habits and activities lead to addiction? In her bestselling book, Dopamine Nation, author Anna Lembke explains how pleasure and pain motivate you to overindulge in pleasurable activities. According to Anna Lembke, addictions can take hold when you have a hard time stepping away from your favorite indulgence. Keep reading to learn Lembke’s advice for identifying daily behaviors that could lead to addiction.

Target Market Research: The 3 Things to Know First

How do you begin target market research? Which customer details do experts say matter the most? If you’re just starting your target market research, you might feel overwhelmed with the huge amount of methods and tips available to you. According to marketing guru Jay Conrad Levinson, you can boil down your research to focus on three key customer details, at first. Keep reading to find out the three things you should learn about your target market first, according to Levinson.