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Deciding to Marry: Things to Consider Before Tying the Knot

How do you know when you’re ready to get married? What are some things to consider before deciding to tie the know with your partner? Getting married is a big decision, and since half of marriages end in divorce, many people don’t approach it with the seriousness it warrants. Before deciding to marry, you and your partner should be clear and upfront about your expectations to avoid surprises down the road. Here’s how to navigate deciding to marry, according to dating coach Logan Ury.

What Is Deep Practice and Why Is It Important?

What is deep practice? Why is deep practice important? If you want to build talent, you’ll need to build myelin in the brain. However, to build myelin, you need to engage in deep practice. Keep reading to learn the importance of deep practice for myelin production, according to Daniel Coyle’s book The Talent Code.

Will Daylight Saving Time Be Permanent & Do We Want That?

Will Daylight Saving Time (DST) be permanent in 2023? Why are some states opting for permanent DST? Why do we still use DST? We’ve once again “fallen back” to the shorter, darker days of winter. With the autumn time change being dreaded by many, some argue that we should eliminate this practice and stay in Daylight Saving Time year-round. Read on to learn why we use Daylight Saving Time and if it will be permanent starting next year.

What Is the Secret to Happiness? 3 Points of View

We take it as a given that we want to be happy, but what does attaining happiness entail in practice? Is there a universal secret to happiness? Is happiness a realistic goal to even reach for? Or is it like perfection—an unattainable ideal that you can strive toward but never achieve? Happiness is an elusive concept that is assigned many different meanings. But there is one thing that is certain: Happiness is a highly desired state that everyone is striving for in one way or another. Perspectives on what the pursuit of happiness entails in practice, however, vary widely, depending

Where Does Talent Come From? The Scientific Answer

Where does talent come from? Are we born with talent? In The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle goes beyond the nature versus nurture debate and digs into the science of skill-building to answer the question. Coyle says that while we’re not born with talent, there is a science behind developing it. Keep reading to learn where talent comes from.

Why Are Dogs So Expensive Right Now? Blame COVID

Have you thought about getting a dog in the past couple of years? Why are dogs so expensive at the moment? If you thought the pandemic was the best time to buy a puppy, you’re not alone. During the past few years, dog sales spiked dramatically. As the law of supply and demand tells us, when something is in-demand, prices go up. This affected every part of the dog-owning industry, from food to vet care to the dogs themselves. Here’s what you need to consider before buying a puppy in 2022.

The Virtue of Moderation: C. S. Lewis on Sex & Other Appetites

What exactly is moderation? When should we practice moderation, and when should we practice abstinence instead? God calls on everyone to choose good over evil, but how do we know what is “good”? In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis argues that Christianity instructs us to be good by following Christian virtues, or moral principles that can be applied to a wide range of situations. One of these is moderation. Continue reading to understand Lewis’s take on the virtue of moderation, including his perspective on sexuality.

The 3 Parenting Research Challenges New Parents Face

What parenting research should new parents know about? What challenges do new parents encounter when seeking advice? Health economist Emily Oster offers parenting advice in Cribsheet—her bestselling book about making data-based parenting decisions. In Cribsheet, she also explains how new parents face three difficult challenges when researching parenting advice for common concerns, like when to start potty training. Read on to find out the three parenting research challenges Oster identifies in her book.

How to Reach Your Goals in 4 Simple (But Not So Easy) Steps

What are your goals in life? How do you keep pushing forward toward your most ambitious goals in spite of the setbacks that get in the way? The first step to reaching your goals is to know what you actually want: You can’t reach a destination if you don’t know where you are heading. From there, it’s all about riding the momentum. With this in mind, here’s how to reach your goals in four simple (but not so easy) steps.

The Positive and Negative Effects of Technology

What are the positive and negative effects of technology? Do the positives outweigh the negatives? There is no straight answer to whether technology is good or bad for us. In many cases, technology lends a helping hand in accessibility and environmental purposes. However, the integration of technology at work and school has proven to be negative in many ways. To decide whether or not technology is good for us, take a look at these positive and negative effects of technology.