How to Save Money During the Holidays & Stop Overspending

How to Save Money During the Holidays & Stop Overspending

Want to know how to save money during the holidays? How can you stop overspending on gifts? With inflation cutting into Christmas budgets and a recession possible next year, shoppers in many countries are checking their Christmas lists twice—and crossing off a few things. But rather than ruining the holiday, experts say saving money during the holidays can be good for you. Keep reading to learn how to save money during the holidays and avoid overspending.

What Causes Alcoholism? The Psychology of Drinking

What Causes Alcoholism? The Psychology of Drinking

What causes alcoholism? Is alcoholism psychological or genetic? Many people assume that alcoholism is a biological disease, but that’s simply not the case. As Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like a Woman suggests, alcoholism can also stem from psychological factors such as trauma and mental health issues. Keep reading to learn what causes alcoholism and the first step to treating it.

Alignment With Yourself: The True Source of Happiness?

Alignment With Yourself: The True Source of Happiness?

What does it mean to be in alignment with yourself? How can you tell if you’re misaligned? How does misalignment impact your happiness? Martha Beck argues that misalignment with your true self is the source of most—if not all—chronic psychological misery in our lives. It’s very hard to find happiness if you’re not connecting and listening to your personal nature—the part of yourself that knows what would make you happy.  Keep reading to understand Beck’s theory about happiness and see whether you might find joy by following her advice.

Saifedean Ammous: How Trustless Is Bitcoin, Really?

Saifedean Ammous: How Trustless Is Bitcoin, Really?

How trustless is bitcoin, really? How are trustless transactions executed on the bitcoin network? The bitcoin network is designed in such a way that it makes it possible to complete financial transactions without the need for trust. The payee can’t default on the payment because the transaction is verified by the whole network—a large number of independently-operated servers all over the world. Here’s how bitcoin makes trustless transactions possible.

Maintaining Healthy Habits: Beware of These Traps

Maintaining Healthy Habits: Beware of These Traps

How do you maintain healthy habits? What are the main reasons people fall off track with new habits? Once you’ve formed a new habit, you may feel like the hard part is over. However, you should still be aware of factors that might tempt you to break your habit. When you recognize your personal set of challenges to your good habits, you can better address them as they appear. Here are some common circumstances that make maintaining healthy habits difficult.

The Basic Assumptions of Science: Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains

The Basic Assumptions of Science: Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains

What are the basic assumptions of science? What has been confirmed through experiments and observations? Neil deGrasse Tyson explains that science is universal: we can depend on the laws of nature. Science relies on certain assumptions that we’ve made after sufficient experimentation and observation. Still, there’s room for mystery and discovery. Read more to learn the basic assumptions of science that undergird our understanding of the universe.

The Benefits of Stoicism: Knowing What to Pursue & How to Get It

The Benefits of Stoicism: Knowing What to Pursue & How to Get It

What do you want out of life? What should you pursue—and how should you pursue it? These days, many people chase after fame or fortune in an effort to find joy and peace. Philosophy professor William B. Irvine issues a warning for this way of thinking and recommends that Stoicism is a better path to true happiness. Read more to learn about the benefits of Stoicism and see how this ancient philosophy can help you successfully navigate life.