creativity

While we are social creatures that crave interaction and connection, research shows alone time can be very beneficial for our mental health. Sitting in solitude for even just a few minutes each day can increase productivity, reduce stress, boost creativity, and make us more empathetic. We look into all the ways alone time can benefit our mental health and how to make it a priority.

Art is all around us—but sometimes we don’t stop to appreciate it because of our busy routines. At the same time, sometimes our creative outlets get put on the back burner, because there are always seems to be something of higher priority. Whether immersing yourself in art or taking part in a creative activity, art […]

Brain development is key during the early years of your child’s life (right up until the age of 25 according to experts). However, your young one’s mind is especially vacuum-like during their earlier years, so it’s a great time to take advantage of learning. Sometimes teaching your children can be boring to them, despite your […]

Just like you did, your children have hopes and dreams of being someone special someday. Whether it’s an artist, musician, a doctor or even a racecar driver, kids have a vivid imagination and might think these are unattainable goals. However, there are ways you can gently push them towards their dreams without being overbearing. If […]

Everyone at one time or another has found themselves in that unpleasant state of mind known as boredom. Young, old, male, female–boredom affects us all. Across all cultures and spanning the spectrum of every socio-economic status from homeless to wealthy. Each and every one of us, at one time or another, suffers from boredom. Wikipedia defines […]