How to rethink your idea of success in the new year – according to ancient Stoic philosophers
Jan 02, 2020 18:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
What are you hoping for in the new year? Do you want to progress in your career or perhaps buy a house? Maybe youre looking to start a new relationship or finally achieve that pay rise? While theres nothing inherently...
How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results
Jan 01, 2020 11:21 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
People worldwide make New Years resolutions every year in an attempt to improve their lives. Common resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier, save money, lose weight and reduce stress. Yet, 80% of people agree...
Starbucks 'Pop-Up Parties' to give away free coffee until December 31
Dec 27, 2019 08:52 am UTC| Life
One of the leading coffee chains in the world is about to give away free coffee until the end of the year. Starbucks is going to host some Pop-Up Parties everyday until the 31st of December, giving away free coffee. USA...
What do kids really think about Santa?
Dec 24, 2019 08:16 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
Childrens belief in Santa may be taken as evidence that theyre gullible or unable to distinguish fantasy from reality. But, consider your reaction to the following scenario: The past few nights, the local news has been...
Nonprofits that empower leaders of color are more apt to do something about racial inequality
Dec 22, 2019 14:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
The U.S. is becoming more racially diverse. Since 2010, 96% of all U.S. counties registered an increase in their percentage of nonwhite residents. Yet the people who lead nonprofits in the U.S. remain disproportionately...
How old would you want to be in heaven?
Dec 22, 2019 14:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
Many religious faiths propose different versions of heaven as a location: There are walled gardens with streams, flowers, pleasing scents, pretty angels, rapturous music or delicious accessible food. But what about us ...
Why are so few people born on Christmas Day, New Year's and other holidays?
Dec 22, 2019 14:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
Christmas and New Years are days of celebration in many parts of the world when people gather with family and friends. One thing many typically dont celebrate on those days is a birthday. Thats because Dec. 25 is the...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects