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Do Violent Sports Make Us More Violent?
Former NFL player Phillip Adams shot 6, killed 5, and then himself a few weeks ago. After so many cases of aggression perpetrated by football players, people are beginning to question the effect of violence in sports on people’s mental health.
Half Writer, Half Engineer, Maybe None at All
I like to think that I didn’t find the world of writing, but that the world of writing found me. I didn’t start writing on Medium like most writers here, with a vision and passion that motivated them from a young age. It all started the day a friend asked me for help writing some music album reviews for the page where she works. Then I realized that this was something I could do and earn money doing it.
I Have Written 500 Articles, This Is What I Learned So Far
Learn. Earn and avoid my mistakes. The road has been steep and slippery, but this is all I learned 500 articles later…. 7months ago I started this journey as a hobby and today it’s the most important project of my life. At first, I thought that writing on Medium couldn’t be very different from writing on other platforms, so I decided to just follow my gut. 499 posts later and here I am, seeing how wrong I was back then.
The Movie That Best Represents Mental Illness Ever Is A Netflix Rom-Com?
Every year film studios try to give a wider representation to the most marginalized communities, be it the LGBT community, the black community or other minorities. Some people are starting to get mad because they feel that these studies are only interested in filling an inclusive agenda as a good PR strategy. Others, on the other hand, believe that it is necessary since the members of these communities did not grow up seeing positive role models that truly represent them.
Why My Therapist Recommended Me To Reconnect With Nature
I know you are all excited to go back to concerts and festivals, but I can’t wait to go back to parks, forests, and mountains. Surrounding myself with nature has become a conscious action that I must seek, it is no longer an instinct or an internal force that pushes me. And yes, the pandemic had a lot to do with it. For several months we couldn’t even go out to the park, so I had to bring nature to my apartment. Before I knew it, I became a mom of 24 plants and flowers.
These Books Taught Me To Master My Mind After They Blew It
Reading novels and fiction is great, but some educational books can be more mind-blowing than fiction. I really love reading books that teach me something, and at the same time make me feel like I’m reading an epic odyssey.
How To Be Creative Like Picasso
The home office is here to stay, at least for many, and although there are hundreds of advantages of being able to work from home, such as being able to take breaks to play with your cat, it can become monotonous very easily. Especially if you are a freelancer or if your work requires creativity, like being a designer, or a blogger.
Fake News Is The Worst Pandemic We Have Ever Lived
Vaccination campaigns in the United States and around the world have started a few weeks ago, however, many still wonder, are Covid vaccines safe?. Although millions have managed to be successfully vaccinated without any problems, the media seems more interested in showing fake news about the possible side effects of vaccines. This is causing fear and even more disbelief as if we just couldn’t get enough of anti-vaxxers.
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Just Unsynchronized
I believed that I would never be able to find a rhythm of life that would allow me to work hard and get enough rest, the days just don’t have enough hours! I was resigned to living with fatigue and dark circles as long as I didn’t want to be homeless, but two Spanish doctors (father and daughter) saved my life.
The 8 Definitive Ways To Earn At Least $ 1,500 A Month Writing Online
It’s already 2021, if you don’t know how to start making money writing online that’s totally on you. Currently, there are many alternatives that you can try to have extra income per month. And the best part? They require a total investment of $ 0. You just need the desire to work hard and pursue your dreams …
#StopAsianHate — Psychology Behind Racism
What is happening in the United States so that people have had to start marching in the streets promoting the #StopAsianHate hashtag?. Since the pandemic outbreak due to Covid last year, there has been a worrying rise in Asian hate crimes, some that look like tales from horror movies. But is the situation really that bad?
What Minority Representation In Hollywood Has Done For Our Mental Health
Have you ever wondered why Hollywood studios are trying harder and harder to integrate casts with greater racial diversity? Not only ethnicity, but minority representation in film has also been a hot topic in the world of entertainment. Many still do not fully understand why, others believe that it is only a question of marketing and that the large studios only fulfill one agenda.
Do You Want To Go Viral? Go To Tiktok, But Do It At Your Own Risk
If you're over 25, you probably resisted downloading TikTok as I did, but when the pandemic hit, none of us could help it. In the last year, the growth of the app was tremendous, making it one of the social networks with the most active users to date.
The Leaked Photo That This Kardashian Begs You Not To See
If you use Instagram frequently and spend a lot of time on social media, you probably know who the Kardashian/Jenner are. You know, the billionaire sisters whose names all start with K. Yeah, those. If you already know them, you probably saw the Khloe Kardashian leaked photos, and if not, you may be imagining some images in her birthday outfit without her consent, but no, they are just photos in a bikini.
Understanding Pansexuality With The Help Of Jojo Siwa And Demi Lovato
In the last couple of years, various celebrities have come out as pansexuals, such as Miley Cyrus and Cara Delavingne. Well, in just the last few weeks, two celebrities have used pansexuality to describe their orientation, which are YouTube star JoJo Siwa and Demi Lovato.
Instagram Is The Best Place To Make Money Online And You’re Using It Wrong
Instagram has more than 1.200 million active users in the middle of 2021 and grows 22% every year, so if you wonder where people are online, they’re here. Instagram stopped being the social network to post pictures of food with sepia filters many years ago, it has evolved to the point of becoming one of the largest online E-commerce sites. Not only that, brands have chosen to seek visibility through influencers, who have tens of millions of followers and interact with them every day.
Perfect Packaging Is The Difference Between A Successful And Average Startup — Here’s How Packhelp Helped Me
arting a new business is a journey, some days it will be steep and rugged and other days it will be rewarding and fulfilling. But it will never be easy, although it shouldn’t be a living hell either, you just need the right allies.
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Mindsmatter is written by Bola Kwame, Jack Graves and Emma Buryd. De-stigmatizing mental illness one day at a time. www.linktr.ee/Mindsmatter
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