May 3, 2024 Politics/ — t’s great to hear that Zambians are celebrating peace! It’s important to remember that hate is often rooted in fear and ignorance. When people are afraid of what they don’t understand, it can lead to anger and resentment. This can manifest itself in violence, discrimination, and other forms of hatred. Continue reading
Robin Kramer, University of Lincoln
If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the world seem so different when we’re feeling lonely?
Recent research has begun to provide some answers. And it turns out that loneliness can affect your perception and cognition.
Kokho Jason Sit, University of Portsmouth
Life today is stressful. Since the start of the pandemic, social media has been flooded with coping mechanisms and wellbeing trends to help people manage their emotions and worries about the state of the world. If you’ve tried therapy and “hot girl walks”, you may also have heard of the latest life hack: buying yourself a little treat.
June 14, 2023 /Human Interest/ — The joke is that you are a romantic fool who is always getting yourself into trouble.
The word “fool” can have two meanings:
In the context of the joke, you are the latter type of fool. You are a romantic fool who is always getting yourself into trouble because you are too trusting and naive.
You are always falling in love with the wrong people, and you are always getting your heart broken. But you never learn your lesson. You keep on being a romantic fool, even though you know that it will only lead to pain. Continue reading
15 May 2023 /Healthcare/ — If you are not feeling lonely, that is great! However, it is important to remember that loneliness is a normal human emotion. Everyone feels lonely from time to time. If you do start to feel lonely, there are things you can do to cope. You can reach out to friends and family, get involved in activities, or seek professional help.
There are a few reasons why you might not feel lonely. Continue reading
NEW YORK, May 12, 2023 /Healthcare/ — Loneliness is a growing problem in the United States. In fact, the Surgeon General has called it an epidemic. Loneliness can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health, and it can even shorten our lifespan.
There are many things we can do to learn about loneliness and what we can do to solve the epidemic. Here are a few ideas: Continue reading
It feels terrible to have no food. It is a feeling of emptiness, both physically and emotionally. You may feel weak, tired, and irritable. You may also feel anxious, stressed, and depressed. You may be worried about how you are going to feed yourself and your family. You may also feel ashamed and embarrassed that you are unable to provide for yourself.
If you are struggling to put food on the table, there are resources available to help you. You can contact your local food bank or soup kitchen. You can also apply for government assistance, such as food stamps or unemployment benefits. There are also many charities that provide food to those in need.
It is important to remember that you are not alone. There are many people who are struggling to make ends meet. There are resources available to help you. Please reach out for help if you need it.The stigma of begging is a real problem. It can make it difficult for people to get the help they need. There are a few things we can do to help one another and break down the stigma of begging:
By taking these steps, we can help to break down the stigma of begging and make it easier for people to get the help they need.
Cary Cooper, University of Manchester
Work, it’s something most of us do though it isn’t always enjoyable. Whether it’s long hours, gruelling tasks or just the repetitive nature of a day-to-day routine, work can sometimes be something we have to do rather than something we want to do.
Andrea Wigfield, Sheffield Hallam University and John Ratcliffe, Sheffield Hallam University
Christmas is said to be a time for connecting with friends, family and having fun. But it can also be time of loneliness. Indeed, the results of a 2018 survey looking at loneliness during Christmas time in the UK revealed that 17% of people felt more lonely over the festive period.
Bradley J. Irish, Arizona State University
Halloween is a time to embrace all that is disgusting, from bloody slasher films to haunted houses full of fake guts and gore.
But the attraction to stuff that grosses us out goes beyond this annual holiday.