Anxiety is a severe mental disorder which has symptoms like fear and constant worry at its core. However, according to recent findings, your anxiety can be connected to higher IQ; i.e. your inclination to worry is directly correlated with your ability to process information and think clearly. In other words, your anxiety may be a sign that you are a highly intelligent person. Jeremy Coplan, a psychiatrist and the leading author of the study which proved the correlation between anxiety and intelligence published in Frontiers in Evolutionary Neuroscience, said that “we think normally of worry as being disabling. So we

We live in a world that is desperately and blindly following society’s beauty standards. As a result, we are forced to believe that our beauty has an expiration date. The media is constantly serving us content that depicts the perfect life of celebrities. All of them have the same things in common. Beautiful, porcelain skin, amazing hair and flawless bodies. The more we look at these gorgeous people in the magazines and the tabloids, the more obsessed we become with this notion of stopping time and preserving the youthfulness of our bodies. But sadly, by focusing our attention on staying

We live in a world that is desperately and blindly following society’s beauty standards. As a result, we are forced to believe that our beauty has an expiration date. The media is constantly serving us content that depicts the perfect life of celebrities. All of them have the same things in common. Beautiful, porcelain skin, amazing hair and flawless bodies. The more we look at these gorgeous people in the magazines and the tabloids, the more obsessed we become with this notion of stopping time and preserving the youthfulness of our bodies. But sadly, by focusing our attention on staying

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Aging is inescapable and it happens to everyone and it is perceived to decrease the quality of life. However, when controlled by other factors, the effects of age may disappear. Being active, consuming healthy food, and caring about your emotional and spiritual health can help you in slowing down the aging process. And these men are here to prove it. They come from all walks of life, embracing sportsmen, fashion icons, and movie stars. What’s more is that most of them started their modeling careers after the age of 50. 1. Philippe Dumas, 60 Years Old The awe-inspiring Phillipe Dumas

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Empaths-the healers of the world. They’re the kind of people who are able to make special connections with others because they have a gift – they can literally feel the feelings and energies of the people and surroundings they encounter. If you happen to be an empath, then you know how challenging this can be. While most people feel compassion and concern for a person when he/she feels sad or hurt, empaths do not only feel, but they also take on those feelings as their own. This characteristic undoubtedly makes them stand out from the rest. Yet, it’s also the

We’ve all experienced the hardship of keeping a certain relationship alive. We all know how much efforts and how much energy a bond needs to survive. Every relationship is a challenge. Even the one that looks dreamy and perfect on the outside sometimes faces hailstorms and hurricanes on the inside. But, when you add anxiety and a person who tends to overthink everything, that’s when it gets truly insufferable. It’s right at that moment when confusion and doubt take over, and sanity starts to fade away. Overthinking is a harmful habit. Even though it sounds like a regular, everyday routine,

You have a great partner, a loving family, and an amazing career. Yet, there’s always something that makes you feel discouraged, sad, and lonely. Are you wondering why this is so? Well, maybe this will sound strange to you, but the reason for this is that you’re a highly capable and intelligent person. Most intelligent people are struggling to experience happiness. While their lives may look perfect on the outside, how they feel on the inside is a completely different thing. There’s always something that’s bothering them. There are 6 reasons why people with high IQ levels fail to be

Look, we all fight our own battle in life. Just because that beautiful, confident, young lady looks like she has everything going for her, doesn’t mean that’s really true. You don’t know what her heart carries. At the end of the day, we’re all hurting. We’re all broken, bruised, burned out, injured, depressed, disappointed and simply tired. But, hey, you know what they say… The bad news is – “Nothing lasts forever”, the good news is “Nothing lasts forever”! Here are 21 truths to remember when it feels like your world is crashing down: 1. Don’t beat yourself up. It

There’s nothing wrong with knowing how much you deserve and fighting for your own rights. We should all look up to these types of people. Strong women are the pillars of the earth. They know their worth, they stand up for themselves, they don’t put up with other people’s issues and they simply refuse to let others take control of their lives. In a nutshell, strong women are the ones who give us the courage to never give up. But, there’s something about these beautiful human beings that I just don’t get. They might have everything going for them, but

In a fast-paced and technologically centered society that encourages us to make quick decisions and always act decisively, effectively, and without prior thought, there are people who simply don’t follow the “think on your feet” trend. They prefer to take the time to carefully consider their actions, opportunities, and their place in the world. The deep thinkers. Instead of rushing things and making hasty decisions, they look right into the depth of things. They carefully analyze everyone and everything around them. This makes it hard for them to enjoy when they start developing feelings for someone without finding some meaning

Have you ever wondered why so many smart, confident, and attractive women are often single? Well, let’s get this straight - they aren’t single since they think they’re better than the rest, but because they can’t find men who deserve their attention, respect, and love. It’s not that these women fear that someone might betray their trust and break their hearts. Or that they are solely interested in building a successful career and achieving high social status. The truth is that their high self-esteem and intellectual abilities prevent them from beginning a relationship with someone just for the sake of

One of the greatest puzzles in history are the pyramids in Egypt. Actually, the mystery is centered around the way they were built. Even in the ancient times, people have been amazed of their size and construction. There have been many conspiracies and theories about the way they were actually built. And it is interesting how scientists get more confused the deeper they investigate. Giza represents the place with the most developed ancient constructions on Earth. That’s the only place in the world were pyramids with eight sides have been found. Regarding the construction process itself, it is an enigma

Men, are you having trouble in the dating department? Do you feel like you’re doing everything you, yet you can’t seem to get her attention? Well, it’s maybe time for you to brush up on your knowledge about women and dive inside the psychology of attraction. Women may seem like these complex, peculiar and incomprehensible creatures, but they’re not that hard to decode, believe me. If you’re looking forward to winning that girl’s heart, then science is your wingman. Here are 8 scientifically proven methods that will definitely help you attract women: 1. TAKE HER OUT FOR A DINNER Or

Unfortunately, sooner or later we all come across difficult moments in our lives. Whether it’s an abusive, toxic relationship, family, financial, or health issue, or loss of a loved one, these dark sides of life are simply inevitable. Yet, it’s these difficult, painful moments that greatly affect and change our lives. It’s these dark moments that take us on a journey of self-transformation. And, the most important thing on this journey is self-respect. Unfortunately, in a world that has gone crazy in every way possible and in which real, moral values have been replaced with fake, immoral ones, self-respect seems

Are you one of those people who hate mornings? Mornings can be rough, but a Harvard psychologist has devised a method for making your mornings better. Amy Cuddy (American social psychologist) says that the first thing you should do when you wake up is to stretch out! It’s as simple as that! You should stretch your body as wide as possible before you even put one foot on the floor.The theory behind that is called 'power posing'. Try to stretch out as much as you can and make yourself as big as possible. This pose mimics that of a confident person

Aging is inescapable and it happens to everyone and it is perceived to decrease the quality of life. However, when controlled by other factors, the effects of age may disappear. Being active, consuming healthy food, and caring about your emotional and spiritual health can help you in slowing down the aging process. And these men are here to prove it. They come from all walks of life, embracing sportsmen, fashion icons, and movie stars. What’s more is that most of them started their modeling careers after the age of 50. 1. Philippe Dumas, 60 Years Old The awe-inspiring Phillipe Dumas

Aaron Tilley uses his quirky photo series to explore the curious connection between how the mind perceives the world and conveys these reactions in their

Our OKIDO educational magazine is a gateway into a world of discovery, play and exploration. Each magazine is carefully created by scientists and educators, promoting fun and immersive STEAM learning with a new topic to explore every month. So much more than just a magazine, your children can get stuck in with experiments, recipes, doodles, games and other exciting activities! 48 pages of fun, immersive STEAM Learning A new science topic to collect every month Hours of activities, experiments, games, doodles and stories No plastic bits - 100% eco-friendly Activities using easy-to-find household items Book-quality collectible issues Gender neutral and stereotype free Created by scientists and educators Flexible plans - you can pause or cancel your subscription at any time This month's issue: Day and Night! Get ready for a day and night adventure with the latest OKIDO magazine! Packed with fun, this issue takes young explorers on a cosmic journey to understand the secrets of our sky. In this issue:  🎲 Play 'The Long Journey to bed' board game. 🦊 Find Foxy in the daytime and again at night 🎨 Make a day and night Messy wheel 🍕 Make some Day & Dark Dippers 🌈 OKI-doodle and colour-in And so many more activities, drawings and stories to enjoy.

Are you a creative person? Do you often feel misunderstood by others? Well, if you answered both questions with a yes, i.e. if you often feel like your opinions and words are confusing and unclear to other people although your thoughts make perfect sense to you, then chances are you belong to the category of creatives. Creative people have personalities that are different from others because their mind works in special ways. Their mind makes countless combinations and it produces constant, different, conflicting thoughts. The way a creative person’s mind works is probably best explained by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi who is

Life is a journey that consists of pleasant, beautiful, happy moments and difficult, sad, painful ones as well. No matter how bad we want our life to be filled with happiness, peace, and success, the truth is that all of us eventually come across periods of hardship and misery. Whether it’s a failed career, a toxic relationship, health issues or family problems, we all face the not so pleasant side of life sooner or later. But, what’s also true is that these dark, painful moments change our lives drastically. It’s these difficult moments that guide us through our own transformation.

Stephen Hawking, a pioneering theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and best-selling author is one of the greatest minds of all time. He was most famous for his work on relativity and black holes. He shocked the scientific world by showing that black holes emit radiation, and this discovery is known today as Hawking radiation. In 1988, he wrote the groundbreaking, bestselling book A Brief History Of Time by which he made an outstanding, unparalleled contribution to cosmology and theoretical physics. Hawking wrote the book to help readers who don’t have prior knowledge of scientific theories understand fundamental questions of our existence and the

Aging is inescapable and it happens to everyone and it is perceived to decrease the quality of life. However, when controlled by other factors, the effects of age may disappear. Being active, consuming healthy food, and caring about your emotional and spiritual health can help you in slowing down the aging process. And these men are here to prove it. They come from all walks of life, embracing sportsmen, fashion icons, and movie stars. What’s more is that most of them started their modeling careers after the age of 50. 1. Philippe Dumas, 60 Years Old The awe-inspiring Phillipe Dumas

You’re not crazy. You’re not going out of your mind. It’s not your fault. This is not happening inside your head. It is real. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. You, my darling, are stuck in a toxic relationship with an abusive partner. I’m sorry it took you so long to notice those flashing red lights along the way, but I’m glad you’re finally here. It’s a painful reality you’re living in, so I know it won’t be easy for you to accept it. But, here are 8 signs that will reveal his hidden, toxic intentions and will help you

One often overlooked aspect of self care is honoring the part of you that animates your body as you read this. One could say that it’s the “more real” part of you. At physical death, the body disintegrates, while you awaken to realize that you are the light, energy and consciousness that used the body […]

ES Magazine hit the streets of London to find out what’s on the collective mind of men. Yes, sex and Formula 1 feature, but the results reveal a changing, curious and, at times, confused population

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha It feels great when you help and take care of others. It feels great when you treat your family, friends, partner, or whoever with kindness, respect, compassion, and dignity. This shows your love for them and how much they mean to you. But, has it ever occurred to you why you’re better at

If we consider the world we live in and the pace of life we go through each day is no wonder we constantly suffer from aches and pains in both our bodies and mind. Aside from traditional medicine, pills, painkillers, or similar medications, people very often rely on yoga, meditation, or acupuncture. These are all fine and useful methods but there’s another more simple method that many Westerners haven’t even heard of. We’re talking about Hand Mudra - Hand Gestures, a method that originates from India. The method stimulates various parts of the body and mind while relieving different kinds

We all want to get our goals and needs met, but there are some who will stop at nothing to achieve that. They’re the manipulators. These people don’t have boundaries and are extremely determined and ruthless in their pursuit of what they want. If you’ve ever been manipulated, then you must know how horrible the feeling is. Although most of us can recognize when we’re being manipulated, there are others who can’t. The reason for this is that manipulators can look kind, honest, and respectable but that’s just their mask. They use underhanded and deceptive techniques to take advantage of

Have you ever been so anxious about something that it affected your ability to function and as a result insomnia set in? It happened to me a while ago, when I was supposed to go to a job interview in a couple of days and I really wanted to do well. After obsessing about it for days and spending three sleepless nights – which left me completely exhausted and a bit depressed – I did some searching on the internet and stumbled upon a YouTube video by Harvard medical doctor Andrew Weil about a new sleeping ‘technique’ called the 4-7-8

Life. It breaks us. It tears us apart like a bloodthirsty dog. It wraps us around with its chaos, pain, tears…Still, it’s beautiful. Still, it’s a wonderful gift from the sky. When everything seems to be falling apart and you can’t see the rainbow after a storm, keep in mind that you can handle this, keep in mind that you are strong. Here are 7 things to remember when your life is falling apart. 1. We are all in the same boat. A boat made of fears, tears, broken promises and pains… pains which take away all the light, all

Undeniably, no two men are the same, and it’s pointless comparing one to another since they all behave in different ways and possess distinct personality traits that make them unique. However, another thing that no one can deny is that a person’s zodiac sign plays a role in shaping their behavior. Each astrological sign comes with different behaviors and character traits. For instance, some, such as Libra, are non-confrontational, and others, like Pisces, are highly sensitive. So, if there’s a guy you like or if you’re already in a relationship with one, knowing his zodiac sign can help you discover

Features Burnout, Tension, Tunnel Vision…are Not the Keys to Success Ariana Huffington talks to Mindful’s Barry Boyce about how personal tribulations started her on a journey to mindfulness, and why she is convinced that its benefits will change the world. Infographic: An at-a-glance look at the dramatic consequences of stress, distraction, sleep deprivation, and lack of down time. The Amazing, Tumultuous, Wild, Wonderful, Teenage Brain Renowned neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel explains the brain science behind teenage angst and how to turn parental concerns into understanding and confrontation into connection. Sidebars: Three teenagers talk about how meditation has helped them. How Meditating Helps You With Difficult Emotions Helpful practices to learn how to tame raw, difficult, emotions, and foster feelings that are positive, powerful, and beneficial. Still Curious After All These Years Sue Moon’s take on how retaining a vivid sense of curiosity is an invaluable tool for aging well— and staying alive and vital.

We know what we've seen and heard, at least most of the time. This is especially true about things we find important. However, it’s very creepy when you suddenly realize that you might have been imagining some events. There are always those people who will correct you about a thing they’ve said or done, or even about things you have said or done. And when it comes to this, there are those who will start making you question your own sanity and believe that you might be imagining stuff more than usual. Have you found yourself questioning or own sanity?

Take a moment and think about the biggest challenges the world is facing today. Poverty, political disputes, natural resources depletion, cultural and ethnic intolerance. Moreover, prevalence of judgmental behavior and prejudice against anyone different. Now, imagine living in a place where none of these problems exist. It sounds impossible, right? Well, although a surprise for many, such a utopian place exists for more than 50 years. It is called Auroville and it is located in Southern India. The creation of the city was an idea of an incredibly smart and benevolent woman, a spiritual leader named Mirra Alfansa. Although with

1. As much as you want, it’s impossible to please everyone. So, instead of wasting your energy trying to please those around you all the time, focus on pleasing yourself. Put yourself on a pedestal and learn how to respect, love, and take care of yourself properly. 2. No one is perfect and no one is truly satisfied with their lives. The sooner you realize this, the sooner you’ll stop feeling the need to compare yourself with others and the sooner you’ll start appreciating what you already have in life. 3. You spend most of your life pursuing and worshiping

When we’re asked who we would turn to for help if we were mentally or emotionally struggling, we usually list our close friends as the greatest support system. This reminds me of the well-known proverb: A friend in need is a friend indeed. It might sound like a cliché to you, but it’s the truth. Because the best way you can check if someone is your true friend is to pay attention to the way they treat you when you’re in mental distress. The friend who truly loves and cares about you will never leave you to deal with your

All of us dream of living a life where our deepest desires and ambitions would become a reality. Whether we’re poor, rich, old, young, black, yellow, white, male, female, or simply different, we all have something that guides us in life and motivates us to keep moving forward. We envision a future in which we actually work the jobs we love the most, we visualize a life where we are the most successful and famous people in a certain field, and we dream of dimensions where we are brave and confident enough to reach the highest of highs. But, still…