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In this article, I want to share some philosophical approaches that can help you view difficult life situations from a new perspective. If you tend to overthink past events or upcoming situations, this article might be just what you need... Read More

Each year on January 27, people around the world pause to remember the victims of the Holocaust. This day serves to keep alive the memory of the horrific events of the past, ensuring they never fade into oblivion. January 27 was chosen because it marks the day in 1945 when Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp... Read More

The way we present ourselves and communicate varies depending on the context. We speak differently with our boss than with a colleague or a brother. These different communication styles raise the question of who we really are... Read More

Pesticides are substances used in agriculture to combat pests and diseases. Many people worry about whether these pesticides contaminate food and ultimately have health effects for consumers. Let's take a look at the facts... Read More

On a typical world map, Greenland looks almost as big as Africa. In reality, Africa is about 14 times larger. That's quite a difference, and it's not the only one. The problem is that you simply can't put the surface of our planet onto a flat map without distorting something. Depending on how it's done, entire countries can appear much bigger or smaller than they really are. So the world map we've all grown up with might be giving us a pretty misleading picture of our planet... Read More

Muscle cramps are sudden, painful and often seem to come out of nowhere. Anyone who has experienced them knows how uncomfortable they can be. Many attribute cramps to magnesium deficiency, but that's only part of the truth. Let's take a look at what else could be causing them... Read More

Muscle soreness is something almost everyone has experienced after an intense workout. The pain usually shows up one or two days later and can last for a few days. There's a reason this soreness often shows up a day or two after the workout rather than immediately... Read More

How do you best lose fat? Clearly, through a calorie deficit (Eat less than you burn). It's that simple, and yet for many, it's so hard to implement. Until now, I've covered the topic of weight loss in my Nutrition Basics article, but I think it makes sense to go into a bit more detail here, just like I did with bulking. Therefore, I've created a new Fat Loss article... Read More

Starting today, the GDPR comes into effect. What this means, what changes, and why it's important will be briefly explained in this post... Read More

I've been wondering if there's a way to standardize the number of days in each month so they all have the same length. As it turns out, there is a solution. During a quick online search, I came across the Positivist Calendar... Read More

For many people, myself included, social media has become an everyday habit. It can be useful for staying connected and finding information, but it also has a downside. Constant exposure can take a toll on your mental well-being. The pressure to compare yourself, to always perform, or to keep up with everything can feel overwhelming. That's one reason why I've been trying to spend less time on social media myself... Read More

More and more people who once hesitated to openly admit their sexual orientation now live in a time where acceptance is steadily growing. But does this mean homophobia and discrimination are things of the past? Unfortunately, not at all. Despite the progress, many, especially homosexual people, still face prejudice and discrimination... Read More

I have noticed that there are actually books with titles like "Sitting is the New Smoking" and studies are cited suggesting that excessive sitting can be associated with various health risks. Like many topics, there is room for interpretation here, and sitting per se is not necessarily harmful... Read More

Technology keeps changing, and there's something new practically every week. And I think most of these advances are pretty cool. However, despite the benefits and opportunities that progress and innovation offer, there are still people who resist change and prefer to rely on tried-and-true methods. Today, let's take a look at why this can be problematic... Read More

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, describes situations where a relatively small share of the causes accounts for a large share of the results. The exact numbers aren't a law of nature, but the idea can be useful. Named after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, this rule can be applied in many areas of life... Read More