The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Music Therapy
Have you ever noticed how music affects your mood? Loud, fast music might make you feel more energetic or aggressive, while catchy or soothing music could help you feel more relaxed. If you’ve felt these effects while listening to music, you’re not alone. Music therapy is growing in popularity because of its positive effects on […]
Why is Today’s Generation So Interested in True Crime?
True Crime has fascinated us for generations. From specials on the evening news to whole sections at bookstores, we’ve always found the stories to be gripping. But today’s generation consumes true crime in unprecedented amounts. There are endless documentaries on all the streaming services, hundreds of true crime podcasts to choose from, and huge online […]
The IKEA Effect: The Feel-Good Factor of Self-Assembly
There’s just something satisfying about creating an item with your own two hands. Or the illusion of having created the item, anyway. What if you didn’t create the item at all, but merely followed instructions to assemble the pre-made pieces? Would the finished product be more valuable to you than an item you bought pre-assembled? […]
My Teenager Doesn’t Care”: The Key to Motivating Adolescents
It’s a tale as old as time. One year, your child is enthusiastic about school, excited about their extracurricular activities, and full of energy. Then they enter middle school, and they seem to lose all that energy and focus they once possessed. They might complain about their teachers, turn in late assignments, and ask to […]