Whether you’re down with New Year’s resolutions or not, reflecting on what we want to leave behind in 2020 and what we want to carry forward into 2021 is a great way to ring in the New Year. Here’s why we celebrate New Year’s by […]
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The Basics of Circadian Rhythms
Whether you’ve been jet-lagged or fallen asleep with all the lights on, you are probably familiar, at least physically, with what happens when you don’t rest in total darkness. Grogginess, disordered thinking, an increased appetite, even headaches, can be a sign that you didn’t get […]

How to Protect Yourself From Medical Debt
Medical debt can be debilitating. Here’s how to negotiate it and protect yourself from it.

The Power of Dance
The power of dance has plenty of wide-reaching effects. Here are the basics.

How to Maintain Your Mental Health on Election Day
This year’s election stands to be one of the most hotly contested and deeply divided in modern history. As the rhetoric ramps up, as online and television ads dominate airtime and cyberspace, and as the propaganda machines continue to pump out questionable content on social […]

Moderating Health & Wellness, Business, and Science & Technology Panels for Fast Company
Thanks to the pandemic, many media companies have taken their national and international conferences online. As a result, the demand for capable, well-known, and skilled video and television presenters is on the rise. In October of 2020, I hosted three panels for Fast Company on […]

Pushing Through Decision Paralysis
Sometimes the greatest challenge is just getting started. By Abigail Bassett OCT 2, 2020 Every single day we make choices that are both simple and complex. What to eat for dinner, what to do with our downtime, how to engage with loved ones, even whether to […]

How to Manage Friendships During COVID-19
Now, more than ever, we need the support of our friends, but it can be tough to stay close when you can’t meet up in person. Here’s are some ways to nourish your friendships during in the era of safer-at-home. By Abigail Bassett SEP 24, 2020 […]

The Best Houseplant Subscriptions for All Your Indoor Gardening Needs
Bringing plants into your home can have a positive impact on your mental health. Here’s a list of some great subscription services. By Abigail Bassett SEP 22, 2020 This year may go down in history as one of the most tumultuous, chaotic, and just plain weird […]

The Medical Professionals Speaking the Truth About Covid-19
From taking to social media to speaking to the press, medical professionals are committed to ensuring people take coronavirus seriously. 2020 has seen tumultuous times — pandemic, civil unrest, and economic downturn. But, thankfully, folks from all walks of life have stepped up to help […]

How to Have a Real “Good Faith” Debate
In today’s trying political climate, it may seem impossible to have an open dialogue instead of a nasty debate. Here’s how to engage those you don’t agree with — without screaming at them. There’s an old adage that dictates that you shouldn’t discuss politics, sex, […]