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In my relentless pursuit of freedom, I resolved to shatter the chains that shackled me to societal expectations. It wasn’t because I believed something was inherently wrong with those constraints, but rather to embark on an experiment—a daring venture into the unknown realms of existence. Today, I find myself in a far-flung corner of theContinue reading “Unveiling the Mural of Life”

Surviving a Traumatic Experience If you’ve ever been through a highly stressful event or series of events, you’ve been through a traumatic experience. A feeling of helplessness, horror, and in some cases, the challenges of a serious injury (or the threat of one) are common after these events. There are many ways you can helpContinue reading “Self-Care and Recovery After Trauma”

Dozens of people, most of them student loan borrowers and many holding back tears, on Tuesday implored the federal Education Department to finally do something about their debt. The four hour-long, livestreamed hearing was the first step in a process that President Joe Biden is tapping as part of his revamped effort to provide broad relief.  TheContinue reading “Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan is underway. 5 key takeaways from the first day”

Most of us agree that our lives would be better if we could forgive those that have hurt us. So why don’t we? Below are three of the most common reasons people choose not to forgive. I don’t want to send the message that what happened was okay. Forgiving someone does not mean you areContinue reading “3 Reasons Why People Don’t Forgive | Emery Counseling | Joshua Emery”

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2022 Internet Crime Report, almost $30 billion was lost to internet crimes in the past five years. That’s why it’s no surprise that seven out of 10 Americans use a VPN for increased security. Yet, only 54% of such VPN users feel safe. And true, six out of 10Continue reading “Best Free VPN (July 2023)”

What is anxiety? Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid – particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future. Anxiety is a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be experienced through our thoughts, feelingsContinue reading “Anxiety and panic attacks”

A woman wipes sweat from her face at her house Hong Kong during a recording breaking heatwave. Heat is a dangerous form of extreme weather, but there are ways to keep your home and body cool.PHOTOGRAPH BY LOUISE DELMOTTE, FOR THE WASHINGTON POST/GETTY IMAGES A record-breaking heat wave is exposing Phoenix, Arizona to dangerously highContinue reading “Heat waves are getting worse. Here’s how to prepare.”

1. Discover what your interests are If you’re wondering what your ideal career might be, start off with some introspection. Consider what you’re interested in and what your natural abilities are. Ask yourself what are some things you would like to change or that you don’t enjoy doing in your current job. Writing down yourContinue reading “How to start a new career: 9 career change tips”