Moving the Goal Posts: Cognitive Dissonance and Preferences In cognitive dissonance theory, people experience mental discomfort when acting or espousing views conflicting with starting preferences. To minimize or avoid pain…
Year: 2022
How to Become “Lucky” in Your Career and Life
The “Happenstance” approach to life can help. KEY POINTS COVID has created the era of The Great Discontent, but there are no guidelines on how to best cope. A great…
How Long Does Frozen Meat Last? Here’s What You Need to Know About Freezing Meat
If you’re wondering when to toss that old chicken in your freezer, follow these easy guidelines. By Hannah Jeon Photo by Getty Images When it comes to stocking up on…
Calm before the storms? Atlantic hurricane season ‘freakishly quiet’ despite forecasts
Nearly all the factors that meteorologists look for in a busy season are there, and yet, zero storms thus far. So what’s going on? by the Associated Press It’s been…
What Do Women Consider Good Sex?
4 Things She Definitely Wants You To Do In Bed Tonight Quick: Close your eyes, take a moment and think about the best sex of your life. While you might…
LSU has an African American President
LSU has an African American president. His appointment was historic and significant. He is a mold breaker. In a conservative state in the deep south, his selection was cause for…
It’s Been 17 Years Since Katrina
It’s been 17 years. Can you believe it? Time has flown by. Everybody has gotten so much older and thicker. 17 years is not a particularly memorable milestone. But here…
Help Your Kids With School Work, Personal Skills & More
by As they develop, it’s important to evolve with them. Help your kids develop. Children ages of 12 through 14 can be considered young teens. As shocking as that sounds,…
Stay True to Yourself in Your Relationships
If we can’t be ourselves in our relationships, we’re not really compatible. KEY POINTS Personal authenticity starts with accepting oneself, including one’s sexuality and needs, as they are. Giving up…
Sheriff Susan Hutson Has Rocky Start
Sheriff Susan Hutson’s start as sheriff is rocky. Prisoner deaths, a staffing shortage, closing criminal court, numerous stabbings, and a three-day prisoner rebellion define the first 100 days. So far,…