by Dave Smallen Ph.D. Studies show that responsiveness benefits relationships and personal well-being. KEY POINTS We experience responsiveness when we feel understood, validated, and cared for by others. Perceiving people…
RTA is Changing Bus Routes
The RTA is changing bus routes. In less than a week, more than 30,000 riders will see some changes to their bus route. It’s part of the New Orleans Regional…
Mayor Cantrell And A.G. Landry Aren’t Joining Forces Just Yet
In last week’s version of wild and misleading headlines, one stuck out. You may have come across it, something about New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and A.G. Jeff Landry joining…
High School Football Player Attacked Referee
You read that right. High school football player attacked a referee. Fights occasionally happen in football games. But at the high school level, discipline is the number one lesson. So…
How to Believe in Yourself
Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Discover science-based tips to start believing in yourself. When we believe in ourselves, it can help us achieve our goals, manifest our dreams, and increase our well-being. But the…
Does Mayor Cantrell Need To Go?
Well clearly this is not going well. Barely a year into her 2nd term, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is earning her nickname. But Latoya the Destroya is on…
Moon Landrieu and the Black Panthers
A Moon Landrieu Story by Orissa Arend, author of Showdown in Desire: The Black Panthers Take a Stand in New Orleans I want to add a story to…
Folks shift their basic principles to avoid the pain of cognitive dissonance.
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…
How to Become “Lucky” in Your Career and Life
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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…