In 2015, cognitive neuroscientist and psychologist at the University of Groningen, Dr. Jacob Jolij, created a formula to determine the most uplifting songs of all time. At least, in popular music. While we all know there is no formula for what makes a song click – music is so very subjective – the study certainly …
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Sometimes it can be hard to stay motivated. The more you strive to achieve in life, the more disappointments you are bound to face. Maintaining your optimism and finding inspiration can mean the difference between giving into discouragement or having the staying power to tackle your goals and achieve your dreams. Anything that keeps you …
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According to famed psychologist Richard S. Lazarus, hope is a vital coping mechanism that helps us ward off despair, helplessness, and depression. It requires a belief in the possibility that things can change, giving us the will to keep moving forward. But hope can be a difficult emotion to summon when times are at their …
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In 2002, Disney Channel’s Even Stevens aired its highly-acclaimed musical outing Influenza: The Musical. In 2018, Cardi B. sang “We Went to the Moon” from Influenza: The Musical on Instagram, reminding casual viewers that the show existed and bringing a wave of nostalgia to the social media sphere. Now, I’m not knocking Cardi’s choice (I …
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In times like these, it’s good to have Mavis. Still out in the world, singing the songs of revolution that served as THE soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement. You know those standards by the Staples Singers: “Freedom Highway”, “Why Am I Treated So Bad”, “I’ll Take You There”. But Mavis isn’t just some past …
