Do you dread winter rolling round because you know it marks the beginning of you suffering from one cold after another?
Does the sound of a sneeze or a cough make you want to run in the opposite direction because you know that if you’re anywhere near that germ factory you’ll certainly catch whatever they have?
A lot of us have a tendency to keep getting sick, but why does this happen? And why does it happen to ME and not to other people?
“The breeze-tousled strands of her jet-black hair, shimmering and gleaming in the sunlight, whilst her dog bounced enthusiastically beside her, his coat shining like polished jet…”
If you’ve read a fair bit of fiction, you’ll have come across the phrase “jet black” occasionally, but many of us don’t know what this jet is! Continue reading
An inky night, a deep echo-y cave, or a look at the final frontier that is space, could all be described as “pitch black”. The phrase “pitch black” may date back to Homer’s Iliad around 850 BC, if not earlier, but what is this “pitch” of which we speak? Continue reading
Is your life in a rut? Don’t know why you’re feeling bad and think it’s time to do something about it, but don’t know what? This then, is the article for you. Continue reading
One of the best things about Friday night for many Jews is the opportunity to revel in the delicious aroma and scrumptious sweet taste of the freshly baked special Jewish bread, challah, to mark the beginning of the traditional Friday night meal, and the start of the Sabbath. Some don their Sabbath aprons and make it themselves whilst others start their Friday mornings bright and early with a visit to the bakery. Either way, what does challah mean and why do Jews eat it on Friday nights? Continue reading
One of the many things that is common to humans across cultures is the need to belong and be accepted by others. This is one of the reasons people seek to spend time bonding with family, friends, hobby-buddies, sports fans, and religious congregations. Whenever I’ve found myself musing aloud why we have this need, the answer I’ve received is: “Because humans are social animals!” But *why* are we social animals? Why do humans need to belong? Continue reading
You’re in bed under a warm, toasty duvet, and yet your feet feel like they’re inside a freezer. Perhaps you’re in bed with someone and as their toes touch your bare feet you jump because it feels like someone’s put ice cubes in your bed. Or perhaps you’re just going about your day, constantly aware that your hands and feet are cold all the time. Sound familiar? A lot of us suffer from cold hands and feet. Women in particular are more prone to it (see “Low Metabolism” below for why). What causes cold hands and feet? And can we do anything about it? Continue reading
When you hear the word “army”, what comes to mind? The responses you’d get from people vary widely. Some look upon the army as “the best thing that could ever happen to you” whilst others fear it and think of it as being “the LAST thing that will ever happen to you”!
A lot of people think they know what the army is like from watching films like Saving Private Ryan, playing Call of Duty and learning about World War II in school. The reality of everyday army life today is very different.
For anyone curious about why some people join the army, and for those who are considering joining and looking for reasons to back up their decision, this article’s for you. Continue reading
Before reading this article, have you taken the saywhydoi.com Perfectionism Test?
(This article is the continuation of Perfectionism: Why Do I Want to be Perfect?)
How do you overcome perfectionism? Since perfectionism is really a learned habit of the mind, overcoming perfectionism means we need to break this old habit and establish a new one. We can do this by two main ways: Firstly by challenging our false beliefs which are keeping perfectionism alive, and secondly by introducing new, healthier ways of thinking.
Changing beliefs and thought-patterns is a process that can take time. Experts say that 21 days is roughly the minimal length of time it takes for a new habit to be established, so be patient with yourself as you try to apply the following tips for overcoming perfecitonism: Continue reading
Have you ever felt yourself cringe over a typo in a piece of text, even if you didn’t write it? Have you ever found yourself perfecting the appearance of a piece of work and before you know it, you’re frustrated to discover that hours have passed tweaking all those minute little details? Or do you have a habit of giving yourself regular mental slaps upside the head when you do something “stupid”?
All these are the marks of a perfectionist. Someone who has a tendency towards being critical of mistakes and strive to be the best. You can take the saywhydoi.com Perfectionism Test to indicate how much of a perfectionist you may (or may not) be.
Many of us have some perfectionist tendencies, some more than others. But why do people strive for perfection? Continue reading
