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Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The origin and causes of procrastination: 1 of 12
Why is procrastination such an alluring alternative to doing what needs to be done? Psychologists often cite procrastination as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision.When I was a freshman and sophomore in high school I procrastinated much more than I do now. Finals... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Happy people are productive people: 7 of 76
What is productivity? It is the act of creating something. Every species on this planet has one unified instinct, and that is to create. Granted, most species' creation instincts are about reproduction, but this is only one of many ways to be productive. In what better way can we be truly happy than by satisfying our true liv... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 14 of 108
I'll start by assuming that this article is referring to our society, for there are many societies in the world, and I would not say that all of them favor men. Having said that, the American society does favor men. There are multiple areas in which this is quite obvious.The first area is politics. Have you watched the news l... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Does it matter if your beer is American brewed?: 8 of 36
Beer comes in a variety of flavors and styles. Although country of origin may have some importance on beer choice there are other factors that have a larger impact on beer choice, such as economic level of beer. If you pick the cheapest beer at a store, it doesn't matter what country it comes from, its going to taste like rot... More..
Other Investigating the incident of boredom: 6 of 24
Something that has been on my mind a great deal lately is the topic of free time and boredom. Many people have a dream of saving up enough money to eventually retire and have the rest of their life as free time. I'm under the impression that someone having unlimited amounts of free time will be challenged to make good use of ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money does not bring happiness: 32 of 98
This question is obviously not a simple yes or no question and like many complicated questions, the answer is both yes and no. Living in a developed society requires money to have the basic needs of food, water, and shelter. The difference in the level of happiness between homeless, starving transients and people who have ho... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophy (Other) Why starry nights spark philosophical conversations: 10 of 26
I look up at the night sky and I am overwhelmed by the ever-expanding universe spiraling out into infinity. Although, I can only see a small portion of its vastness from my vantage point on Earth, I am still amazed. When you look at the stars at night you realize how infinitesimal you really are compared to the whole universe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does the best poetry come from the heart or from the mind?: 32 of 65
A heart is to a fire as a mind is to oxygen. A fire can entrance people with its beauty and intensity, but without oxygen, a fire could not exist. Oxygen is invisible, and its easy to miss its importance to the fire until it is gone. Conversely, oxygen can exist without a fire, and may help to create another fire.Without the ... More..
Travel > Mexico Lesser known beach towns in Mexico: 1 of 1
When people hear the phrase "beach towns in Mexico" or even "beaches in Mexico" they think of places such as Cancun, Acapalco, or Puerto Vallarta. While these beaches are popular and full of beach fun, there are lesser known beaches. Although these less popular beaches may not have the advantage of being highly recognizable... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Immortality: 19 of 36
Immortality is ultimate freedom,as well as ultimate imprisonment.We'd be able to do everything we ever wanted,but to view all our friends' deaths, we'd be haunted...Knowing that your death will be a never,makes completing something take forever.Without the pressure of impending doom,what would you do, but sit in your room?Wer... More..