Moments of déjà vu strike many of us; it's that weird feeling of having experienced something before. Déjà vu is French for ‘already seen’, and studies show 97% of us have experienced it. Neurological experts suggest déjà vu is the brain’s way of testing memory, but some believe déjà vu…
What can you do if your elderly mother wants constant attention? Perhaps you are willing and able to provide the care she needs, but your partner is resentful? Maybe you didn’t have the best relationship growing up with your mother, and you feel conflicted now that she expects you to…
Are you a person who procrastinates when faced with overwhelming tasks? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet, or perhaps you are a compulsive shopper? Have you ever expressed something you later regretted? Are you contented or disappointed with your life? If any of the above rings…
Ivan Mishukov’s story is one Charles Dickens would find hard to believe. The six-year-old boy was discovered wandering the streets in Reutov, a small Russian village. But Ivan was not lost. He had left his home when he was four and had since been living with dogs. However, this is…
Mothers are typically our primary caregivers. They are our first contact with the outside world. They provide the security and warmth that gives us confidence growing up. Interactions with our mother, a tender touch, a reassuring smile, and some encouraging words validate our emotions and increase our self-worth. But not…
Why does betrayal hurt us so deeply? Is it because someone you trusted has let you down? Or perhaps a person in power you believed in has lied? What is it about betrayal we find so difficult to forgive? Evolution may hold the answer, as our early ancestors depended on…
Do you know that line in the Sixth Sense where Haley Joel Osment says to Bruce Willis “I see dead people”? It’s the same with me and narcissists. They're everywhere. From wannabe talentless reality stars to Facebook friends and their endless duck-pout selfies. No, I really don’t care what you…
Can you name 8 signs you were raised by a toxic mother? If you grew up in a toxic family environment, you might not realise it is toxic. It is normal for you. It is just how you lived. You might not have been allowed to mix with other children,…
What is it about people that draws them to psychopath movies? Is it a desire to understand the deviant mind? Or is it simply a lust for horror and depravity? Whatever the reason for our interest, Hollywood has delved into this genre for decades and with much success. After all,…
By all accounts, budding author Barbara Newhall Follett was destined for an exciting career in the literary world. After all, she published her first novel at the age of 12. And this was no one-off. At 14, her second novel received critical acclaim. But Barbara did not see the fame…
