The health benefits of spending time in nature are widely documented, from boosting vitamin D levels and lowering blood health pressure to lifting one’s mood and reducing stress and anxiety. In fact, a previously posted review of the non-fiction book The Wild Remedy by Emma Mitchell documents the author’s personal journey of combatting depression with…

In the modern era, reading a whole book can often feel like a chore. When you’ve got smartphones and computers to use, why would you turn to a thumbed copy of an old favorite for entertainment instead? And that’s a natural question to ask, but it’s also one that’ll set you back.  Because reading for…

Reading is a fundamental skill that can be applied to almost any job or career. As technology continues to advance, reading skills become more critical than ever. Many jobs require daily reading of short articles, websites, manuals and other documents. Reading may seem straightforward, but it’s full of nuances that are challenging to master. If…

How many times have you wished that you were better at your hobby? Whether it’s painting, cooking, or carpentry, we all hope we can be a little bit better at the things we love to do. But what if I told you that there was a way to improve your skills without ever picking up…