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The True Value of Video Games

Andrew Michael Miller5 Comments

Growing up, it was an uphill battle trying to contend with the stigma that video games were not only going to rot my mind, but that they would cause me to become violent, or at least lazy. Sure, from an outsider's perspective, some games like Grand Theft Auto or Mortal Kombat would be cause for alarm. After all, they had blood, gore and other mature content that I agree shouldn't be consumed by children. But just because there are games out there that are not appropriate for children, does that mean the whole medium is completely without its merits? The answer is no, and here's why.

What’s Your Favorite Way to Reorganize Your Thoughts?

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Why is it that we always seem to do our best thinking when we take a step back from our daily life? Whether it's a long walk around the block, spending time in nature, a long shower, a conversation with a close friend, or just writing down your thoughts on a piece of paper, we all have our best methods that seem to work for coming up with creative solutions to problems. What's yours?

5 Things to Avoid while Staying at Home

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These are unprecedented times. The COVID-19 spread has crippled the world economy and forced us all to spend the majority of our time indoors for what will likely be a much longer time than what most of us are used to. The time we spend adjusting to this "new normal" will continue to be filled with many traps that will do a number on our mental health if we let them. Below are five things to watch out for during this time which will rob you of your happiness - but only if you let them.

You Should Be the Leader the World Needs Right Now

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Maybe you have found yourself coming to an unfortunate realization: It seems like leaders are hard to come by these days. Perhaps you feel like the people in charge are only driven by selfish reasons, and they really don't have your best interest at heart. Especially at a time of great upheaval and uncertainty, it's hard to put your faith in your appointed leaders when you have been let down so many times in the past. But real leaders are out there, and if you're not already following one that you feel you can trust with your whole heart, then you should really consider being that person yourself.