It’s easy to forget about the importance of taking care of one’s mind. This, however, is a crucial component. Essentially everything we do need it. One’s ability to get things done can be negatively impacted by their mental health on a given day. Avoiding an errand is a basic example. More serious examples include things … Read more
A child’s proper gender development can be fostered in numerous ways. A better grasp of the origins and development of gender identity is helpful. If you could explain the distinction between gender and sex, what would it be? For most kids, identifying as a male or a girl comes easily. Biological markers are used to … Read more
Gender norms have a disproportionately negative impact on girls, particularly on their sense of identity, aspirations, and expectations. So, it’s important for schools to be the first place where efforts to eradicate clichés and the behaviors they encourage can be implemented. There have been campaigns that stress the importance of including positive female role models … Read more
During the last school year, I heard from two different people that one of the reasons they wanted to become teachers was to help LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) students. There are probably LGBTQ students in every classroom, though many aren’t yet ready to be open about their sexuality or gender identity. … Read more
During Pride Month, there are many events where LGBT people can celebrate who they are. But June is also a good time for straight people to show their LGBT friends, family members, and coworkers that they support them. Here are eight ways to be a good friend. 1. Find out about the different kinds of … Read more
Inclusion of LGBTQ+ people is so important to make sure that everyone feels safe and comfortable enough to bring their whole selves to work. Camille Brouard, who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and works as a Senior Marketing Executive for Myhrtoolkit, talks about how to make workplaces more accepting and helpful for LGBTQ+ … Read more
People here are thought to be either single or married (i.e., in very serious, long-term relationships), but no one really dates. One in five Harvard seniors who are graduating have never been in a relationship while they were in college. How many relationships did Harvard seniors say they had on average? Just one. The majority … Read more
By taking steps to improve yourself, self-improvement not only helps you do your best, but it also makes you feel better overall. People who put an emphasis on self-improvement tend to have a higher sense of self-worth and are also more resilient. Here are self-improvement activities you can do any chance you get: Set your … Read more
You can learn how to change your life and live the life of your dreams. It might not seem possible, but it is. If you look around, there is always someone in the world who grew up in a similar place, time, and situation as you but managed to change their life for the better. … Read more
No matter how hard you try, sometimes it seems like nothing is going right. Life just feels bad, so bad that you might want to stay in bed for the rest of time. But it’s much better to look for ways to change your life, start over, and maybe even try something new. This is … Read more
