"It Makes Us Feel Alive Again": This Therapist Is Sharing The Number One Coping Skill She Recommends To Her Patients, And All It Takes Is Your Favorite Nostalgic Song

In her video, Nikki briefly explains the power of neural nostalgia on our adult brains. “It makes us feel alive again.” “I am probably my happiest when in the car blasting early 2000s,” one user wrote. People even began sharing their go-to nostalgia songs. Let’s take a moment for “Boom Boom Pow” by the Black Eyed Peas. Other therapists even weighed in with their recommendations. But that doesn’t necessarily mean we should avoid emotional or sad songs at all costs....

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Christine Barrett

"This All Happened In A Span Of 10 Seconds": This Woman Developed A Permanent "Blind Spot" After Staring At A Solar Eclipse, And People Are Sharing Similar Stories

“I started driving to the eye doctor and couldn’t see the signs.” Though exciting, solar eclipses are dangerous to those without proper eye protection. #stitchwith @Vicki Chan MD the only medicine or cure to my slow 2020 vision is laughter. There was, like, a blind spot on every other word I was reading." “I started driving to the eye doctor and couldn’t see the signs.” “This all happened in the span of 10 seconds....

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 185 words · Melanie Baxter

11 Celebs So Skilled At Theme Dressing They Used Accessories To Hint At Their Films Or Albums

Barry Koeghan’sSaltburnreference at the Golden Globes was perfectly subtle! Even better, her footwear had tennis balls on the literal heels.

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 20 words · Tina Mcgrath

16 TV Shows That Had The Most Disappointing Endings, And We're Still Not Over Them

“Literally hurt my feelings.” Note: All submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 14 words · Jessica Ortiz

17 Interesting (And Sometimes Sad) Stories Behind Old Hollywood Stage Names

So, her stage name was decided via a magazine competition. These days, plenty of famous people use stage names. It was part of, I guess, the culture back then. As Yvonne noted, this trend was very popular in Hollywood’s Golden Age. According toScreen Rant, under her initial contract with Fox, she went by Rita Casino. Hayworth was her mom’s last name before marriage. 2.Rita Morenowas born Rosa Dolores Alverio Marcano. She named herself after Rita Hayworth....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 370 words · David Mckay

17 People Who Think It's Not A Big Deal To Keep Some, Rather Juicy, Things From Their Significant Other

Honesty is one of the many keys to a healthy and happy relationship. However, people sometimes feel the need to keep certain things to themselves and not tell their significant other. The many responses in this Redditthreadproved that to be true. Here is what some people had to say. “My WFH job is pretty easy. He’s working long hours at a stressful job. “Sometimes, her ambitions get in the way of living an actual life....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 421 words · Kenneth Green

19 Of The Most Painfully Confusing Photos To Ever Exist On The Planet

A picture can say a thousand words, but these ones might just be confusing.

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 14 words · Michael Barr

20 Things That Certainly Wouldn’t Surprise A New Yorker

New York’s nickname should really be the state that never gets surprised by anything ever. The exception to the rule? The prizes you could win with the new Scratch-Off Games from theNew York Lottery. 1.A rat doing pretty much anything. 2.Spending all your money on rent. “Showtime” performers on the subway. 4.That no one south of Poughkeepsie knows what a “garbage plate” is. 5.Realizing you walked 15 miles in one day and it wasn’t eventhatbusy of a day....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Laura Miller

23 Folks Who Have Zero Filter When It Comes To Things That Make 'Em Feel Naughty

I look at all butts big butts, narrow butts, flat butts, you name it. All da butts." Everyone’s experience is different. Not even at the gym just out, going about their day." u/Thirty_Firefighter84 2. Idk, man [sometimes] our mentality is weird." u/mikekova01 3. “I fucking love hairy legs on women (bonus points if she has the hairy toe gene). Fuck it up, ‘hobbit lady!!’ I love you!!!” u/JerryGarciasButthole 4. “I’m so jealous of dudes with good beards....

April 11, 2024 · 3 min · 500 words · Deborah Moody

28 People Who Very Confidently Had No Clue Who Famous People Were

I had so much fun reading through these: 1. “Twenty-four years ago, I was in Old Navy across from the Beverly Center in LA. A young, blonde southern woman asked how old our baby was. And off she went. The cashier said, ‘You know [who] that was, right?’ It wasReese Witherspoon, right afterElectionandCruel Intentions. Her baby was Ava. Ours is Avalon.” “I worked at Atlanta airport in the early ’90s when this lady asked for directions....

April 11, 2024 · 7 min · 1380 words · Russell Coleman

8 Reasons Why We're Ditching Vapes — And You Should Too

Inside jokes with mates hit better than vapes don’t @ me. Thinking about quitting vaping orfinding it tough to resistnicotine cravings? 3.Disposable vapes may come at a significant cost to the environment. 4.Vaping may seem harmless, but it can take a toll on your lung health. 5.Deciding to quit vaping is a crucial move towards taking back control of your life. 6.Concerned about what you’re putting into your body every time you take a puff?...

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Jonathan Jordan

8 Things You Can Do To Distract Yourself From Vaping

They’re practically cheat codes for your new, vape-free life. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. 1.Keep your hands busy and your mind occupied with fidget toys. 2.Explore sugar-free gum options to satisfy the oral and taste fixation you’re experiencing. 3.Or, if you you’re more spice than sugar, pick up a cinnamon stick instead. 4.Challenge yourself to wait out cravings with the help of a timer. 7.Drinking water through a straw can also help mimic the mouthfeel of vaping....

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Jacob Butler

Former Smokers Are Sharing Their Best Tips That Helped Them Quit Cigarettes, And It's A Must-Read

“I smoked for 16 years. To stop, every time I started craving a cigarette, I’d suck on a lollipop. That helped replace my craving.” Weaskedformer smokers in theBuzzFeed Communityto tell us what helped them become cigarette-free. Here are the super helpful and raw results. “I use theSmoke Freeapp to stay motivated. meganb43 2. “I smoked for four years. Based on reviews, I gotEasy Way to Stop Smokingby Allen Carr. I couldn’t put the book down!...

April 11, 2024 · 4 min · 808 words · Jacqueline Gray