Author: Christopher Palma

Ryanair was founded in 1984, but after an organizational restructuring in the early 1990s, it launched into business with a product that most people laughed at. By this point, commercial aviation was in full swing, and deregulation in the U.S. and Europe had opened markets to increased competition. From 1990

North Carolina State University student Ethan Clark doesn’t often use phrases like “catastrophic impacts.” But he’d forecasted ahead of the storm and knew that Hurricane Helene was going to be worse than people expected. On Sept. 26, he made a Facebook post on his Facebook page, North Carolina’s Weather Authority

I used to love a drink when flying: A martini in the airport bar while I waited to board the plane, or a plastic cup of white wine from the flight attendant, eased my fear of flying and got me into “vacation mood.”  Drinking and traveling went hand-in-hand and when

In The Principles of Psychology, William James shared that we’re all bundles of habits—good or bad. And breaking or building habits might require more effort than you expected. Whether it’s waking up early, giving up smoking, or adopting a healthy lifestyle, each requires discipline. But how do you stay motivated

Juggling work, personal responsibilities, family needs, professional development, extracurricular activities and much more can be challenging to say the very least. According to Kristin Papa—a licensed clinical social worker specializing in burnout—managing these demands is particularly difficult in workplaces with unrealistic expectations, a lack of autonomy and insufficient resources or

A little over a year ago, a pivotal moment took place for writers, freelancers and entrepreneurs in the creative world. After five long months of intense negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) secured significant changes and rights that ripple far beyond Hollywood. We’re looking back at the lessons learned

People often have difficulty expressing themselves clearly, confidently and compassionately, whether in personal relationships, the workplace or social settings. Fear of making mistakes, appearing foolish or facing criticism can hinder communication. With the rise of digital communication, these challenges have only multiplied, making developing strong communication skills more crucial than

Achy bones, sensitive skin and dreaded gray hairs are slowly making their way to millennials, but research shows that it might not always be a case of “slow and steady wins the race.” A recent study has suggested that “bursts” of aging occur at the ages of 44 and 60,

With over 20 million downloads, Money Manager has demystified budgeting for the masses. Why has it become a golden child among Mint alternatives? The Money Manager app provides easy content access for both weekly and monthly budgets. It also makes setting and reviewing budgets a breeze with its aesthetically smart

From the young age of 6, I wanted to be a writer. I honed my craft in a tiny purple journal with a kitten on the cover. Each entry started with “Dear Darla”—the name of the journal, of course. While I had the habits of a writer down pat, I