Author: Christopher Palma

TikTok influencers are often known for showing off their latest purchases—from shoes to makeup, fancy gadgets and more.  But some have started off the year with a new trend that’s the exact opposite: No Buy 2025, which can also be found under the popular hashtag #nobuy. Instead of luxury haul

When you’re job hunting, it might seem like the process is endless and you’re not finding many options. But there are times of the year when job openings are greater than others. Let’s look at why that is and what that means for job hunting during the rest of the

At 3 years old, I discovered magic by a roaring fireplace in the Catskills in the form of an intricately carved wooden chess set. By age 5, I was playing and gearing up for competition. By 12, I’d gone from placing nationally to finding my true calling: demystifying chess.  At

OpenAI has announced a new content policy change, now giving its AI models greater freedom to discuss sensitive issues and embrace topics it was once trained to avoid.  ChatGPT will become more unrestricted soon  In an effort to boost transparency and eliminate bias, OpenAI is promising users that ChatGPT will

Hilary Hoffman, a former finance professional, has transformed her passion for efficiency and self-improvement into a dynamic fitness approach with the SotoMethod. After a decade in the corporate world, Hoffman recognized the demand for a streamlined fitness regimen for high achievers who are short on time but serious about their

The wide spectrum of personal interactions we’re faced with in the workplace and at home can foster questions about what it means to live consistently and authentically. Is it insincere and weak—perhaps even two-faced—to modify behaviors according to a situation? Conversely, is it a sign of authenticity and strength to

Financial compatibility isn’t often a top priority when it comes to committing to someone—but it should be. Along with ensuring that you’re aligned on key life decisions, like whether marriage and kids are on the table or not, it’s crucial to know that you and your partner are on the

Life is a never-ending cycle of striving to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. Perhaps this is the true American dream.  In today’s life-in-the-fast-lane world, we all have relentless to-do lists of professional responsibilities and home chores that demand attention. Unfortunately, we can’t add more hours to the

Daily germ exposure is as natural as the changes that swirl around us. Everything from COVID-19 to the common cold—whether you catch or escape a bug— is layered. Seemingly ordinary actions can contribute to your immunity or lack of it, and frequently go unnoticed. This includes the natural rhythm of

Just about everyone has worked with a Complainer at least once in their career. You know the type—always criticizing upper management, predicting the company is going down the tubes, saying not enough money is spent on advertising, etc., etc.  According to Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, the