mental health, pandemic, prince harry, u.s. workers

Prince Harry Says Quitting Work Can Be Good for Your Mental Health

Prince Harry firmly supports all the people who have been quitting their jobs throughout the pandemic, significantly if that career was negatively impacting their mental health. He stopped living life as a working royal family member two years back. The Duke of Sussex with his spouse, Meghan Markle, retired from the Royal Family in the ...

Raven Montmorency

Prince Harry laughing.

Dr. Norman Rosenthal: Prescribing Poetry to Battle the Pandemic

The pandemic has hit humanity hard and the mood of much of the world is dark. Still, open any social media platform and you will be flooded with beautiful and positive posts. One such prescription for mental health comes from renowned psychiatrist Dr. Norman Rosenthal. He has prescribed poetry for the mind to battle depression. ...

Raven Montmorency

Dr. Norman Rosenthal.

Act of Kindness: Man Receives Big Surprise by Supporting a Noodle Restaurant

The pandemic has had a global impact, especially on the hospitality industry. This is the story of how one Japanese man’s love for his local noodle restaurant and an act of kindness brought him an unexpected reward. He bought noodles from there every single day for six months, trying to make sure the business didn’t ...

Emma Lu

People eating at a counter in a Japanese restaurant while the chef grills meat in front of them.

Re-connecting With Nature Post Pandemic

People were detached from nature during the pandemic, which made them feel isolated, unhappy, and stressed out. Still, there are many ways to rekindle your bond with nature now that some restrictions are being lifted. Here are a few worthy ideas. Get out and observe nature People remained so busy during the pandemic with their ...

Armin Auctor

A woman sitting on a rock ledge.

Roller Skating Away Pandemic Blues

Because of the pandemic, 2020 was the year when people reconnected with their families, friends, themselves, and nature. Many new businesses and hobbies became a reality and some older ones even made a comeback, including roller skating, with apps like TikTok and Instagram Reels helping push the whole retro vibe. Usually, when you think of ...

Raven Montmorency

A young woman roller skates past some palm trees.

What You Need to Know Before Flying in 2021

Since the world spiraled into a global health crisis owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling has become a farfetched dream for many. The complications around traveling only increased as the threat of contracting the coronavirus did. Now that we have access to a vaccine, people are starting to get comfortable with the idea of traveling ...

Armin Auctor

Toy plane with a world map, passports, and tickets.

Cathay Pacific Posts Record Loss

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. exited 2020 with a record annual loss of US$2.8 billion, as the Hong Kong flagship carrier suffered due to a sharp downturn in travel along with major restructuring costs.  Cathay Pacific Chairman Patrick Healy described 2020 as “the most challenging 12 months of its more than 70-year history” as passenger revenues ...

David Clapp

Cathay Pacific aircraft tails.

How One Small Act of Kindness Grew to Touch the World

Captain Sir Thomas Moore (known as Captain Tom) became an international symbol of kindness, courage, and sacrifice during the dark days of 2020 and beyond. Born on April 30, 1920, Captain Tom wanted to continue a lifetime of giving at the age of 99. He decided to raise money for Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) ...

Kathy McWilliams

Sir Thomas Moore's 100th birthday cak.

How to Balance Your Work and Home-Schooling Schedule Amidst the Lockdown

As most workers — such as nannies, support networks, cooks, cleaners, creches, and many other household and home help services — have been absent during the lockdowns, children’s education, home-schooling, and daily activities have been managed mostly by parents. Stress haunted many parents and students alike as they were ill-prepared for the new lockdown environment ...

Armin Auctor

Family together during COVID-19 lockdown.

Chinese and Western Prophecies for 2021 Warn of Disasters

Many Chinese and Western prophecies for 2021 predict disasters. The Yellow Emperor Di Mu Jing is an ancient book of predictions expressed in poetry that has been widely circulated among Chinese people for thousands of years. It is said that it can predict the rise and fall of an individual’s fortune, crop yields, and livestock ...

Mikel Davis

Colorful sunset at sea near Polynesia.