Melatonin, serotonin, oxytocin, cortisol, and dopamine. No, these are not things you can buy from the shady guy down on the corner that always looks like he’s hiding something. These are all chemicals that are produced by your brain during certain situations. Seasonal depression causes an excess of cortisol and a large deficit of all…
In today’s post-pandemic world, many people have lost the ability to converse with each other on a personal level. Small talk is still a strong skill, but opening up to other people on a personal, intimate, or emotional level has become far more difficult than pre-pandemic. Chatting with strangers and practicing this skill is the…