Can Technology Truly Affect Your Emotional Intelligence?

Everyone has something called Emotional Intelligence (EI) which means one, as an individual, has the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and emphatically. This basically means that we, as humans, can recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions. With how much we use technology nowadays, we barely have face-to-face conversations. This cuts down our ability … Continue reading Can Technology Truly Affect Your Emotional Intelligence?

Harmful Effects of Social Media

    Although social media is so popular, it can cause many issues with people. Some of these issues include body image, exposure to inappropriate content, social affirmation, and cyber bullying. Social affirmation is when people share private information, or anything for that matter, in order to gain acceptance from their peers. Another common thing that happens is escapism. This is when people “escape” from … Continue reading Harmful Effects of Social Media

Too Old To Trick Or Treat?: A Safe Halloween for All Ages

       If Howard County capped the age for trick-or-treating, how would you feel? In Canada, a town restricts the age for trick or treaters at sixteen. If any teens are caught, they have to pay a fine of two hundred dollars. Many people disagree with this for obvious reasons. These reasons include time spent with friends, free candy, and dressing up just for … Continue reading Too Old To Trick Or Treat?: A Safe Halloween for All Ages