Skip AirBnB and Host a Couchsurfer

November 28, 20230

When looking for a place to live, it is not uncommon to try and find a property that has more bedrooms than you need to comfortably house your family. There is nothing nicer than having friends and family come to visit, and having a dedicated spare room is one way

5 Science-Backed Reasons To Hug More

November 28, 20230

We've all experienced the comforting warmth of a hug. It's a universal gesture that transcends cultural and social barriers, employed to celebrate victories, offer comfort, or express gratitude. But what if I told you that hugs are not just emotionally uplifting, but scientifically beneficial for your well-being? Here are five

Kindness in Action: Being the Change We Wish to See”

November 28, 20230

In a world that often seems divided and tumultuous, the aspiration to make it safer, cleaner, kinder, or more just holds immense significance. If you're reading this, you're likely already on a journey to effect positive change. Amidst the array of strategies explored here for giving our time, talent, and

Bee the Change: How to Avert a Pollination Crisis

November 28, 20230

Stings from bees may hurt, but the prospect of losing bees forever hurts even more. Many people underestimate the critical role that bees play in human life. In fact, one-third of the food we consume comes from plants pollinated by bees. Why Bees Matter Bees contribute more than just honey; they are

Volunteering Abroad: The How-To’s

November 28, 20230

Volunteering abroad is a very rewarding way to spend your gap year or vacation, and it is not difficult to find work as a volunteer abroad and both give and receive benefits for doing so. You will not only find the experience rich and rewarding, but also help those living

Choosing to buy Free-Range

November 28, 20230

By C. Pen As we walk into the super market or the butcher's, our primary selection criteria, more often than not, is look and taste. Usually, when animal products such as meat or eggs are procured from the animals in high-volume, industrialized "farms," it is often done through harm (and often

Help Yourself Help Others

November 28, 20230

By Mick Trainor Mark Twain – addicted to success.com “the two most important days in your life is the day you are born and the day you find out why” For some reason that excites me and scares the hell out of me at the same time. Finding out why you are here

8 Ways to Save Water

November 28, 20230

This gargantuan blue ball of a planet is jacketed in agua to the extent that its abundance is hard, nay impossible to miss. However, "fresh" water is an entirely different matter, and its scarcity, while often underestimated, is very, very real. Only about 3% all water is fresh, and only about 1% of

Effective Altruism: The Why and the How [VIDEO]

November 28, 20230

TED Talk: By Peter Singer If you're lucky enough to live without want, it's a natural impulse to help others in need. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what's the most effective way to give charitably? He talks through some surprising thought experiments to help you balance emotion and practicality -- and

Kerry Carrington Interview: Women and Violence

November 28, 20230

Recently, Good International and The Plus Ones sat down to talk with Professor Kerry Carrington — Head of the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology — about the state of domestic violence in Australia, and what needs to be done to address the issue. Could you start by telling