Hola! (You'll see why this greeting makes sense in the video.) This week we tackle the subject of kindness in honesty. Social media has recently created a meme out of being "petty". Although this cultural phenomenon is disguised as brutal honesty for the sake of being funny, it's really bullying, and millennials can benefit from learning how to be calm and kind while telling their truths. We'll talk about discomfort, reeling in emotions, and keeping our friendships strong thr

I AM ALIVE! I am so sorry for not posting last week! I should make no excuses, but it was finals week and I was moving into my first apartment (!!!!), so I had very little time to write or film anything. But I am back and super excited to dive into Honesty! This week, we examine how honesty is a much more personal experience than most people realize. We lie to ourselves when we start making excuses for other people's behavior; by making other people feel comfortable, we depri

Why do we lie? Over the last semester, I have taken a class in conflict resolution at my university. In the class, we’ve taken an in-depth look at deception, studying why people choose to withhold or twist information in everyday life. Sometimes it’s about saving face, cheating to get ahead, or covering up unflattering details. The average person lies multiple times per day, and although we probably wouldn’t admit it, deception appears to be a part of everyday life. What conf