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    Personal Cognitive Energy Budget: Why We Sometimes Lose Our Words

    ByLis Sun Crandall August 12, 2026August 14, 2026

    If you have ever reached the end of the day and found yourself stumbling over your words, forgetting a basic term, struggling to remember what someone told you earlier, or completely unable to decide what to eat for dinner — even though you have not done any heavy physical labor — you are not alone….

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    Social Capital: The Ultimate Safety Cushion Money Alone Can’t Buy

    ByLis Sun Crandall April 19, 2026April 22, 2026

    We tend to think of money as the ultimate safety net—the thing that catches us when life goes wrong. But if you’ve ever been in real trouble—sick, overwhelmed, starting over—you probably know that money isn’t what shows up first. People do. A friend who makes a call. A neighbor who steps in. Someone who remembers…

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    Growing ChatGPT AI Generated Content Everywhere, Should We Be Fearful?

    ByLis Sun Crandall January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

    The trending articles that burst out on my news reader surround the use of ChatGPT AI or Open AI-generated content. Most articles discuss and warn of the danger of widely used AI-generated content, including images, in academic essays, and many more. Only a couple of the pieces examine the positive aspects of ChatGPT AI. Should…

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    How To Spot A Manipulative Partner Early And Avoid Incompatible Relationships?

    ByLis Sun Crandall January 8, 2023January 14, 2023

    Manipulative people are masters at making you feel like the bad guy. They’ll play mind games with you to get what they want. You don’t always know immediately that you have a relationship with a manipulative partner, but don’t worry. There are ways to spot a manipulative partner early on and avoid these incompatible relationships. …

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    Sustaining Admiration Leads to Lasting Love

    ByLis Sun Crandall May 5, 2022April 5, 2023

    Admiration is probably one of the most significant elements in the earliest days of romance or any relationship. When we see a photo of an old couple, like the one used in this post, we assume that they have been in love the whole time. We crave a lasting love, but where does that come…

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