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Christina Pugh

Christina Pugh is an associate-editor, web designer, and co-founder at Intrigue Pages. She prides herself on helping to run this blog and contributing new ideas to its content. She's a computer analyst by profession and a writer by nature. Christine cherishes her time off work, whether strolling through sunlit parks or savoring a good book with a cup of tea, she finds joy in the simple pleasures of life.

How to Get Back Your “Sense of Self” As a People Pleaser

The term “people-pleaser” is so common nowadays, but do we really understand how deep this behavior runs?  People-pleasing is more than being nice or saying “sorry” too much, it’s a pattern of putting others’ needs ahead of your own, even…

Why a Simple Smell Can Unlock Your Deepest Memories

The brain’s link between smell and memory

When I walked into my childhood home for the first time in years, the scent of freshly baked bread hit me before anything else. Instantly, I was back in the kitchen with my mother, kneading dough at the counter as…

3 Cheat Codes For Saving (With no Budget)

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When you come across topics on saving you think about budgeting right? That’s because saving is often associated with budgeting. And the thought of that scares a lot of us. People hate budgeting. In fact, most Americans are not thrilled…

Study Shows Why We Trust Certain People

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There is a growing canon of life philosophies and literature that tout trust as a beaming character jewel. “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved,” one reads; “He who does not trust enough will not be trusted,”…

This is Why You’re Most Productive at Night

If you hardly feel inclined to get work done during the day as much as you do at night, you likely feel like a night owl in a world of early birds. If this bothers you, you’re not alone —…

How Stress Made Us Expert Shallow Breathers

Living in a world clogged with stress has turned us into shallow breathers, and our bodies get punished for it. Breathing, something we do without much thought, plays a crucial role in keeping us alive and well. However, many of…

Can Baby Teeth be Used to Predict Mental Health Risks in Children?

Researchers have discovered a potential breakthrough in identifying early-life adversity in children, a crucial factor linked to psychological problems. According to an article in The Harvard Gazette, teeth are like tree rings, holding growth lines that carry valuable insight  into…