Who are we Without Our Jobs?
A reflection on identity. Terrifying or not, it’s still worth sitting with. I was standing next to my plus one who’s also a close friend at a wedding reception. A few seconds later, the bride walked up to us and…
Grace is a Co-founder and editor of Intrigue Pages. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has previously worked as a researcher and copy editor. She co-founded Intrigue Pages due to an insatiable desire to reignite a seemingly long-abandoned hobby – starting a blog and writing about her favorite topics. Now that she has decided to write on her blog, she uses her free time to write her heart out and tailors it to what she knows best: writing about women's wins and struggles. Her thoughtful articles are geared towards celebrating the scope of women's lives – from self improvement to culture content that enrich and drive important conversations. When she's not writing, she's out and about enjoying gardening, cooking, and getting lost in her favorite books.
Why You Keep Getting Sick: 6 Overlooked Habits That Weaken Immunity
Most people don’t think about their immune system until it’s already buckling under pressure. When you’re on your third cold of the season, battling yet another sinus infection, or stuck in bed with the “mystery virus” everyone seems to have.…
Do You Shop More When You’re Stressed?
You didn’t plan to buy another jacket. Or that tote bag you barely remember clicking on. You were just scrolling, again — after a long day, after thinking about rent, your savings, maybe the news. Then it was in your…
What Doctors Won’t Tell You About Chronic Fatigue
If you’ve ever felt like your body is running on empty despite sleeping, eating well, and doing everything “right” for a long time without relief, you might be dealing with something beyond being tired. Chronic fatigue is a persistent, life-altering…
This Little-Known (Miracle) “Noodle” Can Help Lower Blood Sugar and Cholesterol levels
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on pasta or noodles for the sake of your health, you know how hard it can be to give them up. Whether it’s a steaming bowl of ramen on a cold night or…
Can Cardio Really Help Prevent Depression?
Legend has it that a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran roughly 26 miles from Marathon to Athens in 490 BC to announce a Greek victory over the Persians. After the run, he is said to have delivered the news and…
4 Remarkable Tips About Money Rich People Know by Heart
The moment your paycheck arrives, it’s already gone; rent, bills, groceries, and maybe a few impulse splurges. As the saying goes, “Money stays where it’s treated best.” And for many, money is being pushed out the door faster than it…
This Low-Sodium Creamy Cheese Is One of the Best Options for People with High Blood Pressure
For years, many people with high blood pressure have been told to steer clear of cheese altogether. It’s salty, it’s rich, and it’s not exactly the poster child for heart health, at least, not traditionally. But not all cheeses are…
Investing for Beginners: A Simple, Smarter Way to Grow Your Money Even If You Don’t Know Where to Start
You’re earning. You might even have a modest savings account. But somehow, your money just sits there with no interest, while you are staring down a pile of bills wondering why money doesn’t seem to stretch far enough That sinking…
The Surprising Connection Between Oral Health and Sleep Problems
Sleep is vital for physical and mental well-being, yet an estimated 70 million adults in the U.S. struggle with sleep disorders. Insomnia may be the most widely reported, but the range of sleep disorders is extensive, including many that go…
How to Get Over The Pain of Being Ghosted By Someone You Really Like
One minute you’re getting along fine, maybe even making plans. The next, it’s radio silence. No “hey, this isn’t working,” not even a lazy excuse. Getting ghosted hurts. It messes with your head, your heart, and your sense of self.…
Most Heartbreaks Begin With the Little Things We Ignore
Most relationships don’t fall apart in a single explosive moment, they come undone over time through unresolved arguments, unmet bids for connection, shutting down conversations because they felt too uncomfortable, dismissing their concerns as over reactions, repeated silences, accumulation of…
What Keeps Couples in Love After the Excitement Fades?
Every long-term relationship has a turning point. But there’s something almost imperceptible about the way affection fades in long-term relationships. It drifts away, unnoticed at first, until one day you realize you can’t remember the last time you reached for…
Stress is Making You Sick: Here’s the Science of Fighting Back in a World That Should Feel Easier
Even though we’re far better off than our ancestors in terms of safety, technology, and convenience, modern life is making us more stressed than ever. Research shows that chronic stress has been steadily rising over the past few decades. Much…
Is it Ever OKay to be Friends First Before Dating? ( 3 Perks and Pitfalls of Being Friends First)
In the age of dating apps and meet-cutes engineered by algorithms, it’s easy to believe that love is something instantaneous like swiping right on the perfect profile or locking eyes with someone at a crowded bar. Popular culture has conditioned…
How to Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle: Real Strategies That Work
If you’ve ever held your breath while checking your bank balance before payday, you’re not alone—and regardless of where you are in terms of your discipline, living paycheck to paycheck is a reality for a staggering number of people across…
Girl, Just Tell Him: If You’re Waiting for a Sign to Tell Him, Here Are 10
We’ve all screamed at the screen: Just tell them already. But they never do. The slow burn of unresolved tension between two characters in a TV show or movie can both excite and frustrate anyone. A character struggles with whether…
How to Grow Wealth Without Obsessing Over Stocks
The first few months for new traders often begin with obsessive monitoring of their portfolio’s short-term performance, even when they’re supposedly investing for the long term. During this early phase, it’s easy to fall into common traps, like selling underperforming…
Could Artificial Intelligence Help Us Finally Understand What Pets Are Saying?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to fields that were once considered outside the scope of traditional computing, including the interpretation of animal sounds. The idea of chatting with your cat about her day or asking your dog why he…
This Generation is Most Guilty of Resume Lies, According to Research (and What They’re Making Up)
Let’s be honest, people have been lying on their resumes since the invention of resumes. A little finessing here, a made-up title there, all in the name of catching a hiring manager’s eye. But now, with automated systems, unrealistic job…
