Sam Woolfe
Freelance Writer & Blogger

The Social Roots of Mental Illness

The Social Roots of Mental Illness
With all the new tech, we have evolved into a world with many modern conveniences that help us do everything from work to think. In many cases, this can be a positive thing but there are some things that end up having adverse effects on our mental health. For example, social media hype and smartphone…View Post

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The Human Need for Storytelling

The Human Need for Storytelling
We are a storytelling species. Not only do we weave stories about our own lives (which is known as narrativisation: the process of presenting and interpreting experiences, events, and scenarios in the form of a narrative; that is, a story), we also create, tell, and retell stories of an epic, mythic, and fantastical nature. Moreover,…View Post

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The Kindness of Strangers: An Unexpected Day in Puebla City

The Kindness of Strangers: An Unexpected Day in Puebla City
One of the most memorable and fulfilling aspects of travel is the kindness of strangers. Travelling solo in a new country can be accompanied by feelings of anxiety and vigilance since you recognise that you are, a lot of the time, in a vulnerable position: you’re struggling to get from place to place (and might…View Post

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Why is Teetotalism on the Rise in the UK?

Why is Teetotalism on the Rise in the UK?
Teetotalism is on the rise in the UK, which may seem like a strange occurrence, given that the country is well-known for its binge-drinking culture. So, why is abstinence from alcohol becoming a more common lifestyle choice? Well, it seems that the trend is largely being driven by millennials. New data shows that the number…View Post

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The Rise of Hustle Culture: Why Millennials Have Become Obsessed With Work

The Rise of Hustle Culture: Why Millennials Have Become Obsessed With Work
Despite being stereotyped as lazy, entitled, and workshy, millennials are proving to be quite the opposite. A lot of young people are obsessed with working hard. But young people’s dedication to their work isn’t necessarily something to be lauded. Many millennials are hyper-dedicated to their work, obsessed to the point of burnout. Erin Griffith, a…View Post

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