Because Sometimes You Just Need a Break From the Deep StuffPersonal Perspective: Sometimes, we take life too seriously. Here’s a peek into how funny childhood moments shaped me—and why letting go of old baggage can make life a lot lighter.
The Big 5 Personality Traits You Can Change With PracticeIn her 2025 book “Me, But Better,” journalist Olga Khazan explores the science and promise of personality change.
What Is the Skin Reset Trend, and Does Your Skin Need It?Skin reset is a mindful approach to skincare that focusses on doing less, not more.
The Most Powerful Learning Tool (That Doesn’t Involve Studying)A couple hours of studying isn’t nearly as impactful as eight hours of memorizing.
3 Ways to Become a ‘Supercommunicator’—by a PsychologistGreat communication is not about saying more—it’s about saying what matters. Small shifts in how you engage with others can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.
The ghosted generationWhen Em graduated from the Pratt Institute in May 2020, two months into the pandemic, there were simply no jobs for a sculpture major, even in New York. "That absolutely set the tone for the rest of my attempt at a career," Em, now 26, says.
Stop saying ‘I think’—to sound confident and influence people, use this ‘subtle but powerful’ swapWe've all done it. You're in a meeting, on a date or even texting a friend, and two words slip into the conversation: "I think we should go with option A." "I think we should see this movie." "I think we should leave at 7."
Instead of Spring Cleaning, Try Spring DeclutteringLifehacker’s Ultimate Guide to Spring Cleaning is here to help you whip your home into shape, clean more efficiently, and make organizing less of a chore. The urge to spring clean your home is a strong one.
Take a Cold Bathew Fthings expose the potential for illogicality, hypocrisy and cruelty within the Christian tradition more clearly than its attitude to sex.
‘Talk about it, focus on your values and … stay stoic’: how to cope with rejectionRejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering major and minor rebuffs throughout our lives, every time it happens still feels painful.
5 tiny to-do's that will increase productivity and boost your mood todayTo my surprise, they always have some totally manageable to-do that almost anyone can execute. Some are meant to make you feel more productive, others can help you break a bad habit. Here are five tiny tasks experts recommend if you're looking to increase your happiness today.
Not sure where to go next in life? These journal prompts can help you figure it outIn 2011, Victor Saad, a secondary school teacher, decided he wanted a new career. At first, he considered getting an MBA.
You can restore your air fryer's non stick coating — here's howIf you've owned an air fryer for any length of time, you know how frustrating it can be to lose the non-stick coating on its interior. Suddenly, gone are the days of cleaning with a quick wipe and burned-on food residue never getting stuck to the bottom.
The Top 5 Longreads of the WeekI’ve read some fascinating forensics stories in the past year, and this haunting piece by Fletcher Reveley digs into how Chile has applied the science, unfortunately to disastrous results, in crimes of mass atrocity.
Why It’s Hard to Change Your MindIn a new book, the novelist Julian Barnes doubts that we can ever really overcome our fixed beliefs. He should keep an open mind.