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5 questions to ask yourself so you don’t wind up with stuff you hate.
How to budget, make a phone call, and other important life skills you should know.
Introduce yourself to the concept of “gravity” vs. “anchor” problems.
It’s a multibillion-dollar industry for a reason.
Yes, block your ex.
Tap your creativity (and closet) for the best Halloween costume.
Carrie Jenkins on what philosophy can teach us about love and heartbreak.
How to make sure you know what they want so you can honor their wishes without having to guess.
Practical questions for creating community, according to Priya Parker.
Long-distance trains in the US are very slow, but it’s much more environmentally friendly and rewarding.
Sleep better without sacrificing your tech.
An expert argues that we make parenting so much harder than it needs to be by failing at policy.
What society expects of you and what you actually want in life can be different things.
Don’t be intimidated. Here’s a step-by-step guide to political engagement.
Save time and preserve your privacy.
It’s possible to have a platonic friendship with someone you used to date. Here’s how — and whether you should try in the first place.
Getting into running — even as a complete beginner — is easier than you think.
A data scientist on what truly makes us happy.
When things are hard, feeding yourself and those you care about can be the first thing to go.
It’s time to turn off those secret email read receipts.
You moved on from your relationship. Now your family has to move on too.
Let’s talk about “anchor problems” and “gravity problems.”
It’s all about managing your social battery.
Financial planning isn’t only for people who have a lot of money.
In defense of the much-maligned conversational form.
Platonic breakups can be just as painful as romantic ones.
Relationships aren’t always easy to preserve. Boundaries can help.
Don’t focus on aesthetics — fitness is a feel-good ritual.
Stop breathing in dirty air and drinking cloudy water. Change your dang filters.
Minda Harts and Julia Furlan discuss equity and demanding space for yourself in the workplace.
Let envy be a motivator instead of holding you back.
Life is short. Here’s how to cherish every day of it.
A conversation with Brea Baker on starting small and getting involved.
Covid-19 cases are rising again, but redesigned vaccines are on the horizon.
There’s how you think about investment risk — and then how you feel about it.
Science shows that self-compassion isn’t about letting yourself off the hook — in fact, it’s the opposite.
Here’s how to survive — and thrive — while sharing a home with others.
You don’t have to own a home to be a part of the climate solution.
Even when your brain feels like mush.
Amid growing concerns over whether birth control is at risk, experts advise staying informed.