Facing a tedious to-do list? This trick could make it easierThe ‘easy addendum effect’: how careful timing of your easier tasks could help you feel better at the end of the day
12 Things Your Partner Should Never Say to You—or Vice VersaWhat do experts wish you'd stop saying during arguments? These are the comparisons, exaggerations and generalizations you should ditch.
Read me a story: why reading out loud is a joy for adults as well as kidsNeither of us can remember exactly how it happened, but we both agree we were probably a little drunk. It was December 2016. We had been dating for eight months. Even with the booze we were, by many measures, still shy around each other, fearful of spoiling the magic.
How to Avoid the ‘Panglossian Trap’ and Make Better Decisions Philosophers and social media posters can often be guilty of the same thing: over-simplifying ideas.
Use the ‘Peter Walsh Method’ to Declutter an Entire RoomNot every decluttering hack works for every person, but there's a decluttering hack out there for everyone. If you're looking to really clear out or revolutionize a room or space in your home, the Peter Walsh method might be the one for you.
How To Write Egoless Prose, At Least For a Little WhileThe moment you sit down to write, two forces bear down on you.
Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction, explained by a lawyerFor the past seven years, Harvey Weinstein has been the bogeyman of popular culture.
22 Small Things That People Say Made Them Drastically HappierWhen homing in on how to be happier, it’s easier to concentrate on all the negatives you need to eliminate in your life: Toxic positivity, comparing yourself to others, those weekly phone calls from your mother-in-law.
What to Start Seeding and Planting in MayMay is moving day for young seedlings. I am constantly moving trays of flowers and vegetables from the growing room to my popup greenhouse for more space, or hardening them off outside to get ready to go into the ground.
RIP office bestie. Here’s the upside to a diminishing need to have a friend at workWhat comes to mind when you hear office best friend? Lunch buddy? Trusted collaborator? A confidant when you need to vent? All of the above? This friend may be the best part of your job—the extra oomph so everything else is doable.
Use these 7 phrases to make new friends at any age, says psychologist and expert in human connectionMaking new friends can feel more daunting when you're past the stages of playgrounds, school sports teams, and dorm rooms. A whopping 58% of American adults report being lonely. Every seven years, people lose half their friends, according to one study.
Dear Therapist: I Flipped Out at My Brother, and I Regret ItHow can I apologize to him, but also explain that he makes me feel small? My older brother and I are both in our 30s and have gone through periods of being close and periods with a lot of conflict.
How to Keep Your Garden Well-Mulched (and Why You Should)People think of mulch as something that provides a unifying look to their garden beds, but that’s not the reason you need it.
Extrovert or Introvert: Most People Are Actually AmbivertsLeonard Baier is a graphic designer who lives in a small town in Germany. He’s the perfect person to meet at a party because he can always find a topic of conversation. If he goes into a bar alone, he comes out with a handful of new acquaintances.