I’m a Secret Real-Life ‘Babygirl.’ These Are the Erotic Experiences Nobody Suspects I Crave.“In vanilla company, ‘Daddy’ and I play the role of equals; we are both intelligent, well-read and possess similar progressive values.”
How Byron Katie Accidentally Discovered Joy in the Darkest of TimesIt can be overwhelming to navigate the pains of life, but the iconic self-help author believes you can find yourself by answering just four questions
Why I’m Making 2025 My Year of Dead-Tree BooksI love e-books. But I miss the immersive, bespoke experience that only print offers. This year, I’m making a point of getting my share.
11 Ways to Respond When Someone Insults a Loved One’s Disability“I’m going to assume that came from a place of ignorance.”
Why You Should Think of New Habits As SkillsMost of the routines you want to build are actually skills that take work to develop.
How to Make Sure You’re Set Up for a Productive 2025With 2024 ending, it's natural to feel like time flew before you accomplished everything you planned. While you can't bring back lost time, you can take the following steps to ensure 2025 is your most productive year yet.
I was lost in the cesspit of social media. Then Jane Austen showed me the way outsFor about as long as I’ve been aware of my own mortality, I’ve had a mental list of books I should get round to reading.
'May love rest gently in your broken heart': What to say to a grieving friendThis month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend. We received dozens of emails on this question.
Every year, I vow to be less productiveFor the past few years, I’ve had the same New Year’s resolution, which, on paper, may seem to be the antithesis of what a New Year’s resolution should be. But I swear it’s one that is slowly but surely making me a bit more successful: Each year, I vow to be a little less productive.
Questions to ask yourself … to fix your love lifeWhat do I know would be great for my relationship but is very hard for me to commit to? Why is it hard?This is about asking people to move out of the automatic ways they think about their relationships.
10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy in 2025Are you feeling mentally ready for 2025? Whatever your answer, there are some tried-and-true habits to help you feel sharp, alive and well in the coming year — and they’re easy to practice.
The 1 Thing Therapists Say Harms Your Happiness The MostIn a culture of toxic positivity, it can feel particularly bad when you wake up and aren’t feeling totally happy. This is likely exacerbated when you open up your Instagram or Facebook feeds only to see smiling friends on vacation or at their wedding.
Best of How To: Identify What You EnjoyArthur C. Brooks and Lori Gottlieb discuss the importance of fun, the cultural distortion of emotions as “good” or “bad,” and how envy can point you in the direction of your deepest desires.
How I Created a Knowledge Management System That Grows With MeSummary Identifying diverse input sources is crucial for effective knowledge management, aiding in turning raw content into meaningful insights. Tools like Logseq, Reminders, and Readwise streamline capturing, organizing, and revisiting information efficiently in a PKM system.