How to Create a ‘Capsule Wardrobe’ (With Help From TikTok)If you have a ton of clothes, you may occasionally contemplate downsizing to create a "capsule wardrobe," comprised of basic pieces—like cardigans, plain shirts, and jeans—that can be mixed and matched to create multiple outfits.
Eight ways to give yourself a pep talk when you feel stuckAll of us could do with more words of encouragement and perspective, and they don’t need to come from another person
Learning New Skills Can Help You Think Further AheadWouldn’t it be great to be able to know someone’s next move and beat them to it? It’s the key to winning a game of chess, negotiating a deal, or winning a round of poker. It makes us better at the tasks at hand, but it may also be that we were better at these skills in the first place.
What Makes People Annoying?‘Annoyance is probably the most widely experienced and least studied of all human emotions,’ say the experts – here’s what we know, and how to deal
“When You’re Furious Get Curious”: How to Handle Emotional HijackingCuriosity killers are situations that hijack your emotions and make staying open-minded a challenge. Here's how to reengage your curiosity.
America is uniquely ill-suited to handle a falling populationCairo, a town at the southern tip of Illinois founded in the early 19th century, was given that name because it was expected to grow into a huge metropolis.
Why Proton Unlimited Is Actually Worth Your MoneyIf you've been looking for a better alternative to traditional free email services like Gmail, I highly recommend checking out Proton Mail. The service is completely free, and offers some of the best privacy you can find in an email platform.
Treat Yourself to a Healthier You With These 12 Daily HabitsNo matter how big or small your wellness goals are, sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. The good news is that small changes to your daily habits can make a surprisingly big difference to your overall health, especially as the effects accumulate over time.
How old is too old? I’m 77 and I don’t know yet. But I will when I get thereHow old is old? That depends on how old you are, for as you age you will nudge that number upwards. A recent German study asked people over the age of 40 that same question eight times over a period of 25 years, and it found “old” gets older as we age. Of course it does.
Dua Lipa: Radical OptimismDua Lipa is a pop star who stridently resists personal disclosure in her work. This added an irresistible biographical quirk to “Houdini,” the hard-edged, darting lead single of her third album. As she often does, Lipa was challenging a guy to impress her before she gave him the slip.
Virologist Testified Lab Leak Was Possible in Wuhan : “You Can’t Rule That Out”In 2015, Ralph S. Baric, arguably the world’s most accomplished coronavirologist, published groundbreaking research with Shi Zhengli, the leading coronavirus researcher at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
The Best Obsidian Plugins to Organize Your Notes (and Your Life)Obsidian is a note-taking app that stores everything in plain text documents on your computer—but that's just the beginning. There are extremely fast search and keyboard shortcuts, plus you can link to any of your notes from any other note.
Ditch the mirror and celebrate your strengths: therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidencePerhaps more than ever we are bombarded with images of other people’s bodies, and it is only human to compare ourselves with these unrealistic ideals. How can you learn to love your body for what it is? Therapists share their advice on improving body confidence.
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.
Stealing the Voice of AuthorityLast month, around 150 protesters occupied the lobby of the New York Times building, holding signs that said “LIES” and “STOP THE PRESSES, FREE PALESTINE.