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The ‘Liking Gap’ Might Be Why You Wonder if People Secretly Hate You
Do you often meet new people and later feel like they didn’t like you that much? This psychological theory explains why you might be wrong.
7 Burnout Coping Strategies That Take Five Minutes or Less
If you can't quit everything, try taking a small reprieve from the onslaught of daily life.
What to Do if You’re Barely Keeping It Together Right Now
It’s not fair that work causes burnout, but that makes it even more important to get clear on our own limits.
Writing a Cover Letter Sucks. Here’s How to Make It Less Painful
Here’s how to talk about yourself without sounding like a robot who’s programmed to brag.
What to Do if You're Feeling Especially Bad About Your Body Lately
When we're experiencing a lot of external stress, our relationship with our appearance can become a battlefield.
How Who You Are Influences What You Think Is True
A new study found associations between psychological traits and philosophical beliefs. If who we are drives our philosophy, what does that say about our explanations of the world?
This ‘Focusing’ App Promised Me I Would Finish Writing This Article by Lunch
Endel claims its soundscapes are “scientifically” designed to help people focus; but does it really work?
Filters That Invert Your Face Are Everywhere. Here’s Why It Looks So Weird
TikTok and Zoom allow us to reverse the mirror image we see in our selfie cameras, and it’s freaking everyone out.
‘Why Is It Impossible For Me to Cut Down on Screen Time?’
Don’t judge yourself for loving your phone—but if it’s becoming an unwelcome distraction, here’s how to make some changes.
How to Officially Say Goodbye to This Garbage Year
A ritual can be a good way to process ambiguous grief, so you can move forward feeling a bit lighter.
If You’re Feeling ‘Delayed Grief’ From a Pandemic Loss, You’re Not Alone
The world is beginning to re-open, but post-vax reunions are a painful reminder of the loss some people will have to adjust to in the “new normal.”
Weed Not Legal Where You Live? Try Delta 8 Gummies, Which Probably Are
The hemp-derived form of THC stands to offer a nice baby high.