You're Apologizing All Wrong. Here's How To Say Sorry The Right Way
NPR · 3 minOver the last few months, we've heard a spate of apologies pouring forth from the pens and lips of politicians, businesses, celebrities and even royalty.
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Handling Life Transitions: Interview with Bruce Feiler
Nir Eyal · 5 minHow to survive and thrive in times of change.
Radical acceptance
Aeon · 15 minThe painful feelings you avoid grow twisted in the dark. By facing your sorrows and struggles you can take back your life.
I'm a Survivor! How Resilience Became the Quality We All Crave
The Guardian · 11 minDuring the pandemic it has become a buzzword for successfully steering through adversity. But what exactly is resilience — and can you cultivate more of it?
Vincent van Gogh on Fear, Taking Risks, and How Making Inspired Mistakes Moves Us Forward
Brain Pickings · 3 min“However meaningless and vain, however dead life appears, the man of faith, of energy, of warmth … steps in and does something.”
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3 Daily Habits That Make Jeff Bezos More Productive Than You
Entrepreneur · 4 minEvery entrepreneur gets a limited amount of time to accomplish their life and business goals, experience fun moments and make an impact. They get a finite window to be a leader in business.
What Every Dad Should Keep in Mind About Parenting Humor
Fatherly · 5 minHumor is a powerful tool in a parent's arsenal. But it's good to think about whether a dad joke is used to lighten the mood, or maintain distance.
‘I Feel No Ambition Whatsoever at Work’
The Cut · 5 minHow do you weigh career options and conversations when you have no real interest in them?
3 healthier ways to cope with criticism, disappointment and defeat
TED · 8 minOne of the most fundamental human needs is to feel like things are basically OK — that we’re not failures, that the world isn’t a horrible place, and that whatever life throws at us, we’ll be able to handle it.
If You Want Healthy Plants, Do This Plant Expert-Approved Simple Task Every Day
Apartment Therapy · 5 minKeeping your houseplants their healthiest can seem at times to be a complicated endeavor. There are all the ways they can perish if you’re not careful, and lots of conflicting advice, habits, and products about how to care for them.
Why Your ‘True Self’ Is An Illusion
VICE · 13 minMost people believe they have a "true self" deep down that is fundamentally morally good. They don't, but the belief affects the way everyone behaves and sees the world.
‘I Don’t Know How to Be Single’
The Cut · 6 minThis column first ran in John Paul Brammer’s Hola Papi newsletter, which you can subscribe to on Substack. In January, I broke up with my boyfriend of three years. Before him, I had been in another relationship of nearly three years.
The Key to Find Time for Learning
scotthyoung.com · 5 minAt the end of the week, there may only be few hours to learn new things. How do you fit it in?
What I Learned About Love When I Stopped Being Honest
The Atlantic · 9 minAfter growing up in a family that never lied, I spent decades being off-puttingly truthful.
My Husband Gave Me Permission to Pursue My Secret Fantasy. I Have No Idea Where to Start.
Slate · 11 minHow to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! I am a thirtysomething woman in a happy 10-plus year cis-het marriage, but I find myself often wishing I’d have had the chance to have sex and/or a relationship with a woman.
Authenticity is a sham
Aeon · 15 minFrom monks to existentialists and hipsters, the search for a true self has been a centuries-long project. Should we give it up?
How to Make Your Small Talk Big
The New York Times · 8 minWe are all relearning how to talk to one another, and this isn’t just because of the pandemic.
9 Pieces of Advice to Help You See Relationships More Clearly
The Atlantic · 3 minFor this month’s look-back at “Dear Therapist” columns, I’ve decided to turn not to a specific theme, but to a handful of columns that have been reader favorites over the years. Rereading them, I understand why.
‘I’m Sad Over a Relationship That Never Even Happened’
The Cut · 4 minThis column first ran in John Paul Brammer’s Hola Papi newsletter, which you can subscribe to on Substack.
Want to build someone’s confidence? Ask for their advice
TED · 8 minToo often, we assume the obstacle to change in others is ignorance, so we offer advice. But what if the problem is a lack of confidence?
Need to Dust Off Your Social Skills?
The New York Times · 6 minAfter a year of virtual gathering, getting back to real-life relationships can be intimidating. These eight simple exercises can help.
This Is the Journaling Template for People Who Don’t Have Time to Journal
forge.medium.com · 3 minI’ve heard that journaling is rocket fuel for self-improvement, which is why I tried to start the habit while I was unemployed during the pandemic. One night, I brought out a small notebook and jotted down my thoughts.
The Clock-Out Cure
The Cut · 6 minFor those who can afford it, quitting has become the ultimate form of self-care.
Navigating Different Communication Styles in Relationships
shondaland.com · 8 minA look at the passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication styles.
Why we remember more by reading – especially print – than from audio or video
The Conversation · 4 minThe reasons relate to a variety of factors, including diminished concentration, an entertainment mindset and a tendency to multitask while consuming digital content.