Self Improvement

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve received an email from a new brand claiming to have “perfected” the T-shirt.

Visiting a professional for a new haircut should be a relaxing, enjoyable experience, but sometimes not knowing proper salon etiquette can get in the way of that.

If there’s one word that every renovation hopes to achieve, it’s character. This adjective often describes a haven, a place where loved ones can come and feel at ease—but character can feel elusive if you’d also like to weave in a modern feel.

The best of in your inbox! On the afternoon that I called Robert Waldinger about the secret to a happy, healthy life, he was packing for a trip to Japan.

If you want to add some mood-boosting movement into your day but for whatever reason, you don’t always manage to get a workout in, you don’t necessarily need to commit to a long run or sweaty HIIT session.

This story was funded by our members. Join Longreads and help us to support more writers. It’s my first day of spin class, and I am in the darkest corner of the room. My feet are crammed into shoes I rent from the front desk—little black Velcro things with cleats on the bottoms.

Mindfulness is everywhere. Everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to the US military has extolled the virtues of this ancient spiritual practice. But what, exactly, is mindfulness? And can it help us deal with the stress of everyday life?

By April 12, 2024—three days before the deadline for filing tax returns in the U.S.—more than a quarter of American taxpayers had yet to do so. Procrastination—delaying something despite an awareness of associated negative consequences, leading to discomfort—is a common experience for many.

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich her. It’s anonymous!

If you are naturally more focused and proactive in the evenings, with your preferred bedtime anywhere beyond the 12am mark, then you might consider yourself a ‘night owl’.