How to Find the Perfect T-ShirtI can’t tell you how many times I’ve received an email from a new brand claiming to have “perfected” the T-shirt.
Should You Wash Your Hair Before a Haircut? It DependsVisiting 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.
New Ideas for Your Older HomeIf 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 Saturday Evening PostThe 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.
Five stretches you should be doing every day, according to a flexibility expertIf 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.
Every Year, My Wife Returns From Her Visit to the Doctor Making the Same Wild Demand. Enough.How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! My wife (49 F) and I (44 M) have the same problem every year after her annual visit to her OB-GYN. Her doctor insists that I get a vasectomy and has done so for several years.
The New Age Bible, by Sheila HetiLast spring, I flew across the continent to California and drove into the beautiful hills of Mill Valley to visit the independent publisher of A Course in Miracles. I wanted to learn more about this book, one of the strangest I had ever read.
Gen Z is unhappier than ever—but don't just blame Instagram: Money, distrust and the future are top concernsHappiness is declining among America's young adults, and no one seems to agree on why. In this year's World Happiness Report, which ranks 143 countries across measures of life satisfaction, the U.S. fell eight spots from No. 15 to No. 23 on the list. It's the first time the U.S.
What if We’re Thinking About Willpower All Wrong?Gary Lockwood doesn’t believe in motivation. He didn’t get the body he has today (lean, gristly, a bit scary) simply by being motivated. He didn’t become the CEO of 24/7 Fitness because he wanted it enough. And he says as much to his clients.
Help! My Ex and I Are Like Siblings. His New Girlfriend Ruined Everything.Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. For this edition, Shannon Palus, Slate’s features editor, will be filling in as Prudie. Submit questions here. I feel like I recently had an epiphany that just hurts me all the way to my core. My best friend is a male and also my ex.
CommunionThis 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.
What is mindfulness and does it actually work?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?
These Are the Reasons You May Be ProcrastinatingBy 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.
I’ve Had the Same Problem With Every Penis I’ve Encountered. Some Would Say It’s a Good Thing.How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich her. It’s anonymous!
You win, night owls — new sleep study suggests staying up late makes you mentally sharperIf 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’.