To nap or not to nap? That is the question. By now, we know that proper sleep is essential to a plethora of bodily and brain functions. Lack of sleep — that’s less than seven hours a night for most adults — can adversely affect overall health, wreaking havoc on our immune system, metabolism, brain function, …
As a psychotherapist in private practice, I know it’s wrong to try to fix or change my friends. But after the pandemic, my friendships were in flux. Many friends left the city where I lived — so when I met someone new, I’d feel excited about the potential. Maybe we’d be hiking buddies and walk …
Our editors have researched, tested, and read hundreds of customer reviews to find the most comfortable and durable slippers and house shoes—all from sustainable brands. These are our top picks. Over the last few years, we’ve seen a boom in loungewear, transforming the embarrassing sweats we secretly wore around the house into chic sets of …
Are My Donated Clothes Really Being Recycled? Each year, new and more horrifying statistics come out about how much textile waste is being produced. This includes vehicle upholstery, home goods, and of course, clothing. With fast fashion continuing to rear its ugly head, secondhand shops are overwhelmed and clothing donated with the best intentions often ends up …
Summary: My family and I decided to upgrade to the Leesa + West Elm Natural Hybrid Mattress now that we’re expecting another child. It’s made in the USA from sustainably sourced Joma Wool and organic cotton — so not only does it match our values, but it’s also so soft, and has essential cooling properties for this hot …
Being newly married (as of late summer 2018), finances have been at the forefront of my mind. After all of the planning and excitement had dissipated from our wedding day, it was time to have the longterm financial discussion with my partner. We did not go into our marriage blindly; we were together for four …
In some ways, that’s correct. Money can’t purchase community, understanding, or compassionate love for one another. But it can buy the building blocks. And no amount of quotes from billionaires about “what really matters” can change that. Worrying about money is valid—we live in a world where money means resources. From the basics like food, …
The days are stretching into one another like an infinite musical tie—so much sound, so little rest. Each time I scale the stairs from my apartment I’m greeted by all the noise of Los Angeles. Not that indoors is any better; sirens scream by at all hours, and no swath of noise-dampening curtains could soften …
When was the last time you felt ‘awe-struck’? Experienced something with pure wonder? “In a world driven by productivity, efficiency, and output, the softer parts of life tend to escape our notice.” As a creativity and psychology researcher and the co-founder of a mental health startup helping all adults turn creativity into an active part of daily …
The first time I traveled on my own, I was 19 and studying abroad in the Netherlands. Every weekend was a mad dash to see a different city in 48 hours, and to experience as much of each city as possible — no museum, cathedral, park, or touristy attraction left unturned. “That breakneck speed, …