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How to Beat Procrastination
If you only focus on the task, there’s always an easier one. But the pestering task often has the greater reward.
If you only focus on the task, there’s always an easier one. But the pestering task often has the greater reward.
From studies that would never pass ethical muster in the present day to disastrous product launches, here are some experiments that went horrifically wrong.
Before she lost her to cancer, an AFAR editor spent five days in Rome with her mom, learning how to live a fuller life.
What do we mean when we say that the “soul of the city” is under threat? Often, it’s really about politics, nostalgia, and the fear of community change.
Two friendship coaches break down myths about personality types and let us in on how to take part in new social situations with deeper connections — and less anxiety.
An etiquette expert explains how to manage your kids’ feelings, as well as the onslaught of stuff.
Quick habits that will keep your home cleaner, forever.
A group of scientists say the phenomenon could indicate dark matter speeding through our world at more than 300 miles a second.
With a busy life, chances are you only have an hour or two of free time each night. Here’s how to make the most of it.
This one simple trick will make all your speeches clear, concise, and compelling.
Homemade salad dressing can be as simple as a two-ingredient blend or a seven-ingredient masterpiece.
Psychological anthropologist Bradd Shore explores the subtle but powerful influence of rituals on shaping our lives.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?
A surge in private equity funding for hospitals left a trail of crushing debts, patient detentions and broken promises.
From Regency-era "fan flirting" to coded gifts, people have perfected the art of discreetly signalling their love over many centuries.
While most book clubs go off without an issue, when they do turn sour the fallout can be significant. So why do some go wrong – and what can be done to prevent it?
A coming-of-age ceremony, a Burmese bar mitzvah, a meditation retreat: I had called it all of those things to friends in the weeks before.
For a fleeting moment, Ukraine’s conflict may have come full circle. In the past 48 hours, US President Donald Trump has perhaps said his most forcefully direct words yet on arming Ukraine. And in the same period, the Kremlin have given their blankest indication to this White House that they are not interested in a realistic, negotiated settlement to the war.
I thought if I fixed my body, I could fix how I felt. Three surgeries later, I was further from myself than ever.
Chocolate is popular almost everywhere. But tastes vary depending on the continent. While some regions like their chocolate sugary sweet, others prefer more fruity or nutty notes.
Learn how dairy cows are responding to increasingly warmer temperatures and what farmers can do to help protect them.
If you overdid it on your berry-picking, you might be wondering how to freeze strawberries to preserve them for future use. Learn the best tips for freezing strawberries, and how long they’ll last in the freezer.
In this digital era of QR code menus, the restaurant postcard finds renewed purpose—and fans.
The 33-year-old country star talks about the scruffy self-titled LP he made with producer Frank Liddell.
There could be legal risks associated with using AI to determine who climbs the corporate ladder and who loses their job.
The best customer service reps are empathetic, adaptable, and clear communicators—qualities every leader needs in uncertain times.
These budding designers are examining the role we all play in the politics of style.
The pesky problem can oftentimes be simple to solve.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What’s driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
Confronting mortality can help clarify what truly matters beyond superficial achievements. Memento mori practices can lead to a fuller life.
Coconut trees helped saved the USS New Orleans after a torpedo hit.
A viral snail mail swap on Instagram connected thousands of pen pals around the world, bridging the gap between generations and the on- and offline worlds.
Several larger trials of ambroxol for Parkinson's are already underway.
One of the first and most important decisions entrepreneurs make is whether to go it alone or bring on cofounders.
Saving more money is a perennial resolution, but emotions shouldn't drive that habit, financial experts say. Instead, be intentional. Here's how to get started.
Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.
My futile quest to avoid the material that my entire world is made out of.
People worry that others will see them as immoral and incompetent for quitting their passion. These fears are often misplaced.
Kiwis can boost your gut health. They may also lower triglycerides and cancer risk.
In this environment where it’s difficult to get your foot in the door, one mistake that some recent graduates make is assuming that their degree will automatically get them a job.
The federal government could soon recommend that people only receive flu shots made without an ingredient called thimerosal.
Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.
This is proof that strangers can decide, together, to make things better.
Understanding how your body works can be the key to reducing stress. For example, you’re probably aware of your fight-or-flight response—the body’s way of preparing itself when it believes it’s being threatened.