After years of struggling with my own productivity demons—bouncing between endless to-do list apps and productivity hacks that promised the world—I’ve learned that the most effective approaches are often surprisingly simple. The difference between people who consistently get things done and those who constantly feel behind isn’t talent or willpower. It’s habits. Small, deliberate practices…

The 2025 Venice Film Festival is here, and we could not be more ready for the glamour that is to come. The annual event kicked off today in Italy’s Floating City, and already, throngs of Hollywood stars have flooded to the red carpet for their respective premieres. Amal and George Clooney hopped on over from…

There’s a beautiful paradox in human nature: everyone thinks they’re not like everyone else. We walk around convinced of our uniqueness while doing the exact same things to prove it. It’s like shopping at the same individuality store, then acting surprised when we match. The phrase “I’m not like other people” has become its own…

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn at the 2025 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Michael Mooney/USTA) Michael Mooney/USTA The 2025 U.S. Open — the fourth and final event in Grand Slam of Tennis this year — began full-swing on Sunday with Round 1 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in…

I love a good out-of-office moment as much as anyone. But after years of coaching people through burnout — and comparing notes with a psychologist friend who teaches at an Ivy League university — I’ve noticed a funny pattern: some trips leave you more exhausted than your workweek ever did. The photos look perfect. Your…

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Living off-grid is hard work, but that’s part of what makes it so satisfying. Off-gridder Zak Collings (@zak.collings.offgrid) offers his perspective on the unique lifestyle. He maintains that, “For the life of me, I cannot think of any cons to living off-grid.” For him, the increased effort that it takes to live off-grid is part…

Although autumn isn’t here just yet (we still have a few more weeks of lingering heat waves), I’m already preparing for the change of seasons. A peek at my Pinterest mood board reveals snapshots of stylish celebrities providing major fall outfit inspiration. Zendaya’s post-Met Gala look—featuring a sleek leather jacket, flowy pull-on pants, and Tabi…

Back-to-school season isn’t just for students — it’s the perfect time for everyone to refresh their routines and stock up on essentials that keep life running smoothly. Lifestyle expert Josh McBrid…

Research shows that there’s a difference in celebrity fanship and celebrity worship, which can kill career ambition. getty Today “She said yes!” is blasting headlines over TV News channels, radio stations and podcasts. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement crashed the Internet. When the news broke, a Swiftie said she’s more excited than she…