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Author: Christopher Palma

25 Gifts to Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

As the end of the year approaches, many people take stock of their lives and resolve to make changes. But sticking to New Year’s resolutions isn’t always easy. A thoughtful gift will let your friend, family member or co-worker know you are rooting for their success, or you can buy

Amazon Haul and the Hidden Costs of Exploitative Online Retail

Expect “crazy low prices,” says Amazon as it launches Haul—a new low-cost online store aimed at competing with discount market leaders Temu and Shein. With a $20 price cap per item, Haul lets shoppers dive into affordable impulse buys with barely any room for regret—or so the idea goes. Haul

What Is Imposter Syndrome: Understand And Conquer Self-Doubt

Ever have that nagging feeling that you have no idea what you’re doing? Maybe it manifests as a constant thought in the back of your mind, saying your work isn’t good enough and never will be. That foreboding feeling has a name—imposter syndrome.  Unsettling as the feelings of inadequacy and

35 Best Gifts for Those Who Love to Travel

Anyone who loves to travel loves gifts that fuel their wanderlust. And those who have to travel for work appreciate gifts that make their trips a little more bearable.  We have something for everyone, from jet-set games to practical finds like the perfect suitcase and smooth sunscreen, all personally tested.

The Last Word: Finding the Right Rhythm

For years, I was the poster child for trying to achieve a perfect work-life balance. I juggled it all—work, family, personal time, you name it—and religiously followed every strategy in the book: time-blocking my day, making family time “nonnegotiable,” squeezing in early-morning workouts. And I took everyone’s well-intentioned advice to

How Long Does It Take To Form A Habit: Exploring The Science Behind It

Most of us have something we’d like to work on—whether it’s exercising more, eating healthier, working on a new skill or meditating regularly. But how long does it take to form a habit?  Getting started is the hardest part. But making small changes and sticking with them can be incredibly

Use These 7 Chess Strategies to Secure Grant Funding

I discovered the power of grants 15 years ago when I was a broke playwright. A former childhood chess prodigy, I was making ends meet at the time by teaching chess, and I found that I could apply chess strategy to funding my theater company. But I learned something else

Millions of Social Media Users Flock to Bluesky During Massive Departure From X

Over the past several days, there’s been a significant shift in the popularity of a relatively small social media platform called Bluesky. Though this dramatic growth is likely consequential to the results of the U.S. presidential election, there’s reason to believe that Bluesky was already bulking up its user base