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Hot take: Valentine’s Day, at its core, is really about togetherness. That’s why “alternative” Valentine’s celebrations like “Galentine’s Day” have come into being. Valentine’s, Galentine’s,

It’s a new year this week — for the 2 billion people globally who celebrate Lunar New Year, that is. In China, February 1 marked

It’s downright brumal 🧣 out there. Gelid ❄️, some might say. Or hiemal 🌬, even. Heard any of these words before? All of them refer

If you’ve already given up on your New Year’s resolutions, you’re in good company. Research shows just 8% of people actually follow through on the

Are you resolving to improve your relationships in the new year? Perhaps you’re heading into 2022 with lingering disputes hanging over your head. No matter

Know the feeling of being “alone in a crowd”? The reason is simple: being surrounded by people might feel nice, but it isn’t the recipe

December is rife with holidays — but how come? In the Northern Hemisphere, this month is the darkest 🌑, and one of the coldest ❄️.

“Virtual meeting fatigue.”  “Zoom fatigue.” Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, these terms simply didn’t exist. Now, it’s the rare person who doesn’t feel some level

There’s never been a better time to learn new skills online. Free learning resources abound: whether you want to learn how to prospect for sales

Thanksgiving isn’t just about family, travel, and turkey–it’s also a great opportunity to practice real thankfulness 🙌. Gratitude is a practice, like meditation. That means