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Article Stemming the loneliness epidemic one interaction at a time
As you’ve likely heard, there is an epidemic of loneliness going around. People feel profoundly disconnected…
Article What will we leave behind for the underrepresented in tech?
Women are able to vote, drive, own property, pursue almost any career they want, raise a…
Article Volunteering your skill set can have some surprising benefits
Selfishness is underrated. Wait—hear me out! Giving, giving, giving is a surefire path to burning out.…
Article 3 surprising ways to volunteer your professional skills
We see you, do-gooder. You’re a busy, talented professional, so lucky and you know it. You…
Article Jenny Dempsey teaches that your health is a unique ecosystem all your own
How many health and wellness listicles have you favorited? You know, those stories like: “5 foods…
Article Our technology is only as empathetic as we are
I’ve been to SXSW Interactive six times. Maybe it’s just me, but for many years I…
Article Growing up vs. adulting: the journey toward adulthood has changed
A few months ago, I learned about adulting—the modern term for twenty-somethings engaging in adult-like behavior.…
Article Stop exercising and start moving
I’m moving house in T-minus 10 days. So, yesterday, after assembling 35 cardboard boxes, dismantling two…
Article Will you show up with your emotions, or send an emoji instead?
If you’ve tweeted, posted to Instagram, or texted in the past few days—and who among us…
Article The kids are alright… but they don’t want your stuff
As our parents age, we move to a new phase of the parent-child relationship and accept…
Article How to make a soundtrack for your life
“Splish Splash” and the “Flying Purple People Eater.” The Beatles. Goth, goth, goth. Fugazi and Bikini…
Article “V” in the moment of change: Q&A with diversity and inclusion expert Vernā Myers
Everyone's a little bit racist. And the sooner we all figure that out, the sooner we…
Article Everyone is welcome here: making space for sanctuary in the workplace
We've heard about sanctuary cities, but what about sanctuary in the workplace? More employees are asking…
Article With eyes wide open, Generation Z looks to serve, share, and impact
As with every generation, Generation Z has unique qualities. But how is this new generation looking…
Article Best friend, furry friend: the changing dynamics of pets and people
The relationship between pets and people is changing. Learn how cultural norms and societal swings are…
Article “Alexa, what is hygge?”
Can a home that's "smart" also be hygge? With our modern-day need for technologically advanced everything,…
Article The long-term effects of Millennial bashing
Millennial bashing is almost a sport for some, and while mostly in fun, it isn't very…
Article First world problems aren’t just for the First World anymore
First world problems are not just for the First World anymore. Rachel Henry shares five books…
Article When empathy backfires
Empathy is a great thing, but too much empathy or misdirected empathy is not. Bad empathy…
Article 7 ways to make friends when you move for work
A new job can be exciting. A new job in a new city is really exciting.…