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Even Better

Helping people live better lives individually and collectively — from mental health to relationships of all kinds to work, money, and more.

American trains aren’t great — but you should still take them anyway

Long-distance trains in the US are very slow, but it’s much more environmentally friendly and rewarding.

By Siobhan McDonough

The sleep advice no one tells you

Sleep better without sacrificing your tech.

By Allie Volpe

Everything you need to know about voting right now

By Allie Volpe September 20

How to figure out what you want out of life

By Allie Volpe September 19

How to get your elected officials to listen to you

By Allie Volpe September 16

Cookie pop-ups have taken over the internet. Here’s how to stop them.

By Sara Morrison September 14

How to (actually) stay friends with an ex

By Jay Deitcher September 14

The beginner’s guide to running

By Allie Volpe September 11

Want to be happy? Don’t follow your gut.

By Sean Illing September 7

How to nourish yourself in a difficult time

By Leanne Brown September 5

You’re being tracked through your email. Here’s how to stop it.

By Sara Morrison September 3

How to set boundaries when your family sides with your ex

By Jay Deitcher August 31

What to do when your side hustle becomes a drag

By Eliza Brooke August 29

Even Better

The introvert’s guide to actually enjoying a party

It’s all about managing your social battery.

By Eliza Brooke August 26

What if your financial future wasn’t stressful?

By Julia Furlan August 25

Features

How to make small talk when you hate small talk

In defense of the much-maligned conversational form.

By Rebecca Jennings August 24

Features

So you want to end a friendship. Here’s what to consider.

Platonic breakups can be just as painful as romantic ones.

By Allie Volpe August 23

Setting boundaries is more than just saying “no”

By Julia Furlan August 18

You don’t need to look perfect to work out

By Julia Craven August 17

It’s probably time to clean your filters

By Allie Volpe August 15

How to define success on your own terms

By Julia Furlan August 11

It’s okay to be envious. It can even be a good thing.

By Allie Volpe August 10

An end-of-life doula’s advice on how to make the most of your time on earth

By Rachel Friedman August 8

New to activism? Here’s where to start.

By Julia Furlan August 4

Should you get another Covid-19 vaccine booster now or wait for the new shots?

By Umair Irfan and Keren Landman August 4

The stock market can be an emotional roller coaster. It shouldn’t be.

By Emily Stewart August 3

Self-compassion makes you a better person. Here’s how to practice it.

By Sigal Samuel August 2

You still need to tell your friends if you get Covid

By Allie Volpe July 31

Living with roommates doesn’t have to suck

By Andrew Warner July 29

Climate fixes are all aimed at property owners. What about renters?

By Neel Dhanesha July 27

How to fall back in love with reading

By Alissa Wilkinson July 21

What you need to know about birth control post-Roe

By Allie Volpe July 20

The case for caring less

By Allie Volpe July 19

How to admit you’re wrong

By Allie Volpe July 13

Preparing for extreme weather is a community concern. Here’s how to be ready.

By Muizz Akhtar July 8

How to be a little less judgmental

By Allie Volpe July 6

How to date when it feels like everyone forgot how to date

By Alex Abad-Santos July 4

Go ahead, be a little spontaneous

By Allie Volpe July 1

Anyone can fall for online scams — even you. Here’s how to avoid them.

By Sara Morrison June 29

Moving to a new city solo can be less lonely than you think

By Siobhan McDonough June 27

It’s important to talk to kids about abortion. Here’s how.

By Alex Hazlett June 24

Emotional exhaustion is real. Your friendships don’t need to suffer.

By Allie Volpe June 24