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'I'm Hungry but Life Is Giving Me Crumbs!'
Honor your passion without shame and you'll feel much more satisfied.
2 hrs ago
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Heather Havrilesky
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'I Got Dumped And Now I'm Depressed!'
Stay open and watch as your fears reshape themselves into brand new desires.
Jun 10
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Heather Havrilesky
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'I'm Exhausted But I'm Afraid to Take a Less Stressful, Lower-Paying Job!'
Before you rush forward, take stock of where you are and where you've been.
Jun 3
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Heather Havrilesky
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Mental Health *Is* Physical Health
When you pay attention to what your body needs, you send yourself the message that you are precious and deserve to be cherished. Many of us love that…
Jun 1
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Heather Havrilesky
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May 2026
'I Hate All Photos of Myself And I Can't Seem to Get Over It!'
It's time to switch things up. SWITCH IT THE FUCK UP, ISLANDERS!
May 27
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Heather Havrilesky
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'How Can I Justify Working Part-Time to My Daughter?'
Nothing makes you a better feminist than showing her how to pursue joy.
May 20
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Heather Havrilesky
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The Value of Regret
When you dare to examine your past mistakes through a vulnerable lens, you clarify your priorities and attune yourself to your deeper values.
May 15
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Heather Havrilesky
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'My Wife Loves Shitty Romantasy Books But She Doesn't Love Me!'
You don't have to share the same passions. You just have to respect and honor the truth.
May 12
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Heather Havrilesky
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Do You Feel Ashamed of Your Bad Attitude?
What if you tried to enjoy it instead?
May 7
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Heather Havrilesky
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'Friendships Are a Minefield!'
Taking the risk of cultivating curiosity about other people's experiences widens every horizon.
May 4
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Heather Havrilesky
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April 2026
The Magic of Failing Miserably
Experimenting means treating your imagination to a strong dose of reality.
Apr 30
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Heather Havrilesky
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'I'm So Afraid of Being Seen!'
Are you a shy vampire or a swaggering zombie?
Apr 27
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Heather Havrilesky
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