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A drawing of a woman walking away from her "past" and moving forward illustrates how to get closure

How to Get Closure: 6 Steps to Resolve Setbacks & Move On

Getting closure isn’t about making peace with the past so much as clearing the path forward. Here’s a six-step process to do just that.

June 18, 2026June 8, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Self-Improvement
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A simple silhouette drawing of two women in the distance, one taller than the other, facing a river

Elizabeth Gilbert & Rayya Elias: Details From Gilbert’s Memoir

They vowed to stay side by side, even walking each other to the river of death. Learn about Elizabeth Gilbert and Rayya Elias’s relationship.

June 15, 2026June 12, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • People
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A student using their phone at school to use apps that make you smarter

10 Apps to Make You Smarter in 2026: Sharpen Your Mind

Ready to upgrade your brainpower? Discover the 10 best apps to make you smarter, sharpen your focus, and build lasting daily habits.

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026, by Katie Doll
  • Education
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    • Product
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An abstract illustration of a cycle illustrates sex and love addiction

Elizabeth Gilbert’s Sex & Love Addiction: A Cycle She Finally Broke

Elizabeth Gilbert came to realize that she was a sex and love addict. Learn her cautionary story and how this type of addiction works.

June 11, 2026June 8, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • People
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    • Psychology
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Seven smiling leaders in a professional workspace illustrate how to become an Octopus Organization

Become an Octopus Organization: 3 Steps Toward Adaptability

Becoming an octopus organization requires small experiments, continuous learning, and a fresh model of leadership. Learn more.

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Leadership & Management
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A drawing of an octopus highlighting clarity, ownership, and curiosity illustrates what an Octopus Organization is

What Is an Octopus Organization? A New Alternative to a “Tin Man”

An Octopus Organization lets those closest to the work act without waiting for central direction. See how an octopus is better than a Tin Man.

June 5, 2026June 8, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Business
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    • Leadership & Management
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Logos of apps to replace doomscrolling: Shortform, Letterboxd, Headspace, Duolingo, Pinterest, and Forest

10 Life-Changing Apps to Replace Doomscrolling in 2026 

Break the endless-scroll cycle with these apps to replace doomscrolling, including tools for learning, mindfulness, focus, and fun.

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026, by Katie Doll
  • Product
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    • Self-Improvement
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Dick Van Dyke laughing on stage at 2017 Comic-Con illustrates how to stay young at heart

How to Stay Young at Heart: 3 Tips From Youthful Dick Van Dyke

At 100 years old, actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke stays young at heart. Here’s his refreshing advice for maintaining a youthful spirit.

June 1, 2026June 2, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Mental & Emotional Health
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Tops of buildings on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Education: Learning to Persevere

In her memoir Lovely One, Ketanji Brown Jackson traces the academic journey that shaped her into a legal pioneer. Learn about her education.

June 1, 2026June 2, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • People
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The 8 Best Podcast Summary Platforms in 2026

Skip the hours, and keep the insights. I compare the top podcast summary tools so you can learn faster, stay informed, and reclaim your time.

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026, by Katie Doll
  • Product
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