Your stolen attention, a uniquely ridiculous American decade, and the best sleep and time hacks no one ever tells you.
How to Want Less
The AtlanticThe secret to satisfaction has nothing to do with achievement, money, or stuff.
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A Neurologist’s Tips to Protect Your Memory
The New York TimesA new book by a renowned brain expert says there are a few simple things we can do to prevent memory decline as we age.
Why You Should Really Stop Charging Your Phone Overnight
ZDNetDo you plug in your phone every night right before you go to bed? Here’s what you should be doing instead.
A Guide to Getting Rid of Almost Everything
The New YorkerOnce you’ve thanked and said goodbye to the items that do not spark joy, what can you do with them?
A Simple Way to Introduce Yourself
Harvard Business ReviewThe secret is using a simple framework: Present, past, and future.
The Time Hack Everyone Should Know
The MIT Press ReaderMuch like Dorothy discovers at the end of “The Wizard of Oz,” the key to hacking time is a tool we’ve had all along: Choice.
Your Attention Didn’t Collapse. It Was Stolen
The GuardianSocial media and many other facets of modern life are destroying our ability to concentrate. We need to reclaim our minds while we still can.
Are You the Same Person You Used to Be?
The New YorkerResearchers have studied how much of our personality is set from childhood, but what you’re like isn’t who you are.
What the Second-Happiest People Get Right
The AtlanticIf you make happiness your primary goal, you might miss out on the challenges that give life meaning.
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Pocket’s Top Articles of 2022
PocketExplore the stories that defined the year, and the ones we’ll still be talking about in 2023. Plus, discover the best long reads, smart advice, and entertaining culture writing that Pocket readers loved this year.