Pocket’s Most Read Articles in 2021

The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus—and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.

Don’t leave juicy targets lying around for attackers.

Bridge the divide with thoughtful conversation techniques, next-level listening, and a dip into the science of changing minds.

ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth—sometimes, even nothing.

Walking is good for you, obviously. But can it whip you into shape?

”There’s all different kinds of physical activity, and it’s all good in different ways.”

Cases of COVID-19 are rising fast. Vaccine uptake has plateaued. The pandemic will be over one day—but the way there is different now.

Consuming information is not the same as acquiring knowledge. No idea could be further from the truth.

The Capitol was breached by Trump supporters who had been declaring, at rally after rally, that they would go to violent lengths to keep the President in power. A chronicle of an attack foretold.

By learning to question and clarify your thoughts, you’ll improve your self-knowledge and become a better communicator.

The year’s most intriguing ideas and indispensable advice, plus the top stories in science, technology, sports, culture, long reads, and more.