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New Year, New(ish) You
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New Year, New(ish) You
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A cozy roundup of practical New Year essentials for 2026, from planners and skincare to books, sleep upgrades, and small daily rituals that make life feel more intentional.

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Helping Refugees Starts With Paying Attention (and How You Can Get Involved)
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Helping Refugees Starts With Paying Attention (and How You Can Get Involved)
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More than 122 million people around the world are forcibly displaced, and about 42.7 million of them are officially recognized refugees

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How to Recover From Burnout Without Taking a Month Off
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How to Recover From Burnout Without Taking a Month Off
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A gentle, realistic guide to burnout recovery when quitting your job, taking a sabbatical, or disappearing from your life isn’t an option.

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A No-Pressure Guide to Choosing a Word for the Year
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A No-Pressure Guide to Choosing a Word for the Year
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Why choosing one word can bring more clarity and less pressure than traditional New Year’s resolutions.

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