I love a hard reset. From No Jeans January to designating a word of the year, there’s just something so…affirming about hitting the pause button for a minute
It’s Never Too Late for a Year-End Recap
Right? Right?!
Why Is Self-Care a Dirty Word for Guys?
Why does wellness break the bro code?
Self-care: it’s so hot right now. These days, you can’t shake a stick at the internet without hitting an article dissecting the wellness buzzword. TED Talks
On Asking for Help When You Hate Asking for Help
Are you sabotaging your own support?
I’m terrible at asking for help. The worst. And I’ve thought a lot recently about why. Maybe the habit stems from being the youngest in my family, not wanting
How to Deal with Feeling Emasculated
Let's talk about it
The other night, I met up with a friend to watch game 7 of the Rockets vs. the Warriors (so sorry, Rockets..you had a good run. James Harden, your epic eye roll
What Inspires You When Getting Dressed?
Why I hate a costume but love a style reference
Earlier this week, I woke up to a forecast of rain, and a high of 65. Great, I thought, as I peered into my closet, grumbling about spring "skipping New
On Propping up Male Privilege
Can you be complicit in Confidence-Building?
I’ve been thinking a lot about male privilege lately. In 2017, more and more men care about their appearance than ever before—and maybe more importantly,
Using Simple Solutions For Tricky Problems
Why the Easy Fix Might be the Best Fix
In Wisconsin last week, I went to a spa with my mother, older sister, and my aunt. The plan was to grab lunch poolside then each get massages. Like a fun little
Laughing At Yourself
Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and love the LOL
Lately, I’ve been using the …what’s it even called, when you use an abbreviation in writing? Well whatever it’s called, I’ve been using THAT more. Mostly in
On the Election
a letter from the editor
Yesterday, I woke up at 5:50am to vote. So bright and early it wasn’t even yet bright. The polling place was right around the corner from my apartment, so all I
The Fallacy of Effortless Style
It ain't easy being breezy
Why effortless style is anything but effortless Let me fill you in on the dirty little secret about achieving breezy, effortless style - it can feel like kind
On Responsibility (and Water Bottles)
How a Kanye-ism became quirky shorthand in my life
This month I’ve been thinking about responsibility, and the role it plays in our lives. Kanye West has said many things in his life that have assumed a place
The Freedom of Fewer Choices
When the story you think you’re going to write comes out all wrong
I expected this month’s letter to be all about the importance of hitting “reset” before the demands of the new year take hold, and how travel can help you do
