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How to Cope With the Liminal Spaces in Our Lives

As it literally stands, the word “liminal” is symmetric and erect. However, when you say the word out loud, it comes out of your mouth in a wave, rising like a tide, carving space. In anthropology, liminality is the...

Helpful Things You Can Do When You’re Feeling Anxious

Photo by Masaaki Komori on UnsplashAnxiety is a snowflake. Everyone’s brand is different from everybody else’s, even if the side effects are, in many ways, the same. And right now, it’s snowing all over the world.Some form of anxiety...

Be in the Know—Stay Informed and Help Keep Loved Ones Protected from Illness

This post is brought to you byLysol™® Germ-Cast™, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.Images by Judith Kostroski and video by Chris McDuffie Well, the holidays are long gone. For our 2020 celebrations, we managed to...

The Libido Lowdown on Women’s Desire

Photo by Elina Upmane on UnsplashWriter’s Note: Please note that the word “women” in this article is intended to be inclusive of anyone who identifies as a woman, including transgender, gender-fluid, and non-binary individuals. I’m going to write a little story I’m uncomfortable telling....

Perfectionism, Identity, and the Optics of Worthiness

Photo by Klara Kulikova on UnsplashMy husband taught me something about flowers recently. Geranium, he told me, is a fault in wine. We were discussing the floral scent and had agreed that we both liked it. It’s lovely—it’s sweet...

The Guilt of Feeling Happy and Mantras to Find Your Joy

I am a steadfast habit tracker and goal seeker, always aspiring to do/see/feel/experience more. It’s the way I’m wired; I barely even think about this side of me, I just live into it. But while I’m constantly on the...

Taking Care of My Daily Needs in One Simple Task

This post is brought to you by Ritual.Photos by Nicole Feest at NYLONSADDLE PhotographyEveryone is talking about practicing self-care these days—taking baths, reading books, practicing meditation, and all the other lovely ways to take care of yourself. It’s hard to...

The 5-Minute Practice That Helps Me Reset Throughout the Day

Photo by Nicole Feest at NYLONSADDLE PhotographyAs I’ve gotten older, I have learned the virtues of pausing before reacting, especially when I’m stressed or upset. (Oh, how I wish it was easier to remember this in the moment!) I’ve realized...

15 Things You Could Do Instead of Comparing Yourself to Others

Photo by Toa Heftiba on UnsplashAs previously seen on Wit & Delight Editor’s Note: Given that our theme this month is all about cultivating self-compassion, we’re bringing this 2019 piece, written by Megan McCarty, back into the light. After all,...

11 Reminders From Your Mom if You’re Having a Bad Day

Photo by Suhyeon Choi on UnsplashSometimes the simplest advice is the hardest to take. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “self-parenting” before, and while the concept makes sense at first blush, learning to parent yourself is often a lifelong journey. To make...

How to Cope With the Liminal Spaces in Our Lives

Helpful Things You Can Do When You’re Feeling Anxious

Be in the Know—Stay Informed and Help Keep Loved Ones Protected from Illness

The Libido Lowdown on Women’s Desire

Perfectionism, Identity, and the Optics of Worthiness

The Guilt of Feeling Happy and Mantras to Find Your Joy

Taking Care of My Daily Needs in One Simple Task

The 5-Minute Practice That Helps Me Reset Throughout the Day

15 Things You Could Do Instead of Comparing Yourself to Others

11 Reminders From Your Mom if You’re Having a Bad Day

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