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You’re Not Wrong for Hoping 2021 Would Be Better—And Being Upset That It Isn’t
This past year, 2020 was more than just a marker of where we existed in time—it was basically its own expression. Between the pandemic, police brutality and other violence against Black people, and tumultuous election …

Asking for a Friend: Should I Even Bother With a New Year’s Resolution?
In these uncertain times, it’s hard to know how to navigate even the things that once felt simplest. With this new advice column, we’ll be soliciting the help of qualified experts as we explore the …

The 13 Best Mental Health Tips I’ve Learning While Reporting Through the Pandemic
I remember the meeting the SELF health team had before I really grasped that COVID-19 was going to be…well. What it became. The meeting was on what would become one of our last days in …

How Sarah Jessica Parker Is Wining and Dining This Holiday Season
This past year sent many people looking for new wines, and they may have been bemused to discover that celebrities are taking over the industry. Cameron Diaz has Avaline, Mary J. Blige has Sun Goddess, …

Diddy on TikTok, Tequila, and His Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Tips
Across his three decades at the top of the music industry, the only thing that could possibly outnumber Diddy’s changes of stage name are his multiple bold career pivots. From his early days breaking chart …

How the Nextdoor App Brought Me Optimism (and an Abundance of Free Home Decor) in 2020
This year has Gorilla Glued us to uncomfortable couches in a thick, depressive inertia. It’s been 10 months of the sort of dissociation that only happens at the Apple store—when after 2 hours of waiting …

Fashion’s Favorite Astrologer Susan Miller on Her Predictions for 2021
Considering how tumultuous 2020 has been, it’s no wonder so many of us are eagerly looking to the stars for reassurance. Luckily, fashion’s favorite astrologer Susan Miller is feeling positive about 2021. “We will emerge …