how to be more intentional in 2021
( 3 minute read ) We don’t need to tell you that 2020 brought lots of challenges. What didn’t happen in 2020? Maybe the year’s biggest lesson was how badly things went for those of us who, a year ago, thought we had it all together. When so much is going wrong,…
15 TV shows sure to beat the winter blues
( 2 minute read ) Winter is nearly upon us—on top of everything else that is going on in the world. If you’re like us, you could use some cheering up right around now. As the days get shorter and the weather becomes cooler (and we spend more time indoors…
tips for better family decision-making based on science
( 3 minute read ) To say that this Thanksgiving is an unusual one is an understatement. For many of us, drinking, dining, and chatting—all of Thanksgiving’s cherished rituals—are happening over the phone or on video chat. Catching up, swapping stories, and sharing memories may not feel the same this…
4 tips for having vulnerable conversations via text-based communication
( 3 minute read ) If you’re following social distancing guidelines, interaction in real life has been abbreviated to a quick hello at the grocery store, a moment of chit-chat with a barista, or a smile and wave on the sidewalk. These days, digital communication tools have likely replaced many…
how to launch a virtual book club using illumy
( 3 minute read ) How have you been spending your time in lockdown? Maybe you took some suggestions from our list of 100-plus free activities, such as learning a language, attending an art class, or browsing digitized art treasures. As we researched that list, we saw no small number…
3 key elements of a great illumy profile
( 2 minute read ) While you only need a few things to get started on illumy (a username, your phone number, and a password), you can take your illumy profile to the next level by adding information beyond the basics. Just a few simple tweaks will make it easier…