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Who Am I Without My Ambition?
An honest look at how I got through a mild career panic this year. Plus: Three lessons I've learned.
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Alisha Ramos
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Answers to Your Toughest Gifting Questions
Including ideas for a "sister in her 20s who loves *not corny* personalized gifts" and what to get your coworkers for under $15.
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Alisha Ramos
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Downtime Special: The Fall Books Issue! 📚
Eight special guests share their best picks for the season (that go *beyond* the new and buzzy titles).
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Recs #74: My favorite reads of 2024, bookish goals, and the excitement of a new planner
What counts as a "five-star" read?
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Alisha Ramos
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Holiday Gift Guides for Everyone on Your List
The coziest gifts for sisters, in-laws, and yes, MEN.
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Alisha Ramos
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Your Toughest Gifting Questions, Answered
Ideas for your hard to shop for dad and your fancy boss who already has everything.
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Alisha Ramos
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Weekly Recs #60: Getting stuff done, book snooping, and how cozy is Jennifer Garner's home?
Also: Some cool guests share their best get-sh*t-done tips
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Our Summer Book Club (!) and Reader FAQ's
Plus: A list of resources on rethinking your ambition
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Alisha Ramos
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A Little Self-Care Trick (And Some Treats)
...and some treats. I'm sharing ten little ways I'm taking care right now during an incredibly anxiety-inducing, brain-melting time.
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Alisha Ramos
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A Mini Life Update and 5 Good Things
Also known as: This Barbie didn’t meet her deadline!
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Alisha Ramos
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Weekend Recs #9: New books out in August, refreshing recs, and hockey x BookTok
Plus: What if you *didn't* do that thing?
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Alisha Ramos
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Weekend Recs #5: Lakeside romance, wholesome follows, and No Buy July
Plus a bevy of good reads to dive into.
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Alisha Ramos
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