And how to get lists like this every week — Want to get paid to write, but not sure where to find opportunities? Have a story you want to tell, but are not sure if any publications are interested? If you’ve felt either of these ways, you’re not alone. A big chunk of writing for work — at least at…

The advice is a little gross but definitely worth it. — In the past, I had a lot of cavities. It’s something I’ve felt ashamed of, regardless of how common they are. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable at your dentist’s disapproving tone, you know the struggle. Eventually, I saw a dentist who prescribed PreviDent, an extra-strong toothpaste. …

Recommended by Alyson Stoner and psychologists, this tool is regulating, accessible, and subtle. — Anxiety can come on powerfully and suddenly, affecting your brain and body. Maybe you’ve experienced it as shallow breathing, shakiness, or sweating. Regardless, relaxing in the midst of that can feel overwhelming. But it’s not impossible. In a TikTok, actress and advocate Alyson Stoner showed how to practice the “five-finger…

Recent news and EMDR therapy’s “positive cognitions” do not match up. How do we make sense of the world? — “I am powerless.” I’m sitting on my therapist’s gray couch, looking over a laminated sheet of paper she gave me. We’re doing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is basically a way to reprocess a traumatic event in a more helpful, adaptive way. …

I’m pretty sure they’re tax write-offs, too, so what do you have to lose? — I pursued a career in freelance writing knowing absolutely zero people in the field. This is to say I’ve had to put a lot of work, time, and money into learning what I needed to do and buy to be successful. As you can probably guess, that process wasn’t fun…

Not a Swiftie? You still may enjoy these enthralling romance stories — “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” was finally released on July 7, and many of us Swifties are feeling a bit emotional. Per usual, the songs on this album — including the vault tracks — speak to a lot of super relatable experiences in love. With the happier songs, listeners might be…

If you need encouragement, you need this book — Have I been annoying lately? I feel like I’ve been annoying lately. Ever since I read Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Big Magic,” I haven’t been able to stop recommending it. I write about it in articles, in newsletters, and in tweets. …

Matt Haig reminds us why life is worth living in his book “Reasons to Stay Alive.” — If I learned anything last year, it’s this: I have to be proactive about taking care of my mental health. I’ve worked on this by going to therapy, making plans with friends, and finding ways to enjoy time on my own. …

And how to pitch them successfully. — As a freelance writer, I know there are few things more exciting than getting a pitch accepted by a new publication (especially one that’s well-known). And with so many journalism layoffs recently, I imagine many writers are looking for opportunities to make money — and I want to make that…