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In a yr throughout which individuals tried to undertake a brand new regular, Atlantic writers and different consultants explored the challenges and rewards of attempting new issues, the which means of true optimism, and learn how to discover pleasure even in tough instances.
The tales in our pages—print and digital—explored what it means to be human and supplied recommendation for navigating parenthood and relationships, friendships and the workforce, and extra.
As 2023 approaches, we’re wanting again on a number of the most memorable recommendation shared this yr. If this steering resonates with you, be at liberty to hold it into the brand new yr.

‘The Cure for Burnout Is Not Self-Care’
Amelia Nagoski discusses quiet quitting.

The Shame Deficit
“If we don’t want to live in a nepotistic society, we have to stop practicing nepotism. And by ‘we,’ I mean you,” Richard Reeves writes.

All the Personal-Finance Books Are Wrong
They are inclined to deal with their readers like fools with out willpower. So you possibly can argue that they’re unsuitable for the fitting causes.

The Most Haunting Truth of Parenthood
What my father realized working in a nuclear bomb shelter is what each mother or father is aware of deep down: We can’t defend those we love without end.

A Toast to All the Rejects
What a shared rejection spreadsheet taught Rhaina Cohen about success

The Age of Social Media Is Ending
Now that we’ve washed up on this sudden shore, we are able to look again on the shipwreck that left us right here with contemporary eyes. Perhaps we are able to discover some reduction: Social media was by no means a pure technique to work, play, and socialize, although it did grow to be second nature, Ian Bogost wrote in November.

What It’s Like to Get Worse at Something
I had been snowboarding since childhood. Why was I abruptly dangerous at it? Olga Khazan explores.

Your Feelings Are No Excuse
Emotions could clarify why individuals overreact, however they don’t justify it, Margaret Atwood writes.

The Year of Practical Thinking
After a lot uncertainty and loss, many Americans are abandoning the unbridled optimism of a brand new yr and adopting a extra pragmatic outlook.
