Paperwork, Appointments And Repairs: Managing Adult Responsibilities


Life seems full of ever-increasing piles of paperwork – bills to pay, appointments to make, forms to sign, carpools to organize – so much tedious, time-consuming, unpaid labor. Call it the homework of adulthood, and many of us are earning a failing grade. Columbia Law School professor Elizabeth Emens calls this work “life admin,” and … Continue reading Paperwork, Appointments And Repairs: Managing Adult Responsibilities

Thinking About Returning To College? A Guide For Taking The Leap


Have you been thinking about going back to college? Perhaps you’re looking to change jobs, make more money or simply finish that degree you started. Maybe there’s a program you’ve already checked out, or you’re just starting to explore your options. Wherever you are on your journey, here are six tips to help you take … Continue reading Thinking About Returning To College? A Guide For Taking The Leap

Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain


A lot of my free time is spent doodling. I’m a journalist on NPR’s science desk by day. But all the time in between, I am an artist — specifically, a cartoonist. I draw in between tasks. I sketch at the coffee shop before work. And I like challenging myself to complete a zine — … Continue reading Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain