Pro tip: Don’t start by seeking happiness.
At the start of every week, I renew my vows to create a better routine, be more productive and be happier. I feel very fortunate to be in the position I am in — healthy, employed, with food and shelter — but it seems easy, no matter what your situation, to get into a bit of an isolation funk and start chasing happiness. Emily Esfahani Smith wrote this week that “in American culture, when people are feeling depressed or anxious, they are often advised to do what makes them happy.” But the better route during this pandemic, she argues, is to pursue meaning. While it might not always make you smile in the moment, it could help you weather the storm in the long run. Stay safe. — Alexandra March |
In a Pandemic, We Must Disinfect Our Minds, Too |
 | | Jesse Draxler |
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Who Goes Alt-Right in a Lockdown? |
 | | Daniel Zender |
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What Moms Always Knew About Working From Home |
 | | Monica Garwood |
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Have you noticed that you’re putting in longer days from a home office and are actually more productive? While that may be true, much of corporate culture still values in-office face time — a fact that has historically hurt women. Could the pandemic change all of that? |
I Hope My Neighbor Plays Beyoncé Tonight |
 | | Nhung Le |
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“The sound of New York City’s human resilience is louder than all the sirens. And when all this is over, I hope I get the chance to tell my neighbor how much I appreciate her.” (Read or listen to this essay.) |
 | | Aidan Koch |
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