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7 Ways to up Your Creativity This Year

Becky Lang — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The new year is as good a time as any to allow ourselves to delve into the messy, creative work we all occasionally need in our lives.

Today we're sharing a post contributor Becky Lang penned in 2018. In it, she details how we can get out of our own way and create the heck out of the year ahead. Here's to bringing new ideas to life in 2020.

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Low-Key Ways to Mentally Cool Down this Summer

Becky Lang — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:15:00 +0000

Today we're resharing an apt post from contributor Becky Lang, full of easy ideas to help us all live life a little more calmly this season (and all year round).

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Do Less Now – 7 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Becky Lang — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:00:33 +0000

We live in an achievement-oriented society, where being “busy” is practically a religion. Sure, we’re getting stuff done, but we often forget about the healing power of sitting around in our pajamas and doing nothing. This time is good for us because it allows us to actually like our lives and just be. And by “just be,” […]

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Finance Tips I Wish I’d Known When I Was 20

Becky Lang — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:00:30 +0000

Full disclosure: I’m not a financial expert. I’m a regular human being, one who once sailed off on a work trip after whispering to her boss that she didn’t have enough cash to pay for her cab ride to the airport. I’ve figured out some shit the hard way and learned a few things I […]

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Embracing the Abstract: 5 Ways to Start Being Creative

Becky Lang — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:00:56 +0000

Why dive into the abstract? Not only can it help you think more conceptually, but it can also inspire you to reexamine what you think you already know. We live in an intellectualized world of sophisticated arguments, woke standup specials and podcasts that break down every phrase the president utters. That can get exhausting—and it […]

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7 Ways to Up Your Creativity in 2018

Becky Lang — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:00:55 +0000

I have a sneaking suspicion that your creativity is undervalued. Here’s a friendly reminder that the world needs it, desperately. Whether you’re seeking to write the next Mean Girls or cross-stitch an Etsy-optimized Pokemon hankie, your talent can bring happiness, inspiration and maybe even enlightenment to others. So kick this year off by valuing your […]

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3 Shows, Movies, and Books to Check Out in 2018

Becky Lang — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:00:25 +0000

2018 looks to be a killer year for media. While the Marvel gods blaze on, literary fiction ramps up, neon dystopian thrillers are everywhere and diverse perspectives take the forefront. Here are some top shows, movies, and books to dive into now, or to add to your pre-order list stat. 3 Shows Not to Miss […]

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6 Cookbooks That’ll Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Taste Better

Becky Lang — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:00:51 +0000

Cookbooks are our friends. They’re like little tomes of delicious knowledge about how the burnt stuff in the bottom of your pan is actually part of the recipe, and what the heck you should do with lemongrass. Basically, they pick up where our parents left off, at least when it comes to teaching us how […]

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’90s Things I’m Still Grateful For

Becky Lang — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 16:00:25 +0000

Can you believe the ’90s were two decades ago? It feels like just yesterday that I was buying True Colors eyeshadow at the mall and listening to Aaliyah CDs on the bus (RIP). The older I get, the more respect I have for the ’90s. Indie rock, grunge and hip-hop ruled the radio, TV was […]

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Want to Take Better Pictures? Here are Tips from Photographers

Becky Lang — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:00:51 +0000

The world of photography today ranges from Facetuning a donut brunch to developing vintage toy camera shots in a darkroom. Whatever you hope to achieve, entering this world can be intimidating. Why not turn to the pros when it comes to getting your pictures to the next level? I hit up three of my favorite […]

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7 Fun Ways to Stay Creative on Vacation

Becky Lang — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:00:02 +0000

On vacation, I like to wake up late, mainline fancy coffee drinks, eat more candy than my teeth prefer and indulge in some local booze. Productivity is not a priority. But in between all the relaxing, I also see a lot of new, interesting things, and I may just get the urge to capture some […]

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6 Ways to Keep Learning Once School is Over

Becky Lang — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:00:29 +0000

I miss college. I’d spend my morning watching foreign Pepsi commercials in a language class and the afternoon talking about things like what Freud would think of Murakami’s latest book. Your job is basically just to learn stuff. Sure it doesn’t pay—er, it puts you deep into debt. But it is an eye-opening time. The […]

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Adventures and Failures in Clean Eating

Becky Lang — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:00:04 +0000

I got really into “clean eating” last year. A few things happened that accelerated this process. First, I got married. It turns out, a wedding is an even better weight loss incentive than a middle school frenemy making a snide comment about my butt. Then, my family was hit with a series of health problems. […]

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Do Less Now – 7 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Becky Lang — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:00:40 +0000

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Our Favorite Superfood Ingredients for Your Pantry

Becky Lang — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:00:49 +0000

Summer is the perfect time to wear out your blender, drink right out of a coconut and sprinkle your food with edible flowers. To turbocharge your smoothie bowl efforts, I’ve made a list of my favorite superfood ingredients. While I can’t guarantee their miraculous health benefits, I can promise they’ll make your kitchen creations sound expensive as heck. […]

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11 Podcasts for Your Summer Strolls & Road Trips

Becky Lang — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:00:31 +0000

Whether you’re walking your dog, traveling, or just trying to please your Fitbit, summer is the ultimate season to stretch your legs. To make sure you have plenty of listening material, I’ve compiled a few choice podcasts for you to add to your lineup. Don’t forget sunscreen! Bon Appétit Foodcast Chefs are incredibly fascinating people, […]

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Low-Key Ways to Mentally Cool Down this Summer

Becky Lang — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:00:50 +0000

Looking for a less Gwyneth way to chill out this summer, preferably one that doesn’t make you wake up 20 minutes early to meditate? Not to worry. I’ve compiled some low-key ways to cool down your tired brain on the hottest days of the season. They’re all affordable, fun and don’t require a license in being […]

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Lazy Girl’s Guide to Being Healthy This Summer

Becky Lang — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:00:10 +0000

There’s something about summer that seems to magically put a glass of wine in your hand the second you get home from work. Maybe it’s all the patios you drive by or all the Instagram posts full of ice cream cones, but there’s fun all around you, and you want in on it, dammit. But […]

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How to Throw a Boozy ‘Bachelorette’ Viewing Party

Becky Lang — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:00:40 +0000

This season of The Bachelorette is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Not only does Rachel consistently keep it both real and 100, but we’ve got a Pretty Boy Pitbull, a hunky gap tooth from WI (sigh) and now, a blissful absence of “whaaaboooms.” Why not make the next episode a party? Here […]

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5 Books to Get You into Summer Mode

Becky Lang — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:00:38 +0000

Summer is here! That means you have alllll kinds of time to sit in the sun and soak in a few good books. I’ve hand-picked five that are not just excellent reads—they’re also full of summer *~vibes*~ that will get you in the perfect headspace for the season. These books are all compelling, witty and deeper […]

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Rom-Com Mantras for Owning Your Spring Destiny

Becky Lang — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 14:48:38 +0000

Spring is a time of rebirth, and also a time to convince yourself that you can do things you failed at last year, like keeping a bonsai tree alive or finding out what sous vide means. To amp you up to take control of your destiny—and own who you are right now—we picked out special […]

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A Non-Writer’s Guide to Owning Writing

Becky Lang — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:09:22 +0000

So you have to write. Maybe it’s a term paper. Maybe it’s a cover letter. Either way, you’ve got to communicate with something other than emojis, dog gifs or your mouth. Staring at a blank page is intimidating for everyone, even people who get paid to write. So, how can you not only write something […]

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Success Mantras from Strong Female Leads

Becky Lang — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 15:00:24 +0000

Strong female leads teach us so much, like that it’s ok to have haters, drink wine before 5 p.m. and expose midriff after age 17. Most importantly, they teach us to laugh in the face of danger/the patriarchy. We collected their best mantras for success to inspire you to be the protagonist of your own […]

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Risk-Taking 101

Becky Lang — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:00:56 +0000

There are a million and one reasons not to take a risk in life. You could lose money. You could prove your parents right. You could look dumb on Instagram! Maybe what you’ve got going on right now is all there is. Maybe that’s life. Beyond everyday fears, risk-taking is even more complicated for women. […]

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Get More Zzz’s – Your Way

Becky Lang — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:00:20 +0000

Let’s face it—as modern ladies, there are a million and one things keeping us from getting the sleep we need at night. Whether it’s something small, like the sudden pressure to KonMari your house, or something pressing, like needing to wake up early to protest, sleep eludes many of us. But we don’t just need […]

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Finance Tips I Wish I’d Known When I Was 20

Becky Lang — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:00:08 +0000

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Life Lessons from The Bachelor

Becky Lang — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:00:55 +0000

Why, oh why do we watch The Bachelor franchise week after week? Is it so we can have something to talk to our moms about other than politics? Perhaps. Is it so we can live vicariously through skinny people whose dating life is wilder than swiping left or right on their grubby phone screen? Definitely. […]

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Stop Apologizing for the Pop Culture You Love

Becky Lang — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:00:56 +0000

Readers, meet Becky Lang. I’ve followed her on Twitter for years and we were able to work together briefly last year while she was working with local agency, Zeus Jones. Admittedly I was a little nervous to meet one of my favorite Twitter follows; Becky (@leckybang) is bright, funny, and objectively cool with an unabashed […]

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