Afraid To Feel Good?

And the truth behind bell bottoms

MAY 14, 2025

“Rearrange your furniture.

See what that does to your mind. I bet it opens up something that you wouldn’t expect.”

Wilmer Valderrama

It Really Is Quittin’ Time


It’s Wednesday—let’s land the plane.
You made it halfway, and that deserves a pause. Today’s reads are short, smart, and just what your brain ordered. Let’s wind down, get curious, and maybe spark a dinner convo or two.

TODAY’S PICKS

Afraid To Feel Good?

Some folks flinch when things go right—like joy has strings attached. This piece unpacks why happiness can feel scary, and how to lean in anyway.

Bell-Bottoms: Fashion or Lifesaver?

Think sailors wore bell-bottoms for flair? Think again. These iconic pants had surprising, practical perks—including one that might just blow your mind. Click to find out.

Stuff It—Literally

Ever been told to "put a sock in it"? The story behind this odd little phrase is weirder—and funnier—than you might think.

Fashion or function—what wins in your wardrobe?

You Make Quittin’ Time What It Is.
Now tell us how to make it even better.

What’s working? What’s missing? (This will only take a minute, I swear!)