The Little Treat Effect

And The Power of Pen and Paper

17 Dec

December 17, 2025
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No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself. ”

Virginia Woolf

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

It’s Wednesday. The week is halfway done, your to-do list is still ambitious, and dinner deserves better conversation than “So… how was your day?”

Here are three quick reads to carry you to the finish line—and give you something worth talking about tonight.

TODAY’S PICKS

The Little Treat Effect

That tiny reward you didn’t plan? It’s doing more than brightening your afternoon. This quick read explains why small indulgences feel surprisingly powerful.

Why Holiday Movies Feel Magical

Think you know your festive favorites? These fun, surprising facts about holiday movies will make you see them — and holiday traditions — in a whole new light.

The Power of Pen and Paper

That stack of envelopes and a good pen may be quietly working on more than your handwriting. This quick read explains why writing still matters.

What is your favorite way to treat yourself?