Why We’re Shy About Sharing Good Deeds

And 5 Dresses That Made History

13 Aug

August 13, 2025
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The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”

Alice Walker

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

Midweek check-in: you’ve made it halfway, and the weekend is peeking over the horizon.

Today’s Quittin Time is your quick escape—three short, smart reads to give your brain a boost and maybe even spark a dinner-table debate.

Take five, recharge, and get back to conquering your week

Let’s scroll better. Together.

TODAY’S PICKS

Why We’re Shy About Sharing Good Deeds

You hold the door, donate, volunteer—yet feel weird mentioning it. Turns out, there’s a deeper reason we downplay kindness, and it’s not just modesty.

The Surprising Reason Kids Can’t Put Their Phones Down

A new survey of kids reveals something surprising—and it’s not about tech addiction. The truth might take you back to the way you spent your own childhood.

5 Dresses That Made History—and Why They Still Matter

From rococo royalty to Hollywood glam, five extraordinary gowns capture moments of power, romance, rebellion—and cultural evolution. Each tells a deeper story that goes way beyond fabric.

When was your biggest break from your phone today—and how long did it last?