“It’s normal to not feel motivated right now,” says Paul Silvia, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and author of Exploring the Psychology of Interest. “People do not deal with social isolation really well, and they are stuck in the house, and they’re not seeing people face to face. It’s totally natural to not feel like doing anything.” If your lack of motivation is putting you at risk of losing your job—or just losing the battle of the laundry pile—here’s how you can harness the two different kinds of motivation (extrinsic and intrinsic motivation) to meet your goals....

The Harmati Arched Full-Body Mirror has the same regal silhouette as West Elm’s Metal Frame Arched Floor Mirror, but it’ll do far less damage to your bank account. According to the brand, it can lean against a wall or be wall mounted, or you can extend its supportive metal legs to use it as a freestanding mirror. It even comes with a detachable clothes rod that discreetly stores items on the back of the frame....

If this all sounds too much, you may be better off purchasing an all-in-one table light to fulfill your illumination needs. Lumio, the maker of the aesthetically pleasing—and downright interesting—Lito book lamp, offers just that. Right now, the Lito Classic Portable Light is on sale for up to 60 percent off at Nordstrom (depending on the color). If the Lito looks familiar, you aren’t imagining things. In 2015, the founder of Lumio, Max Gunawan, made his elevator pitch on Shark Tank....

Luckily, cleaning these items correctly isn’t too difficult—most just require a spray or wipe with a diluted bleach solution (1 tablespoon liquid chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of water). Here are five of the most commonly contaminated things in your kitchen, plus the right way to wash them. Safety note: If you decide to disinfect with a diluted bleach mixture, be careful not to combine bleach with any other cleaners, including dish soap, as it can produce a toxic gas....

From sparkling water to fruit, the Scout Pleasure Chest Cooler can hold and chill it all. While the cooler looks small, don’t let that deceive you—it can hold a lot for a day-long adventure. At 9 inches deep, the tall cooler is designed to hold multiple bottles of wine or over 14 soda cans. To buy: $37; amazon.com. The water-resistant cooler is made with a triple insulated layer that keeps your food and drinks cold for hours with an ice pack....

This naturally extracted oil is found in a wide range of moisturizers, serums, and oils—chances are, you might have used rosehip oil without knowing it. Here’s everything you need to know about rosehip oil, including its benefits, how to use it, and products to try. What is rosehip oil? “Rosehip oil is oil derived from part of the rose plant,” says Nava Greenfield, MD, a board-certified dermatologist of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City....

Anyone who makes comfort a priority will love this soft and stretchy dress. It’s made with a polyester and rayon blend, giving it a lightweight yet durable feel that’ll withstand years of washing. The dress is also crafted with stretchy spandex to provide enough give as you move during the commute or sit for hours on end. To buy: $45; amazon.com. Shoppers confirm that the dress has a quality texture, and one said they were “really surprised at how well made this dress is,” confirming that it has “tons of stretch....

So, in the spirit of duality, trend experts at Etsy announced not one, but two colors of the year. Etsy data also points to other home decor trends that are anticipated to continue going strong in 2023. Keep reading to learn more about the trend predictions and shop some items to get your home ready for the new year. Colors of the year: Indigo and Honeycomb Etsy’s first-ever dual colors of the year are opposites on the color wheel, making them perfectly complementary to style together—but both colors are just as lovely on their own, too....

But it’s also crucial to consider the way forward. In 2020, according to The Washington Post, we learned that the wealth gap between Black and white Americans in the United States is just as large as it was in 1968. Amid the expanding wealth inequality in the U.S., numerous Black women around the country are making major strides toward a more financially literate future. Whether you’re managing your student loan debt, searching for a better way to budget, looking to support a small Black-owned bank, or want to up your investing game, check out these women for some major inspiration....

So how do you know when to buy a new pillow? “A pillow should be replaced if you fold it in half and it doesn’t bounce back to its original flat shape,” explains Cohen.

To buy: $12 (was $17), amazon.com After purchasing the dish rack, shoppers also noted they actually prefer it to a traditional plastic drying rack. “The rack drains my dishes much more hygienically than a plastic dish rack ever could,” continued the reviewer. “Water cannot collect like it does with a plastic drainer. Easy to clean and looks better than a conventional dish drain. For this reason, I would prefer this product over a plastic dish drainer, even if I had the extra counter space....

Lather’s Cooling Leg Lotion combines hydrating and revitalizing botanical extracts and essential oils to create a formula that, once it’s smoothed on, instantly makes you feel cool, energized, and somehow, a bit lighter on your feet. After work, I like to take a shower and massage the lotion on my legs and feet while my skin is still wet—and I’m not being hyperbolic when I say it totally changes how I move through the evening....

The Vivosun collapsible wagon weighs about 24 pounds and has a heavy-duty design. The frame of the wagon is made from metal, and the fabric is a mixture of PVC and a thicker Oxford fabric. It’s waterproof, tear resistant, and easy to wipe clean. The beach cart measures 32.2 by 21.65 by 14.96 inches when it’s open, and, when folded, it collapses to such a compact size that you can carry it with one hand....

The reviews were quite compelling, especially from shoppers that understood my personal struggle of finding a liquid brightener that provided full coverage, lasted for hours, and didn’t settle into the delicate, drier under eye area. “It’s creamy, provides good coverage, and most importantly for me, it never creases under my eyes. Whether I use a little or a lot, this concealer melts into my skin and it doesn’t look crepey or cakey on the skin,” one reviewer raved....

To buy: $599 with coupon (was $799); amazon.com. Sure, this is certainly more pricey than some other kitchen gadgets, but it’s a worthwhile investment if you’re interested in keeping fresh vegetables on hand at all times with little to no effort. The vertical garden is completely self-sustaining and uses automated watering and lighting systems to grow. Each Gardyn kit comes with everything you need to get started: a base, growing towers, LED lights, and 30 seed cubes....

The Meater Plus Smart Meat Thermometer ensures a perfectly cooked piece of protein every time. For $100, the smart wireless thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking or grilling, which can all too often mean the difference between a juicy piece of steak and a rubbery bite. The thermometer comes with a free smartphone app that can help you monitor the internal and external temperature of your chosen protein, track how much cooking time is left, and receive alerts on the status of your dinner....

Before Los Angeles-based designer Dee Murphy made over this guest bedroom, featured in The Bunk Bed Book, a queen-size bed took up most of the room. To maximize the small space, Murphy asked if her parents, the most frequent visitors to the guest room, would be willing to sleep in bunk beds. With their go-ahead, she designed a sleeping nook that’s convenient and comfortable for older adults, yet retains all the charm of the bunk beds we recall from childhood....

After the tumultuous year we’ve all had, turning our homes into soothing, earth-toned sanctuaries sounds like exactly the trend we need for 2021. According to Etsy trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson, 2021 is the year we’ll take full advantage of our backyards, patios, and balconies as we bring the indoors outside. To complete our cozy outdoor spaces, weatherproof upholstery, comfy patio furniture, and even drink ledges for balcony railings top our wishlists....