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☆ I spent nearly $3,000 on a Disney vacation. I'm canceling all my plans this month to limit my spending.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Frank Olito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewI am in the middle of what I'm calling Stay Home September. After my trip, I calculated I spent nearly $3,000 for six days and five nights at the parks — far more than I could afford. AdvertisementFood is my biggest expense and my biggest obstacleEvery month, my biggest expense (beyond my New York City rent) is food. I'm a terrible cook, so I am not looking forward to this change, but I hope this measure will cut my biggest expense in half. I'd rather spend money, have adventurous experiences, and explore new cultures than stay home and count my dollars.

Persons: —, I've, I'm, extrovert, I'd Organizations: Service, Disney, Business Locations: New York City, Costa Rica, Italy, Orlando, Airbnbs

☆ There are 4 social styles, from 'firefly' to 'evergreen.' Here's what yours says about your relationships.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWhen it comes to relationships, there are more communication styles and personality differences than just "introvert" or "extrovert." From both her research and experiences talking to communities all over the world, she came up with four social styles that people generally fall under: butterfly, wallflower, firefly, and evergreen. AdvertisementFirefly, deep conversations with recharge timeFireflies burn bright before disappearing into the night, describing someone who loves deeper interactions but also craves solitude. "I love deep conversations with friends and family," she said, whether one-on-one or in small groups. For instance, she said more introverted styles like wallflowers and fireflies benefit from pushing themselves to socialize more.

Persons: —, extroversion, Killam, it's, They're, wallflowers, Taylor Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I had a hard time connecting with my dad. Now that he's dead, I'm learning to love him for who he was.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Elise Seyfried | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When Dad died after a massive stroke at age 67, none of us was particularly surprised. I'm the age he was when he diedI'm 67 now, the age Dad was at his death. I know I will refuse to sit on the edges of life, listening passively to other people's adventures. I will try to live "smarter" than Dad did, to eke out more quality time on the planet. On this Father's Day, when we both are 67, I'm finally learning to love my father just the way he was.

Persons: Dad, …, he'd, Dad didn't, I'm Organizations: Service

☆ I have an introverted daughter and an extroverted daughter. We give them each space to be who they are.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Erin La Rosa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. This isn't a new situation for me — my older daughter wilts around big groups of people while my younger daughter lights up in the presence of others. I'm what they call an extroverted introvert — someone who enjoys socializing but still needs time to recharge afterward. AdvertisementWe build in introvert and extrovert time during the weekWeekdays are easier for us to schedule activities catered to each of our kids. When my extrovert needs some stimulation, I'll take her out for an adventure at the zoo while my husband has a 1:1 movie date with our introvert.

Persons: I'm, I've, we're, We've, Erin La Rosa Organizations: Service, wilts Locations: introvert, Los Angeles

☆ Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Rewiring your brain for happiness
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Dr. Sanjay Gupta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Happiness is an idea that has been woven into the fabric of humanity, going back to ancient civilizations. Santos believes, however, that with some diligent and intentional practice, you can start to turn up your thermostat of happiness. “Every available study of happy people suggests that happy people are more social,” Santos said. And I would gather the opposite is also true: Social people are happier. Listen to the full episode with happiness professor Laurie Santos here, and join us next week on the podcast when we explore the surprising link between happiness and anxiety.

Persons: Rebecca, I’m, It’s, Laurie Santos, we’re, ”, Santos, Kelly McGonigal, ” Santos, “, ” She’s, Robert Waldinger, —, Waldinger Organizations: CNN, Independence, Liberty, Gallup, Yale University, Harvard Locations: United States

☆ I made almost $6,000 in 2 weeks doing nothing in a clinical trial. I was desperate to get out by the end, but I'll do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Daisy Schofield | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Faith Larkum, a student who participated in a FluCamp trial. How a clinical trial testing flu medicine worksFluCamp called the next day, inviting me for a blood test and explaining how the trial worked. The premise of the trial is you're injected with a diluted flu virus and then given either medicine or a placebo. AdvertisementThe only entertainment you're given is a PS4 and a few different games. I enjoy films and series as much as the next person, but after the trial, I'd completely maxed out my capacity for TV.

Persons: Faith Larkum, Faith, —, FluCamp, I'd, me, you've, escapism would've, I've Organizations: Service Locations: Bali

☆ He booked a one-way ticket to Thailand the day after finishing high school. Now he’s a top Bangkok chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Philipp Meier | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“I’m both a night and morning person,” says the Swedish-born executive head chef of Nordic-Asian fusion restaurant Villa Frantzen, one of only two Nordic restaurants in Thailand’s capital. Courtesy Villa Frantzén Restaurant & Bar“The broad spectrum you gain from exploring cuisines from all over the world is what lends every chef a unique skill set and better fundament for creation. Courtesy Villa Frantzén Restaurant & BarA dish of grilled duck and endive. Courtesy Villa Frantzén Restaurant & Bar“And I can go a long time with few hours of sleep a night. Villa Frantzén – Restaurant & Bar, 7 Soi Yen Akat 3, Chong Nonsi, Bangkok; +66 (0)87 344 8222.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Izurieta said Lopez-Galvan attended the parade with her husband and her adult son, a die-hard Kansas City sports fan who also was shot. Kansas City has long struggled with gun violence, and in 2020 it was among nine cities targeted by the U.S. Justice Department in an effort to crack down on violent crime. Lucas has joined with mayors across the country in calling for new laws to reduce gun violence, including mandating universal background checks. Stephanie Meyer, chief nursing officer for Children’s Mercy Kansas City, said it was treating 12 patients from the rally, including 11 children between the ages of 6 and 15, many of whom suffered gunshot wounds.

Persons: —, Quinton Lucas, ” Lucas, Stacey Graves, “ I’m, ” Graves, Lisa Lopez, Galvan, ”, ” KKFI, Lopez, Lisa G, Rosa Izurieta, Martha Ramirez, Izurieta, “, Lisa, ” Izurieta, Lucas, Lisa Money, Kevin Sanders, ” Sanders, Nancy Lewis, Lewis, Stephanie Meyer, Meyer, Rick Burkholder, Andy Reid, Mike Parson, Teresa Parson, Joe Biden, ” Biden, ” Throngs, Scott McFetridge, Jim Salter, Louis, Josh Funk, John Hanna Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Kansas City Chiefs, Nuggets, NBA, Texas Rangers, Radio, KKFI, Facebook, KC, Kansas City, U.S . Justice Department, University Health, Mercy, Mercy Kansas City, Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Chiefs, Arrowhead, Station, Republican Gov, Associated Press Locations: KANSAS, Mo, Kansas City, U.S, Denver, Kansas, Lenexa , Kansas, Mercy Kansas, ” St, Des Moines , Iowa, St, Omaha , Nebraska, Columbia , Missouri, Topeka , Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration Wednesday, leaving one woman dead and more than 20 people injured, including children. Izurieta said Lopez-Galvan attended the parade with her husband and her adult son, a die-hard Kansas City sports fan who also was shot. At a children’s hospital, an official said they were treating 12 patients from the celebration, including 11 children between 6 and 15, many with gunshot wounds. Mayor Quinton Lucas has joined with mayors across the country in calling for new laws to reduce gun violence, including mandating universal background checks.

Persons: Quinton Lucas, Lisa Lopez, Galvan, ”, Lopez, Lisa G, Rosa Izurieta, Martha Ramirez, Izurieta, Ramirez, Stacey Graves, Graves, couldn’t Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Kansas City Chiefs, ”, KKFI, Facebook, Kansas City, American Legion, Kansas City Police, FBI, HISTORY Kansas City, U.S . Justice Department, Nuggets, NBA, Texas Rangers Locations: KANSAS, Mo, Mariachi Mexico, HISTORY Kansas, U.S, Denver

☆ My coworker was 17 years older than me and was too attracted to me to be in the same meetings. We're now engaged.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Kelsey Herbers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Soon after, he was tasked with leading a weekly meeting that included me and two other people. AdvertisementThings were further complicated by the fact that he lived in Boise, Idaho, which doesn’t quite neighbor my home base of Charleston, South Carolina. Both of us had lived in Nashville but felt a long pull to Charleston, South Carolina, for no identifiable reason. AdvertisementKelsey Herbers is a freelance marketing writer and journalist based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Persons: —, fiancé, ” Collin, who’s, “ I’d, ‘, Collin, “, we’re, we’ve, We’re, Kelsey Herbers Organizations: Service, Business, Connect, LinkedIn Locations: Boise , Idaho, Charleston , South Carolina, Nashville, Charleston, Georgia

☆ Gaza: Israel’s war has cost this young woman her closest friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Zahid Mahmood | Abeer Salman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Nowara Diab was trying to drown out the sounds of airstrikes by listening to music, but it was not enough to shake the unsettled feeling in her gut. As Israel’s war approaches its fourth month, sustained bombardment by Israeli forces in Gaza has had a devastating impact on civilians there. Conditions in Gaza are a ‘living hell’At the outset of the war, Diab watched as bombs fell near her home in Gaza City. “This is a sneak peek into hell.”Maimana Jarada, left, and Nowara Diab in Gaza before October 7. Nowara Diab at the house she is staying at in Rafah, southern Gaza.

Persons: Nowara Diab, panicking, Diab, Jarada, Abraham Saidam, ” Diab, they’re, “, António Guterres, ”, “ I’m, it’s, ’, Maimana Jarada, Nowara, Abraham, Saidam, ” Saidam, King Odysseus, you’re, they’ve, Khan Younis, there’s, “ We’re, we’re Organizations: CNN, United Nations, Ministry, Israel Defense Forces, United Nations ’ Relief, Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UN, UNICEF, Al Azhar University Locations: Rafah, Gaza, Diab, Gaza City, East

☆ 7 signs you're a highly sensitive person — even if you're a chatty extrovert
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lyew identifies as a highly sensitive person or HSP, a term popularized by psychology researcher Elaine Aron. AdvertisementImi Lo , a mental health consultant who works with highly sensitive clients, said that more awareness of HSPs is important. You may have some sensory sensitivitiesHSPs "can be quite physically sensitive," Lo said, whether they're bothered by uncomfortable clothing, strong smells, or loud noises. Being put on the spot can also cause a highly sensitive person's mind to go blank. "If you know that you are highly sensitive, then you can actually do things to manage your sensitivity, and even use it as a strength," she said.

Persons: —, Sylina Lyew, Elaine Aron, Lyew, you've, Lo, they're, HSPs, Aron Organizations: Service

☆ We moved to Mexico from Texas and have never been happier. We're saving $2,000 a month and can even afford to go to the dentist.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Braelyn and Spencer Stone moved from Houston, Texas, to Mérida, Mexico, in 2022. They've reduced their debt by living in Mexico but miss their family and friends. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with social-media managers Braelyn, 31, and Spencer Stone, 27, about moving to Mérida, Mexico, in 2022 after becoming unable to afford life in Houston, Texas. Rectoria El Jesus Tercera Orden in Mérida, Mexico. I would say we are saving a little over $2,000 each month — depending on how much we want to splurge.

Persons: Braelyn, Spencer Stone, They've, —, Spencer, COVID, Rectoria, Pawel Toczynski, we've, We've, That's, I'm, Bumble, There's Organizations: Service, Spencer, Healthcare, Baylor, University of Houston, Jesus Tercera Orden Locations: Houston , Texas, Mérida, Mexico, Houston, Jesus, States

☆ Gen Z is lonely. Going back to the office may be the cure for some.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Aaron Mok | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The solitude of remote work seemed to particularly hit Gen Z workers — who began their careers as workplaces went from in-person to virtual — hard. With companies asking — and in some cases mandating — their employees return to the office, Gen Z workers who are going in regularly have said they have a renewed sense of confidence in their jobs. Since Fitchett's employer started mandating employees go to the office, Fitchett said he finally feels a sense of ease at his job. Don't expect a full-scale return to the office quite yetThere's more that goes into a worker's preferences than loneliness, and Gen Z workers are mixed about returning to the office full time. For her — and many other Gen Z workers — the solution may come in some form of flexibility.

Persons: Ben Fitchett didn't, Fitchett, Ben Fitchett, Ben Fitchett Young, Aaron Terrazas, —, Cigna, Hubert Palan, Z, Covid —, Palan, Vivek Murthy, it's, Mansoor Soomro, Soomro, Gen, Juanita Garcia, Garcia, who've, Zers, Anita Pan —, Anita Pan, Pan, Ricky Yean, Zers —, Yean, Bianca Wu, Bianca Wu Bianca Wu, Wu, wouldn't Organizations: Company, Teesside University, Starbucks, Flow, Dell Locations: New Zealand, Los Angeles, New York, Washington , DC, Bay

☆ I'm an extrovert who realized working remotely was bad for my mental health. These 4 things help me combat loneliness.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Melissa Petro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I go to a café every day instead of working from homeFor as long as I've worked from home, I've rarely worked from my actual house. That's where my writers group comes in. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe members of my writing group are like coworkers, only better because it's a chosen circle of professionals. I'm a part of a lot of virtual communitiesIn addition to my WhatsApp group, I'm active in a handful of other online groups. I've never met some of the people I've worked with — I haven't so much as heard some of their names spoken aloud — but I've watched their careers evolve, as I imagine they've witnessed mine.

Persons: Melissa Petro, —, I've, I'm, doesn't, Lyn Slater, they've Organizations: Service, Facebook

☆ I tried chocolate chip cookies from Crumbl and Insomnia and the winner had the best chewy texture
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, I prefer a chewy texture and balanced sweetness. The chocolate chip cookies my mom made will always reign supreme in my mind. A growing number of bakeries are offering their own takes on the classic chocolate chip cookie. I decided to visit both chains to see how their hero chocolate chip cookies stacked up. The Insomnia chocolate chip cookie was smaller and thinner than the Crumbl cookie, and much flatter.

Persons: City, Krispy Kreme, Crumbl, Manhattan Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins, Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins, munchie Organizations: Service, New, Starbucks Locations: Wall, Silicon, chewy, New York City, Philadelphia, Canada, Manhattan, scone, Insomnia's

☆ At least 2 days in office is the 'sweet spot' for hybrid workers, according to new research
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Employees overwhelmingly prefer hybrid work, but the optimal number of days in the office is still up for debate. For other workers on a 5-day workweek schedule, that may mean 2 or 3 days in office each week. "Our research shows it's the 'hybrid sweet spot,'" George says. "You need to be intentional and anchor those office days around activities that are most effective in-person, whether it's career workshops, feedback sessions or team brainstorms." The most successful return-to-office strategies have clear operating norms that go beyond how many days employees should be working together in person.

Persons: Katy George, McKinsey's, George, I've, we're Organizations: McKinsey, CNBC Locations: I'm

☆ Narcissists can have healthy relationships if they're willing to spend 'six figures,' says psychologist who's worked with dozens
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Experts say the path to healthy relationships for people with NPD or narcissistic personality traits is not impossible, but it's also not easy or affordable. Especially because many insurance plans might not cover specific mental health treatments. But for someone with more demanding mental health problems, the out-of-pocket cost can make treatment prohibitive. "There is a severe shortage of mental health therapists and many don't take insurance, as insurance companies pay very little for mental health therapy," she says. There is a severe shortage of mental health therapists and many don't take insurance.

Persons: Lee Hammock, Hammock, it's, I've, Ramani, Durvasula hasn't, Durvasula, I'm, Carolyn McClanahan, Jessica MacNair Organizations: NPD, Planning Partners Locations: Los Angeles, Jacksonville , Florida

☆ Introvert and Olympic hopeful shares the No. 1 tactic she uses to get ahead—even though she was born 'debilitatingly shy'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

She earned a silver medal at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama, and is hoping to secure a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. It'll be only the second time that breakdancing, also known as "breaking," has been included in the Olympics. "I was debilitatingly shy [earlier in my career]," she tells CNBC Make It. Today, Choi still uses a few strategies to keep her natural shyness from stymying her ability to compete. She uses breathing techniques to focus, and repeats a mantra of affirmation to herself before going in front of a crowd.

Persons: Choi's, It'll, Choi, University of Pennsylvania —, she'd Organizations: Olympics, CNBC, University of Pennsylvania Locations: Birmingham , Alabama, Paris

☆ The Gatsby of Silicon Alley: Meet the 27-year-old Google employee who's throwing tech's hottest parties
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Darius Rafieyan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Despite throwing events attended by thousands, Andrew Yeung has never made a cent off his parties. They've all gathered at the personal invitation of a 27-year-old Google product lead named Andrew Yeung. The terms of his visa stipulate that he can only derive income from his day job at Google. And there was nothing bigger in his father's mind than a tech job in the United States. It was the first Andrew Yeung party.

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☆ Santiago Abascal: Who is Spain's far-right leader and what does he stand for?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Aislinn Laing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/4] Spain's far-right Vox party leader Santiago Abascal gestures as he speaks during an opening campaign rally ahead of the July 23 snap election, in Puerto Almerimar, El Ejido, Spain July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File PhotoMADRID, July 17 (Reuters) - As could be expected of the head of a far-right party that puts nationalism at its core, Vox leader Santiago Abascal drapes himself in Spanish symbols, wearing designer shirts glorifying bullfighting or issuing Vox-branded hand fans to rally attendants. Reuters Graphics Reuters GraphicsHowever, the frontrunning centre-right People's Party (PP), led by Alberto Nunez Feijoo, is unlikely to secure an outright majority, and may turn to Vox as a kingmaker. Abascal is the third generation of politicians in his family, his father and grandfather having also served in regional or local government. A sociology graduate from Spain's northern Basque Country, Abascal joined the PP at 18, was elected as a councillor at 23 and became a PP lawmaker in the Basque parliament.

Persons: Santiago Abascal, El, Jon Nazca, Abascal, Pedro Sanchez's, Vox, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, Santi, Sanchez, Miguel Angel Murado, Ana Pedroza, Carlos Perez, Francisco Franco's, Giorgia Meloni, Viktor Orban, Italy's Meloni, Aislinn Laing, Catherine Macdonald, Andrei Khalip, Alex Richardson Organizations: Vox, REUTERS, Socialist, Reuters Graphics Reuters, People's Party, ETA, Italy's, Thomson Locations: Puerto Almerimar, El Ejido, Spain, MADRID, Spain's, Basque, Catalonia, Madrid, Hungary, Italy, Finland, Hungarian, Valencia

☆ I know Evan Gershkovich, who has now been imprisoned in Russia for 100 days. Here's what I want you to know about one of my closest friends.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Jeremy Berke | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The journalist Evan Gershkovich has been in captivity in Moscow for 100 days on espionage charges. My friend Evan Gershkovich, many of you now know, was captured by the Russian government on March 29. Evan loves his friends. Evan loves the Mets, and he loves Arsenal, and he especially loves sharing those teams with people who aren't already under the spell. Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP/Getty ImagesLet's bring Evan homeFor everyone who is friends with Evan, for everyone in his orbit, he's the center of their world.

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☆ 100 days captive: Journalist Evan Gershkovich is one of my closest friends. Here's what the world needs to know about him.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Jeremy Berke | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

☆ Men are using AI to land more dates with better profiles and personalized messages, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Men are using AI tools like ChatGPT to improve their dating lives, an Attractiontruth study found. Some men said they used AI to generate their bios and craft personalized messages to their matches. Online dating can be tough, but AI might be making it a little bit easier, a new study suggests. Researchers at Attractiontruth, an AI dating coach, surveyed 1,371 men across the sexuality spectrum to see if they are using AI to enhance their dating profiles. In February, OkCupid used ChatGPT to generate matching-questions — like "Are you more of an introvert or extrovert" — that were later added to the platform, according to a company blog post.

Persons: Bumble, Salvatore Damiata, dente, Am, Damiata, OkCupid, Bernard Kim, daters Organizations: Attractiontruth Locations: Attractiontruth, Italian

☆ Shanghai’s ‘voguing’ dancers step lightly to avoid official gaze
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Aly Song | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

"I think the biggest difference in voguing is that you need to dance your own self, the deepest you want to express," said Sui Kawakubo, a member of the Kiki House of Kawakubo, one of the city's key voguing "families", as they describe themselves. Voguing is a dance style characterised by staccato hand motions and angular arm and body postures punctuated by brief pauses, much in the manner of a model posing for photographs. "I wouldn't say voguing has made me an extrovert, but it allows a new me to emerge," added Kawakubo, a self-proclaimed introvert who uses a stage name chosen as a tribute to Japanese fashion designer Rei Kawakubo to protect his privacy.

Persons: Sui Kawakubo, Kiki, voguing, introvert, Rei Kawakubo

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