‘If it’s too hard to shower today, buy a baby wipe’ – consultant shares advice for people going through tough times

The woman feels guilty for not completing daily care tasks

People misunderstand that depression is more than just feeling sad. It makes it difficult to muster the motivation and energy to complete tasks that seem simple to everyone, such as showering. KC Davis, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Combat Care, knows this from both personal and professional experience. In 2023, she gave a … Read more

This is a normal part of working today. I don’t know how people do it without losing their minds.

This is a normal part of working today. I don't know how people do it without losing their minds.

good job is Slate’s advice column about work. Is the workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Dori Schafferer here. (It’s anonymous!) New from the Slate advice family: Unconscious, a monthly dating column. Part advice, part research. Now read the first version. dear good job, I work full time for a … Read more

What everyone should know before seeking medical advice from ChatGPT

More than 40 million people use ChatGPT for health advice every day

When Alexandra Watson has a question about her heart condition, her first call is Chad. That’s not the name of her heart patient—rather, it’s her nickname for ChatGPT, which she’s been using to test her symptoms for the past few years. Her condition is rare, and she says the LLM (Large Language Model) “cuts through … Read more