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Take a break from your screen and look at plants − botanizing is a great way to engage with life around you. When you hear about the abundance of life on Earth, what do you picture? For many people, it’s animals – but awareness of plant diversity is growing rapidly. Our planet has nearly 300,000 species of flowering plants. Among animals, only beetles can compete with that number. There are more species of ferns than birds, more mints than mammals, and more beans than butterflies. Measured in total mass, plants make up 82% of all life on land across the globe. We are plant scientists and co-founders of Let’s Botanize, an educational nonprofit that uses plant life to teach about ecology, evolution and biodiversity. In the past several years we have witnessed a botanical boom, with partic...

How to Pursue Self-Improvement Without Stressing Out Self-improvement is the deliberate effort to grow your skills, habits, and self-awareness over time. For people who want to improve their lives, the challenge isn’t motivation—it’s sustainability. Many people start strong, pile on goals, and then quietly burn out. The aim here is simpler: grow steadily, stay curious, and keep your energy intact. A Quick Orientation Before You Dive In Self-improvement works best when it’s treated as a long game, not a personal boot camp. Progress compounds when you pace yourself, choose what actually matters, and allow room for rest and reflection. You don’t need a total life overhaul to move forward—just a few well-placed adjustments done consistently. The Burnout Trap (and Why It’s So Common) Burno...