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The History of New Year's Resolutions and How to Stick to Them

4 months 2 weeks ago
Did you know that approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February? This startling statistic highlights a persistent challenge: while millions set goals to improve their lives at the beginning of each year, sustaining those commitments remains elusive for most. But where did this tradition of making resolutions originate, and why do so many struggle to keep them? Exploring the history of New Year’s resolutions reveals intriguing insights into human motivation and goal-setting,

How to Plan a Reflective End-of-Year Journaling Session

4 months 2 weeks ago
Did you know that people who regularly engage in reflective journaling report a 23% increase in emotional clarity and goal achievement? This surprising statistic highlights the power of reflection as a tool for personal growth. As the year draws to a close, many seek ways to process their experiences, learn from challenges, and set intentions for the future. A structured, reflective journaling session can provide a meaningful opportunity to achieve these outcomes, but it requires thoughtful plannin

How to Host a Vision Board Party for the New Year

4 months 2 weeks ago
Imagine if a simple creative exercise could boost your motivation, clarify your goals, and strengthen your social bonds all at once. Vision boards, collages of images and words representing personal aspirations, have been shown to enhance goal-setting success by making ambitions tangible and visually stimulating. Hosting a vision board party takes this concept further by turning it into a shared, interactive experience that can inspire collective momentum for the new year. Why Host a Vision

This Day in History on December 29: The Wounded Knee Massacre

4 months 2 weeks ago
December 29 has long been a day marked by significant moments that have shaped the course of history around the globe. One of the most notable events associated with December 29 took place in 1890, with the tragic and pivotal Wounded Knee Massacre. On this day, the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment confronted a band of Lakota Sioux near Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. The confrontation escalated into a violent clash resulting in the deaths of approximately 150 to 300 Native American men, women,

Brendan Carr Says Destroying Consumer Protection, Media Consolidation Rules, And Corporate Oversight Will Be Great For Everyone

4 months 2 weeks ago
Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr was recently hauled before Congress to discuss his numerous, often illegal abuses of FCC authority. The hearing mostly fixated on Carr’s failed, clumsy attempt to censor a comedian, and clumsy lie that the FCC now serves exclusively at the whims of our mad, idiot king. Which are certainly important things […]
Karl Bode

Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in D.C.

4 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON โ€” This year produced a seemingly endless array of history-making events and nearly constant change to immigration policy, tariffs, the Education Department and federal health care programs. President Donald Trump came back into office emboldened by a decisive 2024 election victory and empowered by Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress. The unified GOP […]
Jennifer Shutt

Zooming in: Our 2025 Year in Photos

4 months 2 weeks ago
For a special edition of The Gateway Podcast, Abby Llorico sits down with STLPR's Visuals Editor, Brian Munoz, for a closer look at the stories behind some of the most poignant and important images from our team this year. We'll be back in your feed with news storytelling January 2.

Gusty winds, very cold temperatures all day Monday

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Well, hello winter. It has come rushing back in on gusty west winds, sending our temperatures from a record-setting 78 degree high on Sunday---which topped the record for both the date and month---to temps in the teens and wind chills near 0 early this Monday morning. We even have some snow flurries [...]
Angela Hutti

Maggie Nurrenbern (2025)

4 months 2 weeks ago
Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern returns to Politically Speaking to discuss the upcoming 2026 legislative session. Nurrenbern speaks to St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about a tougher budget process, what education policy she wants passed and her thoughts on the 2026 general election.