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Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Newsweek
The Good Life: Look Good, Feel Better—The Magic of Dopamine Dressing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Welcome to The Good Life! This week, we're talking mood-boosting outfits, modern weddings, surprising "unhealthy" health foods, outdated home décor and the high cost of breaking up. Tap here to get this newsletter delivered to your inbox. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Dopamine Dressing: The Psychology of Putting Yourself Together Want a mood boost? Start with your closet. 👗 We've all heard "look better, feel better," but what you wear can do more than boost confidence—it can actually rewire your brain for success. Enter dopamine dressing, the idea that what you wear can trigger the "happy hormone." Mind performance therapist Lindsey Paoli says getting dressed to feel good first thing in the morning can set the tone for your whole day, boosting your mood and decision-making. "When you feel your best, you're going to operate at your best," Paoli tells Newsweek. But dopamine dressing isn't about picking a certain color, fabric or trend. The key here is picking what makes you feel your best. Maybe that's your yellow maxi dress, or your gifted purple sequin sandals or your favorite comfy yoga pants. CLOSE X In the workplace: As both a corporate consultant and psychotherapist, Paoli explains how wardrobe choices influence working professionals—highlighting the psychology of color and how that can impact confidence and connections. "I think that there is such a big contrast between high-performing men and how high-performing women operate. And for women, specifically, having this creative outlet to add to their business in a way that's not necessarily business-related, is a great way to enhance their performance." On the daily: The approach goes beyond the board room. Let's turn to a real life "case study" of sorts... being stuck at home during the pandemic. Remember how excited we were to take that first zoom in sweats? Or just being at home in PJs all day? Amazing. Then remember how we felt after doing that for weeks and months on end? Blah. At some point, you just want to feel put together. That shift isn't just aesthetic—it's psychological. Whether you're still WFH, a stay-at-home parent, retired, or somewhere in between, being intentional about what you wear can spark a deeper mental reset. "Rewiring your brain to believe something that maybe you haven't achieved," Paoli said. "So getting dressed a certain way is helping you to physically manifest that exact same thing in a very different, and potentially, more creative way." PeopleImages Getting through a rough time: This mindset applies during tough times too—grief, breakups, job loss, burnout. Getting dressed when you're struggling might feel like a chore or seem trivial, but it's a powerful form of self-care. A small win that signals: I'm still here. I'm still trying. "When you're doing something that's so outward, even if it's in these small doses, it creates a lot of opportunity for traction in a different direction," Paoli said. What to try today: Try the "joy check" à la Marie Kondo: Does it bring you joy? Yes? Great! If not, it might be time to part ways. Clear the clutter: When you open your closet, do you see that little group of clothes you wear over and over and the rest that you will "wear it one day?" Again, consider giving these items to someone else or donating. Keeping clothes out of guilt ("I spent so much on it!") can reinforce scarcity thinking. Minimalism also helps calm mental clutter and also makes getting dressed less of a chore. The idea is to pick more of what you love and what makes you feel good. And go have a great day 😎 Shattering Traditional Norms, How Gen Z is Marrying By: Cameron Schoppa I'm officially a married man. Over the weekend, I married my incredible wife, Hannah—and honestly, the day couldn't have been more perfect. Everyone was happy, the drinks were flowing, and we had a great time. But it wasn't your typical wedding in every sense. No, without realizing it, we found ourselves aligning with a growing Gen Z trend: breaking away from traditional wedding norms. Traditional weddings are gradually dissipating, with a clear generational divide. A 2019 survey from The Knot revealed that only 18% of Gen Z respondents planned to follow conventional customs. That leaves a whopping 82% carving their own path. Take us, for example. We opted for a small wedding—just a handful of close friends and family. These micro-weddings and courthouse ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular among our generation. Apart from the intimate nature of the ceremony, it's such a cost saving initiative. Granted, we still managed to spend thousands of dollars (oops) but compare that to the cost of a massive wedding with 200+ guests. Cost definitely influenced some of our decisions though. We skipped the wedding party—no groomsmen or bridesmaids. And we're not alone. Nearly half of Americans now say it's just too expensive to keep up with this traditional expectation. The average American wedding now costs around $35,000, so they have a point there. One of our biggest departures from tradition? We didn't hire a professional officiant. Instead, a close friend (who actually introduced us) led the ceremony. Thinking about how Baby Boomers typically married, that kind of thing would've been unheard of. Back then, weddings were grand, formal affairs, often led by professional clergy. Wedding expert Steven Greitzer told Newsweek in 2024, that era was defined by "professional, polished celebrations." But times have changed—and so has the way we celebrate love. Who knows what weddings will look like for Gen Alpha and Gen Beta? Maybe AI robots will be officiating by then. One thing's certain: future generations will likely keep moving away from tradition, leaning more into personal meaning and less into societal expectations. And that's probably how it should be, right folks? @doctorsanjaymd After more than 15 years of treating heart disease from inside the body, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj decided it was time to start preventing it from the outside. "I realized that the conventional medical system was too focused on prescriptions and procedures—and not nearly focused enough on the immense power of diet and lifestyle to transform health," he told Newsweek. Bhojraj explains the 10 foods, often marketed as healthy, that he avoids. Read the story. In other news... Home trends to ditch: Interior design trends come and go—and some once-popular choices are making homes look outdated or impractical. From gray-white interiors to barn doors, Newsweek asked experts which décor styles to ditch, and what to try instead. Read more>> Interior design trends come and go—and some once-popular choices are making homes look outdated or impractical. From gray-white interiors to barn doors, Newsweek asked experts which décor styles to ditch, and what to try instead. Read more>> Too much screen time: A JAMA Pediatrics meta-analysis found that "parental technology use"—using devices around young children—is linked to poorer cognitive development, more behavioral issues, weaker parent-child bonds, and higher screen time in kids under five. Read more >> This is a preview of The Good Life—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
Buzz Feed
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
You Think Of These 21 '90s Child Stars As Little Kids, But They're Actually Getting Kinda Old — So Here's What They Look Like Then And Now
It's hard for us to imagine child stars getting older. Especially for the ones who aren't in the spotlight as much anymore. So when you see a current photo of a star you loved as a kid, it's a total whirlwind. We've talked about the '00s–'10s child stars, but today we're going back a bit further! Here are some "then and now" comparisons of some '90s child stars we all loved: 1. First, here's Edward Furlong from Terminator 2: Judgement Day at age 15: And here he is now, age 47: 2. Here are Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen from Full House at age 4: And here they are now, age 38: 3. Here's Danielle Fishel from Boy Meets World at age 13: And here she is now, age 43: 4. Here's Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone at age 10: And here he is now, age 44: 5. Here's Mara Wilson from Matilda at age 9: And here she is now, age 37: Technically, she was 32 in this picture — it was the most recent one I could find! But you get the point. 6. Here's Jodie Sweetin from Full House at age 8: And here she is now, age 43: 7. Here's Jaleel White from Family Matters at age 13: And here he is now, age 48: 8. Here's Kristen Storms from Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century at age 16: And here she is now, age 41: 9. Here's Jonathan Lipnicki from Stuart Little at age 9: Steve Granitz / WireImage And here he is now, age 34: Michael Loccisano / Getty Images for JITC Hollywood Bureau 10. Here's Ariana Richards from Jurassic Park at age 14: Frank Trapper / Corbis / Getty Images And here she is now, age 45: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Images 11. Here's Tahj Mowry from Smart Guy at age 12: Steve Granitz / WireImage And here he is now, age 38: Monica Schipper / Getty Images 12. Here's Omri Katz from Eerie, Indiana at age 15: Ron Galella / Getty Images And here he is now, age 48: Emily Assiran / Getty Images 13. Here's Anna Chlumsky from My Girl at age 11: MediaPunch / Getty Images And here she is now, age 44: Jean Catuffe / GC Images 14. Here's Haley Joel Osment from The Sixth Sense at age 11: Ron Galella / Getty Images And here he is now, age 37: Amanda Edwards / WireImage 15. Here's Bryton James from Family Matters at age 5: ABC Photo Archives / Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images And here he is now, age 38: Michael Tullberg / Getty Images 16. Here are Tia and Tamera Mowry from Sister, Sister at age 16: Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic, Inc And here they are now, age 46: Gilbert Flores / Variety / Getty Images 17. Here's Danica McKellar from The Wonder Years at age 15: Ron Galella / Getty Images And here she is now, age 50: Tibrina Hobson / Getty Images 18. Here is Madeline Zima from The Nanny at age 9: Lynn Goldsmith / Corbis / VCG / Getty Images And here she is now, age 39: Steve Granitz / FilmMagic 19. Here's Thora Birch from American Beauty at age 17: Ron Galella / Getty Images And here she is now, age 43: Araya Doheny / Getty Images / Film Independent 20. Here's Ross Bagley from The Little Rascals at age 5: Ron Galella / Getty Images And here he is now, age 36: Shirlaine Forrest / WireImage 21. Here's Larisa Oleynik from The Secret World of Alex Mack at age 14: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty Images And here she is now, age 43: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images / Nickelodeon Who's your favourite child star from the '90s? And whose transformation shocked you the most? Tell me in the comments below! Last thing: you should follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok for more nostalgic content!
