Em Cassel

Em Cassel is a Minneapolis-based writer and editor.

wellness

Why Do I Cry When I’m Angry?

Psychologists weigh in from the forefront of a surprisingly mysterious field.
Em Cassel
3.1.23
Technology

Why Do I Always Tweet and Delete?

Psychologists and tweet-deleters help explain my favorite pastime (that weirdly makes me feel a little guilty).
Em Cassel
1.31.22
personal finance

How to Use Every Last Perk from Your Job

Experts agree: “Look for every little possible way you can suck money out of your company.”
Em Cassel
12.2.21
body

How to Take Care of Your Body if You Stand All Day at Work

If you're working all day in retail, wait tables, or otherwise do something on your feet for money, here's how to prevent aches, protect your posture, and feel better.
Em Cassel
7.15.21
body

How to Stop Avoiding the Dentist if It's Been... Uhhhh, a While Now

Whether you're putting it off because of bad past experiences, money concerns, or shame about not going sooner, here's how to get yourself in the chair.
Em Cassel
5.13.21
relationships

It's Actually Kind of Fine to ‘Keep Score’ in Relationships

Experts say it's natural to be aware of differences in the amount of effort each partner is putting in.
Em Cassel
4.29.21
personal finance

How to Stop Shopping at Amazon When You Know It's Bad but Do It Anyway

What if I told you that breaking with a cartoonishly evil company wouldn’t mean the end of free shipping and great deals?
Em Cassel
2.25.21
identity-rights

A Beginner's Guide to Abolishing ICE

ICE is relatively new; only barely older than the movement to get rid of it.
Em Cassel
2.24.21
mind

What to Say to a New Provider if You’re Worried They’ll Change Your Meds

If you don't want to switch up a mental health treatment regimen that works for you, go in with an ironclad understanding of your own medical history.
Em Cassel
2.19.21
mind

'Why Do I Spend Weeks Avoiding Tasks That Will Take Me 10 Minutes to Do?'

Procrastinating has less to do with time management and more to do with mood management.
Em Cassel
1.14.21
mind

'Why Can't I Stop Blowing Up at My Parents?'

Conflict happens, but regularly losing your cool and snapping “MooOOOmmmm!” doesn't feel great.
Em Cassel
10.6.20
body

Which Type of Face Mask Should I Buy?

Now that masks are widely available, it's reasonable to want to know which ones are actually protective.
Em Cassel
8.13.20
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