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How Elin Hilderbrand, Queen of the Beach Read, Starts Her Day

The Nantucket native says her morning rituals “make her writing happen.”

If Your Mom Was Extra Hard on You So You Would “Have a Good Life,” Raise Your Hand

Whether she pressured you to get a certain job, look a certain way, or marry a certain kind of person, you’re in good company.
Serenity now

How to Shake Off a Super Rude Interaction With a Stranger

It’s not just you: People are definitely getting more aggro.
Redeeming qualities

Here’s How to Truly Earn Someone’s Forgiveness After You’ve Hurt Them

A heartfelt apology is a great start, but taking these steps can show you’re committed to making things right.

7 Products that Make Paige DeSorbo Feel Hot

You can’t buy her confidence—but you can definitely add her lip combo to cart.

Shopping

All the products you need to make your life a little happier, easier, and healthier. 

8 Facts About Jessica Pegula, the American Tennis Star Who May Win the US Open

While a lot of top players climbed the rankings in their teens or early 20s, Pegula’s rise has been more gradual.

Last Year, Ali Truwit Lost Her Lower Leg in a Shark Attack. Now, She’s a Paralympic Medalist

“When you are truly faced with death and you understand what a second chance at life means, you want to make the most of it.”
The fashion set

All the Best Celeb Style Moments at the US Open So Far

Here’s what famous fans are wearing to cheer for their favorite tennis stars.

‘Wear Whatever The F You Want’ Is Stacy London and Clinton Kelly’s Apology Show

“The world has changed a lot since the run of What Not to Wear, and, thankfully, so have we.”

Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID

For the British triathlete, “just to be on the start line was fantastic.”

8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth

She shares with SELF how she got started running at 23, her training modifications while pregnant, and why retirement is looking less likely.

‘Appalling’: The Paralympic Women’s Cycling Course Is Just Half the Length of the Men’s

Gold medalist Sarah Storey called the decision a “real disappointment.”
Game faces

These Star Athletes Love Watching the US Open as Much as We Do

Baseball, basketball, and soccer players have been spotted chilling, cheering, and fangirling on the sidelines.
Just ’do it

The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far

Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games.

Everything You Need to Know About the Paralympic Classifications

If you’re wondering why there are more than a dozen 100-meter races, read this.
Grand stands

All the Celebrities Who Have Turned Up to Watch the 2024 US Open So Far

Stars are once again flocking to Queens to sip Honey Deuces and cheer for their tennis faves.
Ear buds

15 Podcasts That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re Hanging Out With Friends

We highly recommend playing these shows when you’re lonely or just craving the casual, chit-chatty vibe of a good hang.

The Number of Women Playing Wheelchair Rugby at the Paralympics Has Doubled Since Tokyo

The mixed-gender (but male-dominated) sport still has a ways to go.

How to Pitch a Story to SELF

What to pitch, what not to pitch, rates, and more.

6 Things to Know About Valentina Petrillo, the First Trans Athlete to Compete at the Paralympics

Her dream has been more than four decades in the making.

Zakia Khudadadi Just Became the First Athlete From the Refugee Paralympic Team to Win a Medal

She dedicated her performance to the women of Afghanistan.

It Shouldn’t Be This Expensive to Be a Paralympic Athlete

Unique equipment and travel needs coupled with limited sponsorship opportunities can keep people from entering parasports altogether.
Serving looks

The Best Tennis Kits We’ve Seen at the US Open So Far

From dainty diamonds to sherbet-inspired palettes, here’s what your favorite pros are wearing.

Here’s Why Naomi Osaka Is Covered in Bows at the 2024 US Open

The playful look is as much about confidence as it is about style.

Do Paralympic Guides Get Medals If Their Athletes Win?

They’re together every step of the way, from training to competition.