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The Next-Gen Issue<\/span><\/p>\n

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Effort Is In<\/h1>\n

It’s about damn time. <\/p>\n

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Mary Honkus<\/p>\n
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    \nMary has been in publishing for over seven years and has held on-staff positions at Real Simple, People, and InStyle. As a freelancer, she now regularly writes for a number of publications, including Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Us Weekly, Allure, WWD, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    \nByrdie’s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    Published on January 29, 2026 06:45AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    It may be 2026, but I can\u2019t stop thinking about 2016, and if my Instagram feed is any indication, everyone else is feeling pretty nostalgic, too. People have been flooding social media with grainy snapshots from the bygone era. It was a simpler time when chokers were the finishing touch to every outfit and bold matte lips reigned supreme. But beyond the obvious visual fashions that ruled 2016, these eclectic photo dumps remind me of an intangible trend that I hope makes a lasting comeback this year: putting in effort.\u00a0Thankfully, we seem to be on the right track. I\u2019ve already seen a substantial shift in beauty and fashion trends, and the year is just getting started.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

    \u201cClean girl\u201d makeup has officially died (may it rest in peace<\/u>) in favor of more glamorous looks\u2014think cut creases, glitter, and lots of color, \u00e0 la 2016\u2014that spark joy and bolster self-confidence. Individuals are waking up from an influencer-fueled minimalism trance and finally discovering that bold clothing makes them feel alive. (So long, boring quiet luxury!) Even fragrance has gotten an experimental makeover, with people leaning into layering to create one-of-a-kind scents that feel as kaleidoscopic as their personalities.\u00a0The sweeping societal desire to appear effortless <\/em>emerged in the early 2020s. It was the antithesis of the meticulous effort we\u2019re now seeing humans stylistically embrace. People are realizing\u2014or maybe remembering\u2014that putting effort into how they look makes them feel happy and confident. In my humble opinion, it\u2019s about time we ditched the individuality-sucking aesthetic that not only left all of us looking identical but also feeling emotionally empty.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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    As cosmetic trends became muted and nonchalant, people also stopped putting effort into every other part of their lives\u2014from dating and work, to family, hobbies, and even their health. We slowly turned into walking shells of who we once were. Is AI to blame? Partially, but the shift can be traced back to 2020, before AI went en masse.\u00a0Unsurprisingly, the retreat into a blas\u00e9 lifestyle began during the pandemic. \u201cThe pandemic was a big turning point for many people,\u201d says Dr. Sanam Hafeez<\/u>, Ph.D., a New York\u2013based neuropsychologist and director of Comprehend the Mind<\/u>. \u201cBeing stuck at home made it easy to slow down and focus only on what felt safe or comfortable.\u201d Cushy habits like couch rotting, endless scrolling, and drinking a few glasses of wine became a part of the everyday routine\u2014at least they did for me.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

    Even as we returned to semi-normalcy in the years following 2020, that lack of effort amplified and bled into relationships. Skipping out on social events became acceptable for the sake of \u201cprotecting our peace.\u201d Intentional dating was replaced with mindless swiping and dull text conversations that inevitably fizzled. Friendships faded because we stopped checking in on each other. We might not have recognized it at the time, but we were living in an effortless hell of our own creation. Effort, as we once knew it, was close to extinction. We lost the plot in life, and it wasn\u2019t until we felt collectively stuck, stagnant, and seriously depressed that we acknowledged something had to give. \u201cAfter years of doing less, people want to feel accomplished and see real results in their lives again,\u201d says Dr. Hafeez. \u201cThis means having in-person social connections, getting back into hobbies, dating in real-life, and working on personal goals.\u201d In other words, putting in effort.<\/em><\/p>\n

    AI and the expansion of social media were the final straws that led to this poignant cultural yearning for more effort. Millennials and elder Gen Zs wish to rewind to the good old days before the digital age. Even Gen Alpha, who has never lived without the internet, struggles with screen fatigue and searches for ways to be offline. We\u2019ve become so addicted to the algorithm that there are now physical app blockers\u2014I\u2019m looking at Brick<\/u>\u2014that force us to get off our phones.\u00a0Because of this, it\u2019s not surprising that analog hobbies, like reading, cooking, journaling, embroidery, and more, are experiencing a resurgence and no doubt will continue to pick up steam. These activities require a conscious effort to focus on the current moment, and people are finally registering that disconnecting makes life feel fuller and more meaningful.\n<\/p>\n

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    Still, regardless of whether you are consciously trying to find a new hobby, date with intention, or be more present in your friendships, the biggest hurdle is actually committing to the initial<\/em> effort.\u00a0Dr. Hafeez urges to push through the apprehension and says small changes lead to major benefits. \u201cWhen we start putting effort into things we love, the nervous system helps coordinate our focus and motivation,\u201d she explains. \u201cThe brain responds by releasing dopamine and other \u2018feel-good\u2019 chemicals, which make the activity enjoyable. This creates a positive feedback loop, so we want to keep doing it. Effort also increases mental energy and attention, helping us stay engaged longer.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

    Essentially, just a teensy amount of effort creates a ripple effect that trickles into other areas of your life. I can attest to this. I used to have the tendency to doomscroll and catastrophize, so in an effort to focus on the good things in my life, I began writing daily gratitude lists. Recording the pockets of joy I experience doesn\u2019t require much energy, and yet it has had a resounding positive influence that has improved my overall well-being and mood. This small practice has led to other spurts of effort, like sending heartfelt texts and voice memos to friends, making a point to tell colleagues and family members I\u2019m proud of them, and going up to strangers to compliment their outfits.\n<\/p>\n

    Where effort goes, energy flows, Dr. Hafeez confirms. \u201cIt helps you gain skills and confidence by actively working to improve rather than just hoping for outcomes,\u201d she says. \u201cPutting in energy strengthens relationships because others notice when you show up for them. It turns daily tasks into habits, making larger goals more achievable over time. Effort invests in your work, hobbies, and personal growth, leading to a more meaningful and rewarding life. In the end, effort provides a sense of purpose that shortcuts or minimal output can\u2019t.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

    Knowing all this, I hope putting in effort never goes out of style.\n<\/p>\n

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          The Next-Gen Issue<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Effort Is In<\/h1>\n

          It’s about damn time. <\/p>\n

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          By<\/span><\/p>\n
          Mary Honkus<\/p>\n
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            \nMary has been in publishing for over seven years and has held on-staff positions at Real Simple, People, and InStyle. As a freelancer, she now regularly writes for a number of publications, including Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Us Weekly, Allure, WWD, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Published on January 29, 2026 06:45AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            It may be 2026, but I can\u2019t stop thinking about 2016, and if my Instagram feed is any indication, everyone else is feeling pretty nostalgic, too. People have been flooding social media with grainy snapshots from the bygone era. It was a simpler time when chokers were the finishing touch to every outfit and bold matte lips reigned supreme. But beyond the obvious visual fashions that ruled 2016, these eclectic photo dumps remind me of an intangible trend that I hope makes a lasting comeback this year: putting in effort.\u00a0Thankfully, we seem to be on the right track. I\u2019ve already seen a substantial shift in beauty and fashion trends, and the year is just getting started.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

            \u201cClean girl\u201d makeup has officially died (may it rest in peace<\/u>) in favor of more glamorous looks\u2014think cut creases, glitter, and lots of color, \u00e0 la 2016\u2014that spark joy and bolster self-confidence. Individuals are waking up from an influencer-fueled minimalism trance and finally discovering that bold clothing makes them feel alive. (So long, boring quiet luxury!) Even fragrance has gotten an experimental makeover, with people leaning into layering to create one-of-a-kind scents that feel as kaleidoscopic as their personalities.\u00a0The sweeping societal desire to appear effortless <\/em>emerged in the early 2020s. It was the antithesis of the meticulous effort we\u2019re now seeing humans stylistically embrace. People are realizing\u2014or maybe remembering\u2014that putting effort into how they look makes them feel happy and confident. In my humble opinion, it\u2019s about time we ditched the individuality-sucking aesthetic that not only left all of us looking identical but also feeling emotionally empty.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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            \"A\"A<\/div>\n<\/div>
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            dts<\/p>\n

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            As cosmetic trends became muted and nonchalant, people also stopped putting effort into every other part of their lives\u2014from dating and work, to family, hobbies, and even their health. We slowly turned into walking shells of who we once were. Is AI to blame? Partially, but the shift can be traced back to 2020, before AI went en masse.\u00a0Unsurprisingly, the retreat into a blas\u00e9 lifestyle began during the pandemic. \u201cThe pandemic was a big turning point for many people,\u201d says Dr. Sanam Hafeez<\/u>, Ph.D., a New York\u2013based neuropsychologist and director of Comprehend the Mind<\/u>. \u201cBeing stuck at home made it easy to slow down and focus only on what felt safe or comfortable.\u201d Cushy habits like couch rotting, endless scrolling, and drinking a few glasses of wine became a part of the everyday routine\u2014at least they did for me.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

            Even as we returned to semi-normalcy in the years following 2020, that lack of effort amplified and bled into relationships. Skipping out on social events became acceptable for the sake of \u201cprotecting our peace.\u201d Intentional dating was replaced with mindless swiping and dull text conversations that inevitably fizzled. Friendships faded because we stopped checking in on each other. We might not have recognized it at the time, but we were living in an effortless hell of our own creation. Effort, as we once knew it, was close to extinction. We lost the plot in life, and it wasn\u2019t until we felt collectively stuck, stagnant, and seriously depressed that we acknowledged something had to give. \u201cAfter years of doing less, people want to feel accomplished and see real results in their lives again,\u201d says Dr. Hafeez. \u201cThis means having in-person social connections, getting back into hobbies, dating in real-life, and working on personal goals.\u201d In other words, putting in effort.<\/em><\/p>\n

            AI and the expansion of social media were the final straws that led to this poignant cultural yearning for more effort. Millennials and elder Gen Zs wish to rewind to the good old days before the digital age. Even Gen Alpha, who has never lived without the internet, struggles with screen fatigue and searches for ways to be offline. We\u2019ve become so addicted to the algorithm that there are now physical app blockers\u2014I\u2019m looking at Brick<\/u>\u2014that force us to get off our phones.\u00a0Because of this, it\u2019s not surprising that analog hobbies, like reading, cooking, journaling, embroidery, and more, are experiencing a resurgence and no doubt will continue to pick up steam. These activities require a conscious effort to focus on the current moment, and people are finally registering that disconnecting makes life feel fuller and more meaningful.\n<\/p>\n

            \n
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            \"Three\"Three<\/div>\n<\/div>
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            DTS<\/p>\n

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            Still, regardless of whether you are consciously trying to find a new hobby, date with intention, or be more present in your friendships, the biggest hurdle is actually committing to the initial<\/em> effort.\u00a0Dr. Hafeez urges to push through the apprehension and says small changes lead to major benefits. \u201cWhen we start putting effort into things we love, the nervous system helps coordinate our focus and motivation,\u201d she explains. \u201cThe brain responds by releasing dopamine and other \u2018feel-good\u2019 chemicals, which make the activity enjoyable. This creates a positive feedback loop, so we want to keep doing it. Effort also increases mental energy and attention, helping us stay engaged longer.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

            Essentially, just a teensy amount of effort creates a ripple effect that trickles into other areas of your life. I can attest to this. I used to have the tendency to doomscroll and catastrophize, so in an effort to focus on the good things in my life, I began writing daily gratitude lists. Recording the pockets of joy I experience doesn\u2019t require much energy, and yet it has had a resounding positive influence that has improved my overall well-being and mood. This small practice has led to other spurts of effort, like sending heartfelt texts and voice memos to friends, making a point to tell colleagues and family members I\u2019m proud of them, and going up to strangers to compliment their outfits.\n<\/p>\n

            Where effort goes, energy flows, Dr. Hafeez confirms. \u201cIt helps you gain skills and confidence by actively working to improve rather than just hoping for outcomes,\u201d she says. \u201cPutting in energy strengthens relationships because others notice when you show up for them. It turns daily tasks into habits, making larger goals more achievable over time. Effort invests in your work, hobbies, and personal growth, leading to a more meaningful and rewarding life. In the end, effort provides a sense of purpose that shortcuts or minimal output can\u2019t.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

            Knowing all this, I hope putting in effort never goes out of style.\n<\/p>\n

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            • Health & Wellness<\/span><\/li>\n
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              It may be 2026, but I can\u2019t stop thinking about 2016, and if my Instagram feed is any indication, everyone else is feeling pretty nostalgic, too. People have been flooding social media with grainy snapshots from the bygone era. It was a simpler time when chokers were the finishing touch to every outfit and bold matte lips reigned supreme. But beyond the obvious visual fashions that ruled 2016, these eclectic photo dumps remind me of an intangible trend that I hope makes a lasting comeback this year: putting in effort.\u00a0Thankfully, we seem to be on the right track. I\u2019ve already seen a substantial shift in beauty and fashion trends, and the year is just getting started.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

              \u201cClean girl\u201d makeup has officially died (may it rest in peace<\/u>) in favor of more glamorous looks\u2014think cut creases, glitter, and lots of color, \u00e0 la 2016\u2014that spark joy and bolster self-confidence. Individuals are waking up from an influencer-fueled minimalism trance and finally discovering that bold clothing makes them feel alive. (So long, boring quiet luxury!) Even fragrance has gotten an experimental makeover, with people leaning into layering to create one-of-a-kind scents that feel as kaleidoscopic as their personalities.\u00a0The sweeping societal desire to appear effortless <\/em>emerged in the early 2020s. It was the antithesis of the meticulous effort we\u2019re now seeing humans stylistically embrace. People are realizing\u2014or maybe remembering\u2014that putting effort into how they look makes them feel happy and confident. In my humble opinion, it\u2019s about time we ditched the individuality-sucking aesthetic that not only left all of us looking identical but also feeling emotionally empty.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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              dts<\/p>\n

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              As cosmetic trends became muted and nonchalant, people also stopped putting effort into every other part of their lives\u2014from dating and work, to family, hobbies, and even their health. We slowly turned into walking shells of who we once were. Is AI to blame? Partially, but the shift can be traced back to 2020, before AI went en masse.\u00a0Unsurprisingly, the retreat into a blas\u00e9 lifestyle began during the pandemic. \u201cThe pandemic was a big turning point for many people,\u201d says Dr. Sanam Hafeez<\/u>, Ph.D., a New York\u2013based neuropsychologist and director of Comprehend the Mind<\/u>. \u201cBeing stuck at home made it easy to slow down and focus only on what felt safe or comfortable.\u201d Cushy habits like couch rotting, endless scrolling, and drinking a few glasses of wine became a part of the everyday routine\u2014at least they did for me.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

              Even as we returned to semi-normalcy in the years following 2020, that lack of effort amplified and bled into relationships. Skipping out on social events became acceptable for the sake of \u201cprotecting our peace.\u201d Intentional dating was replaced with mindless swiping and dull text conversations that inevitably fizzled. Friendships faded because we stopped checking in on each other. We might not have recognized it at the time, but we were living in an effortless hell of our own creation. Effort, as we once knew it, was close to extinction. We lost the plot in life, and it wasn\u2019t until we felt collectively stuck, stagnant, and seriously depressed that we acknowledged something had to give. \u201cAfter years of doing less, people want to feel accomplished and see real results in their lives again,\u201d says Dr. Hafeez. \u201cThis means having in-person social connections, getting back into hobbies, dating in real-life, and working on personal goals.\u201d In other words, putting in effort.<\/em><\/p>\n

              AI and the expansion of social media were the final straws that led to this poignant cultural yearning for more effort. Millennials and elder Gen Zs wish to rewind to the good old days before the digital age. Even Gen Alpha, who has never lived without the internet, struggles with screen fatigue and searches for ways to be offline. We\u2019ve become so addicted to the algorithm that there are now physical app blockers\u2014I\u2019m looking at Brick<\/u>\u2014that force us to get off our phones.\u00a0Because of this, it\u2019s not surprising that analog hobbies, like reading, cooking, journaling, embroidery, and more, are experiencing a resurgence and no doubt will continue to pick up steam. These activities require a conscious effort to focus on the current moment, and people are finally registering that disconnecting makes life feel fuller and more meaningful.\n<\/p>\n

              \n
              \n
              \"Three\"Three<\/div>\n<\/div>
              <\/p>\n

              DTS<\/p>\n

              <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

              Still, regardless of whether you are consciously trying to find a new hobby, date with intention, or be more present in your friendships, the biggest hurdle is actually committing to the initial<\/em> effort.\u00a0Dr. Hafeez urges to push through the apprehension and says small changes lead to major benefits. \u201cWhen we start putting effort into things we love, the nervous system helps coordinate our focus and motivation,\u201d she explains. \u201cThe brain responds by releasing dopamine and other \u2018feel-good\u2019 chemicals, which make the activity enjoyable. This creates a positive feedback loop, so we want to keep doing it. Effort also increases mental energy and attention, helping us stay engaged longer.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

              Essentially, just a teensy amount of effort creates a ripple effect that trickles into other areas of your life. I can attest to this. I used to have the tendency to doomscroll and catastrophize, so in an effort to focus on the good things in my life, I began writing daily gratitude lists. Recording the pockets of joy I experience doesn\u2019t require much energy, and yet it has had a resounding positive influence that has improved my overall well-being and mood. This small practice has led to other spurts of effort, like sending heartfelt texts and voice memos to friends, making a point to tell colleagues and family members I\u2019m proud of them, and going up to strangers to compliment their outfits.\n<\/p>\n

              Where effort goes, energy flows, Dr. Hafeez confirms. \u201cIt helps you gain skills and confidence by actively working to improve rather than just hoping for outcomes,\u201d she says. \u201cPutting in energy strengthens relationships because others notice when you show up for them. It turns daily tasks into habits, making larger goals more achievable over time. Effort invests in your work, hobbies, and personal growth, leading to a more meaningful and rewarding life. In the end, effort provides a sense of purpose that shortcuts or minimal output can\u2019t.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

              Knowing all this, I hope putting in effort never goes out of style.\n<\/p>\n

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