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How to Overcome Immunity to Change
Two prominent researchers share a step-by-step plan that can help you break through old patterns, and finally make the shifts that matter.
Order Out of Chaos: The Pantry
A kitchen cleared of clutter gives a working mother the space and inspiration to cook.
How to Reclaim Your Mornings
Start the day on your own terms, and change your life for the better.
Order Out of Chaos: The Home Office
Low-cost improvements yield big returns in a cramped home-office space.
Order Out of Chaos: The Entryway
Simple, thoughtful, low-cost strategies for transforming the first place you see when you walk in the door.
The Power of Attention
What you put your attention on grows. Here are seven tips on how to train your attention.
How Joining Clubs and Organizations Improves Your Health and Well-Being
As we abandon group activities in an attempt to regain time and productivity, we may be risking the loss of a powerful support system – one that’s critical to both our health and happiness.
17 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life
Wanda Urbanska shares some of her favorites tips for simple living.
Living Better: 7 Simple Tips to Create a More Fulfilling Life
Rethinking your housing choices, embrace community, and five more tips to live more simply.
Creating Your Perfect Day Off
Turn off your phone, ignore your inbox, forget the chores, and enjoy a day of real rest and rejuvenation.
How to Let Go of Sentimental Clutter
Smart decluttering strategies help you clear space while still honoring the memories that matter.
Relationship Revival: How to Renew A Relationship
Even the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there are simple ways to renew your bond — no matter how long you’ve been together.
Pact Mentality
A good fitness pact can help you (and a friend or two) achieve your health and fitness goals.
The Joy of Living With Less
In an environment of economic contraction, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to cut back. Here’s good advice on how to get by with a little less, and enjoy it more.
Penny-Wise Wisdom
When the economy takes a hit, we’re prone to making panicked decisions about money. Here are four common money mistakes people make in lean times — and how to avoid them.
How to Simplify the Holidays
With all the scheduling and traveling, errands, and obligations, the holidays can feel overwhelming. Here’s how to simplify your season of celebration – and rediscover the peaceful soul of the season.
Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Conscious gift giving can bring you more joy this holiday season.
How to Embrace the Challenges and Joy of Parenting Teens
When we set aside the stereotypes we have about raising teenagers, we can better approach the real challenges that arise – and rediscover the joy in our relationships with our children.
How to Say Goodbye to a Toxic Friend
Saying ”so long” to a played-out friendship is never easy. Here’s how to do it with grace.
Tips for Coping with Unsupportive People When Making Health Changes
You’d like your loved ones to be happy and supportive about your positive life transformations. But what if they’re not?