Mindful Living

What Finally Got Me to Delete Social Media from My Phone

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. For years, I’d spend several hours a day scrolling through social media on my phone — while lying in my bed, watching TV, commuting on the subway, waiting in … Read more

I Tried the “3 Things” Nighttime Routine and It’s the Best I’ve Slept in a While

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Kristen GaraffoContributor Kristen is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer and homebody. She specializes in home and lifestyle content, and loves helping others live their best lives at home and beyond. Romanticizing her life since 1987, you can probably find her sipping on iced coffee, crushing a Crossfit workout, designing her next dream space, or blasting … Read more

How I Used the “Two-Minute Rule” to Stop Feeling So Overwhelmed

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It’s so easy to procrastinate when your to-do list gets too long. Even if you’re somewhat motivated to tackle one of your tasks, the sinking feeling of overwhelm lingers. … Read more

The One Thing You Should Always Do to Beat the Winter Blues

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Kristen GaraffoContributor Kristen is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer and homebody. She specializes in home and lifestyle content, and loves helping others live their best lives at home and beyond. Romanticizing her life since 1987, you can probably find her sipping on iced coffee, crushing a Crossfit workout, designing her next dream space, or blasting … Read more

5 Fun Crafts to Try Even If You Don’t Think You’re Crafty

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Studies suggest crafts are therapeutic, and can assist in coping with stress, anxiety, and depression. It’s worth crafting into your later life as well, because the risk of cognitive … Read more

5 Ways to Make the Most of Dry January, According to Someone on a 7-Year Streak

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Once upon a time (circa 2016), I thought Dry January would be an impossibly boring and flat-out impossible feat. As a single and social 20-something, alcohol was often part … Read more

55 Journaling Prompts to Set Intentions for the New Year

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Meeting professional and personal goals means knowing what those goals are — and the New Year is the perfect time to figure those out. Your intentions may come when you’re in the shower, on a walk, or right before you sleep. Sometimes these whispers need a nudge to become priorities in your day-to-day life.  For … Read more

I’m a Paper Planner Devotee and These Are My 3 Favorites for 2023

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’ve always favored paper planners. Despite all of the planning and productivity apps that I’ve tried in its place, a paper planner has always reigned supreme. Aside from my … Read more