Everyone has to deal with stress at one time or another, so having a few tools inside the desk to pull out for a stress-break can be helpful (as well as giving your eyes a break from the computer screen). These are quick, easy, and not to mention fun ways to relax yourself throughout the day.

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I sleep with a white noise machine at night and (hear me out when I tell you this) it's not for me, it's for my dog. Indirectly, it really is for me, because when she gets woken up by the tiniest noise, she makes sure to get me up as well to investigate.

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Plants — they not only bring bring life and clean air into your home, but they're also an easy way to naturally add color to an otherwise white space. You can still get pops of color and texture in your home without using paint or wall covering — just add plants. 

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Last time I booked an appointment with a doctor from home (or dentist, or optometrist), I went through my insurance website and picked an in-network provider almost at random. Sure, I could see their name and location, but I didn't have access to any reviews. There was also no option to quickly find out how soon I could schedule an appointment. Fortunately a lot of that has changed since then, with a few new online tools for more informed options choosing a healthcare practitioner...

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Today, March 20th, is the spring equinox, the official start of spring in the Northern hemisphere. To celebrate, this post features some truly inspirational pieces inspired by the flora of nature, especially the tree sofa in the main photo. Designed by La Chance & Noé Duchaufour Lawrance, it's a sofa I can't stop looking at. More

As much as we love natural light in the home and in all the gorgeous bedrooms in our Bedroom Contest this month, it's healthier to sleep in complete darkness. A friend of mine is moving her bedroom to the smallest, darkest room in her home because she sleeps better in pitch darkness.

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Last week I posted about a site which simulated the ambient sounds of working from a coffee shop. But maybe a coffee shop isn't your cup of beans? How about the relaxing lull of the San Diego shoreline, the spray of a park fountain, the pitter-pat of rain, or even the gleeful sounds of children playing?

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Sitting at my desk every day is the most unhealthy part of my lifestyle. Being sedentary is connected to an increased diabetes risk and weight gain. Standing desks are a great solution for some, but I found they're just too awkward for me. If sitting at a desk all day is practically your job description, what can you do? More

When it comes to making neighborly requests — be it for for noise, trash, aesthetics, smells — it really depends on what kind of person you're dealing with. Also, the kind of person you are. Are you a good neighbor? I have a tendency to be pretty forgiving when it comes to noises during the day. Living in an apartment building, it's common sense that as long as a neighbor is making noise during normal daily hours for something that isn't needless (construction, cleaning, music at a reasonable volume), live and let live. When it comes to nighttime noise, or harmful components such as smoking — that's when it makes sense to raise a complaint. More

Even a dream apartment can be a nightmare if you lie awake all night staring at your gorgeous, vaulted ceiling. Don't let street noise drive you batty — read on for a three-tiered solution. More