Mindful Living

Find tips on how you can incorporate more mindfulness at home, from meditation to deep breathing.
I Tried the “Kanban Method,” and It Actually Made Holiday Shopping Stress-FreeLife
I can’t imagine any other way.
Heather Bien
Dec 5, 2024
I Tried the “Sleepy Dust” Method to Fix My Most Annoying Sleep ProblemLife
The results really surprised me.
Isabella Paoletto
Nov 27, 2024
I Tried This Retro $0 Method for Making My Home Smell Amazing Life
It’s just so cozy.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Nov 26, 2024
I Tried This 2-Second Sleep Hack, and I’ve Never Fallen Asleep So PeacefullyLife
I’ve never fallen asleep so peacefully.
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 20, 2024
I Tried the “4 Empires” Method, and It Changed the Way I Think About My Morning RoutineLife
It helped me get through a rough week.
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 15, 2024
13 Simmer Pot Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Like FallLife
Make it smell like you’ve been baking all day.
Jennifer Billock
Nov 13, 2024
“Kaffepause” Is the Relaxing Norwegian Habit You Need to Try TomorrowLife
Here’s how to have a slightly more European holiday.
Sofia Rivera
Nov 6, 2024
I Tried the 3-3-3 Method to Be More Productive at Work (and It Saved Me So Much Time)Life
I finally cleared my to-do list.
Nandini Maharaj
Nov 6, 2024
The "Power Hour" Method Flipped My Morning Routine and Doubled My ProductivityLife
It saves me so much time.
Kristen Garaffo
Nov 5, 2024
The Peaceful Filipino Housewarming Ritual I Regret Not Trying SoonerLife
I always wondered why my aunt’s home felt so soothing.
Heidi Johnsen
Oct 31, 2024
I Organized My Fridge "Wrong"— But It's Saved Me So Much Money on GroceriesLife
I wish I’d done it sooner.
Gabrielle Hondorp
Oct 27, 2024
When Coming Out Feels Like Coming HomeLife
I found parts of myself I didn’t even realize I’d lost.
Gabrielle Hondorp
Oct 18, 2024
How to Tell if Your Home Is Haunted, According to a Paranormal InvestigatorLife
Not all hauntings are bad!
Julianne Ishler
Oct 18, 2024
The Self-Care Ritual My Abuelita Taught Me Is My Key to Better DaysLife
It’s my favorite way to stay present.
Natalia Vela
Oct 16, 2024
9 Thoughtful Gifts to Give Your Friend Who Has Lost a PetLife
Here's a simple way to show you care.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 6, 2024
I Tried the “1-3-5” Productivity Hack, and It Changed How I Look at My To-Do ListLife
It could be a game-changer for you.
Kristen Garaffo
Oct 1, 2024
15 Tricks for Making Your Home Feel 10x Cozier Just in Time for Fall (No Pumpkins Needed)Life
You’ll feel like you’re on the set of “When Harry Met Sally” in no time.
Sofia Rivera
Sep 26, 2024
7 Tips for Dealing with the Sunday Scaries, According to Happiness ExpertsLife
According to a happiness expert and a psychologist.
Shelby Deering
Sep 21, 2024
I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands On This $2 Trader Joe’s Grocery Shopping StapleLife
I’ll probably grab two!
Abby Monteil
Sep 20, 2024
I Tried My Sister’s Cozy “Apartment Anniversary” Ritual — I Regret Not Doing It SoonerLife
Mark your calendars.
Sofia Rivera
Sep 20, 2024
My Mexican Mom’s “Como Tienes” Life Motto Keeps Me Less Stressed and More OrganizedLife
It’s stuck with me for years.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Sep 16, 2024
How to Break Up with Your Partner When You Live Together, According to People Who’ve Been ThereLife
It’s a sticky scenario — here’s how to get through it without hating each other.
Heather Bien
Sep 12, 2024
This $19 Organizer Is a Small-Space Miracle Worker in My NYC Kitchen
Living
It makes my kitchen actually functional.
Sofia Rivera
Aug 26, 2023
The "Better When" Self-Care Method You Need to Try to TomorrowLife
It’s the simple secret to having more good days.
Sofia Rivera
Aug 29, 2024
3 Clever Tips for Working on Big Creative Projects in Small Spaces
Living
From an author writing a book in a 188-square-foot Airstream trailer.
Laura Guidry
Aug 16, 2023
5 Little Ways to Romanticize Your Mornings If You Hate Mornings
Living
Cue “Dreams” by The Cranberries.
Kristen Garaffo
Aug 10, 2023
The Trick to Dealing with Noisy Neighbors (and Finally Getting Some Sleep!)Life
According to lawyers and etiquette experts.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Aug 19, 2024
My Fiancée and I Ended Our Engagement, Then Became RoommatesLife
I never expected to love living with my ex.
J. Gordon Curtis
Aug 15, 2024
A “Passeggiata” Is the Soothing Italian Habit You Need to Weave into Your WorkdayLife
It’s done wonders for my stress levels.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 1, 2024
How to Say "Cheers" in 17 Different LanguagesLife
Here’s how to raise a glass around the world.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 31, 2024
11 Simple Ways to Start Living a More Minimal LifestyleLife
Here’s your road map to living a simpler lifestyle at home (and in life).
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 29, 2024
The “Food Color” That Best Describes You, Based on Your Zodiac SignLife
Are you more of a martini olive green or maraschino cherry red?
Brittany Beringer-Tobing
Jul 29, 2024
Here’s How to Find a Roommate You’ll Actually Like Living WithLife
According to therapists and people who love their roommates.
Heather Bien
Jul 24, 2024
Everything You Need to Know Before Living Alone (From People Who Live Alone and Love It)Life
Here’s how to thrive in solo living.
Nandini Maharaj
Jul 22, 2024
4 Conversations Therapists Say You Should Have Before Moving In with Your PartnerLife
According to therapists.
Heather Bien
Jul 19, 2024
The Controversial Cooking Rule I Always Break in the Summer (It Keeps Me Cool!)Life
I’ve been doing it for years.
Lizzy Francis
Jul 16, 2024
7 Habits That Helped Me Finally Wake Up at 5 a.m. (and Actually Look Forward to It)Life
Here’s how I turned myself into the early birds I’d always envied.
Katie Horwitch
Jul 15, 2024
I Tried the “Save the Day” Method, and It Changed the Way I Think About Self-CareLife
It worked — sort of.
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 8, 2024
The Thrifted Kitchen Swap That Brings Me Joy on the DailyLife
I’ll never buy these the normal way again.
Rachel Otero
Jul 6, 2024
I Tried the Viral “Alpha Bridge” Method to See if It Could Help Me Fall Asleep FasterLife
This might just be the secret to better sleep in any bed.
Nandini Maharaj
Jul 2, 2024
This $12 Tool Is a Must-Have If You Scream When You See a Bug in Your HomeLife
It’s me, I’m the one screaming.
Sofia Rivera
Jul 2, 2024
What to Steer Clear of This Summer, Based on Your Zodiac SignLife
Here’s the forecast you’ve been looking for.
Brittany Beringer-Tobing
Jun 25, 2024
I Tried a “Dopamine Detox” for a Weekend and It Worked — Just Not in the Way I ExpectedLife
I asked a pro to weigh in on the trend.
Nandini Maharaj
Jun 11, 2024
I Tried the “3-3-2-2-1” Grocery Method and It Cut My Shopping Time in HalfLife
And it saved me so much money.
Sofia Rivera
Jun 7, 2024
I Tried This Nordic Sleep Method, and It’s Given Me the Best Sleep of My LifeLife
Best part? It’s completely free.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 3, 2024
25 Spotify Playlists That Are Actually Worth Listening ToLife
Set the mood with these curated soundtracks.
Brittney Morgan
May 31, 2024
9 Things You Can Say When You Need to Cancel Plans, According to Etiquette ExpertsLife
Here’s how to do it gracefully.
Ashley Abramson
May 28, 2024
I Tried the “Music Doubling” Method to Stay on Task (It’s Actually Brilliant)Life
It’s my new favorite productivity hack.
Sofia Rivera
May 22, 2024
People Are Running to Costco to Buy This Game-Changing Organizer (It’s Such a Time-Saver!)
Never lose a to-do list again.
Sofia Rivera
May 19, 2024
I Tried TikTok’s Cozy “Sweatshirt Hack” and I’ve Never Slept So Well
Life
It’s a game-changer for any hurkle-durklers out there.
Nandini Maharaj
May 4, 2024
You Need to Log Off and “Touch Grass" This Spring
Life
Here are 13 easy ways to do it.
Sofia Rivera
May 1, 2024
55 Things to Do at Home in the Summer (That Don't Require Any Outdoor Space)
From time capsules to documentary clubs.
Olivia Muenter
Apr 29, 2024
40 (Mostly) Free Things to Do When You Want to Get Offline
From catnapping to coloring, here’s how to have fun without WiFi.
Caroline Biggs
Apr 20, 2024
15 Little Nighttime Habits That’ll Give You Better Sleep (You’ll Feel Less Stressed!)
Life
From “sleepy girl mocktails” to dimming the big light, here’s how to get better rest.
Kristen Garaffo
Apr 17, 2024
25 Tiny, Easy, and Free (!) Zero-Waste Habits You Can Start Right Now
Life
Don’t throw out those receipts just yet.
Eva Recinos
Apr 11, 2024
The Tiny Tech Trick I’ve Used for Years That Saves Me Stress Every Day
Life
I get better sleep and feel more productive, too.
Natalia Vela
Apr 9, 2024
One Thing to Do Right After Getting Laid Off That'll Have a Big Payoff Later
Life
You can do it from your couch in just a few minutes.
Heather Bien
Apr 4, 2024
My Tried-and-True Trick to Make "Comfy Season" Out of Gross Weather Days
Life
The most underrated time of year.
Samantha O'Brochta
Apr 3, 2024
The "Distractions List" Method That Has Kicked My Procrastination Habit
It’s *doubled* my productivity.
Jennifer Billock
Mar 30, 2024
I'll Never Ever Hang Curtains (or Blinds) — Here's Why
Life
Even when living in NYC.
Yasmin Gulec
Mar 26, 2024
The “7-38-55” Rule Is the Secret to Nailing Your Next Job Interview
Life
Here’s how to make it work for those awkward Zoom calls.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Mar 21, 2024
12 Apps That’ll Increase Your Vocabulary (and Make You Sound Smarter)
Life
These apps make learning new words a positively amusing experience.
Caroline Biggs
Mar 20, 2024
I Used to Hate Thrifting — Until It Brought My Mom and Me Together in a Surprising Way
Life
My abuelita's favorite pastime has taught me all my best life lessons.
Natalia Vela
Mar 19, 2024
This $0 Little Luxury Instantly Transforms Meal Prep (You’ll Feel So Fancy!)
Life
I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of this sooner.
Sofia Rivera
Mar 17, 2024
25 Fun (and Even Free!) Spring Activities to Put on Your Warm Weather Bucket List
Life
Here’s what to do the next time you don’t know what to do on a nice day.
Heather Bien
Mar 14, 2024
One Fun Way to Use That Extra Daylight, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Life
From hurkle-durkle to cozy cardio, try these little practices this spring.
Sam Manzella
Mar 9, 2024
I Got a Color Analysis to Figure Out My Wardrobe — But I Didn’t Expect This
Life
Knowing that I’m a *deep autumn* has surprisingly lightened the load on my wallet.
Sofia Rivera
Mar 4, 2024
I Finally Tried the Scandinavian Sleep Method, and I’ve Never Been More Rested
Life
It solved our “opposites attract” problem.
Amy Hart
Mar 3, 2024
I Just Discovered This Viral $30 Waterproof Shower Lamp, and My Mind Is Blown
Life
This TikToker's tip for the "coziest shower" is so clever.
Sofia Rivera
Feb 27, 2024
5 Ways to Digitize All of Those Beloved Old Photo Albums
Life
Or shoeboxes filled with old photos, if you’re me.
Heather Bien
Feb 22, 2024
I Sent a Hygge Expert Photos of My Bedroom — Here’s How She'd Make It Cozier
Life
These are the seven things she said to change.
Heather Bien
Feb 18, 2024
The "Petite" French Habit That Is Making My WFH Days So Much Sweeter
Life
It’s a late-afternoon little luxury.
Heather Bien
Feb 15, 2024