Mindful Living

Find tips on how you can incorporate more mindfulness at home, from meditation to deep breathing.
Woman hanging stockings by a fireplace, with a decorated Christmas tree and cozy living room setting.
This Sweet Christmas Morning Tradition Brings Us So Much Joy
And it has strengthened our marriage, too.
Charli Penn
Dec 22, 2022
Here’s Absolutely Everything You Need to Bring Some Hygge to Your Apartment
Make no mistake about it: Hygge is an international design movement that's here to stay.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 20, 2022
The Easy (and Effective!) Chore List Tool Hiding in Plain Sight on Your Phone
It's saved me so much time and stress.
Katherine Laubscher
Dec 12, 2022
Your Best Week Ever Sunday Checklist: Do These 7 Things in Your Home Today
How does one craft the kind of work week that soothes the soul, flows smoothly and leaves you energized by the time the weekend rolls around again? By taking advantage of a built-in good mood and tackling a few key home to-dos on Sunday. It’s not about aiming for perfection or scrubbing every surface — it’s about setting yourself up to win starting on Monday morning to stay strong through all the conference calls, traffic commutes and PTA meetings.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 14, 2022
The Lazy Person’s Guide to a Happy Home: Tips for People Who (Really) Hate Cleaning
I’m always a little ashamed to admit this, but I hate to clean. I really hate it. I mean, there are so many more interesting things I could be doing. And the annoying thing is that when you clean something, it just gets dirty all over again. Cleaning is a horrible, boring, thankless task, but you know what’s worse than cleaning? Stressing out all the time because your house is filthy. What’s a lazy woman to do?
Nancy Mitchell
Nov 7, 2022
6 Luxurious Ways to Spend Your 60 Extra Minutes of Daylight Saving Time
If you don't sleep in, try one of these restful alternatives.
Sofia Rivera
Nov 5, 2022
Get Anthropologie’s Signature Scent for Less With These Budget Alternatives
Love the smell of Anthropologie but don't want to spend big bucks?
Try these candles instead.
Arlyn Hernandez
Nov 3, 2022
I Can’t Keep My House Clean, What’s Wrong With Me?
Here are some reasons you might be getting stuck, and some fixes to help hoist you out of the rut.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 1, 2022
Never Want to Leave: 10 Tips for Making Your Home the Most Inviting Yet
Having a home that is inviting — that beckons to visitors and lingers in the minds of guests — makes for both an enjoyable and memorable place. And there’s a bonus benefit to creating a home that is inviting to guests: it’s often more inviting to you, too! We’ve got ten tips to try that will help you craft a home that welcomes everyone who walks through its doors — though, warning, it may make them never want to leave!
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 27, 2022
10 Scandinavian Words We Wish We Had in English
There's life beyond hygge. Here's your guide to Instagram-era Nordic vernacular.
Taryn Williford
Oct 26, 2022
4 Daily Routines That’ll Help You Get Closer to Reaching Your Goals
The future, more creative or healthier you is cheering you on, hoping you’ll get started today!
Ashley Abramson
Oct 26, 2022
6 Things All Single People Should Know How to Do at Home
When you’re single—and especially when you live alone—you’re on your own when it comes to getting stuff done around the house. You’ve got no one to split chores with and, unless you’ve got a pet, no one to take care of but yourself (though that doesn’t mean you’ll be lonely, either.) But since you have to take care of all your household responsibilities by yourself, you’re going to have to know how to do them if you don’t already.
Brittney Morgan
Oct 16, 2022
This Is What a "Soul Home" Is, and How I Found Mine
Living
It’s where you’re supposed to be.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 15, 2022
Equal Cleaning For All: Tips For Splitting Chores With Roommates
In my last apartment, cleaning became a big issue. I lived with three other people, and it took us almost two years to actually sit down and determine how to keep our apartment clean. Here are some things I learned from that experience: 1. Truthfully define your definition of clean early on. Do you expect the house to be tidied daily, or is a thorough clean weekly, or even monthly, satisfactory? Setting expectations early on can help reduce conflicts down the road.
Kate Legere
Oct 14, 2022
5 Easy Ways to Add Energy to Your Home
Monique & Stu’s Bright Happy Family Home in Melbourne Even if you love your place and your stuff, there are times when your home can feel stagnant. It all too easily becomes a place of routine, or it just feels like there’s something that’s not functioning quite right. If your home needs a burst of energy, here are five easy things that you can do to give it some zest. The Pineapple Housewife’s Happy Home Use scents.
Carolyn Purnell
Oct 14, 2022
This Weekend, We’ll Get You One Step Closer to Catching Up on Housework
Apartment Therapy Weekend Projects is a guided program designed to help you get the happy, healthy home you’ve always wanted, one weekend at a time. Sign up now for email updates so you never miss a lesson. Is there such a thing as being caught up on housework? I never have been. Even if your weekly chores have been completed and the laundry monster mountain has been defeated, there’s probably something around the house that’s been bothering you to get it done.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 13, 2022
6 Ways to Pinpoint Your Home Decor Style
Envious of folks who seem to instantly know what they love? Who never question whether a new furniture piece is their style because they know so confidently what their style is? We’ve got seven ways you can learn how to pinpoint your style quicker and more easily. Whether you’re facing a new blank home that needs filling or you look around your current one and just aren’t sure if looks like you, there might be some ways you can pinpoint the look.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 13, 2022
Stuck in a Rut? How To Fall in Love With Your Home All Over Again
Once upon a time you were madly in love with your home. Then you found out that your home sometimes forgets to brush his teeth and leaves socks all over the floor. You don’t need therapy to get the magic back, you just need this stuff to rekindle your relationship. Your first and easiest way to regain some home bliss is to get your whole space spick and span.
Jennifer Hunter
Oct 12, 2022
Moving Questions: What Will You Miss/Look Forward To Most?
As our family has been preparing to move from a new-ish house in town to a crazy little farmhouse way out in the country, we’ve been discussing all the things we’re excited about, and all the things we have to admit we’ll miss… I think saying things like this out loud can be crucial, especially for kids.
Tess Wilson
Oct 12, 2022
5 Redecorating Steps for the Recently Consciously Uncoupled
Breakups are hard. It doesn’t matter if you were the dumper or the dumpee, if you hyperventilate at the thought of your ex, or if you are firmly resigned. Either way, if you once lived as a couple, you now need to dismantle the evidence of the home you worked to create together. At times the process might be soul-crushing. Other times there are practical considerations. And ultimately, there’s a new glorious opportunity. Here are five steps to regroup at home: 1.
Dabney Frake
Oct 12, 2022
3 LGBTQ+ Activists Share Their Best Coming Out Advice
“Be gentle with yourself throughout this process.”
Sam Manzella
Oct 11, 2022
I Was a Paranormal Investigator — Here's How to Check Your Home for Ghosts
Who are you gonna call?
Jennifer Billock
Oct 4, 2022
How To Live Alone Without Feeling Lonely
Whether by choice or by circumstance, living alone has a lot of advantages. But perhaps one of the most subtle yet saddest disadvantages is sometimes feeling lonely. And though occasional feelings of loneliness are natural, why feel lonely when you don’t have to? There are things you can do to create a home that repels loneliness when you live solo. This is the most important one in my opinion. I think you need to throw your curtains open every day. Let the light in.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 3, 2022
This Mindset Shift Around Alone Time Has Made Me a Better Mom and Partner
There's nothing to feel guilty about.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 30, 2022
Take a Break: 5 Phone-Free Zones at Home
A new year, a new opportunity to start and master habits that will add to your overall well-being. One small, kind-of weird habit you could work on this month to master for this year? Not using your smart phone in certain spots in the home. We’ve seen in recent years a backlash on smart phone usage in certain public areas — whip your cell phone out and start Facebooking during a friendly dinner and you’ll probably get chastised.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 26, 2022
10 Simple Things to Make You Happier At Home
It's amazing how a few tweaks to our daily habits can become a catalyst for meaningful, positive change.
Jackie Ashton
Sep 20, 2022
How to Never Feel Lonely When You’re Alone at Home
When you find yourself with zero plans and just stretched out on the couch, it can feel super easy to slip into a rut of boredom. To side-step that scenario, we created a list of 11 super fun and pro-active things you can do with your free evening. If you don’t want to spend your time getting lost in a Netflix black hole, some of these suggestions might help you embrace your time alone and love the next couple of hours with your own company.
Marlen Komar
Sep 19, 2022
Your iPhone Has a Setting That Makes It Declutter Itself
Life
Prepare to magically have more phone storage.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 19, 2022
This Is What a "Joybreak" Is and How You Can Take One
All you need is a few minutes to yourself.
Sarah Kuta
Aug 11, 2022
How Reading Tarot Cards Has Helped Me Learn to Manage My Anxiety
These are the mental health benefits of tarot (and how to avoid its pitfalls).
Natalia Vela
Jun 30, 2022
We Moved to Another State for a "Fresh Start." Here's What That Means to Me
"It was an opportunity to shed so much of the baggage we’d accumulated — physical and otherwise."
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 29, 2022
I Gave Up Mindless Scrolling for a Day — Here’s How It Went
Almost immediately, I noticed the impact it had on my productivity levels.
Grace Cassidy
Jun 29, 2022
The One Thing You Should Always Do To Unplug While on Vacation
Try this to appreciate your vacation, sans distractions.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jun 28, 2022
This Simple Summertime Pleasure Is My Favorite Way to End the Workday
It's slow, satisfying, and refreshing.
Kristen Garaffo
Jun 22, 2022
I Embrace Slow Progress by Setting 3-Month Goals — Here’s Why They Stick
I've learned 90 days is the magic number.
Kristen Garaffo
Jun 21, 2022
Why Ditching My Yearly Reading Challenge Helped Me Read More Than Ever
"How did I manage to turn a beloved pastime into something that made me feel bad about myself?"
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jun 11, 2022
6 Simple Tips to Be More Patient, According to Mental Health Experts
Here's how to practice patience with others, your kids, and even yourself.
Kara Nesvig
Jun 8, 2022
3 Little Habits I’ve Adopted for a Cleaner Space and a Clearer Mind
It’s best to start small.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jun 7, 2022
20 Ways To Love Your Home
While the weather turns a bit colder (only 80 today!) our thoughts turn to the Fall. We’re looking forward to more time spent indoors hosting and hanging out. BUt there are some things we’d like to get to to make our home feel that much more comfortable. Jump below for 20 ways to love your home (so it loves you back):1. Choose 10 things. And donate them, throw them away or repurpose them.
Laure Joliet
May 9, 2022
How Having a Vanity Helped Me Figure Out What Self-Care Means to Me
It's boosted my confidence and lowered my stress.
Kristen Garaffo
May 8, 2022
3 Types of Meditation to Try If You Can't Sit Still
Try these mindful movement alternatives.
Sakshi Udavant
May 4, 2022
10 Tried & True Tips: How to Make New Friends in a New City
A few years ago Jennifer wrote about leaving her friends behind because of a big cross-country move. I made a similar big move nearly four years ago, following my now husband from San Diego to Seattle when he started his exciting new career. The hardest part for me? Making new friends. It sure isn’t as easy as it used to be! Unlike Jennifer, I’m more of an introvert than a social butterfly.
AnnaMaria Stephens
May 4, 2022
5 Habits That Help Me Stay Organized When I'm Feeling Down
Try these tried-and-true tips from wellness experts.
Kara Nesvig
Apr 23, 2022
5 Ways to Take Your Home Organization to the Next Level
Here are some ways to take even your already-organized spaces up a notch, to a deeper level.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 20, 2022
Surprisingly, Having This in My Shower Has Done Wonders for My Morning Self-Care
Sometimes it really is all about the little things.
Charli Penn
Apr 19, 2022
6 Tips and Tricks I Used to Make My Apartment More ADHD-Friendly
From establishing zones to understanding clutter, here's how to make your living space more accommodating for ADHD.
Aarushi Agni
Apr 8, 2022
The Reason I Love Spring Cleaning That Has Nothing to Do with Hygiene
I never knew sunlight could be considered an amenity until I moved to Manhattan.
Katherine Laubscher
Apr 4, 2022
7 Trans Artists Share How They Showcase Queer Pride in Their Home Decor
From gallery walls to lighting to extra mattresses.
Alex Polish
Mar 31, 2022
How to Create the Perfect Meditation Corner in Your Bedroom
If you're looking to elevate your meditation practice, here are four expert tips for how to set up your own bedroom meditation altar and incorporate it into your routine.
Samantha Hunter
Mar 26, 2022
How Downsizing Helped Me Heal — And Start Over! — After My Divorce
As I shed items from my marriage, I was able to move forward without the weight of painful memories that might otherwise hold me back.
Sarah Woehler
Mar 7, 2022
6 Cleaning Tasks I Take On When I Need a Sense of Order and Calm
These quick tasks will help you take control of your environment and find a relaxing, mindful connection. 
Heather Bien
Mar 5, 2022
I Promised Myself I’d Make My Bed Every Morning — and Now I’ll Never Go Back
After a major surgery, my relationship with my bed became much more intimate and appreciative — and I wanted to honor that.
Samantha Hunter
Feb 28, 2022
Putting This One Product in My Bedroom Was an Absolute Game-Changer
A mini air conditioner was the perfect solution for my sweaty, sleepless nights.
Samantha Hunter
Feb 25, 2022
6 Things in Your Bedroom That Might Be Sneakily Stressing You Out
And how to fix them.
Jennifer Prince
Feb 24, 2022
How Living with My 93-Year-Old Grandmother Is a Lesson in Mindfulness
The concepts of gratitude and mindfulness have become popular with millennials like me — and yet here is my grandmother, who has been practicing them in her own way for more than 80 years.
Mugdha Singh
Feb 21, 2022
I Moved into a Bedroom Half the Size of My Old One — Here’s What I Learned
After making some slight storage, design, and lifestyle changes, I’ve learned to love my cozy space.
Courtney Campbell
Feb 18, 2022
Waking Up Just 30 Minutes Earlier Has Completely Changed My Daily Mindset
Here are four improvements I saw — and how I recommend going about this change in your own life.
Courtney Campbell
Feb 16, 2022
4 Smart Ways to Create a More Sustainable Closet
Want to reduce your carbon footprint and make your closet more eco-friendly? Here's where to start.
Kristen Garaffo
Feb 14, 2022
Abandoning Your New Year’s Goals? Try These 7 Tips Before Giving Up
Eighty percent of people give up on their resolutions by February. Here's how to make adjustments to keep working toward your goals.
Jennifer Prince
Feb 13, 2022
Why I’m Holding Off on My Next Goodwill Donation
When I don’t feel that immediate spark of joy, I give my item the benefit of the doubt, tucking it away instead of throwing it into a donation pile.
Haley Sherif
Feb 12, 2022
How to Be Your Own Valentine This Year (and Every Year)
Setting aside a day, or even a few moments, to show yourself some extra love and compassion is a great way to put yourself first and practice self-love.
Kristen Garaffo
Feb 11, 2022
6 Activities to Bring Back the Old-School Feeling of Exchanging Valentines
From hand-making cards to leaving surprises for co-workers, here are six feel-good ideas for bringing back the ambiance of childhood Valentine’s Days.
Jennifer Prince
Feb 10, 2022
6 Valentine’s Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Restaurant Reservations
Whether you’re celebrating with your long-term partner or on a first date, plan to do something unexpected.
Jennifer Prince
Feb 10, 2022
This Is the Cold Brew Coffee Maker You Need in Your Life
It's super convenient — but also helps me enjoy the mindful ritual of making coffee.
Heather Bien
Feb 9, 2022
The Secret to Achieving Work-Life Balance, According to the Founder of Deskpass
Deskpass founder Nicole Vasquez shares her tips for creating that much coveted (and totally achievable) work-life balance.
Lauren Rubin
Feb 8, 2022
3 of the Best Workbooks to Help You Cope With Anxiety
Anxiety workbooks are helpful because they can be great in anxious moments but also during calmer states of mind as well. 
Molly Burford
Feb 7, 2022
How Saying Gratitude in Bed Every Morning Completely Changed My Mindset
I knew being grateful for things wouldn’t magically solve my problems, but if it meant I could have calmer, more upbeat mornings, I was willing to try.
Sakshi Udavant
Feb 5, 2022
The Simple, 5-Minute Habits That Therapists Say Will Reduce WFH Burnout
Try incorporating these short, easy practices into your daily routine to break up the day and help you decompress and de-stress.
Kara Nesvig
Feb 3, 2022
I Started Romanticizing My Chores to Keep Up with Housework
It didn’t take long for these routine chores to transform into a series of small daily rituals and become some of the more nourishing moments of my day. 
Teneal Zuvela
Feb 2, 2022
The Final Step of Your January Home Cure Is the Very Best (and Easiest) One
January Cure
Whether you joined the Cure on Jan. 3 or just yesterday, you’ve done amazing work this month.
Taryn Williford
Jan 28, 2022
5 Practical Planning Solutions for People Who Hate Writing Things Down
Luckily, writing things down isn’t the only way to keep everything straight!
Molly Burford
Jan 27, 2022
If Your Living Room Feels “Naked” Right Now, It’s Time to Dress it Up
January Cure
It's also time to empty your outbox.
Taryn Williford
Jan 27, 2022