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6 Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Turn Happiness Into a Habit
According to experts.
Aug 16, 2021
6 Ways to Make Working from Home Work for You
According to therapists.
Aug 15, 2021
The 5 Things Actress Jamie Chung Keeps on Her Nightstand — and One She Definitely Doesn’t
Plus, what her character Violet from "The Misfits" would keep on her nightstand.
Aug 12, 2021
Do You Feel Guilty When Your Home Is Messy?
Here's how you can learn to re-frame cleaning as "morally neutral."
Aug 12, 2021
10 Items That’ll Make Your Next Grocery Run Easier
You'll be wondering how you ever shopped without them.
Aug 5, 2021
I Always Had Terrible Handwriting — Until I Learned How to Hand-Letter
Five tips, straight from an expert.
Aug 2, 2021
There Are Three "Levels" of Laundry, According to Cleaning Experts
You might want to do laundry differently, depending on your household's health.
Aug 2, 2021
4 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your At-Home Gym Setup
Whether you’re already back at your weekly IRL barre classes or love your living room yoga flow, here's how to reassess your sweat sessions before you keep, toss, or upgrade your home gym equipment.
Jul 26, 2021
The Weird History of Home Fitness
Clearly, working out where you live isn’t a new trend, but you may not realize just how we got here.
Jul 26, 2021
9 Easy Home Tips and Hacks for People Who Can't Stop Sneezing Inside
Try these indoor allergy hacks to get relief.
Jul 26, 2021
8 Genius Sleep Ideas That Mental Health Pros Give Their Most Anxious Patients
The good news is you don’t just have to suffer through insomnia, which can worsen your anxiety, since lack of sleep can negatively impact your mood and cause a nasty cycle.
Jul 26, 2021
An Epidemiologist and Her Family's Temporary Home in a 1,600-Sq.-Ft. Bungalow
If you're the kind of person who likes to fill your Instagram feed with useful information, you may already know of Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist and the science communication lead at the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic.
Jul 26, 2021
How Ethel's Club's Naj Austin Designed Her Brownstone Apartment to Promote Rest
"My home makes me feel healthy because it’s a place I can fully relax," says Naj Austin, founder and CEO of Ethel’s Club and Somewhere Good.
Jul 26, 2021
Why You Should Make Plans with Your Home
Just because you can venture out in this post-lockdown era doesn’t mean that quiet time at home isn’t still important; in fact, it might be more essential than ever.
Jul 26, 2021
How to Create a Self-Care Corner in Your Home
After all, not everyone has space for one of those Instagram-ready meditation rooms.
Jul 26, 2021
A Tennessee Therapist's Joyful House Full of Pink Doors and a Rainbow Mural
Amilia James' Knoxville, Tennessee, house (aka the Rose Door Home) has always given her positive vibes
Jul 26, 2021
One Thing You Have to Tackle Today to Enjoy "Doing Nothing" at Home This Weekend
Weekend Projects
A weekend spent relaxing at home might not only sound unreachable, but sometimes seems more stressful than one in which you try, once again, to do all the things before a new week starts.
Jul 23, 2021
How Chronically Ill People Make Their Homes Comfortable and Affirming
"We’re always attempting... to be around other people in a way that’s more comfortable for them. And home for me is the place where I don’t have to do any of that."
Jul 21, 2021
7 Affordable Tools That Finally Turned Me Into a Bullet Journaler
They're all under $16!
Jul 21, 2021
5 Cleaning Supplies a Microbiologist Always Has On Hand
Here are a few items to consider for your own arsenal.
Jul 21, 2021
6 Unexpected Ways Decluttering Can Help You Destress and Calm Down
According to therapists and other mental health experts.
Jul 16, 2021
Here's Why It Feels Like This Year Is Going By Too Quickly
Experts weigh in on what you can do about it.
Jul 14, 2021
6 Household Uses for Mint
Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for mint you may not have thought of before.While you’re at it, also be sure to check out our guides on how to grow herbs indoors, what the best indoor herb growing kits are, and the 10 easiest herbs to grow.
Jul 11, 2021
3 Ways to Avoid Impulse Purchases, According to Psychology Experts
The very nature of internet browsers makes it easy to order anything, anytime with the click of a button. Here are three tips for saving money by curbing your online impulse purchasing, one item at a time.
Jul 8, 2021
7 Sleep Mistakes You're Making While Camping — and How to Fix Them
According to experts.
Jul 6, 2021
Two Things a Professional Organizer Never Keeps on Her Nightstand
And two more that she always has handy.
Jul 6, 2021
I Set a Limit on How Much I Scroll on Instagram — Here's What Happened
I'm an influencer, so the app is literally my job.
Jul 4, 2021
5 Little Life Upgrades Anyone Can Make Before Summer’s End
Career, life, and money coaches weigh in.
Jul 3, 2021
5 Rules I Live by to Read as Many Books as Possible
Last summer I finished 32 different books!
Jul 1, 2021
The 6 Things “Lucifer” Star Inbar Lavi Keeps on Her Nightstand — and One She Definitely Doesn’t
Plus, how it helps her stay productive.
Jun 30, 2021
I’m Done Apologizing for Clutter — And Mental Health Experts Agree
A quick scroll of my Instagram newsfeed seals the deal: Other parents can raise kids and keep their homes clean. What am I doing wrong?
Jun 24, 2021
12 Hiking Essentials to Pack the Next Time You Hit the Trail
Preparation is the key to a successful hike.
Jun 23, 2021
This No-Cost, 3-Step Nightly Ritual Is My Secret to Falling Asleep
Here's why a doctor says it works.
Jun 23, 2021
Overwatering Plants Isn't Just Bad For Them, It's Bad for You
Too-moist plants can negatively impact the plant parent’s health, too.
Jun 14, 2021
3 Unsafe Habits You Should Never Practice In Your Kitchen
Just because you’ve been doing something for years in the kitchen without problem doesn’t necessarily mean it's safe.
Jun 19, 2021
How TV Shows with Small Town Charm Provide the Ultimate Comfort
There's a reason you gravitate toward them.
Jun 17, 2021
How to Make Your Decor Work With Your Zodiac and Your Home's Feng Shui
I’ve been spending a lot of time at home or in my bedroom these days. The pandemic gave me a lot of time to rest, evaluate, and recharge. I also spent some time considering the ways my room’s layout might be affecting my mood and my desire to achieve my goals, which include healing from past traumas, releasing bad habits, and reversing the generational curses in my life. And as I welcome these positive new changes, I want my primary space to embrace these vibrations, too.
Jun 15, 2021
4 Ways to Keep Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
According to six Black business owners.
Jun 9, 2021
5 Frustrating Morning Habits You Can’t Seem to Stop — and How to Finally Fix Them For Good
If you're tired of going to bed with solid plans for the next day... only to wake up exhausted and already feeling like you’re “behind,” you’re not alone.
Jun 8, 2021
I Made a Commitment to Read Every Night Before Bed — Here's What Happened
It helped me fall asleep faster, and read 75 books in a year.
Jun 8, 2021
The Smartest $15 I Spent This Year Helped Me Feel Less Lonely While I Lived Alone
Bluetooth speakers don't have to be high tech to get the job done.
Jun 8, 2021
Home Is Where My Record Collection Is
"That familiar ritual of putting on an LP reminds me that home isn’t just a place or a destination, but a feeling that’s only one song away."
Jun 4, 2021
6 Little (But Totally Effective) Ways to Make Going Green a Lifelong Habit
According to experts.
May 24, 2021
The Super Simple End-of-the-Day Hack That Makes Every Morning More Productive
LIVING
The smartest productivity tip I know came from a book on dance. (Really!) And it actually involves procrastinating just a bit.
May 28, 2021
I'm a Hardcore Side Sleeper, and This Is the Only Pillow I'll Ever Use Again
Its funny shape serves a serious purpose.
May 28, 2021
I Never Lit Shabbat Candles Until I Moved Into my Grandma’s House. Now It’s My Most Grounding Ritual
Celebrating Shabbat has helped me shift my home from a workplace to my own little weekend sanctuary.
May 28, 2021
This Stylish New Mouthwash System Gives Me So Many Reasons to Smile
Shopping
I feel confident that my mouth is finally getting the TLC it deserves.
May 26, 2021
6 Ways to Beat Loneliness When You Live in a Small Space
According to experts.
May 24, 2021
This Weighted Robe Is Like an At-Home Spa Day, And It’s On Sale Right Now!
The weighted collar is so relaxing.
May 21, 2021
9 Products Apartment Therapy Staffers Swear By to Help Them Relax
They might work for you, too.
May 21, 2021
The Best Sleep and Relaxation Tips From Nurses and Night Shift Workers
As well as people who can fall asleep anywhere.
May 21, 2021
5 Mistakes You're Making While Napping (Yes, Really) — and How to Fix Them
Welcome to Restival Season, Apartment Therapy’s series about slowing down, sleeping more, and relaxing however you can — no fancy wristbands needed.Do you ever find yourself wishing you could travel back to your childhood and just take all those naps you probably refused at the time? Yeah, same. But there’s some good news: Naps aren’t just for kids. In fact, they’re pretty helpful for adults as well.
May 20, 2021
This Walking Desk Is Here To Raise Your WFH Game
And it won a design award.
May 19, 2021
I Turned Off My Blue Lights an Hour Before Bed for a Week — Here's What Happened
Could I put my phone down at least an hour before I went to sleep? I tried it.
May 19, 2021
This Sleep App Turns Bedtime Into a Meditation and an Adventure
I fell asleep in Barcelona without leaving my bedroom.
May 18, 2021
5 Films About Mental Health To Stream Right Now, According to Experts
While there’s still a gap in how mental health is represented in the media, there have been a number of excellent films showcasing the hard, dark, and sometimes downright unpleasant realities of grappling with our minds.
May 17, 2021
12 Lavender-Scented Candles That Will Melt Your Stress Away
Strike a match, and indulge in some well-deserved R&R.
May 17, 2021
The Built-in Freezer Organizer I Wish I Knew About Years Ago
This is a game-changer.
May 17, 2021
Rest Is a Radical Act — And We Need It Now More Than Ever
In today’s fast-paced, “hustle”-obsessed culture, it’s easy to forget how important it is to simply let go, unwind, and relax your body and brain. In fact, it’s not just important—it can also be a radical act in the face of a society that often prioritizes the “grind” above all else.
May 17, 2021
Welcome to Restival Season, Where Relaxing Is the Main Event
This week, Apartment Therapy is throwing its own type of festival, and it's all about rest. A Restival, if you will.
May 17, 2021
The 5 Things Marie Kondo Keeps on Her Nightstand — And One She Doesn't
Here's what she reaches for when winding down and starting back up.
May 17, 2021
I Bought This Pillow to Improve My WFH Posture — But It’s Done So Much More Than That
Shopping
It's the Goldilocks of wedge pillows.
May 15, 2021
14 Cleaning Product Label Buzzwords and What They Really Mean
When it comes to important values like protecting the earth and safeguarding your family's health, greenwashing makes things murky.
May 15, 2021
These Handy Dice Reinvigorated My Workout Routine and Made It Fun — Here’s How
Shopping
They've become my new favorite piece of fitness equipment.
May 15, 2021
Antoni Porowski Swears by These Products on His Nightstand for a Good Night’s Sleep
If I can look as relaxed as he does, then I'm sold.
May 14, 2021
Chris Hemsworth’s New Meditation Series Aims to Make the Practice Less Intimidating
NEWS
The multi-part series includes an array of options to help anyone find a mindful moment or two to relax, unwind, and re-center at any point in their day.
May 14, 2021
Here's the Crystal That Will Speak Most to Your Zodiac Sign
According to an expert.
May 14, 2021
You Probably Need to Replace This One Medicine Cabinet Staple ASAP
Plus, what experts want you to keep in mind about the rest of your makeup and skincare stash.
May 14, 2021
Using an Adult Coloring Book for 30 Minutes a Day Has Boosted My Mood
Here are the scientific reasons why.
May 13, 2021
This Habit Might Help Allergies & You're Probably Already Doing It
Don't recycle those face masks just yet.
May 12, 2021