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The practice of mindfulness sounds easy enough, right? Put your phone away and be present. But mindfulness is about more than just being in the moment -- it's about actively paying attention to your surroundings and the people you're interacting with. It's about noting sights, sounds, smells, thoughts and feelings as they happen. True...

In today’s busy world, it can be challenging to step back and take stock.  More and more people are turning to journaling as a way of taking back control and really reflecting on life.  A blank notebook can be used for many reasons, such as recording daily events, making plans, and tracking progress. Check...

Of course you want more joy in your life. Who wouldn't? Joy and gratitude are very much interconnected. In her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown notes: "Without exception, every person I interviewed who described living a joyful life or who described themselves as joyful, actively practiced gratitude and attributed their joyfulness to...

How do you feel about new beginnings? The uncertainty of what's to come can be scary, exciting, nerve-wracking, overwhelming.  You can take control of each new beginning by setting intentions. Intentions are not goals. A goal is something that you work towards and check off your list when it’s done. Intentions are about your way of...

Bullet journals, in particular, are known for their splashy, artistic spreads, like those tagged as #bulletjournalspreads over at Instagram. One look at all the flowers, cartoon characters, and pastel colors, and some men might decide that, nah, bullet journaling is NOT for them. As one Redditor says, he was initially “blown away by all the girls...

Morning pages -- a journaling concept developed by Julia Cameron -- have been part of our collective cultural consciousness since 1992. Introduced by Cameron in her book, The Artist's Way, the process is deceptively simple. Morning pages are three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing, produced as soon as possible after awakening. If you haven't already tried...

Being stuck at home--whether due to weather or quarantine--can be tough. We end up feeling isolated and lonely--and that has a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Hygge can help. Hygge is a Danish concept that draws on mindfulness and creating comfortable, cozy spaces. While hygge was specifically created in response to Denmark's...