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Spring Cleaning Ideas: How to Get Started (and Make It Fun)
Clear the Clutter: Nine Tips for Tackling Sentimental Clutter
Secret of Adulthood: The Days Are Long, But the Years Are Short
An earlier version of this article appeared May 27, 2014 In all the time I’ve spent studying happiness, habits, and human nature, this one sentence has reached people more than anything else I’ve written: The days are long, but the years are short. If you’ve heard this line somewhere and wondered where it came from, […] The post Secret of Adulthood: The Days
My Favorite Books About Parenting
An earlier version of this article appeared April 24, 2018 I’ve read many parenting books, but a few really stand out to me—in many cases, I’ve read these books several times. One thing I’ve discovered is that when a parenting book is truly excellent, its advice is just as helpful for dealing with adults as […] The post My Favorite Books About Parenting appe
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How to Be a Happier, Calmer Parent: 16 Things to Try Instead of Yelling
An earlier version of this article appeared May 8, 2024 One of my Twelve Commandments is “Lighten up,” and I have a lot of resolutions aimed at trying to be a more lighthearted parent: less nagging, more laughing. We all want a peaceful, cheerful, even joyous, atmosphere at home—but we can’t nag and yell our […] The post How to Be a Happier, Calmer Parent: 1
How to Review Your Mid-Year Goals: Lessons Learned from Halfway Day
Key Takeaways for Mid-Year Goal Reviews–also known as “Halfway Day”: Strategic quitting: Give yourself permission to abandon goals that no longer serve you. Self-compassion: If you mess up, cut yourself some slack. People who show themselves some grace are better at returning to a habit to try again.. Focus on progress: Celebrate your “ta-da” moments […] The