Intentional Living
From the Editor's Desk: Choosing What We Consume with Intention
Avoiding toxins isn't just for one's nutritional diet.
Dread Laundry Less by Sprucing Up Your Space
A little light, a little encouragement, and a little foliage go a long way.
What the Olsen Twins’ Success Paving their Own Path Can Teach All of Us
A rare interview with Mary-Kate and Ashley reveals how much intentionality is required to choose a less noisy, simpler road.
How I Stopped Pretending Suffering Is Avoidable
Leaning into uncomfortable tasks helped me overcome a fear of suffering
Looking Ahead By Looking Back: Accepting Help
Leaning on others to be freed of negative self-talk and self-pity
When Emergency Contraception Is Commonplace, Are We Losing Introspection?
What I wish I had known before I took Plan B
A Spring Wedding and Coronavirus: Embracing What Is Essential
What I learned adjusting my spring wedding plans
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Lessons on Surviving a Quarantine from a Military Spouse
For me, a pandemic feels somewhat familiar
Cultivating Holiday Traditions as a New Family While Honoring Your Past
Shifting your mindset to create a unique, new holiday schedule that weaves old traditions with the new
Lessons Learned from Being Steeped in the World of Tea
Valuable knowledge and experience gained while volunteering at a tea festival
What Russian Novels Taught Me about Tending to My Inner Life
These famously long novels can teach us that personal growth takes time
Intentional Steps Needed When Trying to Make New Friends
True friendship is within reach.
An Interview with Olympian Meryl Davis
How self-care and the simple things can ease the largest life changes.
Relevant Tips for Exploring Your Family History
A beginner's guide to tracing your roots—no DNA test required.
Why It's Good to Try (and Be Bad At) New Hobbies
Struggling at knitting or painting might be the key to increased self-efficacy.
I Cooked (Baked) My Way through a Cookbook, and I Can't Recommend It Enough
Calling aspiring bakers of all skill-levels!
I Challenged Myself to Stop Offering Unsolicited Advice—Here's What I Learned
Turns out, I was contributing more negativity than I thought.
This Song Completely Gets the Importance of Maintaining a Sense of Self in Relationships
What Kelsea Ballerini's "Miss Me More" has to teach us
