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08/16

How to Slow Down So You Can Live a More Relaxed, Fulfilling Life

Get ready to start moving at a more leisurely pace.

08/15

50 Esther Perel Quotes to Help Inspire You to Improve and Accept Your Relationships

Trust us, you'll want to take her advice.

08/11

How to Journal Daily—and Why It’s a Great Idea

From exactly what to journal about to why journaling is so important in the first place, here's everything you need to know.

08/09

Want to Get Your Life Together? Start Here

From continuing to learn to caring for your mental health, here's everything you need to know about how to start taking better care of yourself.

08/08

60 Mel Robbins Quotes to Help You Along On Your Personal Growth Journey

If you're feeling down or lost, let these quotes be your guide.

08/03

53 of the Very Best Simple Joys Of Life

Life is all about the little things. Here are 53 of them.

08/02

16 Ways to Be Content With What You Have

These tips will help you live life to the fullest.

08/01

29 August Quotes to Help You Celebrate the End of Summer

Summer is winding down—so use these quotes to celebrate this magical month and bring a lot more joy to it.

07/26

How to Use a Bullet Journal Calendar (and 10 Ideas!)

Pursue your goals, stick to your habits, and so much more.

07/25

50 Glennon Doyle Quotes That Will Remind You That You Can Do Hard Things

Let these quotes help you reach for the stars.

07/19

99 Refreshing and Fun Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts

getting into the habit of practicing gratitude can be tough. Our daily habits and routines are often so busy, the thought of sitting down to write out things we’re grateful for seems frivolous. That’s why gratitude journaling questions may be perfect for you.

07/18

How to Do a 'Brain Dump'

A “brain dump” is a journaling exercise that's relatively simple: You take everything in your brain and "dump" it on paper. Brain dumping can help us organize our thoughts, decrease stress, and simply get certain unnecessary thoughts out of our minds. Here's how to do it.

07/15

15 Ways to Be More Present

Being truly present helps us live more fulfilling lives, lowers our levels of stress and anxiety, helps us eat more mindfully, and so much more. These tips will help you get started.

07/13

30 Mottos to Live By

A life motto can help ground you and guide you through difficult times. Here are 30 great ones to choose from.

07/12

A 6-Step Guide to Building a Strong Inner Foundation

A strong inner foundation is key to living a life with less stress and overwhelm. Here's how to get started.

07/11

5 Unique, Unexpected Things That Help With Anxiety

Trust us, you haven't tried these ones before.

07/07

4 Ways to Embrace Caring Too Much (and Journal Entries to Help!)

It's OK to care a lot—actually, it can be a really good thing.

07/06

How to Practice Gratitude When It Feels Impossible

It isn't always easy to feel thankful for what you have. Try this.

07/05

What to Do When Your Plans Fall Through

Things don't always work out the way you want to. How you handle it is everything.

07/01

2 FREE Habit Tracker PDFs: Printable Weekly and Monthly

If you're searching for a weekly or monthly habit tracker PDF to get started tracking new habits, we've got you covered!

06/30

15 Productivity Podcasts to Help You Get More Done In Less Time

Plug in those headphones and open that podcast app, because we compiled a list of the best podcasts about productivity. Just make sure you have something nearby to take notes, because you won’t want to forget these hacks.

06/29

38 Fun Solo Date Ideas to Try This Weekend

A solo date is an empowering reminder that you don't need a partner—or even a friend!—to have a great time.

06/28

How to Create a Daily Self-Care Routine You'll Actually Stick To

Turn an intention for daily self-care into action with these simple tips.

06/27

6 Ways to Stop Being Envious

Envy and jealousy can be destructive emotions. Here are our best tips for feeling less envious and happier with what you have.

06/24

13 Awesome Journaling Techniques, from Free-Writing to Dream Journaling

From improved mental health to a stronger immune system, there are so many benefits of journaling every day (or least having a strong journaling habit)—and there’s truly no right or wrong way to do it, except to not do it at all. Start with these techniques.

06/23

How to Use Stream of Consciousness Writing to Take Your Journaling Practice to the Next Level

When it comes to taking control of our thoughts, one of the most effective techniques...

06/22

What Are Core Values?

Core values are the crux of who you are—and we have a set of examples that will get you on the right track.

06/21

Headed on Vacation Soon? Here's Your Self-Care Travel Checklist

Whether you're taking a day trip, engaging in some long overdue international travel (it's been...

06/20

How to Be Proud of Yourself (Because Yes, That Really Is a Good Thing)

Start with these six simple steps.

06/17

Enneagram Journaling Prompts for Your Type

Are you into the Enneagram? We have Enneagram journaling prompts by type for you to try during your self-care journaling routines!

06/16

65 Emotional Self-Care Ideas

These are the practices that nourish us and keep us mentally well. Get started with these ideas.

06/15

17 Self-Care Sunday Ideas to Help Restore and Motivate You

Take back Sunday for yourself and turn it into a day that brings you joy and inspiration.

06/14

8 Examples of Self-Awareness—and Why Cultivating It Is Key

At its core, self-awareness is about seeing yourself clearly and fully understanding what role you play in a situation, good or bad. These examples can help.

06/13

40 Journaling Prompts for Mindfulness

Gaining a deep understanding of your thought patterns through writing prompts can ground you and bring you back to the present.

06/09

35 Journaling Prompts for Healing

Recovery and healing are both an ongoing process for many of us. And journaling prompts for healing can help us as we work through our experiences to heal and restore.

06/08

25 Journaling Prompts to Help You Find Your Life Purpose

A few long (or short) journaling sessions can be all you need to figure out what you need to do to live your best life, and one you're proud of.

06/07

How to Design Your Summer So You Can Make the Most of Every Moment

Consider this your step-by-step guide to designing a summer that leaves you feeling joyful and rejuvenated

06/06

30 Inspiring Quotes About Living With Intention

Inspirational quotes are a powerful reminder of the journey we're on and the steps we need to take to get where we can to go. They can also help us find happiness in our daily lives.

06/03

When You Have Too Many Clothes, Here's What to Do

Decluttering can be a great thing. But how do we know when it's time? If you think you have too many clothes, now's the time to ask yourself these questions. And maybe start to reduce your wardrobe!

06/02

50 Journal Prompts for Depression

Journaling is proven to boost feelings of wellbeing, and it helps us heal. Get started with these prompts.

06/02

50 Journal Prompts for Moms of All Ages & Stages

Whether you're still changing dirty diapers or sending kids off to college, motherhood is challenging. These journal prompts for moms specifically can help us in our journaling practices.

06/01

11 Ways to Be Intentional Every Day

No, you don't have to go through the motions of life day after day. Start living with intention instead.

05/31

7 Easy Ways to Take Care of Yourself When It Feels Like the Weight of The World Is On Your Shoulders

Self-care is key not only to moving through tough times with grace, but having the energy to take action and make a real change in the way you want to. Give these ideas a try.

05/27

72 Bullet Journal Habit Tracker Ideas

When you crack open a brand new bujo (or get started on a new month...

05/26

Overwhelmed By Clutter? Here's Your Action Plan

Want to turn your messy house into a tidy one? Get started with these simple decluttering tips.

05/25

Journaling Prompts Are a Great Tool for Anxiety—Get Started With These Ones

When it comes to anxiety, journaling prompts should be aimed at helping you organize your thoughts, identify your anxiety triggers, or calm you down. Here are 43 of them.

05/24

51 Journaling Prompts for Self-Esteem

journaling in a way that's geared toward high self-esteem can be a game-changer, because it really gives you to the time to think and adequately organize your thoughts. Start with these prompts.

05/23

Everything You Need to Know About How to Be a Minimalist—Including What You Shouldn't Do

Getting into a minimalist mindset may require a bit of a shift, both mentally and physically. Here's a step-by-step guide.

05/20

9 Ideas for Focusing On Yourself, for Those People Who Are Always Putting Others First

As the airline safety message goes, it's important to secure your own oxygen mask before helping others. Here are eight ideas to help you get started.

05/18

52 Quotes That Are Perfect for Your Bullet Journal

Inspiring quotes can lift us up when we're down, create motivation when we're just not feeling it, and remind us that change doesn't always happen overnight. Add these ones to your bullet journal.

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