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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.
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Protect Your Marriage From Your Retirement
Retirement marks the end of a career—and sometimes the end of a marriage as well. Marital satisfaction rates drop dramatically in the early years of...
A New Way to Stop the Spinning
Spinning, swaying, dizziness, unsteadiness, feeling “not quite right.” No matter how you describe it, vertigo—the sensation of movement or disorientation when standing, sitting or lying...
What is the Metaverse?
No doubt, you have heard the buzz about the “metaverse,” but if you’re like me, you probably don’t know what that is exactly. So I...
It Is Easy to Grow Your Own Salad Greens
Of all the vegetables that you could raise yourself, perhaps none are easier and more rewarding—especially for a dabbler or total beginner—than leafy salad greens....
Yard Sale Success Secrets
The pandemic put the brakes on yard sales—while people had plenty of time to clean out their closets and cabinets when they were stuck at...
Buy the Right Flood Insurance
Standard homeowner’s insurance policies almost never cover flood damage…and that gap can be catastrophic. It takes only a few inches of water to destroy drywall,...
Beware the Mental Health Risks of Tapering Opioids
The dangers of long-term opioid use are well-documented—addiction, overdose, bone fractures, heart attacks and more. But new research shows that the seemingly sensible step of...
Should You Buy Your Home with a Pocket Listing?
You’ve probably heard at least one story about a househunter losing out on several homes on the open real estate market and finally buying his/her...
Grace and Humility Beat Bitterness Every Time
Mikaela Shiffrin, arguably the best female skier in competition today and likely to become the greatest female skier of all time, had a devastating Olympics....
Road Tripping with Your Best Buddy
Most dog owners are eager to take their pets on vacation with them. It is fun to travel with Fido, and more places now allow...
Vacation Rx
I have always struggled with taking time off from work. Not because I don’t enjoy a vacation—but because it is stressful for me to be...
