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Monday

If you've ever wanted to take a break from the internet, try these tips
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If you've ever wanted to take a break from the internet, try these tips

The world has changed a lot since the internet. Remember asking people for directions? If you miss the days pre-internet (or wonder what it was like), Pamela Paul, author of 100 Things We've Lost To The Internet, gives us a few ways you can reconnect with an analog way of life.

If you've ever wanted to take a break from the internet, try these tips

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Thursday

How paying attention can help you appreciate what's right in front of you
 

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How paying attention can help you appreciate what's right in front of you

When you're in a familiar place, it's easy to go on autopilot and fail to notice the small joys that surround you. Artist and author Jenny Odell shares tips on how to pay attention to and appreciate what's right in front of you.

How paying attention can help you appreciate what's right in front of you

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Tuesday

How examining our regrets can make for a more meaningful life
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How examining our regrets can make for a more meaningful life

Rather than striving for a life with no regrets, Daniel H. Pink, author of The Power of Regret, suggests embracing regret and learning from it. He outlines the four most common categories of regret and explains how looking back can help us move forward.

How examining our regrets can make for a more meaningful life

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Tuesday

How to make creativity part of your daily routine
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How to make creativity part of your daily routine

Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way and architect of the famous creative practice "Morning Pages," has spent her career teaching "creative unblocking."In her new book, Seeking Wisdom: a spiritual path to creative connection, she combines the creative practices of The Artist's Way, with a new intentional practice – prayer.

How to make creativity part of your daily routine

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Tuesday

How to decide if freezing your eggs is right for you — and where to get started
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How to decide if freezing your eggs is right for you — and where to get started

Freezing your eggs can open doors for your fertility. It's also emotional, time-consuming and expensive. Here are some things to think about before you decide to freeze your eggs — and what to know if you do, including how much it costs and how to prepare for the process.

How to decide if freezing your eggs is right for you — and where to get started

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Thursday

Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document them

Kim Hawley and her father Jim Scherman nap on the couch in 1993. It can be helpful to start your interview with a warm-up question, such as sharing a favorite memory from childhood. Photograph by Gee Scherman; Collage by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document them

Learning stories about our loved ones helps us understand their lives and make sense of our own story. Here are five tips to guide you as you document your family history.

Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document them

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