Are We Wired to Want Stuff?
I’ll never forget a holiday moment a few years ago, when I found myself in a negotiation with my younger daughter over her gift list. In theory, I’ve never wanted my kids to make lists of things they want for
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Have a Cozy Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? We’re decorating our Christmas tree tonight, and tomorrow I’m going to see the new Oedipus, a modernized version that follows a politician and his wife on election night. I’ll report back! Hope
What Unexpected Chronic Back Pain Taught Me: 4 Takeaways That Matter
This year, for the first time in my life, I experienced intense chronic pain that turned everything upside down and lasted nearly four months. As someone who loves movement and lives a very active life, waking up one day with
9 simple strategies for holiday eating (without all the stress)
It’s Thanksgiving week here in the States, so I want to talk about something that trips people up every single year:
How do you navigate a holiday week without feeling stressed, restricted, or like you “messed up” your progress?
First
Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Dec. 8-14)
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Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Dec.
Short on time? Here’s how to modify your workout.
We’re officially in that stretch of the year where it feels like someone hit the chaos button: work deadlines, school events, holiday travel…all happening at once.
And in the middle of that, trying to follow a “normal” workout routine can
The Fragile Heart’s Guide To Surviving the Holidays
Is there a Finnish or Japanese word for existential holiday dread? There should be. I suppose the closest thing would be to borrow a term of Ebenezer Scrooge: ba hum bug? That’s certainly how I’m feeling as this long year
What Finally Helped Me Break Free from Constant Food Noise
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For years, I
Gift Guide #9: No-Spend or Low-Spend Gifts
When it comes to low-cost gift giving, I always love throwing something sentimental in a frame, but that’s far from the only option. We asked CoJ readers to share the low-spend, high-impact gifts they’ve given or received, and here
Get It Done With Mindfulness: How to Be Productive with Attention, Kindness, and Wisdom
Last spring, I struggled to finish my most recent book, Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partner, Family, and Friends. I missed two deadlines and spent many anxious nights lying awake, worried I might