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Letting Go of Aspirational Clutter: Make Space for Real Life
lifestyle1 month ago

Letting Go of Aspirational Clutter: Make Space for Real Life

Aspirational clutter is the collection of items kept to symbolize a future, ideal self—like unused platters or dream-duty gear. The piece suggests practical decluttering steps: assign one container per aspirational category, keep your favorite items, and let the rest go. Removing these items reduces the background pressure of “I should be doing more” and can yield mental, emotional, and physical relief, helping your home reflect your current life rather than unfulfilled intentions.

Car obsession tests a couple’s time together; readers weigh in
advice1 month ago

Car obsession tests a couple’s time together; readers weigh in

Carolyn Hax’s readers weigh in on a letter about a husband who loves cars so much it crowds out couple time; while the writer is glad he has a passion, she wants more shared moments and clearer boundaries, and commenters offer strategies for balancing hobbies with the relationship, such as scheduling time together, communicating needs, and finding ways to involve the hobby without sidelining the partnership.

Wellness Demystified: Six Simple Rules for a Sustainable Healthy Life
health1 month ago

Wellness Demystified: Six Simple Rules for a Sustainable Healthy Life

Public-health expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel argues against wellness hype and offers six practical shifts: replace extreme trends with steady movement (about 150 minutes weekly), eat with others and cook real food while limiting ultra-processed snacks, ditch obsessive habit-tracking and screen-time rules, view wellness as just one part of a full life not the sole focus, and build cognitive and social richness through hobbies and diverse mental activities to sustain healthy habits with pleasure and consistency.

Obituary: Michael Avelar (1983-2025)
obituaries2 months ago

Obituary: Michael Avelar (1983-2025)

Michael Avelar, a curious and creative individual from McKinleyville, passed away at 42 due to Machado Joseph’s Disease. He was passionate about computers, astronomy, and nature, and enjoyed a life filled with learning, travel, and family. Survived by his father, sister, and relatives, his family honors his memory and encourages donations to the National Ataxia Foundation.

7 Quiet Hobbies Perfect for Introverts
lifestyle3 months ago

7 Quiet Hobbies Perfect for Introverts

The article highlights seven hobbies that smart introverts keep private because they value personal space and the intrinsic joy of these activities, such as tracking personal records, creating imaginary worlds, mastering obscure skills, collecting non-material items, developing personal systems, practicing skills privately, and conducting solo research, emphasizing that these pursuits are about personal fulfillment rather than external validation.

23 Proven Tips to Stay Feeling Young Today
lifestyle4 months ago

23 Proven Tips to Stay Feeling Young Today

The article shares various tips from millennials on how to stay feeling young at heart, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, engaging in hobbies like sports, music, and dancing, prioritizing sleep, and keeping a playful attitude. It emphasizes that staying active, mentally stimulated, and having fun are key to feeling youthful regardless of age.

Top hobbies to make retirement your best years
lifestyle4 months ago

Top hobbies to make retirement your best years

Retirement is an opportunity to design a fulfilling life through hobbies that build skills, foster connections, and contribute to well-being, such as walking, gardening, playing music, volunteering, photography, cooking clubs, strength training, mentoring, micro-adventures, and hands-on crafts. The article emphasizes choosing activities that you enjoy and can sustain, integrating them into your routine to make retirement feel meaningful and vibrant.

Hobbies Boomers Loved That Science Says Can Extend Your Life
health-and-wellness5 months ago

Hobbies Boomers Loved That Science Says Can Extend Your Life

The article highlights eight simple hobbies popular among boomers—gardening, walking, volunteering, playing games, dancing, cooking, reading, and social sports—that science now shows can significantly extend lifespan and improve mental and physical health, emphasizing the value of sustainable, everyday activities for a longer, happier life.