Imperfect Spirituality

How to connect to the energy of everyday life

Polly Campbell

How to Beat the Winter Blues

Put on some cozy pajamas, snuggle up next to the fire, enjoy hot-buttered rum or a mug of tea and rejoice in the possibilities of winter. Here's how.

A Suprising Benefit of the Pandemic

Living through a pandemic prompted many big feelings, including one I never expected.

Beware of the 'Aha' Moment

That flash of insight might make you feel smart, but that doesn't make it true.

The One Thing I Want My Daughter to Know

The most important thing we can teach our kids.

The Surprising Quality of the Most Powerful Leaders

The most influential leaders might not be who you think.

Relax, It's OK to Enjoy Life, Especially Now

Relax. The best way to honor your life is to enjoy it.

Want to Feel Happier? Avoid Social Media and Add in a Hobby

Want to feel better? Try these things.

Why Your Self-Care Practice Is Good for Me, Too

Simple holistic health habits added to your day can be a powerful way to ease stress and bolster your health, happiness, and immunity.

This Happens to Your Kids When You Stress

Stress is contagious. Here's how to keep it from infecting your kids.

This Habit Can Make You Happier

Do you take things personally? This practice could help ease your stress and boost your happiness.

How to Help a Friend

The words we use to help can cause more hurt and worry if we aren't careful. Here's how to avoid adding to the upset.

A Daily Routine Helps Us Feel Better During Difficult Times

This routine is saving me from shelter-in-place-with-a-teen stress and even made things more fun and interesting.

The Power of Optimistic Action

Behave like what you are doing matters and it will.

This Memory Hack Will Help You Get More Done

Ever forgotten what you went to the store to get in the first place? This hack might help.

Get Your Game Face On

Can a facial expression help you do better? Here's why it might be time to put on your game face.

Why My Daughter Does Chores

Is it worth the whining you'll need to put up with to get your teen to do chores? Yes. Here's why.

Why We Have a No-Selfie Policy

We don't like looking at them, but we love taking them. Here's what science says about selfies.

How a Plan Drives Us to Succeed

Could laying my gym clothes out the night before help me exercise regularly? Yep. And this simple practice made all the difference.

That Fatigue You Feel Might Just Boost Your Creativity

Feeling drained at the end of the day? That fuzzy feeling could lead to your greatest innovations.

How Grown-Ups Can Benefit From a Sleep Schedule

Tired all the time? A regular sleep routine might help you rest easier.

The Easiest Way to Destress

Need to get out of your head and stop overthinking everything? Start by leaving your house.

Should You Take Your Own Advice?

The secret to an admirable life might just be in the advice you give -- to yourself.

Do This One Thing to Feel Happier

Want to be happier? This counter-intuitive approach can help.

Use This Phrase to Power Up Progress

Want to improve at work or achieve your goals? Using certain words and phrases could give you the edge.

Managing Anger and Other Big Emotions

Is life feeling a little upsetting, hard, and hostile these days? These tips can help you deal easier with those bad feelings.

Why Hope Matters

Feeling frustrated and lost? Hope can help.

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The Exhilaration and Angst of an Agile Mind

There are lots of perks to becoming a more flexible thinker, but it isn't always easy to do. Fortunately, (!?) my tweenage is creating a lot of opportunities for practice.

How to Face Adversity Like a Champion

Do you have the mindset of a champion? By taking a positive approach to adversity you might just succeed when others fail.

Will You...?

You might be able to boost motivation by asking a simple question. Will you try it?

Why You Should Celebrate Everything

How a mini-celebration of even the smallest thing might just be the thing to boost your mood.

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