Imperfect Spirituality

How to connect to the energy of everyday life

Polly Campbell

What We Gain by Being Uncomfortable

Pushing our personal boundaries and learning to embrace discomfort might just make us feel better.

How to (Actually) Buy Happiness

Money matters to our happiness, but so does the meaning we ascribe to it. Here's how.

How to Reboot Your Brain This Spring

This is why I clean out the mental clutter before I tackle the closets.

Our Ability to Help Others May Ultimately Improve Our Health

Giving feels good, but research shows it provides an even bigger benefit.

One Way to Make a Better Day: Start a Savoring Practice

Try this practice if you want to improve your life in 30 seconds.

This Strategy Can Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

I've replaced nagging with nudge theory and it's helping my family eat healthier.

Could This Be a Way To Beat Procrastination in 2022?

This simple approach could help you avoid procrastination in 2022.

Six Ways to Eat Healthier During the Holidays

You'll probably hear me talking to myself a lot this holiday season. Here's why.

How to Stop the Pain

Chronic pain hurts more than the person who is suffering, but promising research offers hope.

The Power-Share Practice That Can Improve Your Relationship

Giving up some power in your relationship can make you both happier. Here's why.

Failure Isn't Fun, But It Can Be Productive

Why I learned more from failing economics than by getting a passing grade—and how I use those lessons today.

Will You Be Happier If You Wake Up Earlier?

It might be hard to drag yourself out of bed at dawn, but the practice could make you happier.

Why Time Management Pays Off

Thoughts of a busy and hectic schedule weighing you down? By structuring your time, you'll get a bit more done and also feel better about all that you do.

Why I'm Not Worried About Getting Older

This feeling might be the key to better health, cognition, and well-being, no matter our age.

Feeling Better After the Bad

It's been a hard year, but for some, the difficulties have led to growth, better family relationships, and new opportunities. Are you among them?

This One Thing Helps Me Get Unstuck

Feeling stuck or burned out? This can help.

Why Avoiding a Choice May Be the Best Decision of All

In the end, the outcomes may not matter all that much but that doesn't keep me from stressing and obsessing over too many choices.

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.

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