Small habits, plainly explained
Short reads on fasting, food, skin and calm. General wellness information, not medical advice.
FastingGetting through your fast
Small habits many people lean on to get through the middle of a fast comfortably, from water to gentle movement.
EatEasy 20-minute dinnersA simple formula and a few shortcuts for getting a weeknight dinner on the table in about 20 minutes.Skin + sunEvening skincare order, thinnest to thickestHow to layer your evening skincare from thin to thick, and a few habits that make it easier.Move + calmReset in 3 minutesA few minutes of slow breathing and small habits to help you settle when the day feels heavy.
Seasonal
10 articles
A calmer holiday budgetA simple way to set a holiday total, split it across what matters and give gifts that feel generous without overspending.5 min read
A kind year-end reflectionA ten-minute way to look back at the year, notice what helped and choose what you want next.4 min read
Sleeping better when the days get shortWhy winter changes your sleep, and a few small changes to light, timing and your evening that can help.5 min read
A calmer Thanksgiving planA simple countdown from two weeks out to the morning of, so Thanksgiving can be the easy part.5 min read
Holiday leftovers ideasHow to store holiday leftovers safely and turn them into easy, comforting meals.4 min read
Staying steady in the busy seasonSmall habits that keep you steady when the holiday calendar fills up.4 min read
A winter skin comfort routineA gentle routine for dry, tight skin when the air turns cold.4 min read
A cozy night-in routineAn easy ten-minute setup for a slow, cozy evening at home.3 min read
A winter morning light habitWhy short days feel different and a simple morning light habit to try.4 min read
A gentle new-year habit resetA small, kind reset built on a few habits instead of a dramatic resolution.5 min read
Fasting
3 articles
Intermittent fasting: a gentle beginner's guideWhat intermittent fasting is, the common schedules, what the research does and does not show, who should skip it, and a gentle first week.7 min read
Gentle ways to break a fastA simple, gentle way to ease back into eating after a fast: start small, keep the first meal simple and eat slowly.2 min read
Getting through your fastSmall habits many people lean on to get through the middle of a fast comfortably, from water to gentle movement.2 min read
Eat
5 articles
Easy healthy lunch ideasA simple formula for lunches you will actually make, with ideas for cooking once and eating twice.2 min read
High-protein breakfast ideasEasy protein-forward breakfasts, from eggs to overnight oats, and how to prepare them ahead.2 min read
Easy 20-minute dinnersA simple formula and a few shortcuts for getting a weeknight dinner on the table in about 20 minutes.2 min read
Cozy rainy day recipesWarm, simple things to cook and do when it rains, from soup to golden milk.2 min read
How to make a good soupThe basics of building flavor, simmering gently and freezing soup in portions.2 min read
Skin + sun
2 articles
Move + calm
7 articles
Stay hydrated on a hot dayEasy habits to keep up with fluids in hot weather, plus the warning signs worth knowing.2 min read
The 10-minute walk breakHow to take a short, easy walk to reset your day, with no equipment needed.2 min read
Reset in 3 minutesA few minutes of slow breathing and small habits to help you settle when the day feels heavy.2 min read
Breathing exercises for a calmer momentFour simple breathing patterns, from a longer exhale to box breathing, and when each one fits.3 min read
Calming sounds to help you unwindHow to pick calming music and ambient sound, keep it comfortable and use a sleep timer.3 min read
An evening wind-down routineGentle ideas for a calmer evening, from dim lights to a three-line journal.2 min read
A better sleep routine: a plain-language guideA practical, expert-informed sleep plan: a steady schedule, a wind-down hour, a cool dark bedroom, smart timing for food and caffeine, and a sample evening.6 min read