Minimalism as a trend hasn’t really taken hold in the consumption-crazed U.S. just yet, but there are major psychological benefits to stripping away everything in your life that you don’t really need or use. Minimalists report a higher quality of life than most of us, simply based on the sense… Read more
A slab of raw or cooked fish or shellfish, a clump of seasoned, vinegar-covered ginger, and a smear of wasabi—what could be simpler? What other food so elevates the senses while transforming the simple act of eating into something approaching the sublime? Sushi is by some estimates the most widespread… Read more
When you don’t have time for a long morning run or full strength-training circuit at the gym, you might be tempted to just skip exercise for the day entirely. But you can actually pack a full workout into 15 minutes—including commute time, since they can be performed right in your… Read more
If you feel like you’re constantly running out of room in your pantry, or like bags of beans always seem to be cascading off the shelves, then it might be time to rethink the way you’re using the space. Even small pantries can be effective storage areas if you know… Read more
If you get up early every morning to crush a 6 a.m. spin class or knock out a few emails before the office starts buzzing, you know better than anyone how important a good night’s sleep is—and how elusive it can be. Some bedtime no-no’s are obvious, like drinking coffee… Read more