



Make your own birthday fun
Take the initiative to celebrate the special days in your life

Ask who needs to be involved
Streamline decisions by involving as few people as is reasonable

Fitting big goals in a busy life, with Nicholas Thompson
CEO of The Atlantic Nicholas Thompson shares how he builds training for ultramarathons into his schedule

You get to choose
You do not need to stick with optional activities

The secret to sticking with things
Big projects become doable when each step is easy and (relatively) pleasant

Second Cup: Make little moments festive
Add some holiday spirit to everyday life

Second Cup: Build in life maintenance time
Managing your life and your household is a real job that takes real space in a schedule

Shop more mindfully
How to make sure holiday sales are actually saving you money

What do you want to be grateful for?
Gratitude can be a pro-active practice

Redefining productivity, with Natalie Nixon
Natalie Nixon, CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, shares how to move, think, and rest throughout the day