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This time of year, things can’t help but move at lightning speed. If your to-do list is getting longer by the second and you can't remember the last time you took a vacation, now is the time to slow down. Not only is it good for the spirit, but your immune system will benefit from it too.

We hear it all the time: "change your story, change your life." Sounds so simple, but it can be an overwhelmingly tall order if you're stuck in a rut. What if instead we were to focus on the minor narratives—the small-but-significant stories we’ve been telling ourselves for so long that we don’t even think of them as stories, but as second nature? Stories that we picked up somewhere along the way and ran with: I'm not athletic enough to work out or I'm not creative enough for a project like that.

We're all over the upsides of social media and using apps to organize our lives, but sometimes you've just got to unplug to connect. Forgot how to send a message that's more than 140 characters? Get meaningful with these 4 ways to connect for real.

By now you've heard the good news that chocolate has major health benefits, but wait a second?you can't trust just any old bar. Put down the vending machine candy and focus on high-quality dark chocolate; it's less processed, promotes heart health, manages blood sugar and acts as an antioxidant. These are our rules when choosing a sweet treat.

In a fleeting moment, negative emotions, like anger, can steer us off our chosen course and into a murky emotional world. Thankfully, yoga helps us work through our feelings intelligently so we can acknowledge them and let them go. Is something making you mad? Start here.

In this world of convenience, plastic is tough to avoid. Sometimes it seems like we live at the mercy of plastic bags and takeout containers simply because they're everywhere. Try these tips to free yourself from reliance on plastic in the kitchen and at the store.

We've got nothing against making homemade cookies, but we'd rather avoid the crash and keep our energy levels steady. When we can, we try to use natural sweeteners when we bake. Use our handy guide to easily swap out white sugar, brown sugar and artificial sweeteners. It won't help you resist the dessert tray at work, but healthier treats at home aren't half bad.

Has winter already taken a toll on your hair? Between dry indoor heat, cold wind and unforgiving blow dryers, this season can suck the moisture right out of your strands—and the money right out of your pocketbook, if you turn to expensive deep conditioning treatments.

Stressed out? Relax and recharge with a little restorative yoga. We love us some sweaty power yoga, but sometimes it's nice to de-stress with a restorative session or two. Believe it or not, relaxation is a skill you can learn and get better at. And if you're super type A, it's worth taking a class in the art of consciously calming down. Restorative yoga classes are a yummy indulgence, featuring plenty of props to help you loosen up and a chilled out pace so you can really unwind.

If you haven't tried spaghetti squash, you're missing out on the magic. When cooked, its fibrous flesh unravels into spaghetti-like strands that are perfect with pasta sauce, pesto or simply drizzled with olive oil. It's a cinch to make—and cures your pasta craving for a fraction of the calories. Serve it up as a side dish or a surprisingly satisfying meatless main course.