I switched my smartwatch for an analog one. I feel much calmer.

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Ryan Smith decided to wear an analog watch as a New Year's resolution.

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I'm 81 years old, and I still love going to the gym. It's helped me stay social and physically healthy.

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Cynthia Wall in the pool at her gym with a friend
The author (right) has been going to the gym for decades and is now 81.

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My rare plants sell for five figures. The business helps me support my extended family, but I work about 100 hours a week.

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Harry Luu has sold rare plants for $16,000 and $26,000. a piece.

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Many people sleep worse in winter. Here's what experts want you to know.

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A woman sits in the edge of her bed at night.

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I was so burned out at work that I couldn't relax on vacation. It was the wake-up call I needed.

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Tracy Granzyk with a horse and on a farm
The author was burned out on vacation.

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I'm a med student at Stanford who has learned multiple languages. The skill will make me a better doctor.

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a doctor wrapping a patients hand in bandage
The author has learned multiple languages to become a better doctor.

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I'm 81 and decluttering my house, so that my kids don't have to deal with the mess when I die. It's a strange but important task.

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Cynthia Wall holding up her books while decluttering her house
The author is decluttering her house, especially her book collection.

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When my husband and I became empty nesters, we sold our house and moved into an RV. We now live on the open road full time.

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Courtney Bautista and her husband standing outside their RV
The couple decided to sell their home and live in an RV.

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I traveled with my 8-year-old daughter for 7 long weeks. This is what I would do differently.

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Tegan Forder and her daughter on a beach in Italy
The author took her daughter on a European trip.

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My husband and I take separate solo vacations, and it makes our marriage stronger. We've learned to appreciate each other more.

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Alli Hill and her husband on different trips
The author (right) and her husband (left) took separate vacations.

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