Reboot Your Brain: Get those neurons firing by exercising your mind

On a whim, I bought a $1 collapsible brush-mirror for my kids the other day. My son—who proudly has not brushed his hair in nearly eight years—picked up the brush and instantly transformed into a hairstylist extraordinaire.

My Closet, My Self: Why cleaning out this space can change your life

Don’t roll your eyes at an organized closet. I know that I did for years, and now I realize how very wrong and naive I was. An organized closet can change your life for the better. Does this seem too simplistic? Well, it’s not. Someone once told me that spontaneity could only be achieved by organization. I scoffed at this person back then, but 20-plus years later I have to say, “Steve, you were so very right.”

Yes, Yes, Yes! Three ways to get more out of life

Have you seen that Jim Carrey movie Yes Man—the one in which he decides to just say yes to each and every thing that comes his way? Mail-order bride? Yes! Learn a new language? Yes! Give your apartment to your friend for free because he asked? Yes! Naturally, this hyper-positive lifestyle leads to a host of zany situations, eventually spawning a full and unique life. Could you, should you and would you ever try relinquishing “no” from your vocabulary? Imagine what would happen if you just started saying “yes.”

Tackling Time: Organize your life (and your to-do list) with these apps

If you’re a fan of making lists and checking them twice, break free from that sticky note­–riddled planner for a few moments and lend us your attention. There is an abundance of Android and iPhone apps to satiate your appetite for organizing everything. In fact, there are so many that it can be overwhelming. We’ve decided to break down a few of the most popular.

Father Knows Best: Advice from Dad on work, money and life

You know how every generation is supposed to do better than the previous one? Most people I know are doing better than their parents. But me? I’m doing worse. My accomplishments will never surpass those of my parents, and this notion kills me. How did this happen? I’m college-educated, but my parents are not—they are actually high school dropouts. But don’t get me wrong. I’ve had great opportunities in life. I’ve held good jobs and made decent money, but nothing compared to a bad quarter for my father, who owned his own business. So even though I feel crummy with my lack of comparable success, I listen when my dad doles out advice on work, money and life.