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When you’re feeling anxious and a little overwhelmed, a few small additions at home can help create a calmer tone. Some feelings of anxiousness can be soothed by changing your environment and taking a few minutes to try meditation and self-care approaches. People who experience more severe symptoms of anxiety should speak to a medical professional, as well.

From at-home pick-me-ups that smell good or feel luxurious to jump-starting blood flow and energy with exercise or massage, there are many ways to create your own soothing zone. See more tips about how to start and what types of products can help below.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

Losing a few extra pounds can feel daunting when you have to figure out all the food options yourself. Nutritionist Joy Bauer said she wanted to make it easy for people to eat healthy, delicious meals that can help with weight loss goals. Her "Drop 10 TODAY" plan has satisfying recipes for every meal, plus two snacks, per day.

Breakfast meals have a combination of 10 grams of protein and at least 4 grams of filling fiber to keep your energy going until lunchtime, which has meals that combine healthy fruits and veggies with proteins. For dinner, there’s a “pre-game” strategy that helps you eat less, while still enjoying your favorite meals from her plan.

You can mix and match, repeating meals as often as you like. And each day has two snack options and unlimited non-starchy veggies. Read more about how to join the “Drop 10 TODAY” challenge below.

8-year-old girl's room gets the cutest reading nook — see the final result!

See how one mom created the sweetest reading nook for her daughter's bedroom.

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Gabrielle Bernstein talks about finding balance in a busy world

Motivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein speaks to Hoda Kotb and Meredith Vieira about ways to find peace within the chaos of life. “I think that the first step is really connecting to your breath,” she shares.

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