Thoughts, p. 2
The Simple List, p. 4
Editor’s Note, p. 13
Your Words
- This Month’s Question, p. 17
What bad habit do you wish you could break? - No-Obligation Book Club, p. 20
What book helped you break a bad habit?
Trends Worth Trying
- Easy Upgrade, p. 23
ROYGBIV jeans - New and Improved, p. 24
The anti-scrunchie - Destined to Be a Classic, p. 26
Smoking slippers - Everyday Indulgence, p. 27
Sumptuous throws - 10 Style Upgrades Under $50, p. 28
Solutions
- New Uses for Old Vices, p. 31
- 5 Habit-Breaking Apps, p. 34
- Ask Real Simple, p. 35
Why can’t I stop using like and um in conversation?
Life Lessons
- Good Read, p. 39
Ann Hood on her history of holding grudges and how she learned to forgive - Modern Manners, p. 42
Michelle Slatalla’s strategies for saying no without feeling guilty - Expertise, p. 44
Five ways to increase your willpower
The Guide
Home
- Clean Up Your Act, p. 49
The better way to tidy up every room in the house - Road Test, p. 55
Alarm clocks
Fashion
- Anti-Aging Style Secrets, p. 59
Sometimes your outfit makes you look old before your time. Here’s how to reverse that trend
Beauty
- Pretty Smart, p. 64
The latest beauty products and tips that save time, money, and your sanity - Road Test, p. 71
Makeup removers
Health
- 10 Things Trainers Wish You Knew, p. 74
Classic fitness missteps and advice from the pros on how to avoid them
Money
- Get Out of Debt, p. 80
An inside look at debt: why we accrue it and how to reduce it (the first in a special four-part series)
Features
- Sentimental Clutter, p. 86
The art of letting go of emotionally charged stuff - Social Disgraces, p. 92
An in-depth look at the most irksome social-media habits—ahem, oversharing—and how to tame them for good - Restyle Your Style, p. 100
Simple twists to modernize your signature look, whether it’s classic or trendy - Get Over Overthinking, p. 106
Easy-to-follow steps for muffling your endless (and negative) inner monologue
Food
- How to Fix Dinner, p. 112
What you can do to correct 17 everyday cooking errors - Takeout Fake-Out, p. 122
From Supreme Pizza to Shrimp Lo Mein, delicious recipes that taste like your to-go staples—but are better for you - Quick Takes, p.130
10 ideas for easy breakfasts - Nutritional Index and Credits, p. 133
Discounts & Deals, p. 136
Exclusive savings on fireplace accessories
Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 137
