11 Ways to Really, Truly Relax

The other night, I meant to chill on the couch with a book. First, though, I decided to neaten up the family room. On a roll, I then tackled a pile of mail on the kitchen counter. When I went to grab a paper clip, I noticed our junk drawer was a disaster, so I organized that. An hour and a half later, I felt content to see everything in its place...and too zonked to read.

I relax just fine when I'm away on vacation, but in daily life, my to-dos come first.