Charlotte Grainger
Reader's Digest
United Kingdom
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I Stopped Being a People Pleaser—and It’s Drastically Changed My Life
Time is the most precious thing that we have—so why do we give it away so easily? Here's what learning to say "no" has done for me. → Read More
Reasons People Love Shopping at Hy-Vee
Ever wondered why people love Hy-Vee so much? It's not an accident. Check out these reasons we can't get enough of it. → Read More
9 Superfoods That Can Make You Gain Weight
Trying to drop some weight? Take care—these so-called superfoods may be good for you, but they pack more calories than might think. → Read More
Why I Quit Facebook and Instagram—And I’m Never Going Back
Here's what happened when I decided to log off these popular social media sites forever. → Read More
Milestones Everyone Needs to Reach By Age 30
So, you've nearly hit the big 3-0! Congrats. You've probably seen a whole load of milestones along the way—make sure you don't miss these. → Read More
How Life Changed When I Stopped Being a People Pleaser
Time is the most precious thing that we have—so why do we give it away so easily? Here's what learning to say "no" has done for me. → Read More
How You Can Eat Larger Portions and Still Lose Weight
Still trying to shed those holiday pounds? Forget portion-control diets—learn how you can lose weight without starving yourself! → Read More
Why I Quit Facebook and Instagram—and Never Going Back
Here's what happened when I decided to log off these popular social media sites forever. → Read More
Hate Your Present? Here's What to Do Next
Instead of a present you were hoping for, someone's given you a big, huge disappointment–with a bow on top. Here's how to handle it graciously. → Read More
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Up to 20 percent of Americans suffer from SAD—seasonal affective disorder—when winter comes around. Now, a new study has revealed how to treat it. → Read More
14 Things Only People with Anxiety Will Understand
Living with anxiety is an immensely difficult feat. In that light, here are just 14 things that people suffering from anxiety know to be true. → Read More
The Surprising Quality That Could Stop You from Getting Hired
Do you keep getting rejected for new jobs? According to a new study, something you think is a plus may actually be holding you back. → Read More
Crying Can Actually Make You Feel Less Sad, Science Says
When we're feeling down, we may try to avoid crying and be push our emotions aside. However, a new study sheds light on why we really should let it all out. → Read More
This Is the Secret to Finally Winning Over Your Mother-In-Law, According to Science
You can't live with her and, your husband insists, you can't live without her. Here's how you can get your mother-in-law to like you once and for all. → Read More
Is Smiling Contagious? Find Out the Cheery Answer
Smile and the whole world really does smile with you. At least, that's according to the results of a recent study. → Read More
Going Vegetarian Completely Changed the Way I Felt—Here's Why
The very notion of kicking my meaty habit would have sent trembling shivers down my spine. Here's why I decided going vegetarian was the right thing to do. → Read More
Work-Life Balance May Be Hereditary
Between working your socks off, caring for your loved ones, and, well, sleeping, you hardly have time to think. Here's why your work-life balance is a mess. → Read More
This Is the Secret to Exercising More as a New Mom
Signing up for boot camp or a month of yoga right after baby might not be a shortcut to weight loss for a new mom after all. → Read More
This Is the Secret to Exercising More as a New Mom
Signing up for boot camp or a month of yoga right after baby might not be a shortcut to weight loss for a new mom after all. → Read More
Boookworms May Actually Be Kinder Than The Rest of Us
If your idea of a lovely evening is curling up with a page-turner, it could say a lot about your personality. → Read More