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Writer Stephen King starts every day at 8 to 8:30 a.m. and doesn’t stop until he reaches his daily goal of 2,000 words, usually between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Before sitting down to write, he takes a multivitamin with a glass of water or cup of tea and makes sure the papers on his desk are arranged meticulously. “The cumulative purpose of doing these things the same way every day,” he told his biographer, Lisa Rogak, “seems to be a way of saying to the mind, you’re going to be dreaming soon....

To answer that question, I recently spoke with one of my all-time favorite happiness experts, meditation teacher James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy. (He teaches a great online happiness class by the same title, which I highly recommend.) Here is a condensed version of our conversation. I hope it spurs some ideas for happiness habits you can pursue in 2015. Christine Carter: What are some common “happiness mistakes” we often make at this time of year, and how can we avoid them?...

** Check out these medium haircuts for thin hair and see why we’re falling head-over-heels for these looks: 1. Full Fringe This medium length haircut for thin hair utilizes short layers and a full fringe to add a lot of personality. Shorter layers offer thin strands added volume that’s otherwise hard to achieve. The full set of fringe takes this entire look up a notch and adds instant glamour....

Walking is a movement we do every day, and like breathing, is usually something we do without much thought. Getting outside to walk deliberately in nature can open our eyes, offering new perspectives different from those we encounter indoors or inside our digital devices. Author Richard Louv, among others, writes about “nature-deficit disorder” and how it affects our physical and emotional well-being, suggesting even just a little exposure to green spaces boosts happiness and attention....

From the friendly neighborhood dork to the slick cop, read on for our list of different 1980s costumes and hair looks that are sure to help you look on-point for every party this Halloween season: ** 1. The Nerd Grab your pocket protector, old-school calculator and get ready for this super easy 1980s hair costume. To get this look, you’ll need a fine-toothed comb and some gel, like Bed Head For Men By TIGI Power Play....