How to Improve Your Life
Guides to help set the tone for the year ahead.
T Magazine
January 31, 2026
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This month, we shared guides on everything from organization to travel to help set the tone for the year ahead.

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Sacha Strange

How to Make Friends as an Adult

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people.

By Laura Regensdorf

A bowl of oatmeal topped with berries.

Philip Cheung

Three Simple Breakfast Recipes to Learn by Heart

Los Angeles-based chefs share their ideas for starting the day right, and without much fuss.

By Hannah Kofman

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Courtesy of Domu Retreat

Want a Real Vacation? Leave Your Phone at Home.

Five getaways, and other tips for disengaging on holiday.

By Matthew Kronsberg

A collage of various cold-weather accessories and gadgets, including a humidifier, balaclava, gloves, a sunlamp, a poncho, earwarmers and a cream mist.

Courtesy of the brands

How to Stay Warm This Winter

Elevated takes on cold-weather essentials to get you through the season.

By Mackenzie Oster

A tall glass with a martini and a twist of lemon peel.

Ye Fan

What’s the Secret to a Perfect Mocktail?

How to make a nonalcoholic martini and two other essential recipes.

By Becky Cooper

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Sacha Strange

How to Arrange Your Desk

Tips for upgrading your work space and feeling both more organized and more creative.

By Megan O’Sullivan

A collage of various condiments.

Courtesy of the brands

The Sauces and Seasonings Chefs Can’t Live Without

Expert-approved condiments and spices that will instantly upgrade your meals.

By Martha Cheng

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