Karin Vandraiss

Karin Vandraiss is a Seattle-based writer and editor with a background in food and travel. She spends off-hours scouting new restaurants and hiking her way through the Pacific Northwest.

3 Scientific Reasons Clutter Can Stress You Out

By Karin Vandraiss | March 19, 2017

The neuroscience behind the Kondo Method

How Perfectionism Hurts You

By Karin Vandraiss | February 27, 2017

Plus, 3 ways to overcome perfectionism

5 Ways to Keep a Healthy Holiday Mindset

By Karin Vandraiss | December 9, 2016

Go ahead, eat another slice of pie.

4 Personal Development Podcasts That Helped Me Grow

By Karin Vandraiss | November 1, 2016

My 30-day challenge: to listen to one new podcast every week for a month to enrich my life

7 Tips to Be the Right Kind of Professional at Work

By Karin Vandraiss | September 23, 2016

Pinning down that perfect combination of personable-yet-poised professional is a learned skill.

7 Healthier Versions of Your Cheat Day Favorites

By Karin Vandraiss | September 5, 2016

Stay on track without sacrificing taste.

5 Good Lessons From Bad Bosses

By Karin Vandraiss | July 29, 2016

It’s all about the ‘teachable moment.’

The Ambivert Advantage

By Karin Vandraiss | July 18, 2016

It’s probably not what you think.

5 Sunday Habits of People Whose Mondays Don’t Suck

By Karin Vandraiss | May 15, 2016

It’s all about stacking the deck in your favor.