Why You Should Talk to Strangers
A new study shows that brief interactions with strangers make people feel better.
Courtney Helgoe
A Better Breakup
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe offers a little background on “conscious uncoupling.”
Community Counts
Rebuilding a sense of neighborliness has become its own revolutionary act. Here’s why reconnecting with neighbors and fellow citizens is important.
5 More Meditations for the Workplace
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Courtney Helgoe shares a few more workplace meditation ideas from Sharon Salzberg’s latest book.
“Stealth Meditations” for the Workplace
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Courtney Helgoe shares some of her favorite quick meditations from bestselling author Sharon Salzberg’s new book.
Indulge Your Wanderlust
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Part yoga festival, part rave, the Wanderlust Festival feeds the mind, body and spirit — well into the wee hours.
Slow Medicine
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Senior editor Courtney Helgoe on Slow Medicine and the importance of choice in treating chronic or terminal illnesses.
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People
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The authors of Blindspot show us how to “outsmart the machinery of our own hidden biases.”
For Love and Money: The Sequel
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Author and financial educator Ruth Hayden explains the “four cornerstones” of a healthy partnership, and how they can relieve the stress of sharing a financial life.
The End of Fear
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Psychotherapist Richard Schaub shares insights from his groundbreaking work on how we can acknowledge our vulnerability, build our courage, and find a path to serenity, even in a scary world.
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Care
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Why the ancient healing art of Ayurveda is winning modern fans.
Worth the Wait: Why Patience Pays Off
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The case for cultivating patience — today and over a lifetime.
Working for Good: Jeff Klein
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When we bring our whole, healthy selves to work, everyone benefits. CEO and author Jeff Klein wants to see that happen more often.
3 Towns, 2 Wheels: Urban Bike Tourism
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One of the best ways to explore a new city is to rent a bike and go.
Mind-Body Mastery
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Yoga is about more than mastering poses, says Jonny Kest. It’s a path to improved relationships — especially the one between your body and mind.
Yoga Without Walls
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In search of a peaceful yoga retreat? Look no further than Mexico’s Riviera Maya, and more specifically, the lovely city of Tulum.
Soul Food, Part II
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At the threat of the first frost last week, I felt especially noble as I dragged our tomato plants into the garage, under the impression that it might be just warm enough in there to keep them from perishing at the peak of their yield. My nobility turned to humility the next day, though, when… Read more »
Pure Bliss
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In cities throughout the United States, public bathing rituals are reclaiming their historic reputation as rejuvenating experiences. Here are four places to enjoy the practical luxuries of the communal bath.
Four Happy Places
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For as little as these locations have in common, they share one delightful trait: Their residents rate among the happiest in the world. Find out what they know, and what they can teach the rest of us, about living well.
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