- Stress Relief -
My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?
By Jon SpaydeA veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communcation.
Mindfulness
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
A Mindset of Giving
By Bahram AkradiHow the spirit of generosity can create more joy and meaning in our lives — starting now.
- Personal Development -
The Living Experiment: Enough
By Dallas Hartwig and Pilar GerasimoThe art of feeling satisfied with ourselves and our lives in a world that consistently asks us to do, be, and have more.
- Mindfulness -
The Living Experiment: Creativity vs. Consumption
By Dallas Hartwig and Pilar GerasimoHarnessing your creative capacity can reduce your compulsion to consume — and enhance your joy in living.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Painful Lesson
By Craig CoxWhen we’re laid low by some malady, what would happen if we welcomed the pain rather than trying to escape from it? My recent attempts produced rather mixed results.
- Personal Development -
How to Build a Meaningful Life
By Emily Esfahani SmithEmily Esfahani Smith’s four pillars of meaning can help anyone dealing with the stresses of daily life.
- Personal Development -
The Living Experiment: Masculine and Feminine
By Dallas Hartwig and Pilar GerasimoWhy it’s important to move beyond our gender-based expectations.
- Personal Development -
How to Stop Being Judgy
By Anjula RazdanIn her compelling new book, Judgment Detox, Gabrielle Bernstein outlines a process to move away from judgment.
- Editor's Note -
The Thought Counts
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on how to give and receive love.
- Mindfulness -
The Endless Gift Machine
By Jon SpaydeFor many of us, receiving presents can be stressful. Learn how to respond gratefully — while still communicating your limits.
- Personal Development -
Do It Anyway
By Gregg KrechMorita therapy offers a philosophical, tough-love approach to undoing your own undoings.
- Personal Development -
5 Ways to Slow Down
By Mo PerryThese strategies can help us be more present in the here and now.
- Personal Development -
What’s the Rush?
By Mo PerryEven when there’s a lot to do, it’s still possible to stop racing through life.
- Personal Development -
Finding Calm in a Frantic World
By Elizabeth MillardWhen anxiety knocks you down, try these 24 simple techniques to regain your balance.
- Mindfulness -
Mindful Fun
By Heidi WachterSusan Kaiser Greenland offers insights on how meditation can benefit kids and adults alike.
- Personal Development -
How Much Awe Do You Experience?
By Heidi WachterResults from a new quiz highlight some key factors that may affect how many sublime moments you feel.
- Mindfulness -
Mindset Matters
By Heidi WachterPessimistic people are more likely to die from heart disease and have a shorter life in general, according to two recent studies.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Meditation for the Holidays
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlA bustling holiday season has this mom seeking silence more than ever.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: How I’m Avoiding Holiday-Stress Syndrome
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. But does it need to be the most chaotic?
- Mindfulness -
How to Make a Luminaria
By Heidi WachterBrighten up any season with these easy-to-make paper lanterns.
- Food Culture -
Take the Chewing Challenge
By Robyn YoukilisSlowing down to chew your food offers a bounty of benefits. Follow these tips to get the most out of your meals.