- Coming Clean -
8 Ways to Simplify the Holidays
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThe joy of the season really does come from the little moments. Our managing editor shares a few ideas to make it memorable — and less stressful.
Mindfulness
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How to Embrace Your Innate Creativity
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe world needs more creative people — including you.
- Personal Development -
How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
By Claire Díaz-OrtizIf your wardrobe has white space in it, your life just might too.
- Personal Development -
This Messy Magnificent Life
By Heidi WachterNew York Times best-selling author Geneen Roth offers touchstones for living messily and magnificently.
- Mindfulness -
How Do I Excuse Myself From Group Text Messages?
By Jon SpaydeThere are a variety of polite ways to deal with excessive group messaging, says an expert.
- Stress Relief -
6-Week Meditation Guide for Athletes
By Lauren BedoskyThink you would benefit from a meditation practice but hate to sit still? Try this new approach.
- Personal Development -
7 Strategies for Navigating Big Life Changes
By Elizabeth MillardThese tactics can help you manage the stress that even positive transitions can bring.
- Mindfulness -
How Do I Discuss Political Disagreements With My Family and Friends?
By Jon SpaydeThe key, says former New York Times columnist Randy Cohen, is to never make it personal.
- Mindfulness -
6 Ways to Quit Fast Fashion
By Jessie ShollThe ‘‘slow fashion’’ movement teaches consumers how to build a healthy wardrobe, while also protecting the planet.
- Food Culture -
Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad
By Heidi WachterKomal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she’s looking for recruits to join her movement.
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How to Guide the All-In Athlete
By Andrew HeffernanHere are four tips to make sure your sports-loving kid does not become overwhelmed.
- Personal Development -
How to Reclaim Your Attention Span
By Heidi WachterWe all get distracted, but there are habits we can cultivate to strengthen our focus.
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Behind the Scenes With Jon Kabat-Zinn (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn more about the effects of mindfulness on your health.
- Mindfulness -
Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn
By Heidi WachterRenowned mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn on the art of overcoming distractions and reconnecting to who you really are.
- Mindfulness -
Reclaim Your Weekends
By Karen OlsonSetting aside time for restoration isn’t just good for your health — it just might help you be more productive and creative, too.
- 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 communication.
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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 Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigThe 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 Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigHarnessing your creative capacity can reduce your compulsion to consume — and enhance your joy in living.
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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.