- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Why We Grieve in Phases
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOur managing editor copes with the loss of a loved one and wrestles with the intricacies of grief.
Relationships
- Travel -
A Sea Change
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor picks up a kayak paddle to explore one of her favorite vacation areas in a new way.
- Personal Development -
Why Do I Feel Worse About Myself When I Read Self-Help Books?
By Jon SpaydeSometimes, self-help books can overwhelm and set you up for unhappiness. Here’s why.
- Personal Development -
Five Wellness Trends to Embrace This Summer
By Kacey BradleyHere are a few self-care strategies to jump-start your health this season.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Goodbye to All That
By Craig CoxWith my grandson moving away, I’m struggling to balance expectations against the inevitability of change.
- Personal Development -
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Mornings
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigYour first waking moments can have an all-day impact on your energy and outlook. These a.m. tweaks are worth trying.
- Hormones -
What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother: A Q&A With Alexandra Sacks, MD
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThe reproductive psychiatrist who is popularizing the term “matrescence” shares how we can have a more honest conversation about the emotional challenges of motherhood.
- Travel -
How to Take a Sabbatical
By Karen OlsonThinking of taking some time off? Here are six tips to actually make it happen.
- Sports/Recreation -
The Case for Communal Sports
By Craig CoxSports, like tennis, that involve more social interaction may help longevity, according to a recent study.
- Family/Friends -
My Friend Complains All the Time. What Should I Do?
By Jon SpaydeThe key is mindful redirection, says Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
No Boundaries: Overcoming Codependence
By Jill Metzler PattonWhat you can do to break codependency and cultivate healthier, more satisfying relationships.
- Work -
Self-Care for the Self-Employed
By Quinton SkinnerThese four self-care tips can help you stay sane and healthy when you’re self-employed.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
A Work in Progress
By Bahram AkradiInstilling healthy habits in the workplace takes effort — even when your business is healthy living.
- Workouts -
Workday Workouts
By Alisa BowmanSqueeze in activity throughout the day with these creative body-strengthening mini-workouts.
- Personal Development -
4 Ways to Find a Hobby
By Katherine Reynolds LewisTry these tips for finding a pastime that’s right for you.
- Personal Development -
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Satisfaction vs. Success
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigAre you chasing success at the expense of satisfaction? Here’s our take on balancing ambition, well-being, and life’s simple pleasures.
- Work -
4 Trends for Healthier Workplaces
By Michael DregniFlexible schedules and coworking spaces are just two ways to create a healthy workspace.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Make Time for Fitness
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor describes how she learned to carve out time for exercise in her hectic schedule.
- Work -
7 Self-Care Strategies at Work
By Quinton SkinnerHere are self-care strategies for coping with the always-on workplace.
- Editor's Note -
The Path to Here
By Jamie MartinEach of us finds our own way to the present moment. This is my journey.
- Aging -
The Happiness Curve
By Heidi WachterFeeling gloomy in your middle years? Award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch tells us why life gets better after 50.