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On Wisdom
By Heidi WachterKrista Tippett, the host of "On Being," explains why an inquiring mind and compassionate soul can help build resilient spirits, relationships, and communities.
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On Respect and Gratitude
By Bahram AkradiBahram Akradi on how gratitude shifts your mindset in a positive direction and helps you focus on the good — in your own life, and in those around you.
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Climb Mountains One Step at a Time
By Jessie ShollWe don’t need to move mountains to change our lives or heal our relationships. We just need to climb them, one step at a time.
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LIFE, UNEDITED: What Makes You Feel Confident?
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor considers challenging questions around confidence and power.
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In Praise of Healthy Hobbies
By Heidi WachterOptimal health means working out and eating well, but it also involves making time for activities like reading, art, and music. New research makes the case for these not-so-trivial pursuits.
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Play to Your Strengths
By Stephanie SoucherayFocusing on your finest traits rather than your flaws may boost your quality of life. A popular survey tool can help you get started.
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COMING CLEAN: All the Awesome To-Dos in the New Year
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlDo you set too-big goals and resolutions? What I’ve learned from life coaches on how to get real.
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Let Go and Grow
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on rising up to meet new challenges.
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Resolution Backlash
By Jon SpaydeNew Year’s vows to change often bring more pain than actual gain. Here’s how to get real about your good intentions.
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Inspired Leader: Q&A With Simon Sinek
By Laura FogelbergThe author and TED Talk standout shares how we can all find ways to command with compassion.
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Early Adapter: Natalie Morales
By Heidi WachterLongtime Today show anchor Natalie Morales gets honest about embracing change, finding balance, and rising to new challenges.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: I Still Feel Your Pain
By Jill Metzler PattonAn EL senior editor grapples with research that suggests that empathy is a harmful force.
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4 Ways to Grow Your Generosity
By Melanie HaikenGiving can lead to greater health and happiness. Here are four ideas to contribute your time, money, and talents.
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Can a Little Heat Make You Happier?
By Heidi WachterNew research on the potential benefits of hyperthermia treating depression.
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Reflect and Grow
By Bahram AkradiAn approach to looking back that can help you move forward.
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Change Your Mindset
By Jessie ShollWe often feel we have to change the world for good things to happen. Maybe we just need to adjust our thinking.
- Personal Development -
Courageous Dreaming
By Brian JohnsonA little shamanic wisdom can help you create the life of your dreams.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: Know Your Strength
By Courtney HelgoeUnexpected lessons from a self-defense class.
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LIFE, UNEDITED: Grief’s Guides
By Heidi WachterHow our staff writer found comfort in the words of other great writers after the death of her mother.
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Words of Advice for Mentees
By Joelle Klein7 expert tips for mentees to get the most out of your mentor.
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LIFE, UNEDITED: How I’m Moving on Post-Election
By Kaelyn RileyA key part of self-care after this election cycle will be finding a place of peace.