- Personal Development -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Adventure Quest
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor tests the waters on a paddleboard — and discovers the benefits of leaving her comfort zone.
Personal Development
- Travel -
The Benefits of Forest Bathing
By Kara Douglas ThomA shinrin-yoku retreat provides opportunities to rebuild a healthy connection with nature and improve your well-being.
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Supreme Good
By Bahram AkradiOn doing good for the sake of doing good.
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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.
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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.
- Travel -
How to Take a Sabbatical
By Karen OlsonThinking of taking some time off? Here are six tips to actually make it happen.
- Personal Development -
No Boundaries: Overcoming Codependence
By Jill Metzler PattonWhat you can do to break codependency and cultivate healthier, more satisfying relationships.
- 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.
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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.
- Stress Relief -
Sabbatical Stories
By Karen OlsonSabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.
- Gut Health -
How Childhood Adversity Creates Toxic Stress
By Heidi WachterPioneering pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is transforming how public-health advocates respond to the toxic stress created by childhood adversity. Here, she shares her prescription for healing.
- Personal Development -
Survival Skills for Highly Sensitive People
By Jessie ShollAre you among the 20 percent of Americans who are highly sensitive? Here are some self-care strategies for you.
- Personal Development -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Remember Who You’re Here For
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor talks about finding deeper meaning — and personal connection — in workouts.
- Personal Development -
The Living Experiment: New Year
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigThe New Year brings a barrage of “New You!” promises. Learn how to get past those tired tropes and explore fresh options for conscious change.
- Personal Development -
How to Embrace Your Innate Creativity
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe world needs more creative people — including you.
- Personal Development -
7 Ways to Become Trustworthy
By Heidi WachterTrust is something you earn. These behaviors can increase your trustworthiness.
- 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 -
The Good-Enough Holiday
By Melanie HaikenLet go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.