- Personal Development -
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Idleness
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigYou don’t have to be hyperproductive all the time. In fact, you might get better results from occasionally doing a whole lot less.
Balance-Satisfaction
- Personal Development -
Beyond Meditation
By Quinton SkinnerSitting in silence isn’t for everyone. But there are plenty of other practices that offer profound calming benefits.
How to Be a Minimalist: 7 Thoughts on Simplifying Your Life from Joshua Becker
By Heidi WachterBe more with less. Here are tips for minimalist living — downsizing your life, your possessions, and your schedule — from author and blogger Joshua Becker.
- Happiness -
The Aesthetics of Joy
By Heidi WachterIngrid Fetell Lee on design principles that spark positivity and moments of happiness.
The Stages of Change
By Jessie ShollBreak a habit. Achieve a goal. Transform your life. Here’s a look at the six parts of Prochaska’s stages of change.
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Do Women Experience More Stress Than Men?
By Michael DregniThe stress gap between men and women may be growing, according to recent research. Here are three ways to manage stress — for everyone.
- Fitness Tips -
The Real-Fitness Manifesto
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur best fitness tips to help you move well, recover fully, and achieve your fittest life.
- Stress Relief -
The Science of Stress
By Jon SpaydeUnderstand how stress operates in your body — and how to reduce stress and build resilience.
- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Freshen Up After a Bike Commute to Work?
By Jon SpaydeEven if you don’t have a shower at your workplace, you can still ride your bike to work. Here are some tips on cleaning up.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
- Travel -
Going It Alone
By Heidi WachterNew editions of kayaking pioneer Audrey Sutherland’s classic books provide inspiration for anyone looking to make a solo journey.
- Happiness -
8 Ways to Channel Your Inner Child This Summer
By Laine Bergeson BeccoHere are some tips to rediscover the joys of summer.
- 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.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Easy Does It
By Craig CoxAt a certain age, ambition can be counterproductive. But how do you stop striving without losing a sense of purpose? An ancient Chinese sage offers a practical path.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Curse of Convenience
By Craig CoxThe labor-saving revolution I recall from my post-WWII childhood has morphed into an identity-sapping movement that threatens to strip meaning from our lives. The elderly, however, may be immune to its allure.