- Brain/Mental Health -
Why Meaningful Encounters Matter
By Henry Emmons, MDLoneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.
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- Stress Relief -
18 Ways to Break Your Cellphone Habit
By Helen MartineauFeel like your smartphone is controlling your life? These strategies can help you set it down and reclaim control of your time.
- Personal Development -
8 Ways to Laugh More
By Michael DregniWhy laughter really is the best medicine — plus tips to laugh more!
- Couples -
The Case for Couples Counseling
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCCAccording to research, 70 percent of couples report that counseling helped improve their relationship.
- 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.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Does Bliss Require Obliviousness?
By Craig CoxA new study may explain why geezers tend to be happier than their youthful peers, but it seems that joy can come with a cost.
- Personal Development -
4 Ways to Find a Hobby
By Katherine Reynolds LewisTry these tips for finding a pastime that's right for you.
- 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.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Hope, Reconsidered
By Craig CoxThe older I get, the more I find myself focusing on what is rather than what may be.
- Happiness -
Designing Happiness
By Heidi WachterBest-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.
- Personal Development -
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Purpose vs. Pleasure
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigIs it possible to live a purpose-centered life and still enjoy an ample supply of pleasure?
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
A Mindset of Giving
By Bahram AkradiHow the spirit of generosity can create more joy and meaning in our lives — starting now.
- Happiness -
Giving Brings Happiness
By Serena RutledgeWhy even tiny acts of generosity can bring you joy.
- Happiness -
Toward a Meaningful Life
By Heidi WachterPsychologist Emily Esfahani Smith challenges our fixation on happiness and maintains that true satisfaction comes from creating a life of purpose.
- Personal Development -
How Much Awe Do You Experience?
By Heidi WachterResults from a new quiz highlight some key factors that may affect how many sublime moments you feel.
- Personal Development -
Can a Little Heat Make You Happier?
By Heidi WachterNew research on the potential benefits of hyperthermia treating depression.
- Community -
Building Healthy Neighborhoods
By Mo PerryNine design principles that support collective well-being.
- Stress Relief -
Overcoming Winter Blahs
By Jon SpaydeEver-earlier sunsets and longer nights signal that winter is coming. Learn how to adjust your mindset to make the best of it.
- Digital Detox -
Like This: A Facebook Break
By Experience Life StaffTaking a vacation from Facebook may reduce your stress and boost your happiness.
- Stress Relief -
8 Ways to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
By Anjula RazdanTips from our experts on the best lifestyle changes that can help you take a proactive approach to preventing — or even reversing — heart disease.
Global Sister: Nisha Moodley
By Experience Life StaffThe motivational speaker and blogger shares her thoughts on how we can tap into our internal compass, and how she's empowering women through Global Sisterhood Day.