- Travel -
Volunteer Vacations
By Heidi WachterService trips benefit others — and they leave you with a rewarding experience.
Personal-Development
- 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.
- Success Stories -
Ginny Hoover’s Success Story
By Ginny HooverShedding 160 pounds led one woman to discover her many strengths — and commit to prioritizing her health.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 -
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 -
This Messy Magnificent Life
By Heidi WachterNew York Times best-selling author Geneen Roth offers touchstones for living messily and magnificently.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Reframing Change
By Bahram AkradiTransitions aren’t always easy, but viewing them with an eye toward the possible can help.
- Editor's Note -
Calls to Action
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on how a few good reads can open the door to new ways of thinking — and living.
- 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?
- Editor's Note -
We’re Human, After All
By Jamie MartinA call to let go of self-imposed expectations and to embrace life’s messiness.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
A Daily Habit
By Bahram AkradiTaking some time every day to reflect on how things are going can help you move in a more meaningful direction.
- Personal Development -
How to Build a Meaningful Life
By Emily Esfahani SmithEmily Esfahani Smith’s four pillars of meaning can help anyone dealing with the stresses of daily life.