Heidi Wachter
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How to Reclaim Your Attention Span
We all get distracted, but there are habits we can cultivate to strengthen our focus.
Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Renowned mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn on the art of overcoming distractions and reconnecting to who you really are.
Tread Lightly
Heading out for an adventure? Here’s how to ease your footprint on the landscape.
Exploring Berlin By Bicycle
Our globetrotting staff writer shares fun ways to explore Berlin by bicycle.
Designing Happiness
Best-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.
Always Forward: Melissa Stockwell
Army veteran and two-time Paralympian Melissa Stockwell is on a mission to help people see the power of a positive mindset in overcoming adversity.
Guided by Nature
Explorer Tristan Gooley on how to plot a course using the sun, stars, sea, weather, plants and animals as your guides.
Why Are Our Oceans Full of Plastic?
Find out what you can do to decrease the amount of plastic in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
Cycling Hot Spots in Moab, Utah
Our staff writer shares some popular trails in this mountain-biking mecca.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
No matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.
A Wild Life: Kimi Werner
Honoring nature has helped world-class spearfisher, free diver, chef, artist, and environmental advocate Kimi Werner find her purpose.
Dog Owners Live Longer
Increased longevity is yet another benefit of dog ownership.
Which Is Right for You: A Therapist or a Coach?
Therapists and coaches use distinct tools to help us heal from past traumas or embark on new life adventures. Discover whether professional counseling may be helpful for you.
The Doctor Is in the House: Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB
Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB, is on a mission to improve individual well-being and transform the doctor–patient relationship with a simple message: Good health begins at home.
On Hunger: A Memoir on Trauma, Shame, and Body Image
Roxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.
Where Have All the Birds Gone?
Recent findings reveal sharp losses in bird populations across Europe. Scientists think agricultural pesticide use may have a role.
Creative Inspiration: Manoush Zomorodi
Journalist Manoush Zomorodi shows how exchanging your smartphone for moments of discomfort can boost creativity.
On Dying Well
A pioneering palliative-care expert shares his insights on the power of finding peace and possibility at the end of life.
Better Sleep, Better Marriage?
How much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.
Want to Feel More Body Positive? Get Out in Nature.
Research indicates that exposure to natural settings might boost your body image.
The Personal Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages — religious and otherwise — can connect you with the past, forge new relationships, and help you feel part of something greater than yourself.