Attitude/Mindset

When it comes to the quest for greater happiness, waiting and hoping are out. Learning and practicing are in.  Here’s how to create your own happy reality — starting now.

Our lives are in many ways defined by unconscious habits and ingrained behaviors. How much do you know about the structures that hold you together, and those that hold you down?

Setting aside time for restoration isn’t just good for your health — it just might help you be more productive and creative, too.

Make the most of this action-packed season — without running yourself ragged.

It’s our turn to nurture a love for nature in the next generation.

Discover how to overcome pet peeves and manage everyday irritations with expert tips. Learn to defuse anger, find perspective, and practice mindfulness for a calmer, more balanced life.

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.

Chronic competition can be stressful. The key is to focus on your own goals — not someone else’s.

Roxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.

The art of feeling satisfied with ourselves and our lives in a world that consistently asks us to do, be, and have more.

White lies. Gossip. Unkept promises. They all cost you your personal integrity. Here’s how to earn it back.

Harnessing your creative capacity can reduce your compulsion to consume — and enhance your joy in living.

Being strong is only partly physical, says our fitness editor. It’s also mental, emotional, spiritual, and social.

Expressing your creativity is an important part of living, growing and becoming your best self. Here’s why creativity matters — and how to bring more of it back into your everyday world.

Personal training and coaching weren’t part of athlete David Freeman’s original plan. But, once he discovered them as his calling, there was no looking back.