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The 5 Love Languages
Explore Dr. Gary Chapman’s best-selling book on the five ways most people “speak” love and discover how to connect more deeply with loved ones.
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People
The authors of Blindspot show us how to “outsmart the machinery of our own hidden biases.”
Celebrate! A Holiday Party Menu
Throw a sophisticated party with a menu of easy, healthy, and delicious appetizers.
How to Make Amends
Psychologist Tamar Chansky, PhD, on how to gracefully say you’re sorry.
Giving Back: Girls on the Run
Maggie Fazeli Fard reflects on her experience as a Girls on the Run coach, and preps for this Saturday’s big 5K.
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life
Dilbert comic-strip creator Scott Adams explains how to stumble your way to success — one trip-up and mistake at a time.
A Gratitude Exercise for Positive Emotions
Enhance joy with gratitude. Write and share a heartfelt letter. Discover how.
The Hidden Health Hazards of Scented Laundry Products
A University of Washington study found air vented from dryers using scented products contain a mixture of some 25 harmful chemicals.
The Psychology of Moving
No matter how often or how far you move, relocating is a major, often emotional, life change. Here are some some tips on how to deal.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
Big ideas from Susan Cain’s best-selling book on why our ever-more-social world needs a better appreciation for introverts.
Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
Writer Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
Planning for the Inevitable: End-of-Life Discussions
No one enjoys talking about death, but discussing your end-of-life plans can lead to stronger emotional bonds and a more peaceful passing.
Fish for Change
Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on how to enjoy your seafood and help save our oceans.
The Voices in My Head (Video)
On a quest for more peace and quiet, freelance writer and improv performer Jon Spayde wages a unique battle with those nagging internal voices.
How to Rediscover Your Inner Athlete
Strategies for rethinking your self-image and goals so you can enjoy the benefits of a realistic, and really fun, fitness identity.
The Surprising Connection Between Moderate Noise Levels and Creativity
A study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discovered optimal decibel levels for creativity.
How to Overcome New-Job Jitters
Starting a new job is both exciting and anxiety producing. Debra Wheatman, founder and president of Careers Done Write, shows you how to settle in with minimal stress.
Behind the Scenes With Jennifer Pharr Davis (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our October cover shoot with the adventurer and endurance hiker.
Mastering Decision Making Without Regret
In their new book Decisive, business strategists Chip and Dan Heath explain how to avoid the usual pitfalls of decision making.
How I Turned My Competitive 8-Year-Old’s Energy into a Fun Workout
Tips for exercising like a kid again.