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How to Set Clear Boundaries
A renowned trauma therapist and coach explains how to manage your energy without getting swamped by other people — or hardening against them.
Mia Huynh’s Success Story
While pursuing a dramatic career change, a former nursing student learns how to prioritize herself and her needs.
6 Natural Remedies to Help You Sleep Better
Having trouble sleeping? Try these comforting remedies to help you drift off.
What Is Food Justice?
Why access to fresh, healthy food should be a basic human right.
4 Self-Care Strategies From Gabby Bernstein
Author and spirit junkie Gabrielle Bernstein is on a mission to share inspiration for living a better life.
Meditations for Your Moods
Feeling stressed? Angry? Nervous? Learn how to select a meditation that can help relieve various emotional states.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: From Mean Girl to Cheerleader
Our fitness editor talks about how to stop using negative self-talk to push through workouts without compromising her fitness.
How to Live in the Present Moment
This mindfulness technique can help you stop stressing about the past and worrying about the future — by bringing you back to the present.
Understanding Cultural Appropriation: 4 Questions to Help Guide You
The line between cultural appreciation and appropriation isn’t always clear. These four questions can help you make sense of the difference.
DIY Carpet Cleaner
Got stains? Learn how to remove them with nontoxic items you probably have on hand.
6 Wellness Tips for Better Work-Life Balance
Ideas for supporting your well-being during the workday — and for taking back control of your non-work hours.
The Standards We Accept
Achieving our goals is about more than meeting our expectations. It’s also about the behaviors that get us where we’re aiming to go.
5 Tips to Stay Sober
Quitting alcohol may not be easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard forever.
PUMPING IRONY: The Postmortem Muddle
While the Federal Trade Commission works to tighten regulations on the funeral industry, which often uses obscure pricing policies to prey on grief-stricken mourners, seniors like me need to start thinking more seriously about how we want to be laid to rest.
5 Adventures to Take With Your Dog
Looking for adventurous inspiration? Your pup’s ready to show the way.
How to Cope With a Toxic Friend
Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.
Voicing Change: Rich Roll
Ultra-endurance athlete, author, and podcaster Rich Roll reflects on breaking free of limitations, trusting your instincts, and creating a vibrant life.
5 Ways to Increase Your Social Connections
How to use gratitude, reciprocity, altruism, choice, and enjoyment to cope with loneliness.
When Should I Get My Kids Involved in Sports?
An expert Q&A on the benefits of sports for kids, how to get them started, and how to keep them engaged as they grow.
The One-Minute Brain Break
Just one minute of movement can refresh your mind and body and turn your day around.
How to Create Movement-Friendly Spaces for Kids
Monkey bars in the basement, indoor climbing walls, and more.