Healthy Communication

How to Have Honest Conversations

If you’re craving more authentic connection with others, these five conversation strategies can help.

By Ben Connelly

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How White Lies Can Add Up to a Lot of Stress

Most of us hedge the truth on occasion, but small fibs can add up to a lot of stress. Learn how — and why — to keep it real.

By Jon Spayde

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

How to Practice Diplomacy in Everyday Life

Negotiation skills are not just for high-powered executives; they can help you improve your personal relationships while preserving your values.

By Joseph Hart

Healthy Communication Personal Development

How to Stop Projecting

These tips can help you stop projecting your less-flattering traits onto other people.

By Jon Spayde

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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7 Strategies for Forgiveness

Holding a grudge? Here are seven tips to make peace with others and move on.

By Linda Wasmer Andrews

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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9 Ways to Cultivate Courage

Simple ways to become your bravest self.

By Mo Perry

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

4 Steps to Be Emotionally Agile

Even small transitions can upset your daily routines. Restore your sense of balance and ease with these tips.

By Kendra Smith

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

When Someone Won’t Take No for an Answer

Not everyone accepts the word “no” gracefully. Here are five ways to get your point across.

By Jessie Sholl

Healthy Communication Personal Development

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Tips for Coping with a Difficult Neighbor

His dog barks. Her compost bin smells. Your neighbors are driving you crazy. These strategies can help increase the peace.

By Jon Spayde

Community Healthy Communication

The Freedom of No

This little word can lift you to new levels of physical health and emotional well-being.

By Jessie Sholl

Healthy Communication Personal Development

How to Change Your Mindset

We often feel we have to change the world for good things to happen. Maybe we just need to adjust our thinking.

By Jessie Sholl

Healthy Communication Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

Words of Advice for Mentees

7 expert tips for mentees to get the most out of your mentor.

By Joelle Klein

Healthy Communication Personal Development

The Value of Mentoring

Serving as a mentor can make a powerful difference in another person’s life. Follow these nine expert tips for a successful experience.

By Joelle Klein

Community Coworkers

How to Start End-of-Life Conversations

It’s never easy to talk about the end of life, including options for care. If you encounter resistance (whether you’re the one facing mortality or you’re helping someone else do so), these suggestions from our experts may help.

By Jon Spayde

Aging Parents Healthy Communication

The Power of Silence

Key insights from a legendary Zen Buddhist master, Thich Nhat Hanh, on how cultivating silence creates a joyful, nourishing life.

By Brian Johnson

Healthy Communication Mindfulness/Meditation

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5 Ways to Be a Compassionate Listener

Transform your relationships by changing the way you listen.

By Ben Connelly

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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The Value of Difficult Conversations

This election season, I’m making an effort to cut through the outrage and lean in to what matters to me, so that I might have some honest discussions with the people I love.

By Kaelyn Riley

Healthy Communication Life, Unedited

Why Face-to-Face Connections Matter to Your Health

When our social lives unfold largely in the digital realm, it can damage our relationships and health in surprising ways. Discover why face-to-face connections count.

By Heather Rogers

Community Dating/Marriage