Personal Development

Best-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.

The key, say experts, is to adapt your communication in these five ways.

Is it possible to live a purpose-centered life and still enjoy an ample supply of pleasure?

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?

Feeling cut off from others can do more than make you sad – it can even make you sick.

You work and work, and then what? Best case: You step into a reality designed around your passions and priorities. Here are some tips for making it happen—when and how you choose.

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

A veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communication.

Learning a second language can expand your opportunities for health and happiness. And it’s never too late to start.

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

Raised in pristine white dresses, our fitness editor has learned the value — and joy — of getting dirty.

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.

Value your body for what it can do, not for how it looks, says our fitness editor.

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.

Here are four ways digital devices undermine your health and wellbeing.