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How Adversity Can Lead to Personal Growth
In the face of hardship, some people manage to find deeper meaning and purpose. Discover the factors of post-traumatic growth.
4 Ways to Make New Friends
If you want to feel more connected to others, break out of your social comfort zone.
Giving Brings Happiness
Why even tiny acts of generosity can bring you joy.
Sarah Kay Hoffman’s Daily Wellness Routine
A wellness expert shares how she makes time for good food, fitness, quality sleep, and her family.
10 DIY Gift Ideas
Instead of ordering everything online this holiday season, why not try making your own gifts? Here are 10 ideas from Experience Life to try.
A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation
Whether you’re at home or the office, whether you have five minutes or 20, you can meditate. Really. Here’s a beginner’s guide.
The Endless Gift Machine
For many of us, receiving presents can be stressful. Learn how to respond gratefully — while still communicating your limits.
How to Have Honest Conversations
If you’re craving more authentic connection with others, these five conversation strategies can help.
Behind the Scenes With Latham Thomas (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with wellness author Latham Thomas and learn how she has expanded her capacity to give and receive.
Owning Her Glow: Latham Thomas
Author and lifestyle coach Latham Thomas is helping women find, embrace, and shine their inner light throughout their lives.
Do It Anyway: Overcoming Procrastination With Morita Therapy
Morita therapy offers a philosophical, tough-love approach to undoing your own undoings.
5 Ways to Slow Down
These strategies can help us be more present in the here and now.
Why Your Fitness Mindset Matters
The key to sticking with a workout program may be strengthening the “muscle” between your ears.
How to Make the Most of a Long Commute
Our health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.
What’s the Rush?
Even when there’s a lot to do, it’s still possible to stop racing through life.
How Screen Time Messes With Your Sleep: Q&A With Tiffany Lester, MD
The medical director of Parsley Health shares her tips on developing a healthy relationship with digital devices — and reclaiming your sleep.
Toward a Meaningful Life
Psychologist Emily Esfahani Smith challenges our fixation on happiness and maintains that true satisfaction comes from creating a life of purpose.
Virtual Shift
Editor in chief Jamie Martin on turning off her email — and reconnecting with her family.
8 Tips to Deal With Cyberbullying
Here are a few simple ways to handle the stress of online drama.
24 Ways to Find Calm in a Frantic World
When anxiety knocks you down, try these 24 simple techniques to regain your balance.
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.