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A 6-Week Meditation Guide For People Who Can’t Sit Still
Think you would benefit from a meditation practice but hate to sit still? Try this new approach.
7 Strategies for Navigating Big Life Changes
These tactics can help you manage the stress that even positive transitions can bring.
4 Ways to Deal With Conflict
Here are four tips to transform conflict into connection.
The Living Experiment: Astroturfing
When powerful industries and political interests push fake “grassroots” movements, real people suffer. Here’s how to resist internet trolls.
How Do I Discuss Political Disagreements With My Family and Friends?
The key, says former New York Times columnist Randy Cohen, is to never make it personal.
Calls to Action
Editor in chief Jamie Martin on how a few good reads can open the door to new ways of thinking — and living.
In Search of True Belonging
Best-selling author Brené Brown charts a course for regaining a spirit of connection and civility in a polarized world.
Going It Alone
New editions of kayaking pioneer Audrey Sutherland’s classic books provide inspiration for anyone looking to make a solo journey.
The Living Experiment: Intuition
What we can learn from our “gut sense.”
5 Ways to Become a More Engaged Citizen
There are surprising benefits to serving on a volunteer advisory board. Here’s how to get started.
How to Reclaim Your Attention Span
We all get distracted, but there are habits we can cultivate to strengthen our focus.
Behind the Scenes With Jon Kabat-Zinn (Video)
Go behind the scenes with mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn more about the effects of mindfulness on your health.
Being Present: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Renowned mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn on the art of overcoming distractions and reconnecting to who you really are.
How to Gracefully End a Conversation
Here are four tips to extricate yourself from a conversation.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Our fitness editor reflects on her favorite children’s book and what it can teach us about heeding our bodies’ intuition in the gym.
7 Simple Random Acts of Kindness Ideas to Try
Here are seven ways to connect with others through kindness.
Designing Happiness
Best-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.
How Do I Talk to Someone With Dementia?
The key, say experts, is to adapt your communication in these five ways.
THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Purpose vs. Pleasure
Is it possible to live a purpose-centered life and still enjoy an ample supply of pleasure?
8 Ways to Channel Your Inner Child This Summer
Here are some tips to rediscover the joys of summer.
5 Ways to Practice Happiness
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.




















