Personal Development

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.

A functional-medicine pioneer explains how to make small choices that build lasting well-being.

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.

Roxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.

The art of feeling satisfied with ourselves and our lives in a world that consistently asks us to do, be, and have more.

Increase the chances of getting the things that really matter by learning how to ask the right way.