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How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
Can’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.
The Living Experiment: Summer
Make the most of this action-packed season — without running yourself ragged.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: In Praise of Mud Runs
Raised in pristine white dresses, our fitness editor has learned the value — and joy — of getting dirty.
Back to Our Roots
It’s our turn to nurture a love for nature in the next generation.
Tips and Tricks to Deal With Common Pet Peeves
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.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Becoming Visible
Value your body for what it can do, not for how it looks, says our fitness editor.
Which Is Right for You: A Therapist or a Coach?
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.
How Can I Stop Being So Competitive at the Gym?
Chronic competition can be stressful. The key is to focus on your own goals — not someone else’s.
The Health Risks of Tech Addiction
Here are four ways digital devices undermine your health and wellbeing.
On Hunger: A Memoir on Trauma, Shame, and Body Image
Roxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.
The Living Experiment: Enough
The art of feeling satisfied with ourselves and our lives in a world that consistently asks us to do, be, and have more.
Mastering the Art of Asking for What You Want
Increase the chances of getting the things that really matter by learning how to ask the right way.
How to Declutter Your Calendar
If your busy schedule is spreading you too thin, it may be time to reevaluate your priorities.
How to Break Free of Tech Addiction
Learn how to regain control of your devices so they don’t control you.
Creative Inspiration: Manoush Zomorodi
Journalist Manoush Zomorodi shows how exchanging your smartphone for moments of discomfort can boost creativity.
How to Say No With Integrity
Saying no can be tough, but it’s essential to establishing high-integrity relationships and a reputation for trustworthiness.
5 Ways to Be True to Your Word
White lies. Gossip. Unkept promises. They all cost you your personal integrity. Here’s how to earn it back.
Do Smartphones Undermine Short-Term Memory?
The research around smartphones and memory is complicated, but many studies have shown that writing things down improves comprehension.
Want to Feel More Body Positive? Get Out in Nature.
Research indicates that exposure to natural settings might boost your body image.
I’m Self-Conscious About Being Naked in My Health Club’s Locker Room. What Can I Do?
The first step, says one expert, is to challenge the notion of a “perfect” body.
The Living Experiment: Creativity vs. Consumption
Harnessing your creative capacity can reduce your compulsion to consume — and enhance your joy in living.




















