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Inspired Leader: Q&A With Simon Sinek
The author and TED Talk standout shares how we can all find ways to command with compassion.
Early Adapter: Natalie Morales
Longtime Today show anchor Natalie Morales gets honest about embracing change, finding balance, and rising to new challenges.
4 Ways to Grow Your Generosity
Giving can lead to greater health and happiness. Here are four ideas to contribute your time, money, and talents.
Living with Purpose and Intention
Instead of discipline and perfection, let’s live with more purpose and intention.
The Gifts of Generosity
Why giving more than you receive can lead to greater health and happiness.
What Triggers Emotional Shopping and How to Take Back Control
Do you have the urge to splurge? Emotion-induced shopping may seem harmless, but letting your feelings take over your wallet could end up costing you more than money.
How to Change Your Mindset
We often feel we have to change the world for good things to happen. Maybe we just need to adjust our thinking.
Courageous Dreaming
A little shamanic wisdom can help you create the life of your dreams.
Words of Advice for Mentees
7 expert tips for mentees to get the most out of your mentor.
How Girls Benefit From Sports
Research shows that playing organized sports offers young girls a better shot at a healthy, successful future.
Paging Dr. Google: How to Alleviate Online Medical Information Overwhelm
Medical information on the Internet can easily create confusion and anxiety. Richard Senelick, MD, neurologist and author, offers strategies to calm consumers of online health advice.
The Value of Mentoring
Serving as a mentor can make a powerful difference in another person’s life. Follow these nine expert tips for a successful experience.
How to Start End-of-Life Conversations
It’s never easy to talk about the end of life, including options for care. If you encounter resistance (whether you’re the one facing mortality or you’re helping someone else do so), these suggestions from our experts may help.
What is Mental Performance Training?
Using visualization and meditation techniques, mental performance training helps you to set goals and overcome obstacles, such as negative thinking, to achieve optimal performance. It can also help you to prepare mentally for high-pressure situations.
5 Ways to Ease Digital Eyestrain
The time you spend staring at your screen is taxing for your eyes. Here’s how you can take the edge off.
Be 10 Percent Happier This Election Season
A new app provides an outlet to lower your political stress level.
The Power of Silence
Key insights from a legendary Zen Buddhist master, Thich Nhat Hanh, on how cultivating silence creates a joyful, nourishing life.
Unhappy Pills
Women taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds.
Transform Your Reality With 3 Deep Breaths
Start by breathing in focus, discovery and possibility — then see the world through different eyes.
5 Ways to Be a Compassionate Listener
Transform your relationships by changing the way you listen.
Feel the Beat: Rhythm Retreats
Finding your rhythm can be restorative and joyful. These dancing, drumming, and hula-hooping retreats will get you moving.