Personal Development

There are always opportunities to become aware, to adapt — and to find our own right balance of less and more.

For the author, advocate, and Afrominimalist, there’s more than one way to live a simpler life.

Not having closure can make it difficult to move on. Here's one strategy.

Being rejected is disappointing, but becoming self-aware can help temper your reaction.

Respectful debate and setting expectations are key.

A bibliophile’s guide to creating — and sustaining — a great reading group.

There's a big difference between cursory cordiality and true benevolence. Our experts make the case for spreading deep kindness in your community.

Experience Life editor Jamie Martin on emotional agility and mental well-being.

Psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, author of 50 Shades of Kale, is all about eating to fuel your brain — and your happiness.

In stressful times, the ability to slow down, process, and be present can be transformative.

Fear of rejection can keep us from living life fully, but there are graceful ways to handle the sting.

The 7-time Olympic gold medalist talks about perseverance and staying focused.

When Megan Larsen traded her sedentary suburban life for a rural hobby farm, she lost 170 pounds and was able to climb back in the saddle.

Slowing down to notice how we feel — and what we desire — can help us better align with our purpose.

Human Giver Syndrome makes women uniquely vulnerable to stress-related illnesses and burnout. Renowned health educator Emily Nagoski, PhD, offers strategies we can all use to relieve the tension.

The power of positive thinking is undeniable, but insisting on always maintaining a sunny disposition can also have a dark side. Our experts share advice for taking the bad with the good.

With a blend of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, therapist and author Dr. Shefali offers a path to authenticity and liberation.

In recommitting to his faith, family, friends, and fitness, one man rediscovers a long-lost passion and reconnects with his purpose.

Our fitness editor reconnects with her heritage through virtual Persian dance classes.