Personal Development

To boost your happiness, use continuative verbs when recalling positive events.

Sir Ken Robinson on how to embrace your interests and talents to improve your life — and enrich the world.

In the last of our five-part series on David Allen’s productivity system, learn to master the art of distilling your goals into discrete, manageable actions.

Saddle up with Relief Riders International for a do-good adventure in one of India’s most dramatic desert landscapes — and find out if “voluntourism” is right for you.

Psychologist Ryan T. Howell on how to preserve your sanity while keeping pace with the digital revolution.

Researchers suggest that spending time helping others can help you feel "time affluent."

A vicious shark attack cost this young surfer her arm and could have ended her life. Instead, it left her determined to pursue her dreams and wholeheartedly embrace her passions.

Psychologist Barry Schwartz on how our culture of abundance robs us of satisfaction.

In this fourth installment of our five-part series with productivity expert David Allen, discover the perspective-shifting power of regularly reviewing your projects and priorities.

Find it difficult to just sit with your own inner ramblings? Clinical psychologist Noam Shpancer, PhD, offers advice on taming the tumult and finding some mental peace and quiet.

Experts say that the fashion industry's new practice of "reverse retouching" promotes unrealistic images.

A recent study shows that personal mobile activity is causing stress for smartphone users.

With just four simple questions, “The Work” founder Byron Katie challenges our notions of what our lives should be.

Three experts offer tips for overcoming mental chaos and reclaiming a balanced brain.

Learn three efficient ways to get and stay organized — from Getting Things Done expert David Allen.