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How to Stop Overreacting
Do you fly off the handle at the slightest provocation, or mount a major defense to even the slightest criticism? Here’s how to ditch the drama—and manage a more measured response.
A New Earth
Insights from Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom-packed book about present-moment awareness.
Change Agent: Shiva Rea
Acclaimed yoga teacher Shiva Rea uses movement to transform lives.
How to Stop Worrying
My favorite highlights from Dale Carnegie’s smart, no-fret philosophy.
The Power of Intention: Wisdom for a Happier, Purpose-Driven Life
Thought-provoking takeaways from Wayne Dyer’s classic guide to conscious living.
5 Strategies to Cope With Bottled-Up Emotions
Suppressing intense feelings can carry a heavy emotional toll. When letting it all out just isn’t a good option, here’s a healthier way to cope.
The Power of Attention
What you put your attention on grows. Here are seven tips on how to train your attention.
What’s Your Happiness Set-Point?
Marci Shimoff, author Happy for No Reason, offers feel-good advice on positive-psychology wisdom.
7 Tips to Reclaim Your Time and Find Joy Offline
At work, at home and on the go, you probably spend hours enmeshed in the Web. Is it time to pull more of your life free of its sticky grasp?
The Four Agreements
Life-changing insights from Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic book of Toltec wisdom.
Grace Notes: Pieta Brown
From her childhood scribbles to her critically acclaimed music, Pieta Brown has always been intent on making art that matters – and connections that count.
Switch!: How to Create Lasting Change
Brilliant ways to change things for the better — even when change is hard.
9 Ways to Find Your Greatness and Fulfill Your Potential
A leading life coach offers tips on making every day extraordinary.
How Acceptance Can Be a Catalyst for Meaningful Change
In our rush to make our pain and problems go away, few of us ever explore the potential of acceptance. Who knew it could be such a powerful force for change?
Living Better: 7 Simple Tips to Create a More Fulfilling Life
Rethinking your housing choices, embrace community, and five more tips to live more simply.
Heroic Effort: A Q&A With Brian Johnson
PhilosophersNotes founder, Brian Johnson, shares his passion for wisdom – and his desire to help others embrace their inner hero.
5 Questions That Could Change Your Life
Never underestimate the impact of a few provocative questions — and the surprising answers they may yield.
Behind the Scenes With Gwen Bell (Video)
Social media strategist Gwen Bell explains the importance of finding balance between her online and offline lives, and shares her thoughts on why filtering the constant influx of info is going to become even more essential in the coming months and years.
Well Connected: Gwen Bell
How social media strategist Gwen Bell stays plugged in – without getting overwhelmed.
Tips for Breaking Free From a Rut
Frustrated with doing the same old thing, day after day? Here’s how to wake up and break free.




















