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The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem
In his pioneering book, The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, Nathaniel Branden outlines the practices that are necessary to feel truly good about yourself.
Understanding the Emotional Toll of Keeping Secrets
Whether it’s hidden debt or a family skeleton, carrying around secrets can take a heavy toll on your happiness. Here are real-life stories that show how coming clean can set you free.
How to Reclaim Your Mornings
Start the day on your own terms, and change your life for the better.
Behind the Scenes With Bert Jacobs (Video)
Life is good co-founder Bert Jacobs on creating a global brand around simple optimism.
The Now Habit
Overcome procrastination with help from Neil Fiore’s transformative book.
Order Out of Chaos: The Home Office
Low-cost improvements yield big returns in a cramped home-office space.
6 Steps to Getting Things Done
Six powerful strategies for accomplishing more of what really matters.
Exchange Willpower for Willingness
We’ve been taught that following through on new year’s resolutions is all about willpower. But it turns out that willingness may be a far more valuable ally.
Being Healthy Is a Revolutionary Act: Renegade Perspectives for Thriving in a Mixed-Up World
You want to be healthy? Well, hey, that’s wonderful! This article is designed to help you succeed.
A Manifesto for Thriving in a Mixed-Up World
Ten Truths We Hold to Be Self-Evident
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.




















