Personal Development

An evolutionary biologist explains why we spend a fortune trying to fake health, fitness and other desirable traits — and why our efforts are rarely convincing.

Want to come home from your next vacation feeling more deeply revived? Leave your tech gadgets—and habits—at home.

Money may be tight, but your health is invaluable. So where can you scrimp, and where should you spend wisely? Here’s how to make the money-saving decisions that are right for your budget — and your body.

Financial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden helps people manage their money by first exploring their thoughts, values and beliefs.

Turn off your phone, ignore your inbox, forget the chores, and enjoy a day of real rest and rejuvenation.

Voicing your opinions can be uncomfortable. Here’s how to speak your mind when it counts. 

Looking to reach some major goals this year? These practical, right-now steps can help you build the momentum you need to make steady progress — starting today.

Fashion model Lizzie Miller has thrived by simply being herself.

Daily practices for a calmer, more productive life — and relief from chronic busyness.

Instead of following complicated, unsatisfying diet regimens, tune in to your own senses and instincts.

When you retire your perfectionist tendencies, you can start living a richer, happier life. Here’s how to get started.

Having a peaceful meal isn’t just about setting a mood, it actually helps you digest and assimilate your food better.

Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our health, happiness and chances for success. Here’s the lowdown on laughter and how you can trigger its practical benefits in your own life.

Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You’re due for an amusement infusion.

Smart, super-practical reasons to build more idleness, downtime, and moments of enjoyment into your busy life.

Approaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance your digestion, satisfaction and metabolism, too.

Feeling caught in the electrical current? Maybe it’s time to connect to the real world.

Is a hectic work life taking up all your time and energy, leaving little or nothing for your loved ones? Here’s how—and why—to create space for the relationships that matter most.

In an environment of economic contraction, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to cut back. Here’s good advice on how to get by with a little less, and enjoy it more.