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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.
Why We Fake Fitness and How to Overcome It
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.
The Unplugged Vacation
Want to come home from your next vacation feeling more deeply revived? Leave your tech gadgets—and habits—at home.
Behind the Scenes With Bari Tessler-Linden (Video)
Financial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden shares the story of how her Conscious Bookkeeping approach came to life in this behind the scenes video from our March 2010 cover shoot.
Tips for Living Healthy on a Budget
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.
Cash Conscious: Bari Tessler-Linden
Financial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden helps people manage their money by first exploring their thoughts, values and beliefs.
Creating Your Perfect Day Off
Turn off your phone, ignore your inbox, forget the chores, and enjoy a day of real rest and rejuvenation.
Speaking Your Truth
Voicing your opinions can be uncomfortable. Here’s how to speak your mind when it counts.
Just Right: Lizzie Miller
Fashion model Lizzie Miller has thrived by simply being herself.
Do Less, Accomplish More
Daily practices for a calmer, more productive life — and relief from chronic busyness.
5 Simple Steps to Eating Healthier
Instead of following complicated, unsatisfying diet regimens, tune in to your own senses and instincts.
How to Move From Perfectionism to Optimalism
When you retire your perfectionist tendencies, you can start living a richer, happier life. Here’s how to get started.