Personal Development

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.

The worry, distraction and shame associated with debt can take an emotional and physical toll on our health. Here’s a look at the confounding factors that make debt such an oppressive source of stress, and some tips on how you can break free.

Personal experience led finance guru Jean Chatzky to discover the deep link between financial security and a healthy, happy life. Now she’s helping the rest of us make the connection.

When the economy takes a hit, we’re prone to making panicked decisions about money. Here are four common money mistakes people make in lean times — and how to avoid them.

Lofty goals all begin with a single step. Here’s how to plan — and sustain — the small changes that matter.

Thoughts on Experience Life and the quirks that make it appealing to more than 3 million readers. No gimmicks, no hype, no kidding.

When it comes to creating the conditions for optimal health, we know that managing stress is important. But it turns out that dealing with our anxieties and negative emotional reactions is only half the battle. Discover why an ample supply of enjoyable, positive experiences is equally essential to your well-being — and how you can go about giving life’s pleasures the healthy emphasis they deserve.

Turn your body loathing into body loving.

How to identify and remedy the stress caused by chronic overscheduling and time poverty.

We all succumb to finger pointing from time to time, but targeting others rarely produces good results. Here’s how you can move from fault-finding to empowered problem solving.

A healthy and happy life is within your reach, says Marianne Williamson — if you’re willing to change your way of thinking. 

Conscious gift giving can bring you more joy this holiday season.

A too-busy reality can run you and your loved ones ragged — and do real damage to your family’s happiness in the process. Here’s how to make time for the healthy priorities that really matter.

When we set aside the stereotypes we have about raising teenagers, we can better approach the real challenges that arise – and rediscover the joy in our relationships with our children.

When it comes to enjoying a healthy, happy life, good intentions will get you just so far. Here’s your action plan for assessing and building the skill sets that matter most to you right now.

Clinging to outdated notions of who you are can keep you from reaching your full potential. Here’s how to embrace your true self.

Is your resolve dissolving in the midst of setbacks and challenges? Here’s how to spot the obstacles blocking your way — and then put them behind you.

Frustrated that your fitness efforts aren’t producing more immediate, dramatic results? Tune in and chill out. By savoring and celebrating each small breakthrough, you’ll stay motivated for the long haul.

An unhealthy work-life balance affects not only our health and well-being, but our families and our society as a whole. Here’s what we can do about it.