Personal Development
LATEST STORIES
5 Ways to Build Community
Belonging, author Radha Agrawal believes, is a basic human need, like food, water, and shelter. Explore five ways to find and build yours.
What Is an “Energetic Boundary”?
If you have ever entered a room and picked up that something wasn’t quite right, that’s your energetic boundary at work.
3 Ways to Create Better Boundaries
The following strategies can help create strong, clear boundaries.
How Can I Calm My Fear of Flying?
Discover natural solutions to help alleviate this common stress response.
How to Create a Sense of Belonging
Community is more than your immediate neighborhood. Find connection with those who share your values.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Befriending My Body
When body positivity felt out of reach, our fitness editor discovered that gratitude could help bridge the gap between self-loathing and self-acceptance.
How to Respond to Gaslighting
Gaslighting can undermine your self-confidence and perception of the truth. Here are signs of gaslighting — and how to break free from it.
Aileen Weintraub’s Success Story
While on bed rest for a high-risk pregnancy, a writer faced her fear of commitment as her new marriage and home were falling apart around her.
How to Create More Mindful Friendships
Become a better friend by thoughtfully considering how you show up in your closest relationships.
Sweet Solitude
When we take the time to be alone, on our terms, we create space for reflection and possibility.
Principal Views: Misty Copeland
Trailblazing dancer and new mom Misty Copeland shares her perspectives on mentoring, activism, and resilience as she prepares for a return to the stage after a three-year hiatus.
How to Set Clear Boundaries
A renowned trauma therapist and coach explains how to manage your energy without getting swamped by other people — or hardening against them.
4 Self-Care Strategies From Gabby Bernstein
Author and spirit junkie Gabrielle Bernstein is on a mission to share inspiration for living a better life.
Meditations for Your Moods
Feeling stressed? Angry? Nervous? Learn how to select a meditation that can help relieve various emotional states.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: From Mean Girl to Cheerleader
Our fitness editor talks about how to stop using negative self-talk to push through workouts without compromising her fitness.
How to Live in the Present Moment
This mindfulness technique can help you stop stressing about the past and worrying about the future — by bringing you back to the present.
Understanding Cultural Appropriation: 4 Questions to Help Guide You
The line between cultural appreciation and appropriation isn’t always clear. These four questions can help you make sense of the difference.
6 Wellness Tips for Better Work-Life Balance
Ideas for supporting your well-being during the workday — and for taking back control of your non-work hours.
The Standards We Accept
Achieving our goals is about more than meeting our expectations. It’s also about the behaviors that get us where we’re aiming to go.
5 Tips to Stay Sober
Quitting alcohol may not be easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard forever.
How to Cope With a Toxic Friend
Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.