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How Do I Politely Handle a Chatty Seatmate on a Plane?
Wearing earbuds is just one of the options our expert suggests.
9 Ways to Connect and Transform a Community
It’s National Night Out! Here are some tips for fostering personal and social support networks within your community.
4 Steps to Compassionate Communication
These tips will help you respond to others with more compassion — and less blame — in difficult situations.
Community Counts: The Power of Creating Social Capital
Rebuilding a sense of neighborliness has become its own revolutionary act. Here’s why reconnecting with neighbors and fellow citizens is important.
Compassionate Communication
When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships.
The Power of Working Out in a Group
Discover how training in a fitness community can improve your performance, keep you accountable, and help you tap into a greater sense of purpose.
In Search of True Belonging
Best-selling author Brené Brown charts a course for regaining a spirit of connection and civility in a polarized world.
Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad
Komal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she's looking for recruits to join her movement.
7 Simple Random Acts of Kindness Ideas to Try
Here are seven ways to connect with others through kindness.
Designing Happiness
Best-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.
Tips for Coping with a Difficult Neighbor
His dog barks. Her compost bin smells. Your neighbors are driving you crazy. These strategies can help increase the peace.
41 Things I Learned by Walking 41 Miles* Through My Community to Celebrate Turning 41
Katy Bowman recaps the lessons she learned while walking 41 miles in search of local food and small-scale farmers.
The Value of Mentoring
Serving as a mentor can make a powerful difference in another person’s life. Follow these expert tips for a successful experience.
Building Healthy Neighborhoods
Nine design principles that support collective well-being.
Why Face-to-Face Connections Matter to Your Health
When our social lives unfold largely in the digital realm, it can damage our relationships and health in surprising ways. Discover why face-to-face connections count.
How to Start a “Do-and-Dine” Fitness Group
Looking to improve the palatability of your fitness routine? Maybe you need a side of social interaction — and a standing date for dinner.
The Art of Condolence
When an acquaintance has lost a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. Here’s some guidance on offering sympathy with grace.
Hello, Stranger
Recent research finds that for adults, there may be significant emotional benefits in talking to strangers.
Navigating Social Anxiety
Tricks and tips from professional performers.
9 Ways to Connect and Transform Your Community
Connect and transform your community with these tips.
Good Neighbors
According to a University of Michigan study, living in a tight-knit neighborhood can reduce your risk of stroke by nearly half.