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Why Physical Contact Matters for Your Health
Welcome touch is good for our health and happiness.
How to Set Boundaries Between Work and Home
In an increasingly digital work culture, holding space for loved ones can be challenging. These expert tips can help you invest in the connections that matter most.
Unhack Your Smartphone
Keep your relationship with your device healthy and mindful by turning it into an ally rather than an adversary. Here are three easy smartphone-addiction hacks.
Why Adults Need to Play Too
We leave many things behind as we mature. Our sense of play shouldn’t be one of them.
Finding Purpose in the Second Half of Your Life
What do you have planned for the second half of your life? Executive coach Richard Leider offers insight on working, living, learning and loving what’s to come.
How to Be a Citizen Scientist
Participating in research projects can connect you with nature, fight climate change, and strengthen your community.
The Mindful Food Journal
If you track what’s on your plate as well as what’s happening in your mind and body, you can learn what doesn’t work for you — and build on what does.
4 Ways to Find a Hobby
Try these tips for finding a pastime that’s right for you.
How to Embrace Your Innate Creativity
The world needs more creative people — including you.
6-Week Meditation Guide for Athletes
Think you would benefit from a meditation practice but hate to sit still? Try this new approach.
5 Ways to Become a More Engaged Citizen
There are surprising benefits to serving on a volunteer advisory board. Here’s how to get started.
How to Reclaim Your Weekends
Setting aside time for restoration isn’t just good for your health — it just might help you be more productive and creative, too.
Why Adults Can — and Should — Learn a Second Language
Learning a second language can expand your opportunities for health and happiness. And it’s never too late to start.
Which Is Right for You: A Therapist or a Coach?
Therapists and coaches use distinct tools to help us heal from past traumas or embark on new life adventures. Discover whether professional counseling may be helpful for you.
How to Declutter Your Calendar
If your busy schedule is spreading you too thin, it may be time to reevaluate your priorities.
5 Tips to Stay Cool Under Pressure
These simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on.
4 Ways to Make New Friends
If you want to feel more connected to others, break out of your social comfort zone.
A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation
Whether you’re at home or the office, whether you have five minutes or 20, you can meditate. Really. Here’s a beginner’s guide.
How to Have Honest Conversations
If you’re craving more authentic connection with others, these five conversation strategies can help.
Do It Anyway: Overcoming Procrastination With Morita Therapy
Morita therapy offers a philosophical, tough-love approach to undoing your own undoings.