Balance

We leave many things behind as we mature. Our sense of play shouldn’t be one of them.

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.

Participating in research projects can connect you with nature, fight climate change, and strengthen your community.

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.

The first and last moments of your day can steady or destabilize everything that comes in between. Are your mornings and nights propping you up, or tipping you over?

Try these tips for finding a pastime that’s right for you.

The world needs more creative people — including you.

Whether we’re yearning for another cup of coffee or a better job, we spend a lot of time and energy just wanting. Here’s how to observe — and calm — the endless tide of want that can catch us in its undertow.

What’s the right role for alcohol in your life? Experts offer suggestions for creating a healthier, more conscious relationship to imbibing.

Think you would benefit from a meditation practice but hate to sit still? Try this new approach.

There are surprising benefits to serving on a volunteer advisory board. Here’s how to get started.

Setting aside time for restoration isn’t just good for your health — it just might help you be more productive and creative, too.

Learning a second language can expand your opportunities for health and happiness. And it’s never too late to start.

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.

You’d like your loved ones to be happy and supportive about your positive life transformations. But what if they’re not?

Trying to please everybody all the time can result in a life lived in half measures. Learning to say no can bring you new focus and fulfillment.

These simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on.

If you want to feel more connected to others, break out of your social comfort zone.

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.