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The Many Benefits of Spontaneity — and How to Cultivate More of It
It’s easy to sabotage our efforts by trying too hard, especially when we really want something. The Chinese concept of wu-wei suggests the alternative approach of being in the moment.
22 Ways to Lighten Your Mood
Dishes are piling up, bills are overdue, and the phone’s pinging — we’ve all felt the weight of everyday overwhelm. Try these small, intentional actions to improve your mental well-being.
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession
A fixation on healthy eating can have unhealthy consequences. Discover how to identify the problem and reshape your relationship with food.
10 Practices to Get Out Of Your Head and Into the Present
We often lose touch with our bodies, whether because of daily stressors or more deep-seated trauma. These 10 embodiment practices can help us reconnect with our physical selves, calm our nervous systems, and release stress.
How to Thrive in a Neurodiverse Relationship
Being part of a neurodiverse couple has its challenges — and its benefits, too. Learn how to make the most of your differences.
How to Become a Pro-Ager
How we talk and think about growing old can significantly affect our ability to maintain our health as we age. Here’s why.
7 Workplace Communication Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Workplace communication challenges can undermine our equanimity, sap our satisfaction, and hurt our success. A renowned mindfulness teacher shows us how to build stronger, more successful relationships — with our colleagues and ourselves.
How Making Time for Fun Can Recharge Your Life!
When was the last time you cut loose and had true fun — for real? Learn why fun is so good for your health and how to find your way back to whatever brings you joy.
The 7 Types of Rest
If you’re feeling run-down, you might be deficient in one of the seven types of rest. Learn how you can recharge your physical, mental, emotional, creative, social, sensory, and spiritual self.
4 Easy Decluttering Projects
Clutter affects our mental and physical well-being. Focus on these high-traffic areas to maximize space and minimize stress.
6 Strategies to Improve Your Self-Talk
Try these six tips to soften self-criticism and change your internal dialogue for the better.
18 Ways to Find Hygge
Slow down and create an environment of warmth and coziness, Danish-style.
Why Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy
A case study in how to live — and thrive — with anxiety.
5 Skills for Authentic Communication
How to have deeper conversations.
How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner
Sex educators explain why talking about sex with our partners can be so challenging — and how to get more comfortable with it.
How to Move Beyond Individualism to Create a More Loving Relationship
Strong relationships require letting go of a me-first perspective and considering the collective good. A renowned couples therapist explains how we can move past our individualism to become better partners.
5 Strategies for Becoming a More Conscious Traveler
Traveling is an inherent part of our human spirit, yet it can exert pressure on popular vacation destinations. Discover how you can make a positive impact on local economies while ensuring an enjoyable and fulfilling travel experience.
What Is Body Neutrality and How Can I Embrace It?
Why trading affirmation for acceptance can be freeing.
50 Ways to Make the Most of Summer
Remember when summer used to be fun? Here’s how to discover the joys of the season all over again.
6 Difficult Emotions and How to Deal With Them
We often resist challenging emotions, like anger and sadness, but embracing and accepting them is a key step toward wholeness.