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How to Curate Your Own Retreat

A seasoned retreat expert shares how to create your own refuge for one hour, one day, a weekend, or longer.

By Caroline Sylge

Everything You Need to Know About Energy Psychology

A therapist and trauma expert on why healing the mind means treating the body too — and how tools like tapping, biofeedback, and EMDR can unlock deeper healing.

By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT

Emotional Intelligence Personal Development

5 Surprising Reasons Why Eating With Others Is Good for Your Health

The rewards of eating with family and friends extend far beyond the dinner table. Learn why it’s worth the effort to sit down and dine with others.

By Susan Pagani

Food Culture Happiness/Joy

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23 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Try these practical suggestions for decomplicating your life.

By Christine Schrum

Happiness/Joy Mindfulness/Meditation

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The Hidden Costs of Being a People-Pleaser

Resentment and exhaustion are just two hidden costs of people-pleasing. Discover the deeper toll it can take on your psyche.

By Laine Bergeson

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

Learn how to stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own — and how to bring more authenticity to your relationships.

By Laine Bergeson

Coworkers Emotional Intelligence

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How AI Is Changing Health and Fitness

Health and fitness experts share their insights, concerns, and hopes for artificial intelligence.

By Mo Perry

General Health

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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.

By Edward Slingerland, PhD

Attitude/Mindset Mindfulness/Meditation

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.

By Christine Schrum

Happiness/Joy Mental Health

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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.

By Pilar Gerasimo

General Health

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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.

By Christine Schrum

Mental Health Mindfulness/Meditation

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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.

By Heidi Wachter

Dating/Marriage Relationships

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.

By Jon Spayde

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Aging

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.

By Sharon Salzberg

Coworkers Healthy Communication

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.

By Jessie Sholl

Attitude/Mindset Personal Development

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.

By Jessie Sholl

Mindfulness/Meditation Sleep