Renewal

Had enough of frenzied, crazy-making mornings? Here’s how to start your days more sanely—and enjoy energy-boosting benefits all day long.

How might life be different if we approached it without assumptions and preconceptions, without knowing anything at all.

Yearning to get out into nature, but burdened by your to-do list? Here are some hints for giving yourself some quality time outdoors.

When a back injury made her desk job impossible, psychotherapist Susan Scott discovered the best medicine of all: a walk in the woods.

Maintaining relationships with friends and loved ones who live far away can be challenging. Here are some tips to maintain a strong friendship — and become closer than ever.

All the time in the world won’t help you achieve your goals if you’re too run down to pursue them. Here’s how to manage your energy— and your sanity.

Feeling cut off from others can do more than make you sad – it can even make you sick.

Discover how to overcome pet peeves and manage everyday irritations with expert tips. Learn to defuse anger, find perspective, and practice mindfulness for a calmer, more balanced life.

For many of us, receiving presents can be stressful. Learn how to respond gratefully — while still communicating your limits.

Most of us hedge the truth on occasion, but small fibs can add up to a lot of stress. Learn how — and why — to keep it real.

When your aging parents aren’t living as healthfully as you’d like, it can create a stressful situation — for them and you. Here’s how to cope.

These tips can help you stop projecting your less-flattering traits onto other people.

Many of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.

Is rumination robbing your peace of mind? Here’s how to break the habit.

His dog barks. Her compost bin smells. Your neighbors are driving you crazy. These strategies can help increase the peace.

When a bee sting or a peanut could mean a trip to the hospital — or worse — the world can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to handle the stress of a serious allergy.

Stereotypes about getting older can make a natural process stressful. Here’s how to stop those negative messages from clouding the years ahead.

New Year’s vows to change often bring more pain than actual gain. Here’s how to get real about your good intentions.