Research on the components of well-being can help us choose goals that we’ll stick to. By Caroline BennerFormer weekend “Today’s Papers” writer for Slate and editorial assistant at Foreign Policy Introduction As far…
You’re lost. You’re ashamed to admit that you have zero clues about who you truly are – you have no bloody idea about what you want in life. In truth, you feel…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Conversations around body positivity and body acceptance have grown over the past few years. In a way, this is progress. We are bolder in exposing…
Our free, one-week, online Big Joy program seems to help people feel happier, improve their relationships, and sleep better. By Dr. Darwin A. GuevarraPostdoctoral scholarUniversity of California, San Francisco Life…
Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction? By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North…
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings gave simple instructions on mindfulness and emphasized how it could be practiced anytime. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh, the monk who popularized mindfulness in…
A new book helps us envision what a healthier relationship with work would look like. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Finding meaning, connection, and…
Katie da Cunha Lewin’s dreams are so potent that they invade her waking hours. Here she explores how they help her understand many aspects of herself, and even offer solutions…
A note from adrienne maree brown: Jonathan McCrory is part of the leadership team for the National Black Theater, and, to my knowledge, was the first person to interpret emergent strategy…
By Sarah CarpenterArtist, photographer and designer Introduction Having spent a long time with so many things on my mind, my recovery has cleared space in my mind and life for…
