Think, Act, Be

Reclaiming Life With CBT

How Happy Are the Idle Rich?

Most of us believe life would be perfect if we had gobs of money and endless free time. But we seem to require something else.

Why Are Gardens So Good for the Soul?

There's something deeply lifegiving where the human hand meets the cycles of nature.

How to Be Kind to Yourself Even With a Chronic Illness

Self-criticism is common when dealing with long-term health problems. Here are 5 ways to practice self-compassion.

Why Every One of Your Fears Is a Lie

Fear tells you that terrible things are going to happen and that you won't be able to deal with them. Discover the truth, and set yourself free from anxiety and worry.

Why Young People Face a Major Mental Health Crisis

Anxiety, depression, and suicide have risen sharply in this cohort, especially among girls. Here are some possible solutions.

How to Make Friends With Your Body After Trauma

Trauma has a way of distancing us from our bodies. Practices that reconnect mind, body, and spirit are an important part of healing.

Can the Right Diet Help You Heal From Trauma?

Gut health may be an important factor in recovering from a traumatic experience.

Four Minutes a Day to Lower Stress and Better Sleep

Bookend your day with these brief practices to refresh your mind and reconnect with your spirit.

5 Simple Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety Every Day

Reducing anxiety and dealing with stress doesn't have to be its own source of stress. You can improve well-being in minutes a day.

How to Improve Anxiety, Sleep, and More with Binaural Beats

This simple stimulus has surprisingly powerful effects on a wide range of outcomes, including anxiety, sleep, and meditative states.

How to Reduce Anxiety With Every Breath

Have you tried using the breath to calm down, without much success? Use these five principles to make breathing as relaxing as possible.

Want to Sleep Better? Go for a Walk

Vigorous exercise is known to improve sleep for those with insomnia. A new study tested whether it improves the sleep of those who don't have sleep problems.

How to Improve Your Life by Opening to Reality

Embracing life as it unfolds is one of the surest ways to live well. These books offer 5 perspectives on the power of mindful awareness.

Who Are You, Really? Look for These 7 Clues

Everyone seems to agree that knowing yourself is a good thing. These telltale signs point to your true nature.

6 Myths About People Who Don't Have Kids

Are people without kids really selfish and unfulfilled? Do they contribute to the perpetuation of our species? A new book examines these assumptions.

Can Dreams Connect You to a Spiritual Reality?

The "nonsense" of your dreams may be leading you somewhere meaningful.

I Went on Vacation Without My Phone. Here’s What Happened.

I thought a week without screens would be hard but rewarding and that I'd be so excited to have my phone back. It ended up being quite different from what I'd expected.

How Is Consciousness Related to the Brain?

Studies of near-death experiences, psychedelics, and meditation offer some clues.

How to Tell What's Really Important to You

You might be surprised by what you find—I know I was. Use these strategies to identify your priorities and live your passions.

6 Things to Expect as Your Loved One Reaches the End of Life

Recent research through the Final Words Project reveals that more is being said at the threshold than we might assume.

How Often Do Your Worries Actually Come True?

Almost never, according to a new study of individuals with intense chronic worries.

What Really Determines Your Peace of Mind?

The Stoic philosophers of Rome and Greece were right—we can find contentment no matter the circumstances.

What Your Relationship with Money Reveals About You

The mindset we bring to our finances holds these 5 clues to your psyche—and explains why money is a common source of conflict for couples.

How to Improve Your Meaningful Productivity

Being busy is easy, but doing what's most important to us can be a challenge. Discover how the principles of Japanese Psychology can help.

How Can Yoga Make Your Life Better?

Yoga is more popular than ever. Here are 6 ways the practice can benefit your mind, body, and spirit, with insights from online yoga instructor Tim Senesi.

How to Face Your Inevitable Death Without Fear

Dr. Kenneth Ring has studied near-death experiences for decades. As his own death nears, he shares his reflections (and jokes) about facing the end of life as we know it.