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3 Ways to Deal with a Self-Absorbed Loved One

“Enough about me, let’s talk about what you think about...me.” Sound familiar?

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Self-Care in the Age of Anxiety

Life demands your attention and help everywhere you turn. It's exhausting. If you really want to make a difference, learn to take care of yourself first, then others. Here's how.

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The Argument for Empathy

Here's how leaning in, rather than running away, during difficult times can help you become a kinder and more compassionate friend, coworker, partner, and family member.

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The Best Cure for Heartbreak

While it's fun to celebrate love this time of year, we can't neglect the equally important emotion of heartbreak, which is inevitable and comes in many forms. Here's how to recover and love again.

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4 Lessons We Learned from this New Book on Heartbreak

As exhilarating as love is, it can be equally devastating. In his new book "Love Hurts", Lodro Rinzler examines the painful side of l'amour and how to overcome heartache.

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Working with Strong Emotions

Whether you're excited or scared about the future of this country, here's how to use these strong sentiments as a way to connect more deeply with your body and mind to find inner peace.

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How to Make Peace with Your Faults (and Those Who Point Them Out)

As hard as it can be to receive criticism, these moments can present opportunities for clarity, growth, and gratitude.

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The Key to Managing Anger in a Healthy Way

The next time you are tempted to react in anger, try this breath meditation to simply sit with the emotion instead of letting it overpower you.

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The Quickest Road to Happiness Is Surprisingly Simple

While we all want to be happy, getting too caught up in achieving this goal can have the reverse effect. Try this advice to feel more fulfilled and joyful.

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A Meditation for Sending Compassion

This ancient contemplative practice of sending and receiving compassion, called tonglen, is powerful and transformative.

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A Loving-Kindness Practice for Strangers and Loved Ones

This 15-minute guided meditation will help you stretch your feelings of compassion toward all people and beings you encounter.

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A Loving-Kindness Practice for Self-Acceptance

Try this 10-minute Buddhist meditation to work toward self-acceptance and self-love the next time you face a trying situation.

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What It Means to Take Refuge in Buddhism

A Buddhist meditation teacher shares his experience with taking refuge and explains the ancient understanding of the practice.

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What’s Really Holding You Back from Happiness?

Learn how a 14th century Buddhist text lays the groundwork for a very powerful perspective on how we can become more present and more authentically joyful in our daily lives.

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50 Innovators Shaping the Future of Wellness

These scientists, chefs, trainers, teachers, advocates, and entrepreneurs are transforming the ways we care for ourselves and others.

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