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A happy young woman with long curly brown hair peeking from behind an easel in an art studio illustrates the benefits of art

4 Benefits of Art: How Art Measurably Enhances Our Well-Being

Making and enjoying art benefits our psychological, physical, and social well-being. Learn why art might be a necessity, not just a hobby.

June 29, 2026June 22, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Arts & Culture
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    • Health
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A cartoon drawing of a man pointing at the word "GOAL" on a whiteboard illustrates how to set motivating goals

How to Set Motivating Goals: 3 Powerful Goal-Design Strategies

A few tweaks can turn a weak, vague goal into a strong, motivating goal. Learn three strategies from a leading motivation researcher.

June 25, 2026June 18, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Motivation & Focus
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    • Work & Productivity
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A woman on a dock at a lake illustrates the importance of understanding what survival mode is and how to get out of it

Stuck in Survival Mode? Learn What It Is & How to Get Out of It

Living in survival mode? Learn what it is, how it works, and strategies to calm your nervous system to snap yourself out of downward spirals.

June 22, 2026June 18, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Mental & Emotional Health
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    • Psychology
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A drawing of a woman walking away from her "past" and moving forward illustrates how to get closure

How to Get Closure: 6 Steps to Resolve Setbacks & Move On

Getting closure isn’t about making peace with the past so much as clearing the path forward. Here’s a six-step process to do just that.

June 18, 2026June 8, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Self-Improvement
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Logos of apps to replace doomscrolling: Shortform, Letterboxd, Headspace, Duolingo, Pinterest, and Forest

10 Life-Changing Apps to Replace Doomscrolling in 2026 

Break the endless-scroll cycle with these apps to replace doomscrolling, including tools for learning, mindfulness, focus, and fun.

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026, by Katie Doll
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    • Self-Improvement
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Dick Van Dyke laughing on stage at 2017 Comic-Con illustrates how to stay young at heart

How to Stay Young at Heart: 3 Tips From Youthful Dick Van Dyke

At 100 years old, actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke stays young at heart. Here’s his refreshing advice for maintaining a youthful spirit.

June 1, 2026June 2, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Mental & Emotional Health
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A smiling woman with curly hair looking and pointing upward illustrates how to stop feeling sorry for yourself

How to Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself: 8 Ways to End the Pity Party

There’s a difference between acknowledging pain and letting it take over. Get expert advice on how to stop feeling sorry for yourself.

May 24, 2026May 26, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Mental & Emotional Health
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A drawing of a professional man holding a briefcase, speaking into a megaphone, and running illustrates how to be a go-getter

How to Be a Go-Getter: 3 Ways to Act Fast & Take Smart Risks

Being a go-getter is less about being reckless and more about developing smart habits around risk, mistakes, and decision-making. Learn more.

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Motivation & Focus
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Smiling father and toddler son wearing jackets while outside among trees in the sunshine illustrate mindful parenting

Mindful Parenting: What It Is & What It Takes (Clarke-Fields)

Caught in a cycle of reactive shouting and constant stress? Learn how mindful parenting might be the alternative you and your kids need.

January 26, 2026February 6, 2026, by Elizabeth Whitworth
  • Parenting
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A black and white photo of a girl laying in a pile of clutter

How to Throw Things Away: Decluttering Tips From Minimalists

Is your house full of items that you haven’t used in years? It’s time to declutter. Here’s how to throw things away that you don’t need.

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026, by Hannah Aster
  • Lifestyle
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