While there are truly wonderful things about technology, we can’t deny there’s a dark side. In 2023, a full life forced me off of social media, and the experience inspired me to take an entire year off. More than two years later, my life couldn’t be better.

The number of avid hikers continues to grow, year after year. Find out why they love it and the powerful ways hiking could help you improve your life, too.

Have you ever felt like it’s really hard to make friends as an adult? Adulting is hard, and sometimes our relationships suffer. But there are some simple things you can do to start building connections that will bring more joy and richness to your life. Keep reading to learn more.

We’ve all felt the heartache of having to let good things end. But have you ever considered that this may be the start of something better? Keep reading for a new perspective on what to do when good things end.

Just as we can cut things from our diet to be healthier, we can do the same by removing things from our lifestyle to be happier. Keep reading for tips and tricks you can implement today to start living a happier and more meaningful life.

Feeling stressed? Have you considered that your morning habits could be contributing to your anxiety? Learn how the right habits, first thing in the morning, have the power to shape the rest of your day.

Change can be scary. And change that feels negative in the moment—like a job loss—can feel devastating. But like everything in life, change creates unexpected opportunity. Check out these tips to help you navigate the unexpected and come out the other side better than before.

How do you access the world’s best mentors on a budget? I have read hundreds of books over the last 15 years, and each has helped to shape the life I enjoy today. Keep reading to find out which books have been the most influential on my life.

What if all these devices we were told would give us our time and freedom back were actually designed to be addictive? I don’t know anyone—including myself—who hasn’t had moments when they were sucked into their screens and left with regret. If this is you, keep reading to learn how you can break the habit and start enjoying life again.

What does it mean to be wholehearted, and how do you get there? I’m still a work in progress, but I learned a lot during my year of practicing being wholehearted. Keep reading to find out what I learned from my journey and how it could help you.

It’s natural to want to help people when they’re hurting. But giving people everything they want isn’t always the best thing you can do for them. Keep reading to learn more about when to give and when to set boundaries.

Along our journeys through life, we learn behaviors and habits that just become “normal” to us. Some of these habits are our best and most lovable qualities. And others make us miserable. Check out this list of 13 things you might want to quit doing this year to live a happier and more meaningful life.