The Many Paths to Better Mental Health

Proven ways to break your doomscrolling habit—from laughter to re-runs to slime.

Why optimizing isn’t always the best path to contentment.

It’s time to join the ranks of the well-rested.

Whether you have an hour or a weekend, there are plenty of pro moves to help make your home look, feel, and function better.

Understanding and challenging the exhausting habit of being overly critical can improve your relationships—and your quality of life.

A gentle yet excuse-busting guide to starting a meditation practice that works for you. Even if that means squeezing in a mindfulness break in the car.

What to read, watch, and do as you move through the emotional and physical pain of heartbreak.

How the rise of single Americans is reshaping society—and the way we view and experience solitude.

A primer on the benefits of cutting back on screen time—and tips on how to get started in a way that works for you.

Want to start a running habit but have no idea where to start? Here is everything you need to know to start running and actually enjoy it.

Get comfortable in the kitchen with beginner-friendly tips and techniques.

You don’t need binoculars—or even a backyard—to get to know your neighborhood birds.

Bridge the divide with thoughtful conversation techniques, next-level listening, and a dip into the science of changing minds.

Twenty-one great articles and resources about the art and science of cultivating creativity.

Returning to the office means introducing new triggers to old feelings. But before you let those emotions take the wheel—or attempt to bottle them up—try science-backed techniques for keeping your cool (and sanity).

The best stories about the sneaky ways perfectionism influences our lives—and how to break free.

Cultivating gratitude can improve your life, rewire your brain, and influence those around you. Here’s how to get started.

Self-forgiveness can be one of the most difficult—and powerful—actions a person can take. Dr. Dacher Keltner of The Science of Happiness explores why it’s an especially worthy pursuit.

A deep dive into how and why we experience anxiety—as well as science-backed ways to ease the burden.

Painting, crosswording, hiking, birding: Our reading list breaks down why it’s worth the effort to discover what brings you joy.

Before you buy those seeds or pull out the shovel, read up on the essential plans and skills you’ll need for your first (or first successful) garden.

High-profile sports figures who are speaking out about mental health issues are shifting the cultural conversation around anxiety, depression, and the acute pressures of elite competition.

There’s no one article that can tell you how to be happy. This reading list doesn’t even try. Read on to learn why the true path to happiness is a winding one.