Self Improvement

At a pool party this summer, Johnnie Cooper climbed onto the diving board, executed a perfect dive and then joined a raucous game of Marco Polo. The occasion? Her 90th birthday. “I’ve always looked forward to this age,” said Ms. Cooper, who lives in Huntsville, Ala.

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If your friends have started throwing lavish, time-intensive birthday celebrations, here’s how to navigate. The celebration was threefold: a dinner, a boozy art class, and a day party, held over the course of a weekend last October.

DIY home renovation won't save you money if your repair or upgrade needs to be fixed immediately.

When her boyfriend of three years finally got diagnosed with ADHD, Grace*, 24, cried with relief.

The natural habits of ants hold lessons on reframing an anxious mind to enhance productivity and success. 4 minute ReadThe revered poet Robert Frost made no secret of his likes and dislikes.

No matter the context, it’s frustrating to have your words fall on deaf ears. The feeling is compounded when the deaf ears belong to your partner. It’s more than just a failure of communication; it casts doubt on the emotional connection that should be at the heart of the relationship.

Sunday is the traditional day of rest and an edifying opportunity to knock off from your typical jobs and tasks (and perhaps from your devices as well). But Sundays are also awesome days to prepare for the resumption of work and weekday busyness come Monday morning.

As a shutdown looms, the House GOP is bickering over legislation that doesn’t even matter. Yesterday was not a good day for House Republicans or for their struggling leader, Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Managers need to lead by example to establish a culture where saying no is acceptable. 4 minute ReadEarlier this year, one of my favorite mentees, Dan, told me he was fed up.His inability to say no at work was sabotaging all his efforts.