“No” is a word most of us use too infrequently. And, what’s worse, when we say “No” we usually add on all sorts of wheedly explanations. But “No” is a complete sentence, and here’s why. Read more

Habits are formed and strengthened as we journey through a continuous loop seeking to satisfy our urges. Here's how to break the cycle. Read more

If you find you often react without thinking, explore this practice to respond with greater awareness. Read more

When we become too certain or fixed upon any given label, we restrict our chance to experience life’s vast array of surprises and opportunities. Here’s how we can take the tiny boxes we place ourselves in a little less seriously. Read more

Follow this guided meditation to become more aware of emotions and body sensations when you use your phone. Read more

Habits are key to achieving your goals—but only if you don’t get tired of them, research suggests. Read more

Emotional eating fulfills a real need in our bodies, but goes off kilter when we don't check in with our minds. Strike a balance between momentary cravings and long-term nourishment with these four steps. Read more

We are our own worst critic — and it could be holding us back in the workplace. Here are four ways to stop being so hard on ourselves and use simple moments during the day to wind down when we feel overwhelmed. Read more

Your mind is built to crave. We can respond to cravings in two ways: sate them, or notice our triggers and work with them. This guided meditation helps us build awareness around how cravings surface in mind and body so we can break free from unhealthy habits. Read more

Happiness doesn't always make us feel happy, says New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin. That's because it's a complex state of well-being that requires awareness of both positive and negative emotions, personal values, temperaments, and habits. Read more