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stack of books, bad jokes

22 Successful Self-Help Books Proven to Change Your Life

As devoted readers, we truly believe that the right book at the right time can...
people celebrating all the good news in 2018 with a confetti party
people celebrating all the good news in 2018 with a confetti party

50 Things to Be Thankful About in 2018

There’s no denying that 2018 has been a year of profoundly disturbing events. But look...
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woman jumping into air on beach at sunset, monday quotes

I Deleted My Instagram Account and Here Are All the Ways It Changed My Life

Three months ago I made one of the hardest decisions of my adult life. No,...
stressed out woman at a desk feeling guilty
stressed out woman at a desk feeling guilty

13 Things You Should Stop Feeling Guilty About

Whether you feel bad about missing your grandma’s birthday party or are eternally kicking yourself...
Happy family smiling
Happy family smiling

50 Facts About Happiness That Will Change the Way You Think Forever

Happiness seems like a simple-enough concept. It means feeling good; it’s a thing that you’d...
couple wearing hats walking on a beach at sunset - money can't buy happiness
couple wearing hats walking on a beach at sunset - money can't buy happiness

33 Things That’ll Make You Happy That Don’t Cost a Thing

You can stock up on as many Mega Millions lottery tickets as you want, but...
omega institute spiritual retreat
omega institute spiritual retreat

I Went on a 3-Day Spiritual Retreat and Here’s Why You Should, Too

Back in June, I was depressed, though I wouldn’t call it depression so much as...
marmoset craziest emotional support animal
marmoset craziest emotional support animal

The Craziest Emotional Support Animals People Really Have

There’s no denying the plethora of benefits having an animal companion can provide. Research has...
Annoyed worker on his phone
Annoyed worker on his phone

New Study Says Checking Your Emails After Work Is Actually Unhealthy

Living in the age of technology has its inarguable perks. A lot of people can...
Lies You Need to Stop Telling Yourself, Immediately
Lies You Need to Stop Telling Yourself, Immediately

Lies You Need to Stop Telling Yourself, Immediately

The world is filled with liars, and the biggest one is you. Hey, hey, calm...
All the Ways You Make People Happy without Realizing It
All the Ways You Make People Happy without Realizing It

All the Ways You Make People Happy without Realizing It

Every action in this world bears a consequence. And while hearing an old adage like...
Girl Crying in Front of Television Sensitive
Girl Crying in Front of Television Sensitive

20 Signs You’re Too Sensitive

As a sensitive soul, you appreciate the finer things in life, such as watching your...
cheerful girl with bicycle
cheerful girl with bicycle

12 Genius Ways to Happily Fly Solo As a Single Person

I’m 29 years-old, and while by many accounts I have what is considered to be...
40 compliments
40 compliments

20 Signs You’re Afraid of Being Alone 

For many people, a long week full of work and social obligations can only be...
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man sitting alone by a european river

30 Signs You’re a Loner 

Do you think curling up with a good book beats a party any day of...
This Is the Single Easiest Way to Be Happier at Work
This Is the Single Easiest Way to Be Happier at Work

This Is the Single Easiest Way to Be Happier at Work

Living in the digital age has some obvious downsides, but it also has its undeniable...
The 50 Saddest Cities in America
The 50 Saddest Cities in America

The 50 Saddest Cities in America

As the cliché goes, misery loves company. Spend enough time with unhappy people, and you’re...
Suicidal Man
Suicidal Man

The CEO Suicides: The Rise of Financial Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ed Note: This story originally ran in the April 2009 issue of Best Life. In...
Teenagers
Teenagers

Genius Tricks for Turning Anxiety into Excitement

When you’re excited, your heart rate spikes, your mind races, your palms sweat, you start...
Sad Woman Looking at Phone 25 Years, math jokes
Sad Woman Looking at Phone 25 Years, math jokes

Science Says Online Dating Is Terrible for Your Mental Health

If you’ve waded into the world of online dating, you know that it can be...