The Best of shonda rhimes

In search of calm, a writer embraces her musical mediocrity.

A writer examines why we should be concerned about the rise of unlicensed practitioners and what causes us to ignore our intuition in the quest for calm.

Heartbreak can happen in platonic relationships. If it’s time to call it quits, embrace these approaches for an equitable breakup.

Undaunted by stigma, a culinary revolution comes to the world of tinned seafood.

In this essay, professor and neuroscientist Dr. Sara C. Mednick discusses her firsthand knowledge of how harmful hiding LGBTQ+ identity can be.

If you want to chronicle your feelings, discover the right type of journaling for you.

Imitating confidence, competency, and drive may work for some, but what are the long-term professional implications?

Instead of throwing out your stuff, consider curating it for a serotonin boost.

Get your spending in line with this innovative way to save money.

Here’s how the rules of philanthropy are changing — and how you can get involved.

Two friendship coaches break down myths about personality types and let us in on how to take part in new social situations with deeper connections — and less anxiety.

«What most people don’t know about extroverts is that although they are often the life of the party and approach new people and conversations with ease, they can end up feeling less connected and unsatisfied because their connections reach wide but not as deep.»

Learn the best ways to engage in important conversations about your finances with your loved one — and the exact topics to confront.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about the brain chemicals that affect mood and how to make them work for you.

«When we get caught up in anxiety, for example, serotonin and dopamine drop, and stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol spike»

And just like that, social butterflies are burning the candle at both ends again. Here’s how to slow down if you need to.

«I’d really love to, but I’m stretched thin at the moment” works, or even “I’m sorry, I can’t,” and leave it there.»

In “Wintering,” Katherine May offers advice on how to get through challenging periods in life.

A deeper look at the ways we organize, style, and personalize the spaces in which we live.

«Each color has meaning and an elemental energy connection.” Thus, with feng shui, using color is about creating the desired energy in a room.»

Stimulating this important bundle of cranial fibers can lead to a calmer mind and better health.

The art of designing lost body parts — from nails to nipples — provides profound fulfillment to both the creators and recipients.