Mind

Shot of a young woman looking thoughtful while studying at home.

Shot of a young woman looking thoughtful while studying at home.

What is Make Up Your Mind Day?

Make Up Your Mind Day occurs every December. Do you know what it is all about? If you are the indecisive type, observing this day could help.

Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

Smiling Young Woman Sitting on the Couch in her Living Room and Writing a Journal

Smiling Young Woman Sitting on the Couch in her Living Room and Writing a Journal

Feeling down or like you’re having too many bad days? Here are a few things you can do to improve your mental health. 

Man cheerfully rides a stationary bike while conversing with the woman beside him.

Man cheerfully rides a stationary bike while conversing with the woman beside him.

What is SMART Goal Setting?

Have you heard of "SMART" goal setting? It's a goal-setting approach that can help you set goals that are attainable and realistic.

New Year Doesn’t Have to Mean ‘New You’

Contributor Monica Drake dispels the myth that entering the new year has to mean changing yourself -- and offers advice on how to increase self-confidence.

Woman walking outdoors in the sun to get vitamin D for mental health

Woman walking outdoors in the sun to get vitamin D for mental health

Mental Health Benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an important vitamin that helps you stay healthy both mentally and physically.

5 Ways to Lift Your Spirits During the Holidays

Mother and son at a Christmas market

Mother and son at a Christmas market

Shopping, party planning and last-minute errands can cause holiday stress. Here’s how to lift your spirits and enjoy the season.

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cozy winter day at home with cup of hot tea, book and sleeping dog. Spending weekend in bed, seasonal holidays and hygge concept

Holiday Mindfulness Activities for Adults

Holidays can be stressful. Here’s how practicing mindfulness can help you get the most out of the season. 

Mental Health Benefits of Holiday Baking

Smiling woman wearing holiday apron puts a tray of cookies into the oven as holiday baking helps her mental health

Smiling woman wearing holiday apron puts a tray of cookies into the oven as holiday baking helps her mental health

Baking is already a favorite holiday activity for many people, but research shows that baking can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Woman exercising and listening to music

Woman exercising and listening to music

The Science of Music and Mental Health: How to Put Together a Well-Being Playlist

Actively, carefully and intentionally selecting and using your music can be a helpful way to practice mindfulness and feel more in control of your feelings.

Health Benefits of Smiling

portrait Asian Chinese down syndrome young man looking at camera smiling in living room

portrait Asian Chinese down syndrome young man looking at camera smiling in living room

Smiling makes you feel better, science shows. Not feeling like grinning? Fake it until you feel better, doctors say.