Living With Less

In 2020, when the pandemic plunged the world into isolation, Laura Forman, a mom of four from Chicago, Illinois, found solace in online shopping. “It wasn’t a healthy coping mechanism,” she says. “I was spending money on stuff I didn’t need.” In January 2021, Forman decided enough was enough and challenged herself to abstain from buying […]

The Power of Pets

Do you consider yourself an animal person? If so,it might be increasing your health and happiness more than you realize. (From our infographic issue.)

Why You Need Type 2 Fun

Some activities aren’t exactly fun in the moment, but they leave you feeling accomplished and invigorated afterward. That’s what you could call “type 2” fun, and it turns out, it’s really good for you.