Here’s how to help keep well in body, heart, mind, and spirit this (and every) holiday season.

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A Healthy, Whole Holiday Season

It might seem unlikely, or impossible even, but sometimes life’s toughest curve balls—hurdles, injustices, and knock-downs—can lead to remarkable positive transformation. Read on to learn about post-traumatic growth (PTG).

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Post-traumatic growth

From Trauma to Transformation

Stress and strife can arise in response to another’s curtness or cluelessness. Intentional hurtfulness or unconscious button-pushing can fuel our emotional flames. Read on to learn more about emotional intelligence, what underlies challenging feelings, and tips on how to cope.

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Figuring out our feelings

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When you’ve been hurt or wronged, how do you react? From frustration to outright fury, how do you cope with seeing red? Read on to learn how to recognize and release your anger.

Seeing Red: How to Mind, Manage, and Mend Angry Feelings | alive

Minding, managing, and mending our anger

Seeing Red: Getting Past the Anger

Our emotions can require a surprising amount of attention and care. Luckily, emotional intelligence can be cultivated at any age or stage of life.

Can Emotional Intelligence Be Learned? (Hint: Yes!) | alive

Cultivating emotional intelligence

Get Smart About Emotions

We know friendship is healthy—how often have you felt better after venting to a bestie? But the health benefits of friendship go beyond emotional support.

The Unexpected Health Benefits of Friendship | alive

In case you need an excuse to call up your best friend ...

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

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Are Your Friends Saving Your Life?

Finding yourself gleefully counting down the days before your next vacation? Learn how to maximize the happy feeling of trip planning.

Could Trip Planning Be the Best Part of Your Vacation? | alive

Get the most out of gearing up for your getaway

Ease Into Escape

Getaways can leave us refreshed, but we can't always take a vacation. Incorporate mindful meditation as a no-cost way to “escape,” right in your own home.

Mindful Meditation Is a Daily, No-Cost Way to Relax and Renew | alive

Break away through meditation

Escape Into Mindfulness

Whether it’s meditating, reading a good book, or even escaping for a solo weekend getaway, carving out alone time is more important than you might think.

The Research-Backed Benefits of Alone Time | alive

The importance of being on your own

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To truly experience health from a holistic perspective, you must incorporate seven dimensions of wellness into your life. This is how you do it.

What are the 7 Dimensions of Wellness?

A holistic approach to health

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Depression myths are being debunked as more people courageously come forward to talk about depression. Lifestyle changes and support can help heal the pain.

Understanding is the first step to healing

Breaking Depression Myths

Many of us are searching for how to be happy. Happiness doesn't depend on luck, wealth, or circumstance. Follow these tips to create lasting happiness.

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Psychology and science show us how

Let's Get Happy

Learn how to recognize cognitive distortions

Reshape Your Negative Thought Patterns

Take a mindful approach to treating cancer

Healing One Moment At a Time

What it says to others

Body Talk

Let it all out

Is Crying Good For You?

Different ways men and women manage stress

His-and-Her Stress

Take financial stock for your well-being

Wealth and Your Health

How compassion benefits us all

Happy Mindful New Year

How our age affects happiness

Happy Hours, Happy Days

A restorative antidote to holiday stress

The Art of Contemplation

The Village Effect: How Face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier and Happier

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A passion for song creates well-being

Sing For Your Life

For a longer, happier life

Live With Purpose

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