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Have you been socialized to act like a doormat? There is a way to gracefully and respectfully say no! Martha Beck advises how to cure your disease to please.
Difficult leaders come in all genders, but female managers (though blessedly free of the oink factor) fall into their own particular traps. Suzy Welch points out the best ways around them. More...
Beverly Donofrio was shy, mute at parties, and thought talking to strangers was a good way to ruin an evening. Then she had a session with a hypnotist. More...
Raymond W. Novaco, a psychology and social behavior professor who coined the term anger management, offers tips for cooling down fast. More...
A boss asks you to do something iffy. You see a colleague doing something that runs counter to everything you believe in. What's your best move? Here is some advice for the morally befuddled. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine takes on catty critics who make women feel bad about their looks, including parents, teachers, employers, and ourselves. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine's life coach, Martha Beck, gives her advice on self-esteem and aging. More...
The next time someone shows you the door, remember that with the right attitude another door is just waiting to open. More...
Get a six-step plan from O, The Oprah Magazine's life coach to feel better about your past and regret-proof your life. More...
Tim Jarvis reports on out-of-the-box approaches to help you change a habit, a mind-set, or the way you think about change. More...
A chance meeting might seem like a fluke, but as Ben Sherwood explains, scientific research backs up the notion that you can influence your own destiny. Step one: Smile. More...
Why was her least favorite picture of herself the one her friend cherished most? More...
These ten traits are the indicators of a satisfying career. More...
Whether your fear is irrational is not the point. It's what you do beyond the fear that could save your life. More...
Learn to accept blame with help from Martha Beck. More...
Who to turn to, when to tell, and when to keep a secret. More...
It's the most pressing human need besides sex and food: the desire to be known. Martha Beck has some revealing advice. More...
What you need to do to protect yourself from verbal assaults. More...
Life coach Martha Beck explains the four phases of human metamorphosis: dissolving, imagining, reforming and flying. More...
Meg Ryan visits India and speaks about the dismal status of the world's women. More...
Billions suffer from it, but only one massively insecure writer has decided to race for the cure. Or, at least, hold a telethon. More...
Studies show that you can turn regret into a life booster. Find out how to stop saying coulda, woulda, shoulda. More...
Learn three exercises to develop confidence and better self-esteem from Six Seconds, a nonprofit organization that offers training in emotional and social intelligence. More...
Three steps to beginning to set personal boundaries in your life. More...
Learn to create an Absolute Yes List with this workbook. More...
Learn to create an Absolute Yes List with this workbook. More...
Do you need a push to be more outgoing? Or to be alone without going crazy? Martha Beck's got a few exercises to get you there. More...
Are you an otter, a squirrel or a mouse? Find your winning style. More...
Learn the fastest way to get through bad times. More...
Martha Beck offers a primer in getting help. More...
Get over your rescuing addiction and start taking care of yourself. More...
Martha Beck helps you deal with little white lies and explosive secrets. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine's life coach Martha Beck explains why failure can become good news for your self-esteem. More...
O columnist Martha Beck says that you can become happier and healthier by allowing yourself to quit and move on. More...
Author Beverly Donofrio's personal tale of rape, survival--and faith. More...
Are you driving yourself crazy with dumb mistakes, "what was I thinking?" comments, and other lunkheaded moves? Martha Beck offers a no-fail strategy to get you back on the right track. More...
If you dive into situations, seeking a pat on the back a little too often, maybe you've got a praise addiction. Martha Beck has a plan for those who can't stop going for the glory. More...
If you think you have no control over your life, think again. As hemmed in as you may feel, Martha Beck shows you how to break out of that helpless place. More...
We're holding power up to the light to see just how it works--its neuropsychology, its femininity, and even what it wears to Paris. Come along for an authentically O power trip. More...
Dr. Drew Pinsky talks about the rise in narcissistic trends in American culture and how you can keep yourself and your children from indulging in narcissistic tendencies. More...
If you don't think that it pays to think before you speak, let Tim Jarvis show you what a difference the right language tweak can make. More...
Change can be wonderful. Change can be scary. But change is, more than anything, inevitable. Amy Bloom has advice on what to do if you're scared of change. More...
Ever feel as if you're speaking with the mute button on? Here's how to make yourself heard. More...
Mike Robbins, author of Be Yourself: Everyone Else Is Already Taken, shares five principles for being your authentic self. More...
The fear of making the wrong choice can be completely debilitating, but Marcus Buckingham offers some tips to make the process easier. More...
Five women explain how they came face-to-face with--and even grew to appreciate—what they see in the mirror. More...
Deepak Chopra takes you through the steps you need to live a life that's certain and confident. More...
Stood up by a friend? Let down by your sister? Thrown for a loop by a coworker? Martha Beck says the right-size grudge can shield you from just about anything. More...
Personal growth expert Mike Robbins explains why you should always ask yourself, "What would love do?" when making important decisions in your life. More...
Spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra offers five questions to ask yourself in order to find purpose in your life. More...
Personal growth expert Mike Robbins explains why you have to take control of bad situations instead of letting them take control of you. More...
Stress management expert Dr. Joan Borysenko explains how to find your inner strength when things get tough. More...
Ed and Deb Shapiro show you how meditation can help you get over your lack of confidence. More...
The author of Eat, Pray, Love knows a thing or two about falling flat on your face, choosing the wrong guy, blowing up at your boss, and above all--waking up the next morning to do it all again, with a smile. More...
If the thought of change really stresses you out, Ed and Deb Shapiro will show you three great ways to do it with ease. More...
Ed and Deb Shapiro explain why it's important not to hide in your fears, but to use them to give you courage to overcome life's obstacles. More...
Life balance expert Ariane de Bonvoisin shares ideas on how to help you balance and appreciate your life. More...
Feeling stuck? Your life doesn't have to be steered by anybody's expectations or desires but your own. Here, how to listen to your heart and let it guide you. More...
Ed and Deb Shapiro explain why it's helpful to react to others' negativity with positivity. Plus, try their three-step kindness meditation to share your positivity with others. More...
You think anger's dangerous. That you have to keep a lid on it. But psychiatrist Mark Epstein, MD, says it's actually a valuable news flash from your gut. More...
When a friend, relative or spouse is in pain, do you find yourself raiding the fridge? Best-selling author and intuitive Laura Day reveals 10 tips to turn this habit around. More...
Ed and Deb Shapiro explain why suffering and pain are normal and how to better understand these emotions. More...
Women often fall into the pattern of taking care of loved ones before taking care of themselves, but the consequences of doing so can be harmful. Valerie Monroe explores the reasons why putting yourself first isn't selfish, but essential. More...
Find out how Valerie Monroe lied, cajoled, sucked up, begged, flirted, whined, and wrangled her way to a cut rate on everything. More...
Spiritual teachers Ed and Deb Shapiro explain why it's important to take care of your well-being first. More...
Dr. Robert Holden shares 10 ways to avoid being a martyr by learning the difference between healthy sacrifice and unhealthy sacrifice. More...
Some of us are a little out of touch with our feelings. And some of us are way too in touch with them. Take this quiz to learn more about how you cope with your emotions. More...
Martha Beck believes anyone (wallflowers included) can cultivate that intangible It factor, and she's got a four-step plan to prove it. Get ready to boost your confidence! More...
You dream of a more fulfilling career. So why don't you go for it? Take this quiz that will help you discover what you're most afraid of. More...
A setback can lead us to a better place - if we just let it . More...
Our experts show you how to make the perfect impression and score your dream job. More...
Martha Beck swears anyone can become a miracle worker. Skeptical? Give her 10 minutes, she says, and you'll start to see mysterious, marvelous, and totally inexplicable events all around. More...
Laziness. Goofing off. A gestation period. Whatever you call it, procrastination is a lot better for you than you might think. More...
Honesty: good. Hurting people: bad. That's why before she tells you how you really look in that green dress, Amy Bloom asks herself three crucial questions. More...
Gloria Naylor, Lisa Kogan, Nikki Giovanni, and 8 more of our favorite writers dish on their favorite body parts. More...
What, exactly, does it take to move past a lifetime of hurts? Harriet Brown goes on a mission to discover the true meaning of forgiveness. More...
One person helping another. A daring rooftop rescue. An act of simple charity. What do these good deeds have in common? They inspire our own desire to reach out. More...
It can take a long time to become yourself. More...
Valerie Monroe stopped looking - for one very long weekend - and finally saw herself clearly. More...
Believe it or not, there are a few manly virtues worth swiping. More...
One woman goes on a 30-day mission to cure an awkward affliction: the unbridled impulse to offer unsolicited aid. In the process, she discovers the worst and best ways to give. More...
Martha Beck explains how to ignore the racket and understand how you really feel. More...
Overhearing a mother talk to her son in a certain not-so-nice (but not-so-terrible) way brought our columnist to tears. But is that really the worst reaction? Leigh Newman sheds a little emotion on how to coexist with...everyone. More...
Learn why sometimes your gut feeling is actually a mental glitch. More...
Five women share their personal stories when their gut feelings guided them towards the lives they live today. More...
Attention, shrinking violets! You're more powerful than you know. Discover how easy it is to bring out your inner hotshot. More...
Nothing gets our heart racing like a little harmless terror - so why not harness what frightens you to make your life richer? More...
Looking past divisive politics and differing views to the person on the other side of the issue may be challenging, but it's not impossible. Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of the Omega Institute and author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow, suggests starting with lunch. More...
Women have a very bad habit of putting themselves on sale. But tough economic times mean there is little chance your employer will offer a sizable raise - no matter how terrific you are - unless you force the issue a bit. More...
Some of us are born confident, some achieve confidence, and some have confidence thrust upon us in a sudden, brilliant, life-altering flash. Five women tell about the fresh, strange, liberating moment when they saw themselves in a new light. More...
Nothing gets our heart racing like a little harmless terror - so why not harness what frightens you to make your life richer? More...
An expert communicator shows how to use body language to close a deal, take charge and generally get your point across. More...
The following quiz is designed to identify the type of incentive you most respond to. For each question, choose the answer that best reflects your true feelings. The only way to fail this assignment is to give less than honest answers. More...
It may seem admirable to work yourself sick, but the longer you burn the candle at both ends, the faster you'll burn out. If you're already approaching medium well, Martha Beck is here to help. More...
The political strategist explains how detours and shortcomings can get you where you want to go. More...
Examining our well-being can a more helpful way to understand how satisfied or dissatisfied with our lives. Find out how to look for signs of it in your day-to-day. More...
Today, it's not about the files. Or the piles. It's about what you should (and should not) get rid of so you can live in the present. More...
She was always generous; whatever she had was yours. But when she struck it rich and started bestowing things like houses, suddenly things got complicated. More...
Twenty bucks buys movie tickets or a weekend's worth of lattes. But you can do a world of good, from feeding an endangered animal to educating a child, for even less. More...
If a stubborn dilemma has you stumped, Martha Beck can help you find a resolution. Task number one: Yuk it up. More...
Martha Beck shares the four steps you need to visualize the best solution—and then make it happen. More...
Donna Brazile reveals her biggest fears and how she squashes them. More...
Here's a new resolution to add to your list for 2012: Quit something. Former piano student Ellen Gibson explains. More...
Susan Cain investigates the power of introverts. Here, she explains why everyone—even the most social butterflies—can benefit from tapping into their quiet side. More...
Leigh Newman comes up with the intimidating but crucial ideas we all need to examine. Take the plunge. Your answers might just change your life. More...
Leigh Newman shares the moments of glory we all get—no matter what, no matter who. More...
A decade ago, Lani Guinier was publicly trashed by her political opponents and left to flap in the wind. It was, she tells Marcelle Clements, the most liberating period of her life. More...
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