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Ellen Degeneres and author don Miguel Ruiz on the philosophies of his book, The Four Agreements. More...
The importance of fun to lead a successful life-techniques and relevant points. More...
Martha Beck concocts a recipe for a fuller, happier, all-around zingier life. More...
Homegrown tricks for cheering yourself up during depression or just because. More...
Sages going back to Socrates have offered advice on how to be happy, but only now are scientists beginning to address this question with systematic, controlled research. Here, leading scientists reveal what it takes to be happy. More...
Martha Beck on the mood-altering, immunity-bolstering power of changing your mind. More...
Do you constantly compare yourself to others? Martha Beck's got a few exercises to help you put an end to the madness. More...
Quiz to help you figure out if you're living a happy life or one you're disappointed with. More...
Take Jean Chatzky's life orientation test to learn how optimistic you are and how this key trait can alter your financial success. More...
Author Sandra Magsamen shares easy ways to be happy and enjoy yourself at no cost. More...
O magazine has the recipe that'll help you soar over pretty much anything life throws in your path. More...
Happiness experts Dr. Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener talk about how to find happiness when economic times are tough. More...
Need a mood boost? These 6 leading thinkers -- and one NYC taxi driver -- share how they lift their spirits. More...
Dr. Robert Holden shares 10 ways to discover happiness in life. More...
Women's happiness is declining, but why? Marcus Buckingham answers the five most frequently asked questions and explains what we know for certain. More...
According to Deepak Chopra, happiness should be based on seven new principles, all of which steer us away from finding joy in material goods and distraction and toward a purpose-driven life. More...
Dr. Phil McGraw helps one reader find out what she really wants. More...
Author Caroline Myss introduces us to Willie Smith, a former drug dealer-turned-minister who has created a 21-day negativity fast to open the mind. 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...
When it comes to managing stress, Dr. Joan Borysenko talks about why it's important to be both realistic and optimistic about your life. More...
Spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra explains what the new kind of happiness looks like and why your choices and values are the best way to find real and lasting happiness. More...
Happiness expert Dr. Robert Holden shares 10 ways to start increasing your abundance. More...
Welcome to the great happiness experiment. We sent three skeptical women to three respected researchers and gave them one month to test-drive the latest theories. More...
Martha Beck has no head for numbers (just ask her accountant), but she does have a proven strategy for converting money into happiness. Here's the plan. More...
It's time to take care of your mental health! Allana Baroni has three ways to immunize yourself against signs of grouchiness, a depleted sense of humor or a generally beige demeanor. More...
Like her four famous heroines, the author Terry McMillan has been on a journey to happiness. More...
Loving what you do isn't enough if your work environment doesn't love you back. Here's how to find workaday bliss--whether you've already found your dream job or you're still dreaming. More...
Carving out a little solitude can make a world of difference. So go ahead - give yourself a break. More...
Feeling jaded? Take one (or all) of O's 5 steps to start noticing, appreciating, and flat-out marveling at the world around you. More...
Dr. Robert Holden's radical 10-day plan to accept who you really are. More...
How Catherine Price learned (or is at least doing her best) to stop being her own target. More...
Should we be more like the Europeans, who work less (by a staggering 350 hours a year) but may be happier? More...
Have you ever wondered what makes or breaks a marriage? Perhaps 'self-expansion' might be a crucial part of the equation. Dubbed by psychologist Arthur Aron, self-expansion occurs when your relationship adds excitement and interest to your life. More...
Some people see only storm clouds where others are able to spot silver linings. But did you know your perspective can have a powerful influence on your well-being? More...
Author Tracy McMillan knows a thing or two about getting over a bad childhood. Here's what she wants you to know about getting over your past. More...
What makes a long, good marriage? Let Amy Bloom count the ways. More...
The world is full of people hoping to rob you of your good mood. Martha Beck teaches you how to defend yourself. More...
The need to forgive may be as strong as the need to be forgiven. Robert Karen, Ph.D., explores the healing that comes from moving beyond blame. More...
Everyone knows yawns are catching (even from a photo, even from a dog). But so are moods, and we pick them up without even realizing it. Dorothy Foltz-Gray explains. More...
Partnership isn't about his and hers, yours and mine, IOU and you-owe-me. Amy Bloom says it's a subtler form of math that adds up to the magic. More...
What's the one thing--other than your family, friends or pets--that gives you a boost, no matter how grumpy you're feeling? More...
Is it you or your life that's the problem? More...
Knowledge is power, knowledge is fun - and it can help send your sadness away for good. More...
At long last, Lisa Wolfe had an hour of uninterrupted work time. Then her 3-year-old son came to her in tears because his turtle died. What's a mother to do? More...
I do not envy my friend Liz "Eat, Pray, Love" Gilbert for her blockbuster success or even her swell dog. What I do envy, though, is her ability to give presents. More...
The thought-provoking poet David Whyte considers what we should be asking ourselves--especially when we least want to confront our own answers. More...
How do you get your nearest and dearest to change their behavior? Simple: Stop giving a damn what they do, says Martha Beck. More...
Personal finance expert and O, The Oprah Magazine columnist Suze Orman gives advice on finding financial happiness. More...
After flubbing a line in a school play more than 40 years ago, Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston learned just how little it takes to lighten the mood. More...
Lynne Tillman, author of "Someday This Will Be Funny," explains the right and wrong way to deploy a joke. More...
What goes from ear to ear isn't as simple as it seems. More...
We all need a place where we can take a step back from our hectic lives, and reconnect with our true selves. Where do you find your space to breathe? Upload a picture of any place on Earth (in nature, that is) that inspires you, centers your mind, and redefines your day for the better. More...
Nothing gets our heart racing like a little harmless terror - so why not harness what frightens you to make your life richer? More...
Patience Salgado, master of the small act of generosity, is making the world a friendlier place. 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 Today Show anchor was living fast - until a doctor's advice convinced her to live better. 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...
If a stubborn dilemma has you stumped, Martha Beck can help you find a resolution. Task number one: Yuk it up. More...
Now that Meghan O'Rourke has begun to follow her mother's example, she's giving as much as she's gained. More...
A Buddhist monk helps you make your office more Zen. More...
"Bliss can come from rewarding yourself with random moments of pleasure." More...
She pines for it, dreams about it, even races home at night in anticipation of it. Pamela Erens admits all. More...
We all need a place where we can take a step back from our hectic lives, and reconnect with our true selves. Where do you find your space to breathe? Upload a picture of any place on Earth (in nature, that is) that inspires you, centers your mind, and redefines your day for the better. More...
Because new research shows people whose spouses did small, thoughtful things for them were the happiest in their relationships, we've come up with some you can do for him that won't diminish your joy. 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...
After very different encounters with two childhood role models, the Olympic gold medalist skier learned the value of a winning attitude. More...
Thanks to random 60-degree MLK Days in St. Paul or a subzero St. Paddy's in Amarillo, it can be tricky to know when spring is finally on its way. So we've got seven unexpected but reliable ways to tell winter is over. More...
Deepak Chopra gives you 3 questions to ask yourself during tough times. More...
Mastering a new thing makes your world expand, your life sparkle. Some adventurous women remember their most satisfying and ego-boosting learning experiences—from flamenco dancing to French. More...
Oprah shares her secret to relaxation: Reserve. Restore. Take Off Sundays. More...
She was a harried working mother looking for serenity, compassion, purpose. Then Peg Tyre caught a glimpse of her life as it really was. More...
Scattered? Paralyzed? Approaching meltdown? Maybe you don't need two months in the Caribbean, maybe you just need to diagnose what's going on with you. Sean Elder helps you play doctor. More...
Thanks to evolution, the human brain is highly attuned to trouble. But you can start to retrain your focus on the positive, with some wisdom from the pros. More...
How noise pollution affects the body and spirit. More...
You've been told that to get anywhere, you need to know where you're going. But what if that's not how success really works? More...
How a trip to Tahiti helped one woman discover the true meaning of free time. More...
16 Uplifting Quotes for Your Most Dismal Moments More...
Can we increase our ability to love and to be loved? Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW, author of The Gifts of Imperfection and professor at the University of Houston, shares what makes people so capable of both receiving and giving love. More...
Best-selling author Gary Zukav shares the simple ways to create authentic power. More...
A collection of relaxing quotes to help relieve stress. More...
The host of MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show and author of the new political treatise Drift shares her thoughts on honesty, trust, and a good martini. More...
"Even more delectable than a delicious meal is a delicious experience, rich and layered like a fine coconut cake." More...
Donna Brazile on the places, tastes, and experiences that make life richer and more joyful. More...
Deepak Chopra, co-founder of the Chopra Foundation and author of Spiritual Solutions: Answers to Life's Greatest Challenges, reveals how to find our inner strength. More...
O's editor at large shares what she's loving this month. More...
When you greet others with an open heart, you find friends everywhere. You can make this simple change today. More...
Listening to your intuition can lead you to a more fulfilling life. More...
Is it hell being you? Good news: You may have just taken the first step toward finding peace of mind. Dawn Raffel sits down with an inspired pair of psychotherapists. More...
Oprah shares some hard-won wisdom with her younger self. More...
Quotes to Make You Feel Less Alone More...
They're spirited, self-assured, and yes, spectacular-looking - thanks to the fountain of youth within. More...
Want to surf a wave, start a business, speak Chinese? Meet six women who prove you’re never too young or too old. More...
An old dream, a new passion--going after it may take nerves of steel, but the reward is a pearl beyond price More...
Inspirational quotes for hard times. More...
In the face of anger, the best response is a burst of tenderness. More...
Age brings perspective no matter who you are. We asked 17 accomplished women and men for the advice they'd give the 25-year-olds they used to be. More...
Anne Glusker feels better in the water: free, powerful, at peace. A pool is the place, she finds, where mind, body, and spirit get along just swimmingly. More...
Men embrace pleasure more easily than women do because they have less on their minds, new research shows. We've noticed. But we refuse to let it get in the way of our good time. More...
Readers share how they pencil in happiness on the job. More...
What brought her to flamenco? A gut desire to bust loose, stomp, sway, and strut. Sarah Bird goes on a 12-day vacation from her life. More...
There's the reason you tell yourself you do things, and then there's the true reason you do them. Luckily, there's also Martha Beck—to help you stop the madness of hidden agendas and come clean about what you really want. More...
On the eve of her sixth studio album, the Grammy-winning singer, actress, and mom talks gaming, Grammys, and going out to dinner. More...
A collection of quotes to bring joy into your life. More...
Honesty is the best policy. Okay. But honesty at exactly the right moment? An even better, less-likely-to-lose-friends policy. Leigh Newman tells us when (and how) to lay it on the line. More...
For more than 60 years, Thich Nhat Hanh has followed the path of Zen Buddhism. Here are 10 of his most tranquil thoughts. More...
Eight reasons to cherish alone time. More...
On her first visit to India, Oprah discovers a country buzzing with energy and full of magic and speaks with one of its favorite sons about what's most important in life. More...
Attention, adventurers and self-improvers: Sometimes your best move is simply to stay put. More...
When Susan Richardson's dream career hit a roadblock, she didn't agonize over what could have been. Instead, the now-58-year-old from Andover, Massachusetts, forged ahead over new terrain. More...
Between hauling caskets and cat litter, dancing at truck stops, and making friends with everyone she meets, Shannon Smith a.k.a. "Sputter" finds her sweet spot on the road. More...
Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra and J.K. Rowling have a few words of advice to help you move forward and break free from the past. More...
Familiar doesn't have to mean mundane—if you can jostle yourself out of autopilot, the everyday can be sublime. More...
O's editor at large shares what she's loving this month. More...
Some things merit rumination (Wait! Do we have a college fund for this kid?). And some things don't (Wait! What did they mean by that?). Here's what to let go of... More...
The artist, musician, and author - her illustrated book, "An Invisible Flower," is in stores this month - talks about activism, self-expression, and remembering how to smile. More...
Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of Simple Abundance, inspired Oprah to start a gratitude journal. Here, she reminds us of all that we have to be grateful for. More...
Have you ever attended a watermelon festival? Or made an ice pop with wine? If you’re all out of new ideas, enjoy the upcoming months with a few of ours More...
Everyone gets stuck at one time or another. What if we could cycle thorough the awful, paralyzing emotions and get to the positive, happy ones more quickly? A few experts show us how to do exactly that. More...
Marianne Williamson, bestselling author of The Age of Miracles and A Return to Love, reveals the best way to find inner peace. More...
What are the unexpected, underdiscussed tricks to living life to the fullest? Columnist Leigh Newman weighs in. More...
Understanding your personal breaking point is the first line of defense against losing your cool. More...
Can't remember the last time you did something just because it made you smile? This exercise will help you find room in your overloaded schedule for small but powerful doses of bliss. More...
What happens when you focus on happiness for 30 days? See what truly brings joy when we capture all the happiness in the world from Twitter. More...
During a 2007 show with Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert, Oprah and Elizabeth discussed the importance of keeping a happiness journal. Now, Oprah wants you to join her in a monthlong celebration of life's simple pleasures. Find out how you can get started with her 30 Days of #Happiness movement today! More...
Discover how much you appreciate your blessings, big and small. More...
The writer of The Power of Now explores how to arrive at new kind of clarity when we're standing at one of life's crossroads. More...
The Olympic gold medalist sprinter talks Tina Turner, Ben & Jerry's, and BFFs. More...
14 of the best quotes we've heard that will give you hope. More...
Deepak Chopra shows us how to shake off one of life's most debilitating emotions. More...
Human beings are remarkably adept at ignoring their own flaws and foibles, even when doing so leaves them miserable. Martha Beck explains why staring down your shortcomings (and learning to accept them) can put you on the path to lasting happiness. More...
If the nightly news makes you want to ditch civilization and move to a desert island, you're not alone. Here's how Donna Brazile keeps engaged. More...
The star of the new animated film ParaNorman talks about her love of unicycles, her kids, and all things supernatural. More...
Columnist Leigh Newman weighs in on the tiny but enormously kind things you can say that may change a person's day...and (sometimes) even their way of looking at themselves. More...
Deepak Chopra shows you how to free your mind from its most discouraging thoughts. More...
Gary Zukav, author and founder of the Seat of the Soul Institute shows us how to use our painful experiences to grow spiritually More...
At a certain point, everybody needs an guidebook. Columnist Leigh Newman reveals her most helpful no-nos and yes-yeses. More...
We love an ideal moment: a lemonade-pink sunset savored from a seaside balcony...a gymnast sticking a landing. But we also love some things that are just a little off. More...
Time sucks can be such, well, time sucks. But here's the good news: Some of these silly manias that eat up your evening hours can actually have constructive consequences. More...
The former star of Ugly Betty (who can be seen in the new drama End of Watch) reveals her love of solitude, mojitos, and dancing all night. More...
You know who you are! So please read. Columnist Leigh Newman provides a few fast fixes to bring you back to the land of realistic bliss. More...
Deepak Chopra shows shows us how to bring lasting joy back into our lives. More...
The author of "The Power of Now" reveals the things that keep us continually frazzled - and how to remove them from your life. More...
Most of the mystery about feeling good isn't that much of a mystery. Columnist Leigh Newman gives us a quick refresher... More...
You're doing just fine. But here's the catch: The critics in your head won't let you believe it. Martha Beck can help you replace those bitter pills once and for all with your own personal pep squad. More...
Hollywood studio executive and the author of Produced by Faith DeVon Franklin explains how you can prevent the anxiety of believing that everything is all up to you all the time. More...
Being good to yourself doesn't have to include a calendar full of luxury spa treatments (though who are we to judge?). It simply means treating yourself as well as you'd treat a friend. Not sure where to start? Give us 15 minutes, and we'll get you going. More...
Author extraordinaire Erin Morgenstern shows us those brief, unexpected times that elevate life into a mirror-shimmering otherworldliness that's still undeniably real. More...
One of the most uplifting words in the English language can be one of the most upsetting when it's said without considering the consequences. Columnist Leigh Newman weighs in. More...
Why a month of compliments can make all the difference in cultivating the real you. More...
You thought mantras were goofy. Then you had the week you're having now, and suddenly you could use a few magic words to get you through. More...
There are plenty of moments when a well-positioned "no" will save your time, save your sanity and save your soul. And then there are the opportunities you cannot ever turn down. More...
Deepak Chopra shows you how to feel more fulfilled. More...
The upbeat actor, whose new movie, Flight, opens this month, on poker, POTUS, and his favorite lunch companions. More...
Martha Beck takes ten travelers on an extraordinary journey through the African wilderness...straight toward their ultimate purpose. More...
Grown-up romances take a few grown-up realizations. More...
Oprah Winfrey interviews Caroline Myss More...
Want to step boldly into the next phase of your life, but fear you'll step right off a cliff? Martha Beck explains how to set yourself up to soar (and land brilliantly on your feet). More...
My world changed when I learned that almost any restaurant will make you a grilled cheese sandwich if you ask nicely. And I started to wonder: What other off-menu extras does life have in store? More...
Do you suffer from the winter blues, or something deeper, this time of year? Here are nine ways to get through the bitterest days. More...
When the road of life gets bumpy (and then bumpier, and bumpier still), Martha Beck suggests a radical solution: Stop, throw it in reverse, and draw up a whole new road map. More...
The spiritual teacher and author of Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm explains in a excerpt from this new book how to release ourselves from the trap of our anxiety. More...
Tired of being called hysterical, unstable, even manipulative, Taffy Brodesser-Akner sets out to cure a lifelong habit of tearing up at inopportune times. More...
Is there something you do in life—without knowing it—that keeps you from moving forward? Columnist Leigh Newman figures out a way to identify it...and change it. More...
The accessories designer and real estate developer—who can be seen on the new season of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice—talks passion, preparation, and paperweights. More...
Mark Nepo, poet, cancer survivor and author of the new book Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, show us how to get back to who we really are... despite our fears. More...
How would you define energy? Is it the caffeinated overdrive feeling that gets you through the day or the electrical current charging your laptop? Contemporary thought leader and "Super Soul Sunday" guest Panache Desai offers new ways to bring yourself back. More...
Need a quick pick-me-up? This handful of grin-worthy items is exactly what you're looking for. More...
How skepticism can help open your life to a new kind of happiness. More...
The actress—who plays a righteous mom in this month's Admission—fills in a few blanks. More...
Fact (sort of): Even people who don’t work regular hours find themselves transformed into week-dreading werewolves every Sunday at dusk. Here’s how to dissolve the sense of doom. More...
Generosity, compassion, cooperation, selflessness—the best of human nature surfaced in these 10 studies. Of course, the goal here is to draw out a person's good side, not exploit it. Use your powers wisely. More...
These adages have been the foundation for countless successful wedding toasts, too bad they don't serve the happy couple as well. Here, some pearls of wisdom that have lost their shine. More...
The founder of the Perfect Health Program explains how we need to reformulate our lives—physically and emotionally—to become happier. More...
We all know those folks who, even after years together, still can't seem to get enough of each other. Here are five habits of the happiest pairs. More...
Cats are cute. Sloths are super cute. But on those really dark days, those bluer-than-blue days you need meerkats. More...
Sometimes you just need a little reminder that happiness is closer than you think. Maybe even right there on the sidewalk beneath your feet. More...
Need a quick pick-me-up? This handful of grin-worthy items is exactly what you're looking for. More...
Oh, dear...the things we say to ourselves that a) aren't true and b) keep us in a rut of our own making. More...
Dr. Phil points you in the direction of a deeper, stronger faith in yourself. More...
The beguiling actress (whose new thriller, The Place Beyond the Pines, hits theaters March 29) revs up with a cup of joe and winds down with Morley Safer. More...
A few things in which our certainty has never flagged! More...
Ellie Gordon, successful executive and personal advisor, tells us what we really need to be thinking about when we're looking for lasting, hard-to-make change. More...
Robert Holden, PhD, author of the book Loveability: Knowing How to Love and Be Loved, explains what we're actually saying with those three little words. More...
The best part about tapping into your artistic side isn’t necessarily the novel, sketch or upcycled, Etsy-ready unicorn-head shoehorn that you’ll produce. It’s what the creative process does for body, mind and soul. More...
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell find a way to create beautiful melodies together. More...
The author of "The Seat of the Soul" and co-founder of the Seat of the Soul Institute explains the one quality we all need to develop that will let us live more happily. More...
Here's the lowdown behind the newest research on how to get more joyful—right now. More...
Life's letdowns don't faze us 97.5 percent of the time, but in those maddening instances when deep breathing and calm negotiating don't cut it, the only way to face your problem is to first tackle the watery emotions that come with it. More...
The singer-songwriter—who's now touring with a reunited Fleetwood Mac—fills in a few blanks. More...
Need a quick pick-me-up? This handful of grin-worthy items is exactly what you're looking for. More...
Regret is poisonous. Here's how to ditch it. More...
Send negative memories, worries and obsessions packing with these no-nonsense strategies. More...
O's editor at large shares what she's loving this month. More...
Renowned adventurer Roz Savage helps you chart a course toward your future—whether you decide to go this way or that. More...
Need a quick pick-me-up? This handful of grin-worthy items is exactly what you're looking for. More...
Which ones have you stumbled upon? Which ones should you start looking for today? More...
These stress and depression reducers may seem paradoxical (and a couple we wouldn’t want to try deliberately), but that doesn’t mean they don’t work. More...
The key to a bountiful garden is giving back to the land. More...
The Miami Heat guard and author of "A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball" fills in the blanks. More...
Starting something new is always filled with uncertainty, but Nilofer Merchant, who's got more than a few reinventions under her belt, is here to help you take your next step with clarity and purpose. More...
A performer, poet, activist, memoirist and teacher, Maya Angelou has lived an extraordinary life. Now 85, Angelou talks to Oprah about God, forgiveness, the healing powers of love. More...
Just when you're feeling the mean reds of loneliness, a little love letter will come to you. All you have to do is keep your eyes open. More...
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