Create a comfortable environment: Having a comfortable mattress and pillow can help promote healthier sleep. It can also be beneficial to create a quiet, dark, and cool sleeping environment.

Every day at 7:30 a.m., Consuelo Walss-Bass, PhD, has breakfast with her sister, Tati, 50, of Houston. On Sundays, the two attend church together; on Mondays, they meet up to eat ice cream; and on ...

A consistent journaling routine can be transformative. Research suggests it’s a reliable way to increase your health and happiness: It can relieve stress and anxiety, improve depression symptoms, ...

Create a Dedicated Morning Space Imagine trying to read a book at a rock concert. That’s what your mornings can feel like without a calm, designated spot to start your day. Whether it’s a sunny nook ...

Routines benefit us. They help us be more consistent, with lower cognitive costs. But routines don’t always appeal. They can feel constricting or cliché. Routines are very personal. One person's ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. For working parents, back to school can be both a relief and ...