Dimension of wellness
Values, meaning and quiet time to reflect. 21 plain-English guides, newest first, plus a free app for this part of your life.
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How to install and use Three Good Things, our free gratitude journal app. Write down three good things each night, keep a streak and shuffle back through good days. Private, no sign-up, works offline.
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What a digital sabbath is, its roots in ancient rest traditions, why a weekly break from screens can help stress, sleep, relationships and spiritual wellness, and a step-by-step guide to planning your first screen-free day, with ideas for what to do instead.
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What existential anxiety is, why big questions about meaning, mortality and purpose surface during hard times, what Viktor Frankl and research on post-traumatic growth teach us, and practical ways to find meaning, hope and steadiness when life feels uncertain.
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What forgiveness is and isn't, what research says about forgiveness and mental and physical health, step-by-step approaches like the REACH model, how to forgive without reconciling, how to practice self-forgiveness and when forgiveness might not be right yet.
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How journaling supports self-reflection, mental health and spiritual wellness, what research says about expressive writing, popular methods like morning pages and gratitude journaling, 30 reflective prompts and tips for building a journaling habit that sticks.
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What loving-kindness (metta) meditation is, its roots in Buddhist tradition, what research says about benefits for positive emotions, connection, self-compassion and stress, a simple step-by-step script, variations and tips for when it feels hard.
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Why more people are meditating without apps, how to start a simple silent meditation practice on your own, step-by-step breath, sound and body techniques, how long to sit, what to do with a wandering mind, and how to build a lasting habit without your phone.
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What qigong and tai chi are, how they differ, their roots in Chinese tradition, what research says about benefits for balance, falls, stress, sleep, pain and heart health, simple beginner movements to try at home and how to find a class.
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What shadow work means, where the idea of the shadow comes from in Carl Jung's psychology, how it relates to evidence-based self-reflection, signs of your shadow at work, gentle journaling prompts and exercises, and when to work with a therapist instead.
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What a sound bath is, the instruments used (singing bowls, gongs, chimes), what happens during a session, what research says about sound meditation for stress, mood and sleep, safety notes and how to try a sound bath at home or in a class.
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What walking meditation is, its roots in Buddhist and other contemplative traditions, the benefits for stress, focus and mood, step-by-step instructions for slow formal walking meditation and everyday mindful walking, and tips for practicing indoors, outdoors and in busy places.
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A clear explanation of spiritual wellness as one of the eight dimensions of wellness, how it differs from religion, signs of strong and struggling spiritual wellness, what research says about spirituality and health, and practical ways to nurture it whatever you believe.
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What yoga nidra and NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) are, how a session works, what research says about benefits for stress, sleep and focus, a simple 15-minute yoga nidra practice you can try at home and tips for making deep rest a habit.
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Breathwork is one of the fastest-growing wellness trends of 2026. A beginner's guide to the main types of breathwork (from slow breathing and alternate nostril breathing to Wim Hof and holotropic breathwork), what research says about breathwork for stress and anxiety, safety risks and a simple daily breathwork practice.
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How to do a digital detox in 2026, including what research says about taking a break from your phone and social media, the benefits for attention, sleep and mental health, the rise of analog living and dumb phones, a 7-day digital detox plan and how to keep healthy screen habits afterward.
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What an awe walk is, what UCSF research found after eight weeks of weekly awe walks, the science of awe and the "small self," Dacher Keltner's eight wonders of life, step-by-step instructions for an awe walk and ways to find awe close to home.
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What a body scan meditation is, where it comes from, the benefits of body scan meditation for stress, anxiety and sleep, a step-by-step 10-minute body scan script, a quick 3-minute version, tips for beginners and when to skip it.
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What personal core values are and why they matter for decisions, stress and wellbeing, a list of 60 personal values, a step-by-step core values exercise, how values work in ACT therapy, and how to start living by your values every day.
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What research says about the benefits of gratitude journaling for happiness, sleep and wellbeing, the "three good things" exercise, how often to write in a gratitude journal, how to make it meaningful and 50 gratitude journal prompts to get you started.
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What a sense of purpose really is, what research says about purpose, health and longevity, the Japanese idea of ikigai, why purpose is built not found, how to find meaning after retirement or loss, and 10 practical ways and questions to help you find your purpose in life.
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A plain-English definition of mindfulness, what it is and isn't, the science behind mindfulness programs like MBSR and MBCT, mindfulness vs. meditation, easy mindfulness exercises for beginners, mindfulness for anxiety and sleep, and how to build a daily practice.