As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found companionship in the most unexpected place: with herself. And that, ironically, helped expand ...

Spend the holiday creating new traditions, like creating a vision board or reviewing the highs and lows of your year in a ...

Traditionally, the holidays are for spending time with family and friends, perhaps with a varying degree of religious rituals or practices. There's also pressure not to miss certain family ...

For some of us, the most peaceful place to be this holiday season isn’t a crowded family dinner or a jam-packed airport. It’s right at home. There are several reasons you may want to opt out of ...

Is there anything wrong with spending time alone? It depends. For some individuals, spending too much time alone may indicate the presence of emotional problems (e.g., shame, paranoia), social ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Traditionally, the holidays ...