In the grand scheme of therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is new on the scene. Often mistaken for coming from the Buddhist tradition, ACT is actually based on the modern science of ...

We asked therapists and researchers for the best books on learning to let go. By Hope Reese Mollie Candib, a therapist in New York City, was seeing a client who was under enormous stress. He was an ...

At the heart of the National Western Stock Show, 18-year-old Madi Steinman finds unexpected lessons in commitment and letting ...

Many people view aging with aversion, seeing it as something to fight rather than a natural part of life. Philosopher Simone de Beauvoir suggests old age is to be contrasted with life, not death.

In November 2025, I crossed the finish line of the Scottsdale Every Woman’s Marathon, and took a breath before looking at my ...

My daughter is 19 and I still feel like time went too fast. It's her last year at home before she moves away and starts her own adult life. Letting go of her while staying connected is my new ...

As the first zodiac sign, Aries loves to lead and be first. While their pioneering skills are beneficial in some instances, they can be harsh on themselves or hinder their potential when they come ...

Experience is a funny thing. Looking back on 2025, I realized how often my own instincts—the same instincts that once helped me win deals, build teams and deliver outcomes—started to get in my way.

I have learned that the greatest trial as a mother is to be able to pull away from what is not in my control and fully surrender to life as it unfolds. It is not an easy task, but as I observe my ...