DEAR READER: When hectic schedules emerge, how can you stay grounded through rituals and why do they matter? Take some of history’s most successful people: Charles Darwin typically began his day by ...

Changing up your daily routine is easier said than done. It’s also worth it—at least according to Michael I. Norton, author of our April SELF Well-Read Book Club pick, The Ritual Effect. In the book, ...

Are there things that you do in certain settings, at particular times, that evoke a feeling and remind you of what is important? When I step up to bat in softball, I tap the bat twice just past the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jandra Sutton writes about productivity & success at work. When it comes to finding an easy way to boost productivity, many people ...

Rituals are different from routines – they elevate everyday life. Here’s how to create meaning beyond the festive season How do you celebrate the end of the year? Office parties can be a drag, but if ...

The Full Moon is a perfect time to make a wish; whether it be for love, wealth, health, or in your general activities. When you have a specific wish in mind, there is a suitable ritual for it, and ...

‘Removing activities we only do out of obligation or habit creates space for more restorative ones.’Illustration: María Medem/The Guardian How do you celebrate the end of the year? Office parties can ...