...Many did not succeed the first, second, or even third time they tried for a big goal. But they kept at it, they kept pushing....

...Your hectic job, difficult marriage, rebellious children and dwindling bank account? They're probably not raising your blood pressure in a medically meaningful way, according to the latest research...

...This cheese tortellini soup is a quick meal to throw together on a weeknight, and a crowd-pleaser if you have company. If you like soup with a kick, opt for hot Italian sausage. Tortellini, like any pasta, will soak up the broth as it sits, so if you're making it ahead of time, cook the tortellini separately and add it just before serving...

...Here are 100 practical tips to help you in your daily life...

...This is a story about pizza and geometry. Get the pizza that you paid for...

..."Even though everyone tells you that parenting is going to be harder than you imagine, two thirds of moms still think it’s even harder"...

...But a new paper, published in the American Psychological Association’s Psychological Review, suggests there’s a another way to live a good life. It isn’t focused on happiness or purpose, but rather it’s a life that’s “psychologically rich"...

...When your story is not clear, when it’s fragmented or overly complex, the audience has to work hard to make sense of it. Eventually, this hard work begins to produce first resistance, then irritation, and then loss of confidence...

...We all know exercise is important, but is it better to do a little every day, or a lot a few times a week?...

...Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they're full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling...

...The researchers theorize that putting a leisure-time activity down on your calendar diminishes its fun because scheduling adds structure, structure is associated with work, and work is associated with things that are obligatory, effortful, and constraining...

...Prioritize feedback from people with taste, skill and influence, not proximity or volume...

...Everyone’s just kind of rusty. Our social graces have atrophied...

...You can’t avoid all the fees our capitalist masters throw at us, but there are plenty of stupid fees you can avoid—and should never pay...

...[Ed. note - Ok, this was an audio book in a long car ride with family]...

...In this piece, the author outlines when it’s best to say no to taking on more work: 1) When your primary job responsibilities will suffer. 2) When it’s someone else’s work. 3) When there’s no clear exit strategy. 4) When the ask is unreasonable...

...If we’re being honest, you don’t really need a recipe to make this staple late-night meal. But, if you’re looking for some guidance (especially on how to create a killer filling), then turn to this recipe...

...When it comes to pursuing goals, you can learn to notice when you’re grinding, and instead of leaning harder on the accelerator you can opt to disengage the parking brake. The feeling is incredible: suddenly you can go faster, turn more easily, and set your sights on more distant destinations without worrying whether you’ll make it...

...Among life’s many chapters and milestones, Americans have come to see some events — like college, marriage, homeownership, child-rearing, and career success — as achievements they must fulfill in order to maintain the status quo. Because so many follow these “traditional” paths, both in real life and in Western popular culture, we learn from a young age to model and emulate these behaviors. Family and cultural traditions can dictate what is expected of us throughout life, particularly among women, which can elicit anxiety when those benchmarks aren’t reached...

...If you quit or are laid off, don't forget about your retirement savings...