Over the past 12 months, we’ve shared with our readers insights from psychologists, couples therapists, time-management experts, and more. Each one had a slightly different take on what makes people happy, successful, and fulfilled. As the year draws to a close, we’re reflecting on some of the most useful tips we heard. Read on for …

Go beyond traditional cookie plates and gift exchanges and create special traditions your whole family will remember (and laugh about) all year long. Get snuggly Fuzzy socks and warm pajamas are the definitions of warm and fuzzy, so turn it into a cozy Christmas Eve tradition, like the Medau family, of Houston, Texas. “We started …

RESPECT EACH OTHER’S FAMILY TRADITIONS If you’re spending Christmas at one of your family’s houses, make sure you respect their way of doing things. If they eat Chinese takeout or sing carols around the piano, go along with it! After all, you’re the guest! MAKE YOUR OWN TRADITIONS! As well as following the ones already …

You’re standing in a bar chatting to a handsome stranger and would never dream of puckering up and lunging at him (because, well, that’s weird). But look towards the ceiling and there’s mistletoe – great! Here’s your chance to plant one on him. Hang on…why? Why does the fact someone has taped a few branches …

Having to use the emergency oxygen supply on an aeroplane is the stuff of nightmares, and something that most passengers pray would never happen in real life. But, if it does, what should plane passengers actually do, and how long will the emergency supply last before you really have to start panicking? As cabin crew …