Online therapy—the practice of therapy via text, phone calls, video conferencing, and email—may lack the intimacy of seeing a therapist in person, but it is convenient and research has shown that it is equally effective as in-person therapy and increases access to quality, reliable mental health care.1 It can also be a more affordable option for receiving mental health support. Many online therapy services offer sessions for less money than a typical in-person therapy session, especially if you sign up for a monthly subscription.

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Does happiness peak once your salary hits $75,000? That was the conclusion many drew from a decade-old study by Angus Deaton, the 2015 Nobel laureate in economics, who found that the correlation between emotional well-being and income tops out once a person earns $75,000. In other words, any dollar above that amount won’t make you any happier.

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Relationships, like other things that age, need maintenance. While you may not feel as if you need couples therapy, there is always a benefit in taking time to discuss recurring issues, celebrate your wins, and invest in your dynamic. Rather than making an audacious goal you probably won’t meet — i.e., don’t fight all year long — consider…

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