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Christmas stress? Try coziness for a change!
Escape the holiday rush by embracing hygge—the Danish art of coziness. Discover how intentional moments of warmth, comfort, and connection can transform your festive season.
Big celebrity charity auction: bid and do good!
Celebrities donate to Kindernothilfe in a charity auction featuring unique experiences and collector's items. All proceeds go directly to support the organization through November 30.
Inspiration of the day in October
Start your day with our Inspiration of the day—a collection of thoughtful sentences, funny sayings, and words of wisdom for October.
Preventing depression: what we can do to stay in a good mood
Learn practical strategies to prevent depression and manage your mental health, from identifying triggers to combating seasonal mood changes with exercise and light exposure.
Stress management: 5 tips to get the pressure under control
Learn five practical strategies to manage stress effectively and regain control of your daily life, from better time management to letting go of perfectionism.
Rules of friendship: The 7 most important ingredients for a lifelong friendship
Discover the seven essential ingredients that transform friendships into lifelong bonds—from shared laughter and meaningful conversations to mutual support and honest communication.
Fill up on light and say goodbye to the fall blues
Discover why autumn blues hit hard and learn the science-backed solution: spending just 15–30 minutes daily in natural light boosts serotonin and lifts your mood, even on gray days.
Inspiration of the day in November
Start your day with thoughtful sentences, funny sayings, and wise words. Discover the best inspirations for November in our picture gallery.
SingingWitt: the renowned employee choir celebrates its fifth anniversary with a charity concert
SingingWitt, the employee choir of the Otto subsidiary, celebrates five years of musical success with two charity concerts featuring the Hofer Symphoniker orchestra.
Slowing down instead of speeding up: how to become a time winner
Multitasking drains your focus and energy. Discover how slowing down and concentrating on one task at a time actually saves you time and reduces stress.
Don't worry be happy: give your happiness hormones a boost
Close relationships and shared experiences are key to happiness, according to research. Discover how social connections and everyday moments activate your brain's happiness hormones.
Use the healing power of the senses
Discover how your senses can naturally promote healing and well-being. Learn science-backed ways to harness sensory experiences like color therapy and music for better health.