As I write this, I am expecting my first child, a daughter. The prospect of motherhood has made me think more than ever about the world women are living in.
There are still many places, even in the developed world, where a girl born today will not experience equal opportunity or equal treatment or equal prospects simply because she is a girl.
Winter is almost over — the operative word being almost — but spring's fashion fever has already set in. We're itchy to shed all things wool, ditch the layers, and prepare for the lighter days of April and May. And baggy jeans in a lighter wash are the ideal transition piece. They'll look fresh under the coat you're still forced to wear, and will pair perfectly with all the tank tops and sandals you're just dying to bring back to life.
H&M continued its fashion-world domination yesterday with its first-ever runway show during Paris Fashion Week.
What is happiness and how do you achieve it?
While the true key to happiness has yet to be discovered, certain practices and mindsets can -- at least subjectively -- work. We wanted some guidance: So, we asked 13 experts -- authors and thought leaders in the field of happiness -- for their one best piece of advice for anyone on the pursuit of happiness.
Read through their answers below, then tell us: What's your secret to feeling happy?
