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“Speak” Your Partner’s Love Language at Life Time
Ideas for expressing and receiving love that can all be done at your athletic country club.
How to Ask for Help in Times of Need
We all need somebody to lean on, but it’s not always easy to ask for help when we need it. These expert insights offer ideas for overcoming resistance — and knowing what to say.
What Is an “Energetic Boundary”?
If you have ever entered a room and picked up that something wasn't quite right, that's your energetic boundary at work.
3 Ways to Create Better Boundaries
The following strategies can help create strong, clear boundaries.
How to Respond to Gaslighting
Gaslighting can undermine your self-confidence and perception of the truth. Here are signs of gaslighting — and how to break free from it.
How to Set Clear Boundaries
A renowned trauma therapist and coach explains how to manage your energy without getting swamped by other people — or hardening against them.
Understanding Cultural Appropriation: 4 Questions to Help Guide You
The line between cultural appreciation and appropriation isn’t always clear. These four questions can help you make sense of the difference.
How to Cope With a Toxic Friend
Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.
When Not to Apologize
There are some cases in which an apology is not the most appropriate gesture, says psychologist Molly Howes, PhD. Here are three examples.
Support After a Suicide
A grief specialist offers thoughts on how to support yourself or a loved one after a suicide.
What Is Your Apology Language?
Just as we all have a primary love language, we also have an apology language, and it can shape how we approach mending a rift.
Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need
With Kristin Neff, PhD
Self-compassion is a powerful tool for improving our own well-being and our relationships — yet cultural blocks often dissuade us from practicing this skill. In this episode, Kristin Neff, PhD, shares what self-compassion is, the strong, positive ways it can affect us (and others), and how we can start cultivating more of it in our daily lives.
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6 Ways to Defuse a Bad Situation
A variety of stresses have turned many public interactions into angry encounters. Learn how to calm yourself — and the situation — with these strategies.
8 Ways to Become Better at Networking
A Life Time Work manager shares practical tips for improving this essential career skill.
On-Screen Success: 11 Best Practices for Video Calls
Practical tips and etiquette advice to improve the quality and productivity of your video call experiences.
The Scout’s Toolbox
Our defenses can blind us to information that we need to make good decisions. These six tips can help.
How to Build Romance Through Gratitude
Genuine appreciation can increase intimacy in your relationship. Here's how.
How to Make Better Decisions
A “scout mindset” can help us cultivate curiosity, improve our reasoning, and make better decisions.
How to Navigate a Strained Relationship
Our differences don't have to keep us polarized. Try this expert advice for forging unexpected connections.
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say
The first step is listening with empathy and openness.
What Is Bystander Intervention?
This expert advice on bystander intervention can help you learn to identify and interrupt harassment in your community.