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COMING CLEAN: Dear Cat, Farewell
Losing a pet is hard any time, but especially during the holiday season. This tip from life coach Lauren has helped me move forward in the grieving process.
Triclosan to be reviewed by FDA
The FDA is being forced to look at the safety and effectiveness of triclosan — a common ingredient in soap and a suspected toxin.
A New Appreciation for Social Media
How a family member’s scary health diagnosis has given Jamie Martin a new sense of purpose on Facebook.
Farm Livin’: Horse Chores Workout
Want an excellent full body workout? Do farm chores.
COMING CLEAN: What Happens When You Throw Money at a Crowd…
Many people donate money or time to charities this time of year, but one Twin Cities man decided he’d give $1,000 away — to complete strangers. At the Mall of America.
#FashionTakesAction with @PeopleTree
Digital content specialist Casie Leigh Lukes on her participation with @PeopleTree’s #FashionTakesAction contest.
Remote Getaways
Hike-in inns, camper cabins, and ski-in lodges offer the satisfaction of a true escape — with the safety of a solid roof.
The 5 Love Languages
Explore Dr. Gary Chapman’s best-selling book on the five ways most people “speak” love and discover how to connect more deeply with loved ones.
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People
The authors of Blindspot show us how to “outsmart the machinery of our own hidden biases.”
How to Make Amends
Psychologist Tamar Chansky, PhD, on how to gracefully say you’re sorry.
Giving Back: Girls on the Run
Maggie Fazeli Fard reflects on her experience as a Girls on the Run coach, and preps for this Saturday’s big 5K.
COMING CLEAN: Love, Loss, and the Dark Days of Fall
Less light and loss of loved ones sent me into an emotional tailspin.
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life
Dilbert comic-strip creator Scott Adams explains how to stumble your way to success — one trip-up and mistake at a time.
A Gratitude Exercise for Positive Emotions
Enhance joy with gratitude. Write and share a heartfelt letter. Discover how.
Dryer Dangers: The Hidden Hazards of Scented Laundry Products
A University of Washington study found air vented from dryers using scented products contain a mixture of some 25 harmful chemicals.
The Psychology of Moving
No matter how often or how far you move, relocating is a major, often emotional, life change. Here on some tips on how to deal.
Office Fitness Flash: Pushups
Forget coffee breaks. Here at the Experience Life office, we’re trying something a little different: pushup breaks.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
Big ideas from Susan Cain’s best-selling book on why our ever-more-social world needs a better appreciation for introverts.
Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
Writer Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
Planning for the Inevitable: End-of-Life Discussions
No one enjoys talking about death, but discussing your end-of-life plans can lead to stronger emotional bonds and a more peaceful passing.
Fish for Change
Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on how to enjoy your seafood and help save our oceans.