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Personal Development

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How to Turn a Staycation Into a Restorative Retreat

Preparing for a long weekend trip can be stressful. So, why not design a restorative staycation?
By Caroline Sylge
Home/LivingPersonal Care/Beauty
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What Can Happen When You Keep Showing Up: Eddie Adegeye’s Success Story

How one Life Time member went from struggling through his first yoga class to competing in the LT Games hybrid fitness competition — and lost over 200 pounds along the way.
By Emily Ewen
Fitness TipsHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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How to Design Your Own 1-Day Retreat

Use these tips to help design, schedule, and reflect on a solo one-day retreat.
By Caroline Sylge
Home/LivingPersonal Care/Beauty
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What Does It Mean to Decolonize Wealth?

Transforming Wealth Into Collective Well-Being: A Q&A With Edgar Villanueva, Founder and CEO of the Decolonizing Wealth Project
By Kate Nelson
Financial HealthInclusive Wellness
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The Case for Tech-Free Workouts

Heading to the gym or out for your weekly run? Here’s why you might want to leave your digital devices behind.
By Will Schube
Fitness TipsMindful Technology
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How to Design a Creative Happy Hour

Here are some tips to relax, unwind, and enjoy a dedicated hour for your creative pursuits.
By Caroline Sylge
Home/LivingPersonal Development
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8 Strategies to Help You Cope With Rejection

Rejection is often painful, but it doesn’t have to be paralyzing. A psychotherapist offers strategies for processing and reframing the experience.
By Jon Spayde
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
Woman running a marathon.

3 Runners Celebrate the Feat of 25-Year Miami Marathon Streaks

Returning year after year since the inaugural race in 2003, these runners show up for the tradition, community, athleticism, and fun of the Miami Marathon.
By Callie Fredrickson
Motivation & InspirationRunning
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Stuck In a Rut? Explore These Tips to Help Break Free

Ideas for embracing novelty when your routine leaves you feeling stuck.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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Anything Can Happen

You can’t control what happens in the future, but you can still trust yourself to handle whatever comes your way.
By Oliver Burkeman
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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Why Telling Your Health Story Can Be Healing

When we’re facing illness or injury, the stories we tell ourselves matter.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Attitude/MindsetFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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How to Curate Your Own Retreat

A seasoned retreat expert shares how to create your own refuge for one hour, one day, a weekend, or longer.
By Caroline Sylge
Happiness/JoyHome/Living
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What Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysmorphia?

A therapist explains.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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How to Take Time Off — Guilt-Free

Many of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.
By Jon Spayde
Time ManagementWork
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What Healthy Habit Are You Bringing Into Your Summer Routine?

Life Time experts share the healthy-living practices they prioritize during this warmer season.
By Emily Ewen
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingPersonal Development
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A Heart-Coherence Exercise to Calm Strong Emotions

Are you easily hijacked by your emotions? Try this DIY heart-coherence technique to steady them.
By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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The Environmental Consequences of AI

That quick search costs more than you realize. Here's what to know.
By Michael Dregni
Mindful TechnologySustainability
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How to Build a Summer Morning Routine

Aligning your morning routine with the seasons can boost energy, support well-being, and keep you grounded. Try these ideas for the summer and feel the difference.
By Kara Douglass Thom
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMindfulness/Meditation
Ludovic Zamar

How a Fitness Routine Helped a Classical Pianist Perform at a Higher Level

Classical pianist Ludovic Zamor improved his stamina, physical control, and quality of life through fitness — and found a supportive community along the way.
By Experience Life Staff
CommunityHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Just Do the Thing

Learn how to be productive and generous without overthinking it.
By Oliver Burkeman
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
Piyali

How One Woman Found Her Confidence on the Tennis Court

For decades, Piyali Nath Dalal struggled with the fear of playing ball sports. Learn how a compassionate tennis instructor helped her overcome her anxieties and embrace the game.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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