Happiness/Joy

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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

5 Surprising Reasons Why Eating With Others Is Good for Your Health

The rewards of eating with family and friends extend far beyond the dinner table. Learn why it’s worth the effort to sit down and dine with others.

By Susan Pagani

Food Culture Happiness/Joy

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23 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Try these practical suggestions for decomplicating your life.

By Christine Schrum

Happiness/Joy Mindfulness/Meditation

9 Tips to Overcome People-Pleasing

Giving up the people-pleasing habit takes time, but the rewards are myriad. Get started on the path to greater integrity and self-care with these strategies.

By Laine Bergeson

Attitude/Mindset Dating/Marriage

The Key to a Better Sex Life? Focus on Pleasure, Not Desire

Many people worry about their desire for sex — or their lack of it. But shifting the focus from desire to pleasure can make all the difference. Here's why.

By Emily Nagoski, PhD

Attitude/Mindset Happiness/Joy

Reclaim Your Joy With Judith Joseph, MD, MBA

Psychiatrist Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, unmasks the hidden face of high-functioning depression — and offers strategies to restore joy in your life.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Depression & Anxiety Happiness/Joy

Behind the Scenes With Judith Joseph, MD, MBA (Video)

Go behind the scenes of the November/December 2025 cover shoot with Judith Joseph and discover how to reclaim your joy.

By Experience Life Staff

Attitude/Mindset Happiness/Joy

Talks — S11, EP21 / The Blue Zones Habits for Happiness: Insights for Living a Longer, Happier Life

Dan Buettner, discoverer of the Blue Zones, shares learnings we can all apply to live longer, happier lives.

With Dan Buettner

Active Aging Aging Parents

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The Joys of Imperfection

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.

By Courtney Helgoe

Happiness/Joy Mental Health

22 Ways to Lighten Your Mood

Dishes are piling up, bills are overdue, and the phone’s pinging — we’ve all felt the weight of everyday overwhelm. Try these small, intentional actions to improve your mental well-being.

By Christine Schrum

Happiness/Joy Mental Health

7 Ways Movement Benefits Mental Health

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health: It can reduce stress, relieve depression and anxiety, and be a salve for loneliness. Learn more.

By Lauren Bedosky

Depression & Anxiety Fitness Tips

Talks — S9, EP17 / How the Little Things Can Create Meaningful Change

How focusing on the little things we can do every day can add up to meaningful change and help us stay on track with our health and wellness goals.

With Jessie Syfko

Happiness/Joy Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

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The Power of Self-Acceptance

Embracing yourself, just as you are, can help you get out of your own way.

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

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7 Strategies to Create a Happiness Habit

Research suggests that small, everyday actions are key to feeling more joy.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Happiness/Joy Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

5 Ways to Love Deeply and Well

Learning to love well might be the most important thing we can do for our health and well-being.

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

Attitude/Mindset Happiness/Joy

Talks — S8, EP14 / Love, Purpose, and Genius: How to Tap into Yours

Life is stressful and trying at times, and it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and restless. Yet best-selling author Jasna Burza believes we inherently possess what’s needed to change how those difficult experiences impact our lives — and the lives of others.

With Best-Selling Author Jasna Burza

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence