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How to Be an Ally to Women in the Workplace

March is Women’s History Month. Discover ways you can support your colleagues and celebrate their success, plus seven ideas to be your own best advocate at work.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Coworkers Healthy Communication

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The 4 Communication Styles

How knowing these four different communication styles can improve your relationships.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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Words of Inspiration

Here a few mantras that help our fitness editor boost her motivation and focus.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Communication

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How to Be an Ally to the Black Community

For both Black and non-Black individuals, there are myriad ways to celebrate and honor African-American culture. Here are a few of our favorite ideas to learn and uplift.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Community Healthy Communication

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5 Tips to Cultivate Empathy

Practicing empathy is an essential step to resolving conflict and developing meaningful relationships. Here are five ways to activate empathy.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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The Evolution of Aly Raisman

The former competitive gymnast and two-time Olympian opens up about surviving sexual assault and moving toward healing through mindfulness and advocacy.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Healthy Communication Personal Development

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9 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Play and Adventure

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about how to have more fun.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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5 Questions to Ask Your Partner About How They Handle Conflict

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about overcoming obstacles.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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9 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Sex and Intimacy

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about deepening intimacy.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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7 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Trust and Commitment

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about vulnerability, trust, and commitment.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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4 Tips for a Good Date

Going on a date? Here are a few guidelines to make it a good one.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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5 Essential Conversations for Any Couple

Deepen your connection with your partner with these conversation templates from two relationship experts.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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Why Meaningful Encounters Matter

Loneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

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13 Strategies to Deal With Your Emotional Triggers

A psychotherapist offers actionable advice for handling our trigger reactions.

By David Richo, PhD

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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9 Building Blocks to Being Anti-Racist

It's not enough to not be racist. Learn what you can do for yourself, your social circle, and your community to promote anti-racism — and why it matters for health.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Community Healthy Communication

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5 Mantras That Help Drive Me to Success

A mantra can be a great tool to help you refocus when you’re struggling. Take inspiration from these five and see if any resonate with you.

By David Freeman

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Communication

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The Power of Kindness

How being good to others can be good for you.

By Elizabeth Millard

Attitude/Mindset Community

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The Talk You Haven’t Had: End-of-Life Planning

We’re all going to face end-of-life decisions eventually. Why not start talking about them now?

By Alyssa Ford

Aging Parents Healthy Aging

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The Power of Language

What if every word you uttered came true instantly? What if you were required to follow through on everything you said? How would your language change? Would you even be able to talk at all?

By Cat Thompson

Community Coworkers

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When Not to Share on Social Media

Posting about your life on social media is now considered the norm — but there is some information that is best kept offline. Check out these tips on online etiquette.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Healthy Communication Mindful Technology

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An Anti-Racist Media Resource List

Our staff weighs in with some of their favorite anti-racist books, podcasts, movies, classes, and series.

By Experience Life Staff

Community Healthy Communication