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Mindfulness/Meditation

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Finding My Peace

Experience Life’s editor-in-chief shares her goal of carving out time to develop a more consistent meditation practice.
By Jamie Martin
Mental HealthMindfulness/Meditation
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The Joys of Imperfection

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.
By Courtney Helgoe
Happiness/JoyMental Health
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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/JoyMental Health
woman closing her eyes

4 Types of Meditation, Explained

Life Time experts break down various forms of meditation and offer tips for cultivating a successful practice.
By Emily Ewen
Mindfulness/MeditationPersonal Development
woman in sauna

6 Fitness Experts Share Their Favorite Ways to Practice Self-Care

Gather inspiration for your self-care routine by learning how some of our instructors prioritize their personal wellness.
By Callie Fredrickson
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMental Health
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A Seated Flow to Help You Move Through Grief

Try this gentle, seated sequence to help heal grief.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Mindfulness/MeditationPersonal Development
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Overwhelmed By Your New Year’s Resolutions?

Here are some tips to reflect on your progress and find the grace to adapt your goals — or even let go of them — with intention.
By Barbara Powell, MA, NBC–HWC
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
a woman stops to smell the jasmine.

4 Tips for Finding Mindfulness

It’s challenging to stay present in an age of multitasking and increasing distractions. Practice awareness with these ideas.
By Kara Douglass Thom
Mindfulness/MeditationPersonal Development
a person meditating at the end of a dock

10 Practices to Get Out Of Your Head and Into the Present

We often lose touch with our bodies, whether because of daily stressors or more deep-seated trauma. These 10 embodiment practices can help us reconnect with our physical selves, calm our nervous systems, and release stress.
By Christine Schrum
Mental HealthMindfulness/Meditation
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Mourning Movement

How physical movement can transform grief.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Mindfulness/MeditationStress
woman looking upward

An End-of-Year Reflection: 11 Questions to Ask Yourself Before 2026

Make the most of this transitional period with this thoughtful approach to setting intentions for the New Year.
By Emily Ewen
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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A Self-Acceptance Meditation

Try this short meditation to accept yourself just as you are.
By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD
Mindfulness/MeditationPersonal Development
hands hold a compass.

What Is Moral Injury — and How Is It Different from PTSD?

Sometimes we’re forced to do something that goes against our conscience or moral compass. The damage this can cause to our beliefs, values, or ethical code of conduct can be long lasting.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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5 Ways to Practice Humility

A Soto Zen teacher on how humility can create connection — with others and yourself.
By Ben Connelly
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
a woman looks out the window while writing in a journal.

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/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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How to Do Savasana

This deceptively simple yoga pose can help you reset and restore your body.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Mindfulness/MeditationYoga
women laying down with a hand on their chest

A 5-Minute Mindful Meditation for Your Muscles

A guided meditation to support recovery from your workouts.
By Katie Leonard, CPT, NTP
Mindfulness/MeditationRecovery
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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/JoyHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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5 Tips to Help Overcome Clumsiness

There are all sorts of reasons you might be clumsy. Here are some expert tips to help build balance, body awareness, and motor control.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsMindfulness/Meditation
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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Try Mindful Drinking

Why mindfulness and moderation are key to maintaining a healthy relationship with alcohol.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Read Every Day

Carving out time to read a book or listen to an audiobook can support your brain health, mood, sleep, and more.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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