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Sharon Salzberg on Real Happiness
The mindfulness pioneer on healing ourselves and the world.
From Status Quo to Flow: A 3-Minute Guided Visualization
Use this mental exercise to focus on areas of your life where you feel like you’re processing change or encountering challenge.
Kaltun Karani ‘s Success Story
How relinquishing a numbers-focused approach to health and wellness helped one woman reconnect with her body and its needs.
Decisions Define Us
Our day-to-day choices create the stories of our lives, so knowing who we are and what matters is essential for experiencing life to its fullest potential.
How Therapeutic Work — and Medication — Helped Gabrielle Bernstein Emerge from Trauma
In her new book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace, spiritual teacher Gabrielle Bernstein talks about how medication, when prescribed as part of a larger program of recovery and therapy, can help establish a safe baseline from which to do the deeper work.
8 Ways to Become Better at Networking
A Life Time Work manager shares practical tips for improving this essential career skill.
Reflection and Opportunity: How We’re Approaching Our Well-Being in 2022
Many of us set big goals — particularly around our health — each time we enter a new year. But how can we make sure they are sustained and continue to evolve throughout all 365 days? Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman speak to the strategies that work for them and share how they’re personally approaching their well-being this year.
On-Screen Success: 11 Best Practices for Video Calls
Practical tips and etiquette advice to improve the quality and productivity of your video call experiences.
Why Black Women Need Self-Care
Radical self-care practices are critical for healing ourselves and our communities, especially when it comes to Black women. Psychotherapist and social worker Oludara Adeeyo, the author of the new book Self-Care for Black Women, explains why — and offers a grounding exercise you can try today.
The Scout’s Toolbox
Our defenses can blind us to information that we need to make good decisions. These six tips can help.
How to Build Romance Through Gratitude
Genuine appreciation can increase intimacy in your relationship. Here’s how.
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: The Power of Stillness
How taking time to do nothing can lead us to our better selves.
How to Make Better Decisions
A “scout mindset” can help us cultivate curiosity, improve our reasoning, and make better decisions.
How to Navigate a Strained Relationship
Our differences don’t have to keep us polarized. Try this expert advice for forging unexpected connections.
4 Ways to Express Gratitude
Channel an optimistic outlook with one of these four helpful tools.
Rise and Fall
A reflection on ancient empires and the lessons we can learn from them.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: On Chasing a New Look
Our fitness editor reflects on setting aesthetic goals without compromising physical or mental health.
8 Ways to Resist Diet Culture and Embrace Weight-Neutral Health
Our society’s obsession with dieting can damage our health. These eight srategies can help.
7 Ways to Teach Your Daughter Body Positivity
Body-positive athlete Meg Boggs talks about the ramifications of diet culture — and how she is making sure her daughter grows up to be confident and empowered.
The Path Forward: Maria Menounos
The last five years presented several unexpected obstacles for media maven Maria Menounos. Now she’s paving a new way — and living with greater intention.
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say
The first step is listening with empathy and openness.