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Personal Development

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How Positive Emotions Supercharge the Effects of Exercise

Psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, on how a joyful approach to exercise can help people reach their fitness goals more easily.
By Andrew Heffernan
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
Bayar Bayarsaikhan doing a squat with dumbbells in a Life Time club.

Life Time in the News: “His Doctor Said He Wouldn’t Make it to 50 Years Old — So He Lost 230 Pounds”

How a doctor’s visit prompted this Life Time member to start a transformational weight-loss journey.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Food AddictionHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
Bahram Akradi

Start Now

Life Time's founder, chairman, and CEO on what it takes to thrive in the modern world.
By Bahram Akradi
ColumnsPersonal Development
Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman

How Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman Is Helping Others Find Their Strength

The Olympian, coach, and TrackGirlz founder is inspiring top-level athletes and the next generation to trust their potential and pursue their passions.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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50 Ways to Make the Most of Summer

Remember when summer used to be fun? Here’s how to discover the joys of the season all over again.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Attitude/Mindset
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10 Summer-Read Recommendations

Looking for your next novel? Peruse this list — curated from a variety of Life Time team members — and head poolside.
By Callie Fredrickson
Personal Development
How can I tell if I’m hungry for something other than food?

How to Recognize and Satisfy ‘Heart Hunger’

People tend to associate hunger solely with physical nourishment, however, it is important to acknowledge what's referred to as "heart hunger." Learn more about how we can nourish this type of hunger.
By Jessie Sholl
Emotional IntelligenceMindful Eating
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5-Minute Meditation to Help You Take Pause

A quick breather for when you’re experiencing stress or a lack of ease.
By Life Time
Mental HealthMindfulness/Meditation
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How to Help Kids Manage Stress

Mental health experts offer tips for spotting signs of stress in children, along with healthy ways to help them cope. Plus, discover three mindfulness exercises for the whole family.
By Emily Ewen
Family/Parenting/KidsMental Health
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Talks — S6, EP21 / The Mind-Body Connection: Tapping in to Mindfulness Through Movement

The mind-body connection refers to how our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and feelings either positively or negatively influence our physical bodies — and vice versa. It can be a truly powerful resource to tap into. In this episode, Jessie Syfko explains more about this connection, the benefits it provides, how we can grow it, and the integral relationship it has to our fitness efforts.

With Jessie Syfko
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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How to Help Kids Navigate Online Dieting Advice

While it’s hard enough for adults to resist the allure of online diet advice, the challenges for kids can be even greater. These experts offer thoughts for talking to your children about what they’re seeing on social media.
By Katie Dohman
Family/Parenting/KidsMindful Technology
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Savoring: The Key to Forgotten Happiness

When we fully notice and appreciate something, we create a pathway to joy.
By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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10 Strategies to Save Money on Healthy Groceries

Buying healthy groceries certainly seems to make more of a dent in the budget than it used to. One expert offers advice for taking a fresh look at your food expenses.
By Jon Spayde
Financial HealthMeal Planning & Prep
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Is Yoga Teacher Training Right for Me?

Five certified yoga teachers share their experiences with Life Time’s yoga teacher training program.
By Emily Ewen
Personal DevelopmentYoga
post traumatic growth

Can Trauma Foster Personal Development?

Some of us struggling in the wake of trauma can also, in time, experience personal growth. This concept is called posttraumatic growth.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Personal Development
a woman places a hand over her heart to calm herself

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Expressing a Strong Emotion

Practicing healthy emotional expression helps us to acknowledge our emotions without letting them control us. Use these questions to determine the most appropriate way to express your feelings in any situation.
By Jessie Sholl
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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How to Face Your Fears: 3 Expert Tips

Directly expressing our feelings of fear can help build trust and intimacy in relationships. Here are some strategies to face your fears.
By Jessie Sholl
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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How Can I Help My Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions?

Here are five steps to help teach emotional literacy to your kids.
By Jessie Sholl
Emotional IntelligenceFamily/Parenting/Kids
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4 Steps to Let Go of Guilt and Shame

Brené Brown, PhD, suggests that embracing our vulnerability can help us develop "shame resilience." Learn how.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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How to Deal With Sadness and Grief: 4 Expert Tips

These strategies can help you cope when feelings of sadness arise.
By Jessie Sholl
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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How to Establish Healthy Boundaries With Grandparents

Supportive grandparents can be a godsend for you and your kids — but disagreements about parenting may create tension. Setting healthy boundaries can help you find a balance.
By Jon Spayde
Aging ParentsFamily/Parenting/Kids
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