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Personal Development

Life Time member Mike V. and a friend on the tennis court.

Life is Good

91-year-old Life Time member Mike V. shares how he’s learned how to enjoy each day.
By Life Time
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Aging
a man looks out a window

How to Envision a Positive Future

A futurist explains how to build your resilience and adaptability, even in uncertain times.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
a single flower emerges from a crack in a wall

Support After a Suicide

A grief specialist offers thoughts on how to support yourself or a loved one after a suicide.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Healthy CommunicationMental Health
a woman writes in a notebook

STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Back to School, Back to Basics

A new adventure reminds our fitness editor of the foundational elements required for making progress.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
a woman looks blissfully out a bus window

How to Thrive Anyway

Whatever your situation, incorporating five minutes of meditation into your day can improve your well-being.
By Spiwe Jefferson
Mindfulness/Meditation
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What Is Your Apology Language?

Just as we all have a primary love language, we also have an apology language, and it can shape how we approach mending a rift.
By Jessie Sholl
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Communication
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Why Social Bonds Are So Important for Our Health

Expert advice on how to deal with loneliness.
By Mo Perry
Mental HealthPersonal Development
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A Mindful Approach to Charitable Giving

Evaluating your passions, the world’s problems, and your giving strategy could yield better results for the greater good.
By Katie Dohman
Financial HealthMindfulness/Meditation
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4 Favorite Podcasts From Life Time Work Team Members

Looking for some new listening material? A few team members from Life Time Work share their top-pick podcasts.
By Emily Ewen
Personal Development
a woman meditates sitting on her bed

5 Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice

How following FEETS can boost your mindfulness-meditation practice.
By Spiwe Jefferson
Mindfulness/Meditation
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Exercise Is Supposed to Be Hard

Instead of wondering when exercise will get easier, try asking yourself, “Is it time to make this harder?”
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
Kristin Neff

Talks — S5, EP14 / Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need

Self-compassion is a powerful tool for improving our own well-being and our relationships — yet cultural blocks often dissuade us from practicing this skill. In this episode, Kristin Neff, PhD, shares what self-compassion is, the strong, positive ways it can affect us (and others), and how we can start cultivating more of it in our daily lives.

With Kristin Neff, PhD
Attitude/MindsetCommunity
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6 Ways to Defuse a Bad Situation

A variety of stresses have turned many public interactions into angry encounters. Learn how to calm yourself — and the situation — with these strategies.
By Jon Spayde
Healthy CommunicationMindfulness/Meditation
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How to Know When to Quit

We tend to think giving up is a sign of weakness, but in the right context, quitting can be a strength. Our experts explain how to know when it’s time to throw in the towel.
By Quinton Skinner
Personal DevelopmentWork
An image of a landscape of a mountain range and body of water in the evening.

5-Minute Meditation to Prepare for Sleep

Let go of the day and invite in relaxation with this guided meditation.
By Life Time
Mental HealthMindfulness/Meditation
a woman sits on a meditation cushion with her chocolate lab next to her

A Different Kind of Meditation

Attorney, author, and certified mindfulness practitioner Spiwe Jefferson discusses her journey toward a higher purpose and introduces our new mindfulness series.
By Molly Tynjala
Mindfulness/Meditation
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4 Strategies to Filter Out Fear

Being afraid is natural — but here are some ways to keep fear from controlling you.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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Are Fitness Goals Overrated?

After years of perceived failures, our fitness editor reimagines the purpose of setting goals.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
a sands of time hour glass empties while a person works

10 Ways to Get Better at Time Management

Most of us have about 4,000 weeks to live — a fact we might rather ignore. But psychology journalist Oliver Burkeman believes that embracing this limitation can help us get more satisfaction out of life.
By Oliver Burkeman
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingPersonal Development
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How to Take a Risk

Risk is about more than ignoring your fears or your better judgment: Taking intentional, measured risks in your endeavors can help you cultivate courage that serves in other areas of your life.
By Emily Schaldach
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
Larry Fitzgerald

Talks — S5, EP7 / Going Beyond the Endzone

NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald joins us to talk about his decision to step away from football on his own terms after 17 seasons, how he intentionally planned for life off the field, some of his most meaningful accomplishments, and the importance of philanthropy, mindset, and his values and beliefs.

With Larry Fitzgerald
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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