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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.
Why Social Bonds Are So Important for Our Health
Expert advice on how to deal with loneliness.
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.
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.
5 Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice
How following FEETS can boost your mindfulness-meditation practice.
Exercise Is Supposed to Be Hard
Instead of wondering when exercise will get easier, try asking yourself, “Is it time to make this harder?”
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.
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.
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.
5-Minute Meditation to Prepare for Sleep
Let go of the day and invite in relaxation with this guided meditation.
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.
4 Strategies to Filter Out Fear
Being afraid is natural — but here are some ways to keep fear from controlling you.
Are Fitness Goals Overrated?
After years of perceived failures, our fitness editor reimagines the purpose of setting goals.
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.
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.
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.
Behind the Scenes With Larry Fitzgerald (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald as he talks about intentionality and life after football.
Beyond the End Zone: Larry Fitzgerald
NFL legend and philanthropist Larry Fitzgerald talks about navigating and balancing his priorities off the field.
Unlock Your Own Strength
Five tips for how to tap into your physical and emotional strength — even amidst life’s challenges — from Life Time member Julie Porras.
An Honest Talk About Mental Health
Anxiety, depression, limited self-beliefs, perpetual feeling states — we all experience mental-health struggles, and what we often don’t realize is the effect they can have on every area of our health and wellness. Dr. Mondo joins us for an honest talk about mental well-being, including the role trauma plays and the power that comes from healing.
How to Be Healthy in an Unhealthy World
While many of us have the desire to be healthy, the unfortunate reality is that our culture is not set up to make it easy — and often makes it really hard. That does not mean it’s impossible, just that it requires intentionality. Pilar Gerasimo, health journalist, author, and founding editor of Experience Life, shares why her work is centered around helping people become “healthy deviants,” including tips for breaking against the norms of society so you don’t break yourself.