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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: To Step or to Jump?
What yoga has taught our fitness editor about the importance of transitions.
Straight-Line Simplicity
Want to make a situation or decision less complicated? Think about going from point A to point B.
Spring Cleaning Goes Digital
Six steps for tidying up — and securing — your computer and other digital devices.
How to Turn On Your Creativity
Artistic pursuits are more than just a form of self-expression — they can also be a health- supporting addition to a balanced life.
How to Free Yourself From the Cycle of Rumination
These seven tips can help stop obsessive rumination and cool down your body and mind.
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.
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.