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Personal Development

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How to Cope With a Toxic Friend

Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.
By Jessie Sholl
FriendsHealthy Communication
Rich Roll

Voicing Change: Rich Roll

Ultra-endurance athlete, author, and podcaster Rich Roll reflects on breaking free of limitations, trusting your instincts, and creating a vibrant life.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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5 Ways to Increase Your Social Connections

How to use gratitude, reciprocity, altruism, choice, and enjoyment to cope with loneliness.
By Mo Perry
CommunityFriends
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What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?

Mingling with unfamiliar people and eating in front of others are just two things that can cause debilitating symptoms for people with social anxiety disorder.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Depression & AnxietyPersonal Development
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4 Common Body Language Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Are your nonverbal cues sending troubling messages to your coworkers? Here's how to get your body language in line.
By Juliet Patterson
CommunityCoworkers
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When Not to Apologize

There are some cases in which an apology is not the most appropriate gesture, says psychologist Molly Howes, PhD. Here are three examples.
By Jessie Sholl
Healthy CommunicationPersonal Development
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Kelly Barnhill on Sustaining a Creative Life

Writing by hand and trail running are just two of the ways the Newbery-winning author protects her creative energy.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Attitude/MindsetPersonal 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
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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
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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
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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
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Oliver Jack’s Success Story

After a near-fatal accident, a promising young golfer finds the support he needs to one day fully return to the game he loves — and pay it forward.
By Oliver Jack
Motivation & InspirationSuccess Stories
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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
Ryan Jurgenson

CHANGING LIVES: Ryan Jurgensen

How choosing fitness helped one woman rebuild her resilience.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Motivation & InspirationSuccess Stories
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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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