Personal Development

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The Joy of Eating

Small, satisfying food moments can bring big, valuable pleasure to our lives.

By Experience Life Staff

The 6 Best Gifts You Can Give Your Partner

The most valuable presents don't come from the store. They come from the heart and are offered as a reflection of the care and appreciation you feel for your partner.

By Elizabeth Foy Larsen

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

Self-Reflections: Justin Baldoni

Actor, director, and author Justin Baldoni on showing up as your vulnerable, strong, and authentic self.

By Kaelyn Riley

Healthy Communication Inclusive Wellness

How Using Your Senses Can Improve Your Mental Health

Smell, touch, and sound can help cultivate resilience. Here's how.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine Mental Health

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The Sixth Stage of Grief

How finding meaning in loss can help you heal.

By Quinton Skinner

Emotional Intelligence Mental Health

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Gender-Identity Terminology

10 terms to know when it comes to gender identity, including "genderqueer," "assigned gender," and "gender confirmation."

By Amy C. Waninger

Healthy Communication Inclusive Wellness

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How Exercise Can Give You a Sense of Purpose — and Vice-Versa

A recent study explores the reciprocal relationship between exercise and purpose.

By Craig Cox

Active Aging Attitude/Mindset

A woman in her kitchen scooping supplement powder into a blender.

Habit Help for the Holiday Season

A four-step plan for solidifying healthy behaviors despite the obstacles of this time of year.

By Molly Kopischke

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

A Life of Love

Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, has overcome tragedy, found purpose, and become wise in the ways of making love last.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

A pot of seasonal greenery on a kitchen countertop.

Comfort and Joy at Home: 14 Holiday Décor Ideas

Decking out your living space for the holidays can either be exciting or overwhelming — and oftentimes a challenge if you’re more limited in square footage. These sensory tips can help bring the season into homes of all sizes.

By Callie Fredrickson

Happiness/Joy Home/Living

Decode Your Partner’s Love Language

This Valentine’s Day, learn how to communicate more deeply with your better half by learning about the five love languages.

By Anjula Razdan

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

Tommy Blake standing in front of a pool at Life Time.

Diving for the Win: A Life Time Member Story

Longtime member and veteran Tommy Blake competed in his first-ever swim meet at 81 — and surprised himself with his ability.

By Callie Fredrickson

Member Stories Motivation & Inspiration

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Larry Prablek’s Success Story

After a frightening bout with COVID-19, an ER doctor recommits to his fitness routine.

By Larry Prablek

Covid-19 Fitness Tips

The Benefits of Group Therapy

Individual therapy sessions are great for mental-health support, but group therapy also offers a variety of unique advantages.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Healthy Communication Mental Health

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Fit for Life: You’re Never Too Old to Get Moving

One of our greatest misconceptions is that we reach peak fitness when we're young, and then it’s all downhill. Here are fitness tips for life — no matter your age.

By Michael Dregni

Active Aging Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Talks — S4, EP9 / When the Hard Stuff Happens . . .

At one point or another in all our lives, we will all go through hard things. We typically can’t prepare for them and they can catch us off guard, and yet we often often judge ourselves for how we react or behave in those moments — and after. Nora McInerny, author, podcast creator, and public speaker, joins us in this episode to talk about how to cope during those times, the ways they shape and change us, and why we can never move on or go back, but we can move forward.

With With Nora McInerny, Author, Podcast Creator, and Public Speaker

Family/Parenting/Kids Personal Development

Raising the Bar: Katia Smirnov’s Success Story

When one woman began investigating ingredients in her food, she found preservatives, chemicals, and hormones she wasn’t expecting. Her decision to prioritize organic whole foods improved her mood, weight, and overall well-being.

By Katia Smirnov

Member Stories Personal Development

Consider the Context

There are always opportunities to become aware, to adapt — and to find our own right balance of less and more.

By Jamie Martin

Columns Healthy Communication

A group on women talking inside a group training class inside of a health club.

How to Make Friends at Your Health Club

It can be a challenge to form friendships as an adult. Here are a few ideas for meeting and connecting with others who are also pursuing health goals.

By Molly Kopischke

Friends Healthy Communication