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7 Ways to Be Your Own Biggest Champion
In honor of Women’s History Month, Life Time leaders share a few of the tools and strategies that have helped them succeed in the workplace.
WELCOME TO WELLNESS: Lauren Ash
How this wellness advocate and founder of Black Girl in OM is bringing wellness to marginalized communities.
WELCOME TO WELLNESS: Resmaa Menakem, MSW, SEP, LICSW
How this therapist, trauma specialist, and author of My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Path to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies is bringing wellness — and healing — to marginalized communities.
Eve Lewis Prieto on How to Meditate
The director of the popular mindfulness app Headspace offers five tips on how to meditate.
How to Let Go of Perfectionism
Embracing failure is just one strategy to quiet your inner critic.
Angela Windberg’s Success Story
How one woman found purpose in the fitness industry — and found acceptance — after coming out as bisexual in her Puerto Rican-Mexican-American Catholic family.
How to Be an Ally to Women in the Workplace
March is Women’s History Month. Discover ways you can support your colleagues and celebrate their success, plus seven ideas to be your own best advocate at work.
The 4 Communication Styles
How knowing these four different communication styles can improve your relationships.
Words of Inspiration
Here a few mantras that help our fitness editor boost her motivation and focus.
Welcome to Wellness
The world of yoga, meditation, and other wellness practices has not always felt welcoming to those who are marginalized. Meet eight visionary teachers and healers who are changing that reality.
One Step At a Time: Blake Mycoskie
The TOMS Shoes and Madefor founder talks about embracing challenges, seeking the next adventure — and enjoying the journey along the way.
7 Life Lessons of Competitive Swimming
What kids acquire between swim lanes can be used to navigate the waters of life.
A Talk About Inclusion and Having Courageous Conversations
“When we start conversations — uncomfortable, courageous conversations — that’s what leads to change.” Join us for this talk about inclusion, diversity, having real conversations, and the work we can do to better ourselves and our communities.
7 Life Lessons From Tennis
Young tennis players learn more than just the rules and strategies of the game. They absorb skills and values for life, too.
How to Tame Your Monkey Mind
Becoming more mindful of our racing thoughts can help slow them down.
How to Be an Ally to the Black Community
For both Black and non-Black individuals, there are myriad ways to celebrate and honor African-American culture. Here are a few of our favorite ideas to learn and uplift.
Beyond Fitness: Members Share How Life Time Supports Their Overall Well-Being
Meet four members whose memberships help keep them physically, mentally, and emotionally strong.
How to Stop Doomscrolling
We all do it, especially in these trying times. Here are four tips to stop doomscrolling — and improve your mental health.
The End of Fear
Psychotherapist Richard Schaub shares insights from his groundbreaking work on how we can acknowledge our vulnerability, build our courage, and find a path to serenity, even in a scary world.
5 Tips to Cultivate Empathy
Practicing empathy is an essential step to resolving conflict and developing meaningful relationships. Here are five ways to activate empathy.
The Evolution of Aly Raisman
The former competitive gymnast and two-time Olympian opens up about surviving sexual assault and moving toward healing through mindfulness and advocacy.