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Personal Development

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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.

By Nancy Brenden

Personal Development Sports & Recreation

How to Tame Your Monkey Mind

Becoming more mindful of our racing thoughts can help slow them down.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Mental Health Mindfulness/Meditation

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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.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Community Healthy Communication

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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.

By Life Time Editorial Team

Attitude/Mindset Membership

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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.

By Michael Dregni

Mental Health Mindful Technology

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Michael Mackie’s Success Story

After gaining weight and struggling with health issues, one man decided to avoid sugar for a year — and experienced some surprising results.

By Michael Mackie

Food Addiction Men's Health

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Does Exercise Get Easier the More You Do It?

Yes, exercise gets less difficult — and more rewarding — as you go. Here are nine reasons why.

By Gina DeMillo Wagner

Fitness Tips Motivation & Inspiration

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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.

By Courtney Helgoe

Emotional Intelligence Mental Health

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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.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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5 Ways to Get Your Fitness Routine Back on Track

Reviving an exercise routine can be frustrating and intimidating. Take it slow and easy by following these steps.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips Motivation & Inspiration

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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.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Healthy Communication Personal Development

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9 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Play and Adventure

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about how to have more fun.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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5 Ways to Reduce Fear and Boost Vitality

How accessing breath, water, nature, relationships, and altruism can help us reclaim our energy.

By Karen Olson

Emotional Intelligence Mental Health

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How to Reset Your Metabolism After the Holidays

Going after a weight-loss goal this New Year or looking to establish healthier habits post-holiday? Try these five tried and tested strategies.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Holidays Metabolism/Weight Loss

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8 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Money

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about work and money.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Financial Health

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5 Questions to Ask Your Partner About How They Handle Conflict

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about overcoming obstacles.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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How to Embrace Uncertainty

Ease your concerns about the unknown by learning to get comfortable with the unknowable.

By Kaelyn Riley

Attitude/Mindset Mental Health

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9 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Sex and Intimacy

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about deepening intimacy.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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7 Ways to Experience More Joy

Two longtime meditation practitioners share their principles for finding more joy in your daily life.

By James Baraz and Shoshana Alexander

Emotional Intelligence Happiness/Joy

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7 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Trust and Commitment

Deepen your connection with your partner with these questions about vulnerability, trust, and commitment.

By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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How to Be Happy for Others

How cultivating joy for others can help transform scarcity thinking.

By Henry Emmons, MD

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