Personal Development

3 Powerful Ways Patience Pays Off

The case for cultivating patience — today and over a lifetime.

By Courtney Helgoe

How to Deal With the Fear of Bad News From Your Doctor

How to cope with a scary health diagnosis — without getting caught up in the chaos of fear.

By Jon Spayde

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Attitude/Mindset

Behind the Scenes With Laila Ali (Video)

Former champion boxer Laila Ali talks courage, confidence and pursuing passions.

By Experience Life Staff

Personal Development

Money, Politics and Health Care: A Disease-Creation Economy

Dr. Mark Hyman examines the connections of politics, money, and our healthcare system — and what we can do about it.

By Mark Hyman, MD

Financial Health Food Culture

how to deal with a passive aggressive person

How to Cope With a Passive-Aggressive Coworker

Licensed counselor Loriann Oberlin explains how to cut through the veiled anger and toxicity.

By Jon Spayde

Healthy Communication Mental Health

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Embrace Your Inner Overachiever

The art of pushing yourself hard, without pushing yourself over the edge.

By Brian Johnson

Personal Development

Forgiving Ourselves Just As We Are

Maggie Lyon on celebrating who you are.

By Maggie Lyon

Attitude/Mindset Mindfulness/Meditation

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A Complaint-Free World

Brian Johnson’s insights from Will Bowen’s book on how to stop complaining and start enjoying life.

By Brian Johnson

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

2 Daily Practices to Help Transform Negative Thoughts

Thoughts powerfully impact our emotions, actions, health and well-being.

By Experience Life Staff

Personal Development

The Power of Positive Intentions

4 steps to create positive intentions.

By Maryanne O'Brien

Attitude/Mindset Mental Health

The Value of Intergenerational Relationships

Becoming pals with someone outside your age group can offer rich rewards.

By Joseph Hart

Family/Parenting/Kids Healthy Communication

The Art of Conversation

Here's how to start a conversation with someone you don't know, as well as conversational killers, body language signs to watch, and how to be a better listener.

By Laine Bergeson and Courtney Helgoe

Coworkers Friends

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How to Fight Fair in a Relationship

Psychologist Richard Nicastro on how to avoid low blows and cheap shots and prevent unfair arguments.

By Jon Spayde

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

How to Embrace the Present Moment — and Why It’s So Hard

Maggie Lyon on living in the present moment.

By Maggie Lyon

Mindfulness/Meditation

Why Your Life Sucks

Brian Johnson reviews Alan Cohen’s hilarious book on how you have the power to create a better life.

By Brian Johnson

Personal Development

3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Happiness

Try these three easy ways to boost your happiness.

By Maryanne O'Brien

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

Total Money Makeover

Financial expert Dave Ramsey offers practical advice on how to overhaul your financial life.

By Brian Johnson

Financial Health

Why You Keep Having the Same Argument and How to Break the Cycle

Keep having the same fight with your partner? Learn why it happens and how to break the cycle with expert-backed strategies.

By Jon Spayde

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

5 Reasons Why Failure is Essential for Personal Growth and Career Success

Most of us prefer to avoid messing up. But as it turns out, a certain amount of failure supports success. Here’s why — and how to make the most of your misfires.

By Jessie Sholl

Personal Development