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Personal Development

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5 Strategies to Try When You’ve Been Triggered

If you've been triggered, don’t panic. There are still some things you can do in the moment to help soothe your body and bring yourself back into the present.
By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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A 5-Minute Mindful Meditation for Your Muscles

A guided meditation to support recovery from your workouts.
By Katie Leonard, CPT, NTP
Mindfulness/MeditationRecovery
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7 Strategies to Create a Happiness Habit

Research suggests that small, everyday actions are key to feeling more joy.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Happiness/JoyHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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How to Manage a Trigger Response

You don’t have to be hijacked by strong reactions. Learn how to manage them — and how to recover your cool when you’ve already lost it.
By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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5 Tips to Help Overcome Clumsiness

There are all sorts of reasons you might be clumsy. Here are some expert tips to help build balance, body awareness, and motor control.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsMindfulness/Meditation
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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Try Mindful Drinking

Why mindfulness and moderation are key to maintaining a healthy relationship with alcohol.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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Talks — S9, EP4 / A Story of Lifelong Curiosity: Learn, Dream, and Imagine

Learning is not something to be limited to our school-age years — if we can be curious and find new ways to learn, dream, imagine, and try throughout our lives, then we stand to be happier and more fulfilled in the long run.

With Jennifer Manocherian
Healthy AgingPersonal Development
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5 Ways to Embrace Continuous Learning in Your Daily Life

Life Time experts reveal their strategies for cultivating curiosity and fostering ongoing personal growth.
By Elise Wiegele
Personal Development
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What to Do When the News Stresses You Out

Experiencing headline anxiety? Protect your mental health with these calming tips.
By Jon Spayde
Mindful Technology
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Embracing Intuitive Movement

Our fitness editor reflects on learning to listen to her body during exercise.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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5 Ways to Love Deeply and Well

Learning to love well might be the most important thing we can do for our health and well-being.
By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD
Attitude/MindsetHappiness/Joy
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How to Become a Pro-Ager

How we talk and think about growing old can significantly affect our ability to maintain our health as we age. Here's why.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Aging
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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Read Every Day

Carving out time to read a book or listen to an audiobook can support your brain health, mood, sleep, and more.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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Talks — S8, EP22 / The Case for Authentic and Effective Communication

Understand the skills, strategies, and best practices for having effective and authentic conversations in the workplace — and beyond.

With Amelia Reigstad, PhD
CommunityCoworkers
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Discover True Fun (Hint: No Screens Are Involved)

Escape digital distractions to reconnect with what really matters — real fun.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetMindful Technology
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7 Workplace Communication Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Workplace communication challenges can undermine our equanimity, sap our satisfaction, and hurt our success. A renowned mindfulness teacher shows us how to build stronger, more successful relationships — with our colleagues and ourselves.
By Sharon Salzberg
CoworkersHealthy Communication
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Talks — S8, EP20 / The Will to Push to Your Potential: A Conversation With Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

Hear from 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte about his experience in the sport of swimming, and how he trained his mindset so he was purposeful in his efforts to achieve his goals.

With Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte
Aqua FitnessAttitude/Mindset
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How to Conduct a “Fun Audit”

Missing out on fun? Here's how to identify what truly brings you joy and satisfaction.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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13 Summer Book Recommendations

Looking for your next novel? Get lost in one of these reads — curated from Life Time team members — while you’re relaxing poolside.
By Callie Fredrickson
Personal Development
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Find Real Fun With SPARK

Infuse your life with more joy using Catherine Price's SPARK framework. Discover how creating space, pursuing passions, attracting fun, rebelling (a little bit), and staying committed will help you find lasting happiness.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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How to Cope With Body Grief

Strategies for dealing with the stress of an always-changing body.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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