Time Management

How to Take Time Off — Guilt-Free

Many of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.

By Jon Spayde

Time Management Work

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The Joys of Imperfection

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.

By Courtney Helgoe

Happiness/Joy Mental Health

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How to Stop Overfunctioning in a Relationship

If you tend to micromanage in certain relationships, it might be time to take a step back. Create more balance in your life with this advice.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Emotional Intelligence Personal Development

Talks — S7, EP6 / A Vision for Success — in Life, Fitness, and Beyond

Daymond John, entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor, has a story that features years of sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance — and that resulted in a rewarding and highly successful professional life. In recent years, John has put those same attributes to work as he’s invested in his personal health and well-being. In this conversation, he speaks to overcoming setbacks, approaching goal setting, and his health journey and current regimen, and shares insights that anyone can apply to their own lives.

With Shark Tank's Daymond John

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

How to Become a Digital Minimalist

A three-step plan to streamline your digital life and reclaim time for what matters most to you.

By Cal Newport, PhD

Healthy Habits/Goal Setting Mindful Technology

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How to Break Free From the ‘Laziness Lie’

Psychologist Devon Price deconstructs the myth that we’d all be better off if we were a little less idle.

By Katie Dohman

Mindfulness/Meditation Recovery

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6 Wellness Tips for Better Work-Life Balance

Ideas for supporting your well-being during the workday — and for taking back control of your non-work hours.

By Emily Ewen

Time Management Work

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10 Ways to Get Better at Time Management

Most of us have about 4,000 weeks to live — a fact we might rather ignore. But psychology journalist Oliver Burkeman believes that embracing this limitation can help us get more satisfaction out of life.

By Oliver Burkeman

Healthy Habits/Goal Setting Personal Development

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The Power of Stillness

How taking time to do nothing can lead us to our better selves.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Attitude/Mindset Mental Health

Reflect, Assess, Adjust

How a simply daily discipline can help you give your life a makeover.

By Bahram Akradi

Attitude/Mindset Columns

4 Tips to Actually Relax This Weekend

Do you spend your weekends running errands or squeezing in too many activities? Try these four tips to take back your downtime.

By Karen Olson

Personal Development Stress

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5 Ideas to Help Create Better Work-Life Balance

Here are some simple but effective methods to bring your life into balance.

By Experience Life Staff

Time Management

How to Use Technology Intentionally and Avoid Using it to Escape Your Emotions

Technology has reshaped the way we process our feelings. This expert advice can help us navigate the digital emotional landscape more smoothly.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

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How to Develop a ‘Stretch’ Mindset

Working with what you have can be the key to more sustainable success. Adopting a "stretch" mindset can help.

By Scott Sonenshein, PhD

Attitude/Mindset Financial Health

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Where Did Summer Go?

Few of us get the long, glorious summer breaks that we enjoyed as kids. Here’s how to recapture some of the season’s lost magic — despite your schedule.

By Jon Spayde

Play/Recreation Time Management