Community

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Can a Shared Sense of Awe Help Us Find Common Ground?

Research indicates that feeling awe can help us overcome political polarization and connect more thoughtfully to others.

By Heidi Wachter

Community Relationships

Why Meaningful Encounters Matter

Loneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

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9 Building Blocks to Being Anti-Racist

It's not enough to not be racist. Learn what you can do for yourself, your social circle, and your community to promote anti-racism — and why it matters for health.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Community Healthy Communication

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The Power of Kindness

How being good to others can be good for you.

By Elizabeth Millard

Attitude/Mindset Community

The Power of Language

What if every word you uttered came true instantly? What if you were required to follow through on everything you said? How would your language change? Would you even be able to talk at all?

By Cat Thompson

Community Coworkers

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An Anti-Racist Media Resource List

Our staff weighs in with some of their favorite anti-racist books, podcasts, movies, classes, and series.

By Experience Life Staff

Community Healthy Communication

Family Activity Night: Community Cheer

Feel good while doing good with these three projects that encourage kids to give back.

By Molly Kopischke

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

5 Tips to Become a Better Listener

Here's how to hone your listening skills.

By Molly Tynjala

Aging Parents Community

4 Tips for Offering a Sincere and Meaningful Apology

When you're in the wrong, a sincere apology can go a long way toward healing your relationships — and yourself. Here's how to offer a real apology.

By Karen Olson

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

5 Ways to Stay Connected While Confined

Loneliness can present a real health threat — especially for the elderly — but everywhere you look, people are finding new ways to engage with one another.

By Craig Cox

Community Home/Living

Understanding the Environmental Consequences of Concrete

Pavement is ubiquitous in our cities, but its use can harm human health and the environment. Learn about innovative urban designs that may curb the impact of climate change.

By Heidi Wachter

Community Sustainability

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Talks — S1, EP6 / Community and How We Connect to the World

In our increasingly digital world, the way we connect with others has changed — but the positive effects of a support system have not. Justin Reis, co-creator of Life Time’s AMP cycle format, talks about the communities he’s built, and how we can create more meaningful connections.

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Community Family/Parenting/Kids

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How to Talk to Strangers: A Q&A With Malcolm Gladwell

In his new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, the New York Times best-selling author explores infamous communication breakdowns.

By Michael Dregni

Community Relationships