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4 Tips to Simplify Your Social Obligations
Overcommitting socially can leave you feeling harried and resentful. These tips can help you honestly acknowledge your capacity — and allow for more authentic connection.
Could ADHD Be Triggered by Early Childhood Trauma?
Here’s what researchers have discovered.
9 Tips to Overcome People-Pleasing
Giving up the people-pleasing habit takes time, but the rewards are myriad. Get started on the path to greater integrity and self-care with these strategies.
Why Do Some of Us Become People-Pleasers?
People-pleasing can often be trigged by childhood trauma and environmental expectations. Learn more.
The Hidden Costs of Being a People-Pleaser
Resentment and exhaustion are just two hidden costs of people-pleasing. Discover the deeper toll it can take on your psyche.
2025: A Year of Progress for the Life Time Foundation
How Life Time’s nonprofit made a difference for youth nutrition, youth movement, and a healthy planet — and what they’re planning for the year ahead, as well as how you can get involved.
Stuck in an Awkward Conversation? 11 Tips to Rescue It
A communication expert offers tips for transforming uncomfortable conversations.
How to Recover from “Family Jet Lag”
Expert tips for navigating the fraught dynamics of family gatherings.
Growing in Health: Advice for Kids Transitioning to Tweens and Teens at Life Time
A guide to help kids graduating from the Kids Academy navigate the Life Time club on their own — and discover the new offerings available to them.
All Kids Welcome!
How Life Time’s kids programming is designed to support all abilities, personalities, interests, and needs.
How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser
Learn how to stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own — and how to bring more authenticity to your relationships.
The Blue Zones Habits for Happiness: Insights for Living a Longer, Happier Life
Dan Buettner, discoverer of the Blue Zones, shares learnings we can all apply to live longer, happier lives.
9 Ways to Keep Kids Busy After School at Life Time
Help your kids stay active and engaged with the many post-school activities available at your athletic country club.
5 Reasons to Keep Your Kids Swimming All Year Long
Learn why swimming is a beneficial activity no matter the season.
9 Ways to Be a Good Parent
Parents often struggle to meet the expectations of their multiple roles. A marriage and career counselor shares strategies to ease the strain.
19 Can’t-Miss Kids and Family Events at Life Time to Add to Your Summer and Fall Calendar
Discover what’s on the schedule for kids-only and family events taking place July through October at the club.
Go-To Healthy-Living Gift Ideas for Dad
Support your dad’s — or any father figure’s — healthy lifestyle with these curated options from the LT Shop.
Time for Summer Fun: The June, July, and August Kids’ Events at Life Time
Check out what could be on your kiddos’ summer schedule.
A Guide to Teaching Kids Good Money Skills
Help your kids develop some basic financial skills.
Healthy-Living Gifts Any Mom Is Sure to Love
Simplify Mother’s Day shopping with these gift ideas curated to support health.
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Transformed One Woman’s Life
Angela Williams-Jones shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life post-gastric bypass surgery, embracing healthier eating habits, and becoming a dedicated yoga practitioner, teacher, and trainer.