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4 Tips for Creating a Successful Book Club
Respectful debate and setting expectations are key.
The Benefits of a Book Club
A bibliophile’s guide to creating — and sustaining — a great reading group.
How to Build Empathy and Compassion in Your Community
There’s a big difference between cursory cordiality and true benevolence. Our experts make the case for spreading deep kindness in your community.
How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as an Ally
A Latina writer and coach offers ideas for education, advocacy, and community connection.
How to Build Community After a Pandemic
In the wake of COVID-19, your community needs you more than ever. Discover new ideas for reconnecting.
Counting on Community
Psychiatrist and author Nina Vasan, MD, explains how our social connections influence our mental well-being.
How to Be an Ally to the LGBTQIA+ Communities
Learn what you can do to support, uplift, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community every day — beyond Pride Month.
How to Be an Ally to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Learn what you can do to support, uplift, and celebrate the contributions of the AAPI community every day.
How to Be an Ally to the Black Community
For both Black and non-Black individuals, there are myriad ways to celebrate and honor African-American culture. Here are a few of our favorite ideas to learn and uplift.
How to Be Happy for Others
How cultivating joy for others can help transform scarcity thinking.
Keeping Kids Fed
Learn how the Life Time Foundation is supporting school districts as they continue to safely feed children throughout the United States during these challenging times.
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.
Why Meaningful Encounters Matter
Loneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.
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.
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?
An Anti-Racist Media Resource List
Our staff weighs in with some of their favorite anti-racist books, podcasts, movies, classes, and series.
Family Activity Night: Community Cheer
Feel good while doing good with these three projects that encourage kids to give back.
5 Tips to Become a Better Listener
Here’s how to hone your listening skills.
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.
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.