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Thriving in the Holiday Season

In this collection, we’re offering dozens of strategies and insights for navigating this busy time of year with more grace, compassion, patience, and, yes, joy!

Features

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5 Rules for Gathering

Great gatherings don’t usually happen by chance — they’re created with care. These five tips can make holiday get-togethers both meaningful and fun.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

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Minimalist Gift Ideas

Thoughtful presents that don’t add to life’s clutter.

By Jessie Sholl

Holidays Home/Living

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18 Ways to Find Hygge

Slow down and create an environment of warmth and coziness, Danish-style.

By Laine Bergeson

Home/Living Mindfulness/Meditation

In Every Issue

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How to Practice a Lovingkindness Meditation

Empathy is a gift that benefits everyone. Build yours with this mindfulness practice.

By Experience Life Staff

Attitude/Mindset Mindfulness/Meditation

DIY holiday gifts

Make Your Own Gifts

These DIY gifts are beautiful, useful, and can be personalized for family and friends.

By Experience Life Staff

Holidays Home/Living

Real Fitness

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End the Year Strong

Keep your fitness efforts alive during the holidays with this countdown to 2024. It’s designed to help you finish the year feeling powerful, confident, and grounded.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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A Somatic Workout to Support Your Well-Being

Learn how to shift your focus to your body’s internal sensations with these mind-body movements.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

At-Home Workouts Recovery

Real Food

creamy spinach dip and dippables

The Low-Stress Cocktail Party

Try this spread of prep-ahead recipes to bring some ease to your next holiday gathering.

By Experience Life Staff

Cooking & Food Holidays

cozy drinks and cinnamon sticks

7 Tips for Happy, Healthy Holiday Eating

Try these mindful food strategies to help you truly savor the holiday season.

By Experience Life Staff

Holidays Mindful Eating

Persimmon Prosciutto Salad by Danielle Walker

Celebrations: 5 Recipes From Danielle Walker

Stay true to your healthy-eating needs this holiday season with these festive, Paleo-inspired recipes.

By Danielle Walker

Real Life

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Coping With Grief During the Holidays

For people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here are strategies to help you cope.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Emotional Intelligence Family/Parenting/Kids

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The Good-Enough Holiday

Let go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.

By Melanie Haiken

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids

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How to Stop Dreading Family Gatherings

Social psychologist and author Amy Johnson, PhD, offers advice for dealing with those family members who often threaten to ruin the mood.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Holidays

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6 Common Travel Illnesses and How to Treat Them

Travel’s pleasures and demands can take their toll. Stay on track with these foods and supplements.

By Mo Perry