Personal Development
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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Try Mindful Drinking
Why mindfulness and moderation are key to maintaining a healthy relationship with alcohol.
A Story of Lifelong Curiosity: Learn, Dream, and Imagine
Learning is not something to be limited to our school-age years — if we can be curious and find new ways to learn, dream, imagine, and try throughout our lives, then we stand to be happier and more fulfilled in the long run.
5 Ways to Embrace Continuous Learning in Your Daily Life
Life Time experts reveal their strategies for cultivating curiosity and fostering ongoing personal growth.
What to Do When the News Stresses You Out
Experiencing headline anxiety? Protect your mental health with these calming tips.
Embracing Intuitive Movement
Our fitness editor reflects on learning to listen to her body during exercise.
5 Ways to Love Deeply and Well
Learning to love well might be the most important thing we can do for our health and well-being.
How to Become a Pro-Ager
How we talk and think about growing old can significantly affect our ability to maintain our health as we age. Here’s why.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Read Every Day
Carving out time to read a book or listen to an audiobook can support your brain health, mood, sleep, and more.
The Case for Authentic and Effective Communication
Understand the skills, strategies, and best practices for having effective and authentic conversations in the workplace — and beyond.
Discover True Fun (Hint: No Screens Are Involved)
Escape digital distractions to reconnect with what really matters — real fun.
7 Workplace Communication Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Workplace communication challenges can undermine our equanimity, sap our satisfaction, and hurt our success. A renowned mindfulness teacher shows us how to build stronger, more successful relationships — with our colleagues and ourselves.
The Will to Push to Your Potential: A Conversation With Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte
Hear from 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte about his experience in the sport of swimming, and how he trained his mindset so he was purposeful in his efforts to achieve his goals.
How to Conduct a “Fun Audit”
Missing out on fun? Here’s how to identify what truly brings you joy and satisfaction.
13 Summer Book Recommendations
Looking for your next novel? Get lost in one of these reads — curated from Life Time team members — while you’re relaxing poolside.
Find Real Fun With SPARK
Infuse your life with more joy using Catherine Price’s SPARK framework. Discover how creating space, pursuing passions, attracting fun, rebelling (a little bit), and staying committed will help you find lasting happiness.
How to Cope With Body Grief
Strategies for dealing with the stress of an always-changing body.
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.
How Making Time for Fun Can Recharge Your Life!
When was the last time you cut loose and had true fun — for real? Learn why fun is so good for your health and how to find your way back to whatever brings you joy.
Love, Purpose, and Genius: How to Tap into Yours
Life is stressful and trying at times, and it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and restless. Yet best-selling author Jasna Burza believes we inherently possess what’s needed to change how those difficult experiences impact our lives — and the lives of others.
What Is Social Rest?
Do you feel alone or worn down by certain people? Discover the signs that you need more social rest and with whom to find it.
What Is Sensory Rest?
From strong smells, artificial light, and loud work environments, our senses can become overwhelmed. Here are strategies to give your senses a much-needed break.