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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.
The Go-To Mood-Boosting Activities of 10 Healthy-Living Experts
Life Time performers share their favorite ways to lift their spirits at Life Time during the fall and winter months.
How Embodiment Can Help You Reclaim Your Body’s Wisdom
In her new book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, psychologist Diana Hill, PhD, explores how practicing embodiment can be a powerful source of vitality.
Pursuing Peak Performance: How to Reach Your Full Potential (Performance & Longevity Series)
Learn steps you can take — no matter your age or stage in life — to achieve your best possible health.
How to Build a Fall Morning Routine
Aligning your morning routine with the seasons can boost energy, support well-being, and keep you grounded. Try these ideas for the fall and feel the difference.
5 Tools to Enhance Your Meditation Practice
Here are some of our favorite peace-promoting items, including beeswax candles and essential-oil sprays.
Can Gossip Be A Force for Good? Yes — Here’s How
Research suggests that gossip serves a higher social function than just idle chitchat. Here are seven ways to keep it positive.
I Know I Should Exercise But . . .
Understand the reasons why we often don’t move and gain tools for moving past mental barriers to exercise.
The Good-Enough Parent
Parents often struggle to meet the expectations of their multiple roles. A marriage and career counselor shares strategies to ease the strain.
5 Strategies for Coping With a Narcissist
Try the following tips when dealing with a narcissistic personality.
Exploring the Role of AI in Healthcare
Learn about the opportunities for AI in healthcare and what it might mean for individuals, patients, and medical professionals moving forward.
Running the Long Race
From being inspired by her grandfather to run to becoming an Olympian and finding fulfillment in post-Olympic life, long-distance runner Kara Goucher has lived a life marked with many accomplishments — as well as challenges that she’s risen to meet with vulnerability and courage.
A Summer of Self-Discovery
Five ways to use your downtime to build bold, new confidence.
A Day in the Life: A Look at the Healthy-Way-of-Life Habits of Our Cohosts
Get a glimpse into the routines of our cohosts and how some of our healthy-way-of-life pillars are translated into daily habits they’re able to keep up with most of the time.
5 Signs That It’s Time to Break Up With Your Therapist
Consider the following red flags if you’re on the fence about whether to stick it out with your therapist.
Going on Vacation With Friends or Family? Here Are 8 Tips to Help You Survive
Going on a friendcation or taking a trip with family? Here are some tips to minimize conflict when vacationing with your loved ones.
The Many Benefits of Spontaneity — and How to Cultivate More of It
It’s easy to sabotage our efforts by trying too hard, especially when we really want something. The Chinese concept of wu-wei suggests the alternative approach of being in the moment.
How Long-Distance Runner Kara Goucher Reclaimed Her Power
Olympian Kara Goucher became a crusader for the rights of women athletes and clean sport. Here’s her story.
In Search of Glimmers: How Micromoments of Awe Can Boost Your Mood
How seeking out the good moments can help you feel happier, calmer, and more connected to those around you.
A Guide to Teaching Kids Good Money Skills
Help your kids develop some basic financial skills.
The Stress of Keeping a Secret — and How to Cope
Keeping someone else’s secret can be a burden. A life coach explains how to deal with the guilt and navigate the challenge.