- Couples -
The Gift of Service
By Jessie ShollLooking for waste-free gifts this holiday season? Try these gifts of service.
Relationships
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Our Lives in These Pages
By Jamie MartinHow the Experience Life team’s real-life experiences influence our coverage of healthy-living topics.
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The Gift of Experiences
By Jessie ShollLooking for a holiday gift? Instead of things, give these experiences to those you love.
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One Positive Action
By Bahram AkradiWhy committing to do just one thing is an essential first step in achieving our goals.
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Fearless Health
By Jill Metzler PattonWorrying excessively about our well-being can do us more harm than good. Here’s how to keep your health concerns in perspective.
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Why Touch Matters
By Katherine Reynolds LewisWelcome physical contact is good for our health and happiness.
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The Book of Delights
By Courtney HelgoePoet Ross Gay spent a year chronicling what brought him joy in daily life. The surprise was how easy it was.
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Minimalist Gift Ideas
By Jessie ShollThoughtful gift ideas that don’t add to life’s clutter.
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A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler
By Heidi WachterMarine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.
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Fumbled Friendships
By Craig CoxRobust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.
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Coping With Grief During the Holidays
By Katherine Reynolds LewisFor people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here’s how to deal.
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Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney HelgoeThese bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
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How to Talk to Strangers: A Q&A With Malcolm Gladwell
By Michael DregniIn his new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, the New York Times best-selling author explores infamous communication breakdowns.
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How to Move Forward
By Bahram AkradiA five-step process for pursuing your purpose-driven ambitions.
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How to Start a Conversation
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney HelgoeHere are four tips to get a conversation going.
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Motivation
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigHere’s how to motivate yourself toward action, even when accomplishments don’t come easy.
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What’s the Best Way to Handle Unsolicited Advice From Family Members?
By Jon SpaydeHoliday gatherings can be an especially fraught time for unwelcome advice. Our expert says to try to remain curious, open, and polite. Here’s how.
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11 Ways to Experience Holiday Joy
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCRediscover the real source of the holiday season’s magic.
- Editor's Note -
A Different Meaning
By Jamie MartinThe holidays aren’t the same in the face of loss. And that’s a good thing.
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Holiday Food Frustration
By Jon SpaydeWith all the season’s celebratory meals and treat-heavy traditions, it can be hard to steer clear of unhealthy stuff. Here’s how to enjoy holiday meals while staying true to your own food values.
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5 Conversation Killers
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney HelgoePhone-gazing and neverending monologues are just two things that can sink a conversation.