Community Archives - Page 3 of 9

- Personal Development -

How to Stop Projecting

By Jon Spayde

These tips can help you stop projecting your less-flattering traits onto other people.

- Family/Friends -

Healthy Schools, Healthy Kids

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Four revolutionary school programs are teaching kids how to take care of their physical, social, and emotional health.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

Unsung Heroes

By Bahram Akradi

It’s time to give teachers the respect, gratitude, and support they deserve.

- Travel -

Behind the Scenery: People of Yellowstone

By Heidi Wachter

A new book highlights the diverse group of humans — including maintenance crews, wranglers, and scientists — that protect and conserve America’s first national park.

- Community -

Cutting a New Path: José González

By Heidi Wachter

Educator José González shares his mission to nurture a lifelong love of nature in Latino children, their families, and their communities.

- Editor's Note -

Summer of Fun

By Jamie Martin

Editor in chief Jamie Martin on creating everyday adventures — and stepping out of your comfort zone.

An illustrated man watches TV in the woods.

- Community -

How to Take Time Off — Guilt-Free

By Jon Spayde

Many of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.

- Family/Friends -

When Someone Won’t Take No for an Answer

By Jessie Sholl

Not everyone accepts the word “no” gracefully. Here are five ways to get your point across.

- Fitness Tips -

Country Strong: Q&A With Dave McElroy

By Experience Life Staff

A longtime Life Time member shares his thoughts on faith, family, and a healthy way of life as he embarks on a country-music career.

- Travel -

41 Things I Learned by Walking 41 Miles* Through My Community to Celebrate Turning 41

By Katy Bowman

Katy Bowman recaps the lessons she learned while walking 41 miles in search of local food and small-scale farmers.

- Community -

Reimagining Retirement

By Karen Olson

These expert tips can help you design a meaningful and fulfilling postretirement plan.

- Aging -

Fearless Aging

By Jon Spayde

Stereotypes about getting older can make a natural process stressful. Here’s how to stop those negative messages from clouding the years ahead.

- Editor's Note -

Team Spirit

By Jamie Martin

Editor in chief Jamie Martin on the value of support in our fitness efforts — and the rest of our lives.

- Travel -

#WillMoveforFood

By Katy Bowman

Follow along on Experience Life’s Instagram as Katy Bowman celebrates her 41st birthday by walking 41 miles through her community in search of local food and small-scale farmers.

- Community -

The Power Paradox

By Heidi Wachter

Fresh perspectives from a preeminent social psychologist on how we gain influence — and how these new ideas can improve our relationships.

- Life Unedited -

LIFE, UNEDITED: Our Holiday Traditions

By Experience Life Staff

The EL team shares its favorite sights, sounds, and must-dos for a fun-filled and festive season.

- Editor's Note -

See the Difference

By Jamie Martin

Editor in chief Jamie Martin on the value of empowering and educational media messaging.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: Between Time and Space

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Distance may separate us, but the moments and memories keep us united.

- Family/Friends -

How to Start End-of-Life Conversations

By Jon Spayde

It’s never easy to talk about the end of life, including options for care. If you encounter resistance (whether you’re the one facing mortality or you’re helping someone else do so), these suggestions from our experts may help.

- Editor's Note -

About a Boy

By Jamie Martin

Editor in chief Jamie Martin on the bittersweet beauty of her nephew’s short life.