Community Archives - Page 6 of 9

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Giving Back: Girls on the Run

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Maggie Fazeli Fard reflects on her experience as a Girls on the Run coach, and preps for this Saturday’s big 5K.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: A Weekend to Run and Remember

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

The Twin Cities was all about running this weekend.

- Community -

Mind Your Media Manners

By Margret Aldrich

How to be your best self during digital interactions.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: Celebrating the Harvest

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

The picks at the farmers’ market are outta sight. Here’s what I’m enjoying this week.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: The Start of a Great New Month!

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Fall is my favorite time of year. Here’s why.

- Fitness Tips -

Growing Healthy Kids

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Schools with wellness-oriented curriculums teach students how to thrive — and are leading the way for other institutions to start doing the same.

- Food Culture -

Exploring New Farmers’ Markets

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Moving can be stressful, but finding a nearby farmers’ market brings back the joy.

- Community -

Cover Pretty

By Heidi Wachter

From “not a pretty girl” to “cover pretty.”

- Sports/Recreation -

ESPRIT DE SHE: 5K My Way

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl reflects on her experience in last night’s Esprit de She 5K.

- Family/Friends -

Eggplant Matters

By Courtney Helgoe

Each day is a perfect day for sharing snacks with the people you love.

- video -

Behind the Scenes With Leila Janah (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Entrepreneur Leila Janah is on a mission to end global poverty. Here, she shares how her company is making a difference.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Zach’s Message

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

A young man leaves behind a legacy to embrace and savor life. Watch this video with a box of tissues.

- Family/Friends -

Getting Past Toxic Gossip

By Jon Spayde

Here’s how to discern between friendly chatter and mean-spirited rumor mongering.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: New Year, New Tradition

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Does one 5K beget another? Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl finds motivation at Commitment Day.

- Community -

Thanks, but No Thanks

By Jon Spayde

How to say no to a social invite with grace — and a clear conscience.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: Random Acts of Kindness

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

One of my favorite lessons from a seminar with Maryanne O’Brien of Live Dynamite was to keep a gratitude log. You can do this in a journal, on cards or Post-its that you keep in plain sight, in a mental record, or with various online sites and social media, such as GratitudeLog.com. Generally, I note… Read more »

- Mindfulness -

11 Ways to Experience Holiday Joy

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Rediscover the real source of the holiday season’s magic.

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: Voting: It Just Feels Good

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Leaving my polling place today, I felt like doing a few chores. Tidy up the home office, knock out a blog post, follow-up on some emails, plan a healthy dinner. Then tonight, I kicked butt in my workout. Putting a check mark next to “vote” on my to-do list ignited a greater feeling of accomplishment.… Read more »