Many people donate money or time to charities this time of year, but one Twin Cities man decided he’d give $1,000 away — to complete strangers. At the Mall of America. I caught this news clip online tonight and wanted to share it with you all. Part of me applauded his intention, the other part… Read more »
Senior editor Courtney Helgoe talks with the renowned meditation teacher about her latest book.
Maggie Fazeli Fard reflects on her experience as a Girls on the Run coach, and preps for this Saturday’s big 5K.
The Twin Cities was all about running this weekend.
How to be your best self during digital interactions.
The picks at the farmers’ market are outta sight. Here’s what I’m enjoying this week.
Fall is my favorite time of year. Here’s why.
Schools with wellness-oriented curriculums teach students how to thrive — and are leading the way for other institutions to start doing the same.
Moving can be stressful, but finding a nearby farmers’ market brings back the joy.
Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl reflects on her experience in last night’s Esprit de She 5K.
Each day is a perfect day for sharing snacks with the people you love.
Entrepreneur Leila Janah is on a mission to end global poverty. Here, she shares how her company is making a difference.
A young man leaves behind a legacy to embrace and savor life. Watch this video with a box of tissues.
Here’s how to discern between friendly chatter and mean-spirited rumor mongering.
Does one 5K beget another? Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl finds motivation at Commitment Day.
How to say no to a social invite with grace — and a clear conscience.
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 »
Rediscover the real source of the holiday season’s magic.
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 »
Experience Life senior editors discuss what they learned while researching meaningful face-to-face conversation.