- Travel -
How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
By Laine BergesonCan’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.
Happiness
- Editor's Note -
Back to Our Roots
By Jamie MartinIt’s our turn to nurture a love for nature in the next generation.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
A Mindset of Giving
By Bahram AkradiHow the spirit of generosity can create more joy and meaning in our lives — starting now.
- Personal Development -
Which Is Right for You: A Therapist or a Coach?
By Heidi WachterTherapists and coaches use distinct tools to help us heal from past traumas or embark on new life adventures. Discover whether professional counseling may be helpful for you.
- Weight Loss -
On Hunger
By Heidi WachterRoxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.
- Personal Development -
The Living Experiment: Enough
By Dallas Hartwig and Pilar GerasimoThe art of feeling satisfied with ourselves and our lives in a world that consistently asks us to do, be, and have more.
- Happiness -
Want to Feel More Body Positive? Get Out in Nature.
By Heidi WachterResearch indicates that exposure to natural settings might boost your body image.
- Happiness -
How to Be Happy
By Heidi WachterNew York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner’s new book offers lessons from experts and the world’s happiest people for boosting the well-being of communities and the people who live in them.
- Personal Development -
How to Stop Being Judgy
By Anjula RazdanIn her compelling new book, Judgment Detox, Gabrielle Bernstein outlines a process to move away from judgment.
- Happiness -
Giving Brings Happiness
By Serena RutledgeWhy even tiny acts of generosity can bring you joy.
- Personal Development -
5 Ways to Slow Down
By Mo PerryThese strategies can help us be more present in the here and now.
- Editor's Note -
Time Lapse
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on slowing down and enjoying the moment.
- Personal Development -
What’s the Rush?
By Mo PerryEven when there’s a lot to do, it’s still possible to stop racing through life.
- Happiness -
Toward a Meaningful Life
By Heidi WachterPsychologist Emily Esfahani Smith challenges our fixation on happiness and maintains that true satisfaction comes from creating a life of purpose.
- Personal Development -
Finding Calm in a Frantic World
By Elizabeth MillardWhen anxiety knocks you down, try these 24 simple techniques to regain your balance.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast
By Bahram AkradiLife Time founder Bahram Akradi on an approach for working toward — and reflecting on — your goals.
- audio -
Embracing Adventure: An Interview With Jon Levy (Audio)
By Heidi WachterBehavioral scientist Jon Levy talks with Experience Life’s Heidi Wachter about creating your own adventures and the transformative power of new experiences.
- Personal Development -
How Much Awe Do You Experience?
By Heidi WachterResults from a new quiz highlight some key factors that may affect how many sublime moments you feel.
- Personal Development -
You Are Your Own Guru
By Danielle LaPorteIn her fierce new book, White Hot Truth, Danielle LaPorte talks about overcoming self-help fatigue and learning to love yourself.
- Personal Development -
The Pursuit of Happiness
By Catherine GuthrieA skeptical journalist sets out to discover the keys to a happy life — and finds herself changed in the process.
- Fitness Tips -
Country Strong: Q&A With Dave McElroy
By Experience Life StaffA longtime Life Time member shares his thoughts on faith, family, and a healthy way of life as he embarks on a country-music career.