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5 Tips to Start a Mindfulness Practice
By Quinton SkinnerMeditation not for you? No matter. Whatever mindfulness practice you choose, here are five things to keep in mind.
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Idleness
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigYou don’t have to be hyperproductive all the time. In fact, you might get better results from occasionally doing a whole lot less.
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Beyond Meditation
By Quinton SkinnerSitting in silence isn’t for everyone. But there are plenty of other practices that offer profound calming benefits.
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How Do I Play Video Games More Mindfully?
By Jon SpaydeHere are two tips to prevent video gaming from becoming a time-suck.
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Let’s Go Someplace Quiet
By Heidi WachterA project documenting the remotest spots in all 50 states highlights the effects of development on the environment and human health.
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Behind the Scenes With Tamara Levitt (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with author and mindfulness instructor Tamara Levitt — and get a peek at her beachside cover shoot — as she shares tips for living calmly, courageously, and compassionately.
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Creating Calm: Tamara Levitt
By Heidi WachterApp content producer Tamara Levitt is helping millions of people learn to find balance and presence amid life’s chaos.
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The Mindful Food Journal
By Kaelyn RileyIf you track what’s on your plate as well as what’s happening in your mind and body, you can learn what doesn’t work for you — and build on what does.
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4 Ways to Find a Hobby
By Katherine Reynolds LewisTry these tips for finding a pastime that’s right for you.
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Satisfaction vs. Success
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigAre you chasing success at the expense of satisfaction? Here’s our take on balancing ambition, well-being, and life’s simple pleasures.
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Survival Skills for Highly Sensitive People
By Jessie ShollAre you among the 20 percent of Americans who are highly sensitive? Here are some self-care strategies for you.
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The Living Experiment: New Year
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigThe New Year brings a barrage of “New You!” promises. Learn how to get past those tired tropes and explore fresh options for conscious change.
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Mindful Healing: Q&A With Yoga Instructor and Meditation Coach Keith Mitchell
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlChanging his mindset — and his career — through yoga has helped the Light It Up Foundation cofounder discover a new path forward.
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8 Ways to Simplify the Holidays
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThe joy of the season really does come from the little moments. Our managing editor shares a few ideas to make it memorable — and less stressful.
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How to Embrace Your Innate Creativity
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe world needs more creative people — including you.
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How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
By Claire Díaz-OrtizIf your wardrobe has white space in it, your life just might too.
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This Messy Magnificent Life
By Heidi WachterNew York Times best-selling author Geneen Roth offers touchstones for living messily and magnificently.
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How Do I Excuse Myself From Group Text Messages?
By Jon SpaydeThere are a variety of polite ways to deal with excessive group messaging, says an expert.
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6-Week Meditation Guide for Athletes
By Lauren BedoskyThink you would benefit from a meditation practice but hate to sit still? Try this new approach.
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7 Strategies for Navigating Big Life Changes
By Elizabeth MillardThese tactics can help you manage the stress that even positive transitions can bring.
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How Do I Discuss Political Disagreements With My Family and Friends?
By Jon SpaydeThe key, says former New York Times columnist Randy Cohen, is to never make it personal.