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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.
Relationships
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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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How Can I Adapt to Using Nonbinary Pronouns?
By Jon SpaydeThe three keys are listening, asking, and apologizing if you make a mistake, says our expert.
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How to Take a Walk
By Kaelyn RileyWhatever your workday looks like, odds are you could use an occasional break. Learn how to make the most of a midday stroll.
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Unhack Your Smartphone
By Jessie ShollKeep your relationship with your device healthy and mindful by turning it into an ally rather than an adversary. Here are three easy smartphone-addiction hacks.
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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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How Can I Work Through the Grief of Losing My Pet?
By Jon SpaydeHere are four tips to help you cope with the loss of a beloved pet.
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How to Practice Gratitude
By Cat ThompsonWhat does appreciation really mean, and why is there so little of it to go around these days? Discover how you can put gratitude into action.
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A Change of Perspective
By Bahram AkradiWhy taking a global view more often is good for us all.
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3 Questions for Any Couple
By Stan TatkinDoes your “attachment style” clash with your partner? Here are three questions to ask to help your relationship become more secure.
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Plus-Size Wellness Advocate Sarah Sapora Talks About Getting Healthy
By Sarah SaporaOne woman’s journey to create a healthier life for herself led her to become a wellness advocate for people of all sizes.
How to Deal With Shame
By Jessie ShollDon’t let shame limit your life or hinder your potential. Here’s how to respond to shame.
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The Aesthetics of Joy
By Heidi WachterIngrid Fetell Lee on design principles that spark positivity and moments of happiness.
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Asking
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas HartwigEver feel uncomfortable asking for what you want? Learn how to make requests that support your desires and serve your relationships.
The Stages of Change
By Jessie ShollBreak a habit. Achieve a goal. Transform your life. Here’s a look at the six parts of Prochaska’s stages of change.
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The Great Outdoors
By Jamie MartinGlamping has its place. Now it’s time to experience real wilderness.
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Do Women Experience More Stress Than Men?
By Michael DregniThe stress gap between men and women may be growing, according to recent research. Here are three ways to manage stress — for everyone.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Adventure Quest
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor tests the waters on a paddleboard — and discovers the benefits of leaving her comfort zone.