- Happiness -
10 Tips for Your Best Fourth of July
By Experience Life StaffHere are our top 10 tips for the ultimate July 4th celebration.
Relationships
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Strength in Numbers
By Craig CoxA new study suggests that life in an empty nest may be bad for the brain.
- Family/Friends -
The Good News About Bad Behavior
By Jill Metzler PattonKatherine Reynolds Lewis talks about her new book and why we need a new approach to parenting and discipline.
- Stress Relief -
My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?
By Jon SpaydeA veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communication.
- Family/Friends -
Pet Power
By Stephanie GranadaLearn why pet owners are healthier — and what you can do if you don’t have pets.
- Personal Development -
Why Adults Can — and Should — Learn a Second Language
By Katherine Reynolds LewisLearning a second language can expand your opportunities for health and happiness. And it’s never too late to start.
- Travel -
How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
By Laine Bergeson BeccoCan’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.
- Travel -
My Partner Likes to Camp, and I Like Hotels — What Should We Do?
By Jon SpaydeIn any relationship, says a couples’ mediator, it’s important to celebrate differences and find common ground.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Resiliency Reserves
By Bahram AkradiWithin each of us, there’s an inner strength that helps us endure challenging times — and thrive when we pull through.
- Honestly, Dara -
How to Eat Well When You’re Camping
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlRoughing it doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with bad food.
- Sports/Recreation -
Strong Body, Strong Mind: In Praise of Mud Runs
By Maggie Fazeli FardRaised in pristine white dresses, our fitness editor has learned the value — and joy — of getting dirty.
- Editor's Note -
Back to Our Roots
By Jamie MartinIt’s our turn to nurture a love for nature in the next generation.
- Family/Friends -
How Do I Adjust to an Empty Nest?
By Jon SpaydeYour youngest child just moved out and you feel lost. Here’s how to transition.
- Aging -
Dog Owners Live Longer
By Heidi WachterIncreased longevity is yet another benefit of dog ownership.
- 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 -
Strong Body, Strong Mind: Becoming Visible
By Maggie Fazeli FardValue your body for what it can do, not for how it looks, says our fitness editor.
- 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.
- Community -
How Do I Invite My Friends Who Aren’t on Facebook to Events I Post?
By Jon SpaydeCheck out these four simple steps.
- 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.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
A Daily Habit
By Bahram AkradiTaking some time every day to reflect on how things are going can help you move in a more meaningful direction.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: All the Money’s Gone
By Craig CoxRecent research suggests that a personal financial disaster in middle age or later greases the skids to an early grave, but my own experience argues for a more nuanced view.