Work Archives - Experience Life

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How to Take a Sabbatical

By Karen Olson

Thinking of taking some time off? Here are six tips to actually make it happen.

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Self-Care for the Self-Employed

By Quinton Skinner

These four self-care tips can help you stay sane and healthy when you’re self-employed.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

A Work in Progress

By Bahram Akradi

Instilling healthy habits in the workplace takes effort — even when your business is healthy living.

- Workouts -

Workday Workouts

By Alisa Bowman

Squeeze in activity throughout the day with these creative body-strengthening mini-workouts.

- Work -

4 Trends for Healthier Workplaces

By Michael Dregni

Flexible schedules and coworking spaces are just two ways to create a healthy workspace.

- Fitness Tips -

STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: How to Make Time for Fitness

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Our fitness editor describes how she learned to carve out time for exercise in her hectic schedule.

- Work -

7 Self-Care Strategies at Work

By Quinton Skinner

Here are self-care strategies for coping with the always-on workplace.

- Editor's Note -

The Path to Here

By Jamie Martin

Each of us finds our own way to the present moment. This is my journey.

- Stress Relief -

Sabbatical Stories

By Karen Olson

Sabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.

- Nutrition -

Healthy Workday Snacks

By Robin Asbell

Step away from the vending machine! These nourishing, whole-food snacks can keep you energized throughout the workday.

- Stress Relief -

4 Tips to Actually Relax This Weekend

By Karen Olson

Do you spend your weekends running errands or squeezing in too many activities? Try these four tips to take back your downtime.

- Mindfulness -

Reclaim Your Weekends

By Karen Olson

Setting aside time for restoration isn’t just good for your health — it just might help you be more productive and creative, too.

- Personal Development -

How to Declutter Your Calendar

By Karen Olson

If your busy schedule is making you crazy, it may be time to reevaluate your priorities.

- Stress Relief -

5 Tips to Stay Cool Under Pressure

By Elizabeth Millard

These simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on.

- Work -

Deliberate Rest

By Heidi Wachter

A Silicon Valley tech consultant explains why working less can actually improve your productivity.

- Sports/Recreation -

The Long Commute

By Jon Spayde

Our health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.

- Community -

How to Take Time Off — Guilt-Free

By Jon Spayde

Many of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.