Work Archives - Page 2 of 5

- 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.

An illustrated man watches TV in the woods.

- 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.

- audio -

The Upside of Chaos: A Conversation With Tim Harford

By Heidi Wachter

British economist Tim Harford talks with Experience Life‘s Heidi Wachter about embracing messiness and sparking creativity.

- Work -

Disorderly Conduct: Q&A With Tim Harford

By Heidi Wachter

An unconventional economist embraces a bit of chaos.

- Work -

The Rise in Group Health Programs

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Discover the surprising power of group medical programs.

- Fitness Tips -

Country Strong: Q&A With Dave McElroy

By Experience Life Staff

A longtime Life Time member shares his thoughts on faith, family, and a healthy way of life as he embarks on a country-music career.

- Work -

In the Company of Canines

By Heidi Wachter

Can bringing dogs to work improve group dynamics?

- Community -

Reimagining Retirement

By Karen Olson

These expert tips can help you design a meaningful and fulfilling postretirement plan.

- Work -

The Anxiety of After-Hours Email

By Heidi Wachter

In an always-on-call culture, researchers argue for pulling the plug on business-related connectivity outside of office hours to improve employee productivity and well-being — and France passes the first right-to-disconnect law.