- Personal Development -
No Boundaries: Overcoming Codependence
By Jill Metzler PattonWhat you can do to break codependency and cultivate healthier, more satisfying relationships.
Classification: growth
- Personal Development -
Creativity: It’s Not Just Your Imagination
By Heidi WachterA new study is the first to link the cerebellum to the creative process.
- General Health -
Growing Healthy Kids: Dunbar Elementary School in Atlanta
By Maggie Fazeli FardCompassion is a cornerstone of education at Atlanta's Dunbar Elementary School, a partner of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation.
- Personal Development -
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
By Michael DregniAuthor Malcolm Gladwell offers empowering and inspiring stories of everyday Davids battling Goliaths.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Start Strong, Stay Strong
By Bahram AkradiHow willing are you to persist in your commitments when the going gets tough?
- Stress Relief -
Back From Burnout
By Jill Metzler PattonLearn to recognize the signs of serious depletion and chronic stress — and how to restore your inner fire.
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People
By Courtney HelgoeThe authors of Blindspot show us how to “outsmart the machinery of our own hidden biases.”
- Stress Relief -
New-Job Jitters
By Jon SpaydeStarting a new job is both exciting and anxiety producing. Debra Wheatman, founder and president of Careers Done Write, shows you how to settle in with minimal stress.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Reflect, Assess, Adjust
By Bahram AkradiBahram Akradi on how a simply daily discipline can help you give your life a makeover.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Learning as We Go
By Bahram AkradiBahram Akradi on growing beyond our limitations when life presents challenges.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Christian Ponder (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes at our September cover shoot with the NFL quarterback.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Your Attention, Please
By Bahram AkradiLooking for a fast way to improve your life? Take a moment to focus intently on what’s working, what’s not — and why.
- Sports/Recreation -
Body Mind Mastery
By Brian JohnsonSelected wisdom from Dan Millman’s guide to training for sport and life.
- Personal Development -
Next Steps
By Pilar GerasimoPilar Gerasimo shares her final thoughts as editor in chief of Experience Life.
- Stress Relief -
Fear of Moving Forward
By Jon SpaydeContemplating a major life change can create significant levels of stress. Psychologist and author Joseph Burgo, PhD, offers strategies on how to cope.
The Element Within
By Brian JohnsonSir Ken Robinson on how to embrace your interests and talents to improve your life — and enrich the world.
- Personal Development -
Big Stretch
By Pilar GerasimoPilar Gerasimo's top three takeaways from two groundbreaking books.
No Fear: Bethany Hamilton on Finding Your Courage
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCA vicious shark attack cost this young surfer her arm and could have ended her life. Instead, it left her determined to pursue her dreams and wholeheartedly embrace her passions.
Playing it Cool: Ricky Rubio
By David SchimkeA career-threatening injury taught NBA star Ricky Rubio to slow down, stay cool and have some fun.
- Personal Development -
Powerful Choices
By Pilar GerasimoEditor in chief Pilar Gerasimo on holistic strength and pushing your limits.
- Personal Development -
Word to the Wise
By Pilar GerasimoWe dedicate this issue of Experience Life to the spirit of learning and growing.