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PUMPING IRONY: The DIY Dilemma
By Craig CoxAge and affluence have limited my opportunities to embark on home-improvement projects, but a neighbor’s request for help resurrects my sense of usefulness.
Community
- Honestly, Dara -
Awake in the Wild
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlCan outdoor cooking reinvigorate our screen-numbed senses?
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
It Starts With Us
By Bahram AkradiWith respect as a guiding principle, we can find common ground — and positively influence the health and well-being of our nation and its citizens.
- Personal Development -
7 Ways to Become Trustworthy
By Heidi WachterTrust is something you earn. These behaviors can increase your trustworthiness.
- Community -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Strength for All
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor flexes her muscles at a fundraiser for LGBTQ youth.
- Personal Development -
The Good-Enough Holiday
By Melanie HaikenLet go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.
- Success Stories -
Karen Kitchel’s Success Story
By Karen KitchelHow one woman is finding purpose and fulfillment in her retirement through volunteering in her community.
- Community -
5 Ways to Become a More Engaged Citizen
By Anne HolzmanThere are surprising benefits to serving on a volunteer advisory board. Here’s how to get started.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
A Healthy Dose of Respect
By Bahram AkradiThe case for cultivating civility — for the good of our nation, our communities, and ourselves.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Forgiveness Matters
By Bahram AkradiWhy letting go of judgment is good for your health — and society.
- Community -
8 Tips to Deal With Cyberbullying
By Jon SpaydeHere are a few simple ways to handle the stress of online drama.
- Personal Development -
How to Stop Projecting
By Jon SpaydeThese tips can help you stop projecting your less-flattering traits onto other people.
- Family/Friends -
Healthy Schools, Healthy Kids
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredFour revolutionary school programs are teaching kids how to take care of their physical, social, and emotional health.
- Travel -
Behind the Scenery: People of Yellowstone
By Heidi WachterA new book highlights the diverse group of humans — including maintenance crews, wranglers, and scientists — that protect and conserve America’s first national park.
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Behind the Scenes With José González (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes at our cover shoot with conservationist José G. González and learn how to educate the next generation of outdoor explorers.
- Family/Friends -
Glow and Grow: Q&A With Hello Glow’s Stephanie Gerber
By Kaelyn RileyWellness insights from a mom blogger who grew her site of DIY recipes to a community of natural-product-creating enthusiasts.
- Community -
Cutting a New Path: José González
By Heidi WachterEducator José González shares his mission to nurture a lifelong love of nature in Latino children, their families, and their communities.
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The Upside of Chaos: A Conversation With Tim Harford
By Heidi WachterBritish economist Tim Harford talks with Experience Life‘s Heidi Wachter about embracing messiness and sparking creativity.
- Family/Friends -
When Someone Won’t Take No for an Answer
By Jessie ShollNot everyone accepts the word “no” gracefully. Here are five ways to get your point across.
How to Cope With a Bad Neighbor
By Jon SpaydeHis dog barks. Her compost bin smells. Your neighbors are driving you crazy. These strategies can help increase the peace.
The Freedom of No
By Jessie ShollThis little word can lift you to new levels of physical health and emotional well-being.