The Great World Race & the Remarkable 7-Day Journey of Ellen Hunter Gans
The waiver for Antarctica was not especially comforting. In fact, according to Ellen Hunter Gans, it essentially boiled down to a simple message: if something goes wrong on the frozen continent, you're on your own. For many people, such a warning would serve as a compelling reason to stay home. For Gans, a lifelong traveler, writer, mother, and increasingly ambitious…
10-Minute Mobility Routine for Desk Workers
Build a mobility routine for desk workers that eases stiffness, supports posture, and fits real workdays without turning breaks into workouts at your desk.
Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout
The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…
Tech-Life Balance During the Holidays
Technology use can have both positive and negative impacts, and this perhaps becomes even more apparent during the holidays: Do you scroll away and get that short term feel good and dopamine kick but look back in January wondering where the time went, or do you set boundaries around tech to get out what you really want and need from…
How to Acclimatize to Cold Water Swimming
Cold water swimming is making a splash in the mainstream right now, with celebrities and fitness experts endorsing the many benefits it can offer. But for newcomers to this invigorating pastime, there are plenty of things to keep in mind before diving in. Understanding how best to acclimatize to the cold water will keep you safe and allow you to…
5 Signs You Should Seek Help for Depression
Depression is an extraordinarily common condition, affecting about 15 out of every 100 people. Although there has been a progressive expansion over several decades in the variety of treatments available for depression and increased awareness of its impact, there are still many people who don’t come forward for treatment, or in whom treatment is delayed for long periods of time.…
6 Ways to Recognize You May Have Depression
There is no shortage of attention being paid to the problems of mental ill-health these days. Conditions like anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have become a much more common part of general discussion than any point in the past. Over 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression every year and though there are now more research and increased…
Screen-Free Family Activities for Thanksgiving
My husband likes to joke about how much I love the holidays and how I’m always adding new traditions. What can I say? I do love the holidays and all the traditions! But more than anything, I love the special moments of connection that the holidays uniquely offer. So rather than creating a new tradition for us this year, I…
Why Stoicism is the Key to Your Happiness
Most people are looking for ways to be healthier and happier. Millions of dollars are spent on industries that help people live better. From being more physically fit, to feeling better mentally and emotionally, many people are constantly searching for answers. What will make you feel more fulfilled? What will lead to stronger relationships? More success at work? And an…
The Power of a Team
Having ambitions and staying true to yourself is a great way to push through limitations or overcome obstacles that inevitably come up in daily life. But let’s be real, not everyone has an army-like discipline and willpower made of steel. Everyone experiences moments of weakness from time to time and struggles with the motivation to do what’s right. While being…
Back-to-School Family Mindfulness Tools
Starting a new school year and routine can be exciting, but it can also stir up a lot of emotions–for kids and parents alike! Here are two of my favorite mindfulness tools which you and your kids can use anytime to make a smoother transition and feel calmer. #1: Five Senses I absolutely love this technique as it is super…
