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.…
Everyday Habits That Strengthen Mental Well-Being
Mental health is shaped by daily choices as much as major life events. While no single habit can eliminate stress or prevent every emotional challenge, consistent self-care practices can improve resilience, support emotional balance, and help you navigate life's ups and downs. The key is building routines that fit naturally into your lifestyle instead of chasing perfection. Key Takeaways Small,…
Eliminate Stress with these 7 Breathing Exercises
Learn breathing exercises for stress relief that fit real life, from a 60-second reset to a calming bedtime practice, plus tips for choosing your pace.
How to Stay Consistent With Workouts for Life
Learn how to stay consistent with workouts using flexible routines, realistic goals, and recovery habits that support your energy for the long run, too.
The Body Mind Connection: Money Won’t Make You Happy
Many people spend much of their lives pursuing more money. We tell ourselves that if we could just earn a little more, save a little more, or buy a few more things, happiness would finally arrive. While financial stability is certainly important, the evidence is clear: beyond meeting our basic needs, more money does not automatically lead to greater happiness,…
The Wellness Reframe: Beyond the Scale
When did a three-digit number become the boss of us? My clothes have been lying to me. Or maybe — finally — they've been telling the truth. Last spring, I pulled on a pair of jeans I hadn't worn since before I got serious about strength training. They didn't fit. I nearly spiraled — until I realized they were tight…
Tech Life with Taino: Handling Information Overload
More information in a day than in a lifetime Some studies estimate that the average person today processes or gets exposed to more information in a day than a person would come across in their whole life a few hundred years ago. But we still have the same brain. And the production of information has increased around 50,000 times just…
The Body Mind Connection: Beyond the Diploma
Stoic Lessons for Life’s Next Chapter Graduation is often described as the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It is a moment filled with excitement, uncertainty, pride, and reflection. Whether graduating from high school, college, graduate school, or a professional program, people naturally begin thinking about the future, their identity, and what success truly means. While graduation…
The Wellness Reframe: Stop Getting Ready to Live Your Life
When you’re focused on crushing the path, you miss the point of walking it. A stretch of the Camino taught me the difference. The Mistake I Made in Spain In 2022, Bill and I walked one leg, a 17-mile stretch, of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. I showed up the way I show up to most things — ready…
