While Americans tend to focus on hustle culture and packed schedules, many other parts of the world have long embraced the art of slowing down. From midday siestas in Spain to simplistic and non-restrictive dining patterns in the Mediterranean, other… read more
Mind Matters
Six Evidence-Based Ways to Calm Anxiety
Stress and anxiety affect both your mind and body. To calm your body and mind, it helps to understand what happens when your brain perceives stress or a threat: it activates your nervous system and releases cortisol and adrenaline, the… read more
The Travel Cure: Why Your Vacation Fund Is Vital Healthcare
Vacation days might be more valuable than you think, and not just because of memories. From reducing stress and increasing longevity to strengthening relationships and improving heart health, taking genuine time away from the office can be one of the… read more
Silence Is the New Standard: The Luxury of a Quiet Travel Experience
For years, the concept of luxury travel was easy to recognize. Infinity pools overlooking oceans. Rooftop cocktails. Private beach access. Five-star restaurants with reservations booked months in advance. Now, increasingly, the most sought-after travel amenity is something much harder to… read more
How to Stop Stress from Turning Into Burnout
Dr. Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Sage Wellness. At Sage Wellness, they support the Gainesville community by inspiring healing and well-being through mental health counseling and advocacy. STRESS AND THE STRESS CYCLE What is your stress… read more
How Can Cooking Help You Relieve Stress?
Sue Arteaga started baking at a young age. As part of a blended family of 9, she remembers baking her first batch of cookies at age 6 with her stepmother who loved to bake and has fond memories of baking… read more
Breathe in, Breathe Out: A Simple Guide to Box Breathing
Stress. We all have it. Our society thrives on it. But what if there were a simple way to combat stress in both the short and long term that required nothing more than a few minutes of intentional breathing? When… read more
How Stressed Are You? Take the Web’s Best Tests
Everyone gets stressed. What better way to alleviate your stress symptoms than by taking a fun quiz? Try these web tests below to learn more about your own stress and ways to manage it. Is there too much stress in… read more
Did You Lose Yourself in a Relationship?
It happened again. You fell head-over-heels into a relationship thinking you’d let old habits go. Six months later, your partner is your world. But you feel frustrated, and you don’t know what to do. You’ve self-isolated from friends and dedicated… read more
The Benefits of a Digital Detox
Did you know that most Americans spend four hours watching TV and about seven-and-a-half hours on digital devices? This fact from Cleveland Clinic shows that we are almost chained to our devices and technology. Now many places across the country… read more