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Outlast Your Impulses

I’m insanely impulsive. I want. Things. Now. A simple trick has slowed me down—setting a 10-minute timer. Every time I feel that...

Let Yourself Shine

When I was in business school, I went on a leadership backpacking trip in Patagonia. One of our guides told me this analogy that stuck...

Take the Pressure Off

Starting a startup and being a mom of two young kids is no joke. Both can be all consuming, causing other parts of my life to suffer. I...

Spend Two-Hours Outside

Spending time in nature is now considered medicine. Seriously. Doctors have started prescribing time outdoors to improve health, and...

Do Some Kiddo-therapy

Last night, I left my notebook on a plane, which meant getting back home at 3:30 am instead of 1. Today I could have been a mess with...

Is the Rush Worth It?

I love this story from Derek Silvers. He used to bike to exercise, pushing himself hard, so he was sweaty, red and out of breath. It...

Healthy Travel Part 2

Yesterday, I gave tips on how to eat healthy on vacation. Today are ones on acting healthy. Be active Walk. A lot. Walk whenever you...

Workout-Life Integration

When we moved to D.C., we built a home gym in our basement. It’s been life-changing. Not only does it mean that I can save at least...

Indulge Yourself

Last weekend, instead of meditating right when I woke up in bed, I took the two minutes to head out to the hammock in the house we were...

Self-compassion

I know I can be my own worst enemy. I’ve said things to myself that I would never say to my worst enemy. Chances are you have, too. You...

Are You in Danger?

I've realized that stress is what is holding me back most in life. The pressure prevents me from sleeping, which affects my...

Do Something Mindless

I've been pretty stressed recently getting out a few launches over the past few weeks. When I'm run down, I default to easy and have...

The No Excuse Massage

So often I hear moms saying that they don't have time for self-care. On average, a working mom has 17 minutes to herself each day, so...

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