Creating a base camp for movement

Creating a base camp for movement

We talk a lot about movement – the miles run, the yoga flows, the heavy lifts. Now let’s talk about the space we return to afterwards. Here is how I hacked my environment to support my movement, even though I have zero interior design instincts.  ...
The trap of performative positivity

The trap of performative positivity

A few years ago, I got feedback in a performance review that stuck with me. It wasn’t about the quality of my work nor about whether I met my targets. But about… my face. “You have a resting bitch face,” someone joked. Another time, I was labeled an “introvert”...
The trap of performance busyness

The trap of performance busyness

In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure to always be “on” can feel overwhelming. The culture of performance busyness – where success is measured by how packed a schedule is – often pushes us to ignore our natural rhythms and well-being in pursuit of...
How creativity heals mind, body and soul

How creativity heals mind, body and soul

Can you imagine a doctor prescribing art? This is happening in Canada, US and Switzerland, patients were being given museum passes, guided tours and creative activities as part of their treatment. It makes sense. I know how refreshed I feel after wandering through a...
Kitchen architecture

Kitchen architecture

We like to believe that our food choices are a matter of discipline. We tell ourselves that if we just had more willpower, we’d choose the kale over the crackers every time. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Willpower is a finite resource. By the time you get home...