Joy May Be Just One New Experience Away
New experiences may lift mood at every age. In a 2026 Brandeis University study of 180 adults aged 18 to 90, people reported better moods on days with more novel places and activities, and the benefit was as strong for older adults as for younger ones. A 2020 Nature Neuroscience study similarly linked more varied daily locations with more positive emotion. Registered dietitian and travel educator Rebecca Lindberg shares a story from her Camino Portugués and simple ways to add newness to everyday life.
What’s Your Nourishing Choice Right Now?
What would nourish you right now? What choice would your future self thank you for? Two simple questions can help you pause, move beyond autopilot, and choose with greater intention.
What If the Most Important Thing We Prepare Is Our Attention?
We spend a great deal of time preparing for events, vacations, and milestones. But how often do we prepare our attention? A reflection on presence, intentional living, and participating more fully in life.
The Hidden Problem with Wellness Optimization: Why Sustainable Health Has to Be Personal
In a culture obsessed with wellness optimization, it’s easy to lose touch with what actually helps you feel well. Explore why sustainable health and behavior change must be personal, flexible, and connected to how you want to experience life.
What Sedona Taught Me About Saying Yes
A reflection on a transformative retreat in Sedona and what meaningful experiences can teach us about openness, well-being, growth, and living more intentionally.
The Power of Small Moments: How “Awakening Cues” Can Shift Your Day (and Your Well-Being)
Discover how “awakening cues”—small moments of pause, connection, and presence—can shift your energy, improve well-being, and support more intentional living.
Why Your Future Self Isn’t Driving Your Decisions (Yet)
Struggling to turn healthy intentions into consistent action? Learn how future self-identity and vision can help you bridge the gap between knowing and doing—and make behavior change more sustainable and aligned over time.