January, arguably more than any month of the year, is when we are the most focused on ourselves. This can be a great thing: What are our goals? What are the changes we want to see in the coming year? How can we do better? It’s pretty much “me” month, which makes this well-being guide […]
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Six ways to stay warm and chill out this winter
Sauna Nova Scotia Sauna Nova Scotia’s Erica and Devin Brook built their mobile sauna with Nova Scotian winters in mind. And after spending some time as a roving, wood-fired source of self-care and socializing, they’ve parked in Musquodoboit Harbour, teaming up with Worthington Place Oceanside rentals, meaning if you want to turn your sweaty session […]
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What I learned from living a bigger life in a smaller space
I blame Marie Kondo. I was sitting on the kitchen floor, surrounded by kitchen utensils. After deciding that I only needed one cheese grater, I held each of my three cheese graters up to my heart, as the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up advocates, and pondered which one brought me the most […]
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The neuroscience of ritual
I t’s the pour-over coffee/unicorn mug/crossword routine that starts your morning, and those lucky underwear you put on when your team is in the playoffs. It’s the route you walk to work, and the weekly Skype-and-popcorn date with your sister. Whether you realize it or not, your life is full of ritual. Nope, ritual isn’t […]