A Spring Reading List for When Your Mind Needs An Exhale
Books without the burnout.
Wellness
Wellness is more than just healthy habits—it’s about intentionality in all aspects of life. Here, you’ll find inspiration for nourishing routines, meaningful relationships, and authentic self-expression. Our goal is empowering you to feel aligned, energized, and fully present.
Peptides 101: What They Are and Whether They’re Worth the Hype
Everything you’ve been wondering about Peptides, answered.
How to Do the Ultimate Spring Pantry Reset
What to clear out, what to restock, and what you truly don’t need.
22 Enemies-To-Lovers Books That Prove Tension Is the Best Love Story
From rivalry to romance.
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31 Small Ways to Refresh Your Life This March
A softer start to spring.
Our Favorite Inspiring Memoirs That Read Like Fiction
New memoir, new mindset.
How I Designed My Home to Calm My Nervous System
Why some spaces help us relax—and others quietly stress us out.
When Growth Feels Uncomfortable: The Real Reason Imposter Syndrome Shows Up
Therapist-backed ways to build self-trust.
The Sunday Night Reset That Actually Made Me Look Forward to Mondays
The Sunday Scaries, solved.
The 34 Best Family Movies for Movie Night (All Ages, All Vibes)
From nostalgic faves to new releases.
The Powerful Connection Between Yoga and Mental Clarity: How My Practice Became a Lifeline
Finding clarity, one pose at a time.
How I’m Learning to Use My Phone, Without Letting It Use Me
The practices helping me stay present—without throwing my phone in the ocean.
The Power of Fewer Inputs
How quieting the noise helps you hear yourself again.
A 7-Day Reset for a Calmer, Clearer Spring
Your nervous system will thank you.
Adriene Mishler on Clarity, Integrity, and the Practice of Coming Back
“The first thing is just being able to notice.”
Brooklyn Decker’s Getting Ready Routine Is As Laid Back As She Is
We WILLIE love ya, BD.
Yes, You Can Do Crow Pose — Here’s How
Crow pose is one of the foundational arm balances in a yoga practice. While it’s not necessary to float effortlessly into an arm-balance in order to have an effective yoga practice, the level of awareness, focus and equal parts strength and ease necessary to explore and practice these types of poses can most certainly benefit […]
10 Job Interview Mistakes That Make or Break an Offer
As Career Contessa’s CEO, I’ve run my fair share of interviews. There are candidates who immediately stand out for all the right reasons—most of whom I’ve had the pleasure of hiring—but then, sometimes, there are moments you remember because they made you wince. With that in mind, I took some time to chat with other recruiters […]
This is *Exactly* What I’m Packing for My Long Flight This Summer
Over the last few years, I’ve taken my fair share of cross-country and international flights, and the Type-A part of me gets off on the challenge of packing exactly what I need (not too much, not too little) to make the flight bearable – and even fun. Instead of viewing a long flight as mindless […]
An Expert’s Guide to Investing for Beginners
Investing is one of those topics that sends people running for the hills at the mere mention of the word. And it’s no wonder! Schools don’t teach us that investing is a critical ingredient to building wealth —and they certainly don’t teach us how to do it. Well, let me fill you in on a little secret […]
5 Lessons I Learned While Diving Into Self-Love
Friends, I’ve spent more time by and in a pool in the past two months than I have my entire life, which is a pretty big deal in my world, considering I’ve lived the bulk of my life avoiding pools and water at all costs. When invitations would roll in for pool hangs, boat days, […]
Has Self-Promotion On Social Media Gone Too Far?
We each have our own bones to pick with social media. Whether a scroll through your feed leaves you feeling like you need to revamp your wardrobe, your career, or even your physical appearance, we can all agree that in today’s age of over-sharing, rising above social media’s negative effects is easier said than done. […]
Summer Date Night Ideas & Notes from the Weekend
Happy weekend, friends! This one’s already been full of swimming with friends and food on the grill – and this morning, Phoebe and I are hopping a flight to St. Louis to visit my brother and meet my other new baby niece, June! (If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that both my siblings had […]
5 Fun Ways to Become a Morning Person
Mornings can be tough, and all too often, we get through breakfast feeling groggy and rushed—or worse, skip it altogether. With summertime in full swing, I’m determined to make the most of these longer days by upping my morning game. To start strong, I switched up my usual after-work drinks meet up by inviting a […]
Why Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga Is The Best Summer Workout
You can’t drive across the Congress Street bridge in Austin without seeing dozens of people on stand up paddle boards (or as we like to say around here, “SUP” boards.) At first glance, it doesn’t look like much of a work out. You’re… well, standing. And paddling. But one time trying SUP is enough to […]
The 10 Best Hotel Pools in the World
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5-Minute Footwork Drills This Boxer Swears By
In sport, footwork is essential to elevating performance by improving overall speed, and the ability to start, stop, and change directions quickly, leading to an advantage over an opponent. Mixing in footwork to your regular fitness routine is a great way to improve speed, coordination, stability, and cognitive abilities. Change things up, and add these […]
What to Do With Your Life in July
July in Austin is all about seeking refuge. Cold movie theaters, restaurants after dark and the always spontaneous night swim are means of survival when it comes to triple digit weather. I love this time of year for it’s slower pace and nostalgic little moments of watching bored high school kids hanging out at snow […]