Traveling to new or beloved destinations to celebrate the holidays are, for many, the best times of the year. They can also be tricky times to stay healthy. The shift in temperature and daylight hours combined with seasonal, processed calorie bombs and travel that is a germaphobe’s nightmare can really take a toll on our…
Read MoreMy job during the holidays at home was always to set the table and help my very non-crafty mother make it look moderately presentable. Cue me picking up leaves in our backyard (probably covered in dog pee) to make an elaborate tablescape. Yes, I was an 8-year-old Martha Stewart prodigy. My hosting/event planning skills took…
Read MoreWhen preparing for one of my first job interviews, I was instructed to emphasize my ability to multitask. Growing up, my mom would tease my dad that he could only focus on one thing at a time. I, along with many other millennials, have always been told that multitasking is good, superior even. Now all…
Read MoreIf you know anything about The Chill Times, it’s that we’re not ones to shy away from any sort of conversation about self-care. In your home, in your office, and basically in every aspect of your life, it’s practically our mission working to destress you as best as we possibly can and have you living the at “peak…
Read MoreIf you don’t know, daylight savings time affects approximately 1.6 billion people worldwide. Given that the majority of our time is likely spent indoors in an office, this switch in time can often mean that we go most days barely seeing sunlight aside from the bleary-eyed morning commutes, whereas it doesn’t feel as dreadful working…
Read MoreSelf-care is having a moment. It’s everywhere: on Instagram, online, and in stores. Whether on your screen or around the corner, brands and businesses have seemed to explode in this cultivation of promoting new ways, and products, to take care of yourself. This spotlight on treating yourself to your favorite skin-care products, foods, candles—or just…
Read MoreJust a few short months ago, when someone would ask me how I felt about my upcoming college graduation, I would say, without hesitation, “It feels like I’m standing at the edge of a cliff and about to jump.” This was met with many a reaction, usually somewhere between laughter and terror. If it were…
Read MoreThe days are getting shorter, the sun is setting earlier, and it feels like your spirit is changing – along with the color of the leaves. You’re feeling the weight of your responsibilities, your urge for adventure has diminished, and things feel a little bit heavier and well, different. You can’t seem to put a…
Read MoreWith the midterm elections happening right around the corner, it’s imperative now more than ever that we go out and vote. However, while a vote can push us to actively engage in social issues, there are 364 days out of the rest of the year where we can choose to show up, get involved, and…
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