Tag: Lifestyle

  • Stress is killing us

    Stress is killing us

    How do you manage stress? Most of us don’t; we unconsciously welcome it. In America, we seem addicted to stress. From childhood, we are told that we must achieve certain goals and always reach for more. Wanting more out of life isn’t bad, but the problem lies in desiring more than we need and sacrificing…

  • Measuring Time in Decades

    Measuring Time in Decades

    This year, I’m embarking on a new decade of my life. I’ve always found it helpful to segment my life into decades; it’s a meaningful way to observe changes, gauge progress, and assess the impact of my choices. From Ages 1 to 9: We’re essentially on autopilot during these years, with our parents or guardians…

  • The cost of our rushed lives

    The cost of our rushed lives

    Many years from now, we will look back at this era and understand the numerous mistakes we made due to our constant need for speed. Consider the incident with Alaska Airlines earlier this year, where a piece of the fuselage fell off while the plane was flying. A few days ago, the National Transportation Safety…

  • Ya es diciembre

    Ya es diciembre

    Esta vez no fue diferente, esperé hasta el último día para preparar mi maleta. Aunque en realidad no me toma mucho tiempo, me gustaría poder hacerlo con más antelación, digamos, un día o dos antes del viaje. En los últimos años, hemos viajado mucho; ahora que vivimos en Seattle, ir a Vancouver, Canadá, es muy…