There is a widely held misconception in our culture that relaxation is a reflex—meaning, if we can create the ideal environment, relaxation will just…happen.

There is no time of the year more ripe for forgiveness than the holidays.

Holiday Nerve Tonic Round about this time, the holidays can start to feel like a grind. Anticipation builds right next to less sleep, more sweets, possible yucky weather, maybe no exercise.