Every now and then, I think all of us Type A folks need a reminder of how to relax. That's exactly what I received during our trip to Mexico's Riviera Maya earlier this month. Although it was just a short trip—five days—I think that's the longest stretch I haven't done any work at all in, well, years... and it felt amazing. This was a trip to celebrate my own and our team's hard work from the past year, and I also was recovering from a recent injury and surgery... so I decided to take it easy for once. On our trip to the Dominican Republic last year, I did one to two hours of work each day, and I really didn't mind it... I love this work so much, and it's pretty convenient to just chill with
Lately I've become obsessed with adding in herbs to optimize my health, and Focused Energy Boost has become a daily must-have for me. It contains a blend of herbal ingredients that promote energy and focus and boost mood and memory... which is essential when I live in a place with long, brutal winters and never get quite enough sleep. This is my secret weapon! It has a flowery flavor (similar to bee pollen if you've ever tried that in a smoothie or salad) and blends nicely into my morning smoothie without being overwhelming. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of the individual ingredients (yes, it contains all of these!)... GUARANA is a shrub native to Brazil whose seeds contain caffei
