The more I race, the faster I want to go. My competitive spirit gives me that "need for speed." A recent article in the New York Times detailed one often forgotten element of moving quickly — relaxing. It seems counterintuitive, but tension makes you tight and that tightness interferes with your groove and slows you down. You need to learn how to get in that relaxed state while working hard Read more

Sometimes it's the little things we can do to keep on track for optimal health and most of the time it just takes a few minutes, or even seconds, to get back on track. Slow down. We all tend to run around doing everything we need to get done in a day without taking a minute to just breathe. Even if you're running late, try to take a few seconds to begin each activity with a few gentle Read more

If you’re anything like me then you probably have a tendency to let the little, everyday stresses build up into big overwhelming worries that nag at you all the time. Learning to let go of the little things will not only save you a daily headache, but allow you the time (and energy) you need to tackle those bigger problems that life just loves to throw our way. Luckily I’ve figured out a few Read more

I've been to a handful of bachelorette parties, some relaxing and some wild and crazy, but my favorite one had a little bit of both. Picking the location of your bachelorette party takes a lot of consideration, especially when factoring in a bunch of different women's preferences. If I were to plan my own, it'd be someplace warm so we could be poolside by day, but also someplace fun so we could Read more

Dear Sugar, My fiancé is coming home in a week from being gone for a year at school in another state. I want to surprise him with the best night he's ever had. It needs to be completely unforgettable, but I don't know what to do. Obviously something sexy will ensue, but how do I start it? Dinner? Wine? What can I do to totally blow him away? — Enticing Tisha To see DearSugar's Read more

Have you ever, in your entire life, written "relax" on your to-do list? Well, even if you never have, I am here to tell you relaxing should not be last on your list of things to do. Down time and relaxing are an essential part of staying healthy and happy. Chilling out can refuel a depleted body as well as reduce your heart rate, lower blood pressure, increase blood flow to major muscles (great Read more

What's better than getting a massage from a professional masseuse? Not much, but how about two people massaging you at the same time? I honestly don't think it gets any better than that. It's the ultimate treat for your mind, body, and spirit. Massage therapy enhances the function of your joints and muscles, improves circulation, relieves physical and mental fatigue and stress, and increases Read more