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For too long, how you make money has been the deemed most important part of your identity. “What do you do?” is often the first question we ask strangers. But what if “what you do” isn’t all you do, whether you make money doing your passion or not? Carving out an extra day not only gives people more time to allocate toward hobbies, family and friends, or even chores, but it also encourages us to be more productive while working. Here our favorite advantages to transforming every weekend into a long one. A HEALTHIER LIFE-WORK BALANCE That’s right. We flipped...

It’s easy to forget that human beings are behind the wheel, and not projections of our current moods. As we venture back onto the roads, we’ve been thinking about ways to let our new, peaceful, and slower lifestyle tag along for the ride. WHEN IN DOUBT, WAVE We’re all one, deep down. If you think you made a boo-boo, or somebody slowed down to let you merge, flashing an open palm or a peace sign isn’t the worst thing you could do. It may even motivate that person to do the same when somebody does something kind for them. EVERYONE DRIVES DIFFERENTLY...

The pressure of having to exercise, especially while you’re stuck at home, can bedaunting. But there are plenty of fun ways to keep moving that don’t include lifting weights or setting aside hours for yoga. USE A STABILITY BALL AS AN OFFICE CHAIR Multitasking at its finest! This is a great way to improve posture, strengthen your core, and stay on your toes throughout the day. TAKE SHORT WALKS You don’t need to do an entire loop around the neighborhood in order to stay well.Sometimes, breaking up a long walk into multiple, five-minute strolls during the day can help you squeeze in the...

These unfamiliar stay at home orders pull the “Always Keep Moving” rug out from underneath us, and it’s revealing more than our floors. Over the last several decades, we have normalized an immense lack of patience during our everyday lives. Our eagerness doesn’t perpetually stem from ignorance, however. It’s from being systemically conditioned to view boredom, or waiting around, as stark red flags. If that work call is a few minutes too late, we immediately view waiting for it as a waste of time. If a person of interest takes too long to get back to us, we dismiss them...

It’s an exciting prospect to pack a bag, fly out the door, and set up shop at your local park. Then you get there, and think, “Where are the waves? Where are the views? Is it completely immoral to watch an episode on my iPad?” Doing anything under the sun, while you’re under the sun, isn’t a bad idea, but here’s a list of light, classic games — that don’t require any cards or instruments — to make you wish the day lasted longer. THE SHOUT COUNT Decide on a number as a group. The goal is to count to that amount by standing...