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Tips & Gadgets to Short-Circuit Stress

Over the years, I’ve experimented with hundreds of “stress relieving” practices and gadgets with varying levels of success. I’ve composed a greatest hits list of my favorites, organized by category in no particular order. TheraICE Head Wrap — Generally targeted for hangover relief-seekers, this freezer sleeve unlocks a much broader use-case for stress, especially from those who suffer from frequent headaches or migraines.

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Killing Negative Narratives

We hold these truths to be self-evident…that we all suck at something. Many of us might even suck at many things. While there may be some truth to this predisposition, when we subscribe to this self-talk long enough, it becomes part of our narrative. Think of your narrative as the inner story that defines you, based on what you affirm to be true about yourself. According to the wise Christopher Moltisanti, each of us has an “arc” that constructs our unique

Blog Posts, Restaurant Reviews

Heavy Handed

LA has no shortage of burger joints, making the comparison game somewhat of a hobby. When a new place bursts onto the scene, I’m always keen to see how it stacks up to standards. Heavy Handed, once a popup in West LA, has popped its way onto Main Street in Santa Monica as the newest smashburger spectacle. The space is super chill – an open patio with picnic tables and the ordering counter perched up like a trophy case.

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