There was a lot of talk about “slowing down” and “conscious this-or-that” this year, and though the longevity of the movement might be presently disputed I still find myself thinking about how nice rejecting the rat race mentality feels.

Rarely does an opportunity that seems so straightforward and obvious pop up, but when I received the signal to cover a wellness retreat in Tuscany, I had never felt more clarity about anything.

I’m a pretty flexible person. I have no dietary restrictions and I change up my skincare routine regularly; I drink both red and white wine. But when it comes to the big decisions (will this job impact the course of my career and personal life for the foreseeable future? Will I still get to dictate my own vacation time?) I freeze