Feeling overwhelmed and underproductive are all too common in today’s society, while feeling focused and present throughout the day can seem completely out of reach. Even if we experience that mental sharpness after a perfect latte or a hard-fought sweat sesh, the effect is often fleeting. Believe it or not, balanced, grounded energy is something we can walk around with at all times — if we practice DOT (Do One Thing). Also known as single-tasking, it’s the method of doing one thing at a time to ultimately accomplish so much more. Marie Condo can teach you how to declutter your home, but DOT declutters your energy…

“On the grind.” “Everyday I’m hustlin’.” “Never stop striving.” If one of these motivational quotes isn’t tacked on the wall of your office, it’s probably on your coworker’s. And it makes sense. From an early age most of us are indoctrinated into a system of upward mobility and advancement. What’s school if not a 13-20 year training ground preparing you for competition, deadlines, and discipline…

“No shirt, no shoes, no service.” It’s been the healthcode-enforced mantra of many retailers and dining establishments for nearly a century, but perhaps the regulation need not apply 24/7. Barefoot living is a rising trend. Called “earthing,” it basically means walking sans shoes on natural outdoor surfaces like grass, sand, rocks, and dirt. The movement is gaining traction as an increasing amount of our time is spent enclosed in synthetic environments with our eyes glued to a screen, where it’s easy to forget that we have an entire body to move with and a whole planet to connect to. Humans are designed to be in sync with our ecosystems, and it’s well documented that our health and happiness require resonance with nature. Read on for all you need to know about merging soles with Mother Earth…