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August 8, 2017

7 Awesome Office Design Trends You Should Know About

When it comes to your office, you want it to feel like your home away from home: after all, you’re spending most of your day there, so it should feel and look amazing. Several office design trends are gaining popularity among professionals who want to redesign their office in 2017 and beyond. These are designs that promote productivity, focus, and...

August 1, 2017

8 Best Backpack Stuffers for Back-to-School 2017

Summer is winding down, and it’s time for the most exciting (or dreaded, depending on the kid) time of year: back-to-school! No matter how your kid feels about heading back into the classroom, they’re sure to have a long list of back-to-school supplies that needs tackling. Rather than sticking to the usual routine, spice up the new school year with...

July 27, 2017

7 Revitalizing Yoga Poses to Try at Your Standing Desk

Movement is essential to a healthy lifestyle: motion and balance are keys to sustaining one’s mental capacity and flowing through life with ease. Try these seven yoga poses at your desk, and watch how you and your work shift in a positive direction. Mountain Pose Tadasana: The most basic standing pose, this is great for posture and core strength. For this pose,...

July 20, 2017

8 Walking Tours You Won’t Want to Miss

Whether a casual afternoon stroll or a strenuous several-day journey is more your speed, there’s a walking tour out there for you. Walking tours are a great way to add movement to your vacation; some let you spend an afternoon exploring a new area, while others constitute the vacation itself. We’ve taken a look at eight walking tours that will appeal...

July 13, 2017

A Short History of the Balance Board

Here at FluidStance, we have a Paul Bunyan Balance Board of our own in the office. Another modern balance board, created by the famous WWII pilot Stanley Washburn Jr., was inspired by his meeting with children on Africa’s Gold Coast—the kids were balancing themselves on a plank and log. Washburn created his own version as a gift for his daughter...

July 6, 2017

10 Ways to Add Movement to Your Summer Vacation

Your summer vacation is a time to relax and hit the pause button, right? Maybe so, but you don’t want to get home only to start back at square one with your fitness level. These ten tips will help you stay active while on vacation so you can enjoy your time away without having to worry about getting back on track once...

June 15, 2017

We’re Losing Balance as We Age—Here’s What We Can Do About It

We often use the term balance to describe both our emotional and physical wellbeing. There is the intangible form, the magic mix of where we focus our time, energy, and efforts. This kind of balance tends to naturally improve with age as we learn to better manage our time, recognize the brevity of life, and see more value in meaningful...

June 5, 2017

10 Father’s Day Gifts That Will Keep Dad Moving

Whether he’s carting the kids to soccer practice or organizing a family beach day, Dad’s always on the move. This Father’s Day, take some time to celebrate everything that he does. Check out our top ten gift picks for the active dad, and be sure to comment letting us know what you’re getting Dad this year! Trakke Backpack: If Dad loves hiking,...

May 22, 2017

6 Ways to Move Your Office—Without Spending a Dime

Bringing more movement into your life doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. I’m always looking for ways to move that let me work a few extra steps into my day, keeping my body and mind in motion. Here are a few habits I like to suggest to add movement to your workday: 1) Create your own “Employee of Your Own Life” parking spot. ...

May 9, 2017

How to Embrace Self-Care this Mother’s Day

Between cooking, cleaning, organizing, scheduling, playing chauffeur, and all that motherhood demands, it is often difficult to find balance. As mothers, we often neglect to prioritize our own well-being out of selflessness. The fact is, when we prioritize ourselves, the benefits flow into all other areas of our lives. It isn’t about selfishness; it’s about self-care & self-love. First and foremost, a...