One of the most striking lessons from the road is how other cultures place value on rest. I’m noticing that I found it nearly impossible to feel relaxed in NYC, even when I thought I was doing a good job managing stress. Now 2 months into this journey, I’m finally learning how to properly chill.
About the Author Ellen Vora, MD
Ellen Vora, M.D., is a holistic psychiatrist practicing with Frank Lipman, M.D., at the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in NYC. "I take a functional medicine approach to mental health, which is a root-cause approach to understanding and treating illness."