I have seen gymnasts perform impossible feats on a four-inch-wide, padded beam. Is there any better example of balance? Sometimes, it feels like walking through life is an exercise in staying upright. But it doesn’t have to feel that way.

It’s summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and August is a big travel month. You may be looking forward to the destination, but sometimes getting there includes confronting stressors like traffic, weather, crowds, and delays. I could go on, but you get my point. How you internalize the travel experience is reflected in your mood, behavior, and physical well-being.