Nina Chamlou is a writer, interviewer and storyteller from Portland, Oregon. She covers technology, healthcare, psychology, mental health and social justice issues. Her motto is that useful info ...

The overtly and painfully Zillennial suffix ‘maxxing’ (yes, the double ‘x’ is intentional) is being added to an array of generic areas of wellness, ranging from looks to the gym and overall health.

The morning alarm rings, and the mental checklist begins. Work deadlines. Workouts. Meal prep. Perhaps a fleeting question about the meaning of it all before ...