You might wonder how someone as regimented as I am manages the chaos travel brings to my daily routine. Travel is extremely disruptive (to schedules, sleep, and exercise routines), but the benefits far outweigh the challenges. For those interested in how to stay fit mentally, emotionally, and physically while on the road, I’m sharing the three things that remain constant for me no matter where I go.

In this place there are no world-class museums (like the Prado or Louvre), Rodeo-esque high streets, or even many 5-star hotels. They are unnecessary here, because the whole city is a treasure all its own.  While I wish I had the words to describe this ancient and artful town, all I really know is how it feels. It’s the kind of place that makes you WANT to pause.

Have you ever been so scared you couldn’t sleep? I certainly have. Oddly enough, what I’ve feared the most are things I’ve wanted most: things I’ve hoped, prayed, and worked hardest for. It’s the monster in my head—not the one under the bed—that is most formidable. So why is it that self-doubt and fear of failure can cripple a dream before it’s even had a chance to form?