Archive - XO, MU by Melissa Urban

How to avoid the Sunday Scaries

Is Monday morning making you anxious? Here are 3 steps to help you truly enjoy your weekend or vacation and tame the Sunday Scaries

Apr 22 •

How to deal with passive-aggressive behavior

Three direct (and still kind) tactics that WILL work

Apr 15 •

How to recover from exercise, stress, and life

You hear about "recovery" a lot, but what does it mean, and how do you do it?

Apr 8 •

March 2024

10 things I always pack on a flight

From comfort items to self-care, keep these in your go-bag at all times

Mar 25 •

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 33

Succession meets The Bear but with two Michelin stars. Plus household hacks, an easy meal planning reminder, four lessons we can learn from the…

Mar 21 •

How to get started with hiking

If you've never hit the trails (but always wanted to), my detailed how-to guide is for you!

Mar 18 •

Three steps to more successful therapy

From someone who's successfully used therapy to recover from drugs, process trauma, unpack relationship baggage, get re-married, and not be so depressed

Mar 11 •

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 32

Everyone is TERRIBLE and you will hate-love every page. Plus a "Kiss" lightning round, is decaf coffee really healthy, and the ONE rule change that…

Mar 8 •

Happy birthday to me

I'M FIFTY YEARS OLD TODAY. And not as freaked out as I thought I'd be.

Mar 4 •

February 2024

BONUS XOMU: Melissa goes to Las Vegas

My 3-day EPIC hiking trip in a city not exactly known for hiking (plus bonus hiking options, where to stay, and what to eat)

Feb 29 •

How to prepare for hiking season

Spring is almost here, and the mountains are calling! Start elevating your fitness now.

Feb 26 •

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 31 (books edition)

I've read a LOT lately, so here are my four-stars, my "best books of the year," and a few popular bestsellers that I really, really hated. (Which one is…

Feb 22 •

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