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Now a new study out of the University of Miami finds that that meditation not only provides protection from a natural decline in attention during high-demand times, but that the more you practice, the greater that protection is. “That’s the biggest take-home for me: Practice is key,” says Amishi P. Jha, an associate professor of psychology and lead author of the study. “It’s not conceptual. It’s not like book-learning. [Mindfulness training] has to be embodied to get the most benefit....

Zach and I basically couldn’t get there fast enough. We decided to get the artichoke dip for our appetizer, which was deeeelish! And since I have been a LONG time fan of their Fiesta Lime Chicken, ordering that was a no-brainer for me 🙂 And of course, Zach had to get himself some good ol’fashion steak and potatoes. It was mouthwateringly good, and so hard to believe we got all of this food for only $20!...

Day 7 is already here! ONE WEEK DOWN! MATERIALS NEEDED: Spouse Scattergories printables and a timer. LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 7: Enjoy a fresh new spin on a CLASSIC game… Each of the categories are geared toward your spouse!! Grab the Spouse Scattergories printables and read more about it here! Coming up tomorrow… Service Coupon! Spoil your spouse for a day by taking on whatever service items they desire! P....

We collaborated with one of our all-time favorite designers, Erin of Strawberry Mommycakes, to develop a modern love journal that your husband will love. The I Love Us book features 48-pages of beautifully coordinated designs and writing prompts. All you need to do is print and add your unique story! Documenting the what and why of your relationship has never been easier! Watch This Quick Video of What’s Included in this DIY Love Book:...

It’s that time of year… graduation season! Graduation is such an exciting moment in a student’s life, and it needs to be CELEBRATED! Whether your grad is a high school, university, or a post-graduate student, you need something to make them feel special after ALL of the hard work they have put into their schooling. Don’t let your graduate go unappreciated – this is their moment to shine! These DIY graduation gifts are a unique, creative, and easy way to surprise the grad on their big day!...

A new study suggests that people who have mentally prepared for and thought about the upcoming workday—or “reattached” to work—have a better work experience, because they start the day off more in touch with their work goals. Researchers recruited 151 people from a diverse range of careers and emailed surveys to them each morning for one work week. People were considered to be more reattached to work when they agreed with statements like, “This morning, I gave some thought to the upcoming workday,” or “This morning, I thought about what I wanted to achieve at work today....

Dr. Adam Hampshire, who helped develop a variety of brain-training tests by the Medical Research Council at Cambridge University, argues that demonstrating improvement on tasks performed through these brain-training games does not provide a sufficient claim of a brain-training or brain-altering affect. The article continues: Most research that suggests brain-training works is fraught with difficulties: little has been peer-reviewed or conducted alongside control groups. Several companies use scans of brains “lighting up” to support claims that their programmes are effective, but these simply show a measure of the energy that the brain is using rather than providing any evidence that the brain is being altered in any long-term way....

Keep Natural Hair Fresh Longer While at Home I love being in a position to help other women learn about product usages, especially when we aren’t familiar with it. This is extremely important now because many people are looking for ways to keep your hair fresh longer while spending time at home. Dry shampoo plays a huge role in this, even if you have natural hair. Read on to learn the many ways you can benefit from using this product on your hair type....

14 Cool Curly Bob Hairstyles 1. Soft Curls Create a sweet and subtle look with some soft curls. To give your soft curls extra volume all day long, use the Nexxus Exxpand+ Volumizing Whip when styling. 2. Medium Curls For a more classic look, try creating curly bob hairstyles with these medium-sized curls. 3. Short Bob Go for a shorter bob paired with fun curls to create a fun and dramatic style....

His grandfather replies, I sometimes feel there are two wolves inside me, each of whom fights to tell me what to do. Whenever something angers me, one of the wolves is full of fire, and wants to attack and act nasty. The other is calmer, thinks clearly, and makes better choices. But they’re both always there. And the boy asks, But if they are always fighting, how do you know which wolf is going to win?...

Mindfulness practice allows a different perspective and supports you in seeing what’s actually happening. When you pause and recognize thoughts as just thoughts, emotions as just emotions, and sensations as bodily experiences, you develop a great sense of connection. While your present-moment experience may not be comfortable, you are in touch with the emerging moment, in touch with yourself, and quite possibly more in touch with other people. As your practice of mindfulness deepens, your sense of connection will gradually increase, easing your access to your deepest strengths and resources and to the whole of your life and the world....

While you’re out enjoying the music and having full-on photo shoots for the ‘gram (no judgment here!), you want your hair to look and feel as fresh as possible. If you’re camping out for a whole weekend of festival activities, you’re going to need some festival hair care essentials to get you through the entire experience. Check out our absolute must-haves: Festival Hair Care Essentials You Need to Pack “Wash” with a dry shampoo When it comes to festival hair care essentials, you want the process to be quick and easy but still effective....

A friend of mine is an arborist who has long exposed me, on excursion after excursion in parks and wilderness, to the wonders of trees and forests, first in Pennsylvania and now in California. Whenever we enter the land of trees, almost instantly the mood changes. There is a palpable slowing down of thought and speech. You can hear more, and better. You begin to sense with more of your body, and there is even a preternatural settledness that can easily overtake you....

In the field of psychology, studies have attempted to explore the ways in which we pay attention to the world around us. It’s been found that people with mental health disorders can have negative attentional biases, which means they focus more on negative events than positive ones. These individuals can also take longer to disengage from negative stimuli compared to healthy individuals. Despite years of study, findings have been inconsistent and key issues remain unresolved....

**Click on the titles to be sent to that post! 🙂 Halloween Costume Contest Last year we hosted a Couples Halloween Costume Contest that was such a riot! You’ve never seen costumes this good! Our readers submitted pictures of their Halloween costume creations and we were all blown away by their creativity! So if you are planning on getting dressed up with your spouse this year, check out these ideas!...

Dan Harris Journalist Dan Harris, co-anchor of Nightline and the weekend edition of Good Morning America, is author of the current New York Times bestseller 10% Happier. He is a popular advocate for how mindfulness practice can help achieve better health and excellence at work. He regularly reports for 20/20 and World News with Diane Sawyer. Dr. Richard Davidson World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson is one of the leading experts on the impact of contemplative practices, such as mindfulness, on the brain....

Have a Happy and MEMORABLE Easter!

February is one of our most favorite months of the year since it’s all about LOVE! February 14th is all about that romantic love but we also think it’s important to celebrate the friends you love and couldn’t live without, so we decided to take a hint from the hilarious and super popular show, Parks and Recreation. And now we’ve got everything you need to create the perfect, girly celebration and let your BFFs know how much you appreciate them on the day before Valentine’s Day, because February 13th is Galentine’s Day!...

The Best Presents for Teenagers [Social_Warfare] Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about them, click here. Let’s Get started and find something for those teens! Save this list of gift ideas on Pinterest! 1. Legos 2. Longboard 3. Lego USB 4. Super Hero Movies 5. Monopoly Deal 6. iTunes Gift Card 7. Movie Sheet Music 8. Hand Lettering Book 9. Converse 10. Fun Socks 11. Backpack 12. Arrow Jewelry...

I had travelled with my aunt to spend Thanksgiving weekend at the home of relatives.This arm of the gene pool had done very well for itself and lived in a mansion next to a famous person. From the moment I stepped onto the property I sensed the house knew I didn’t belong. Yes, I am that person who paints their nails red over expensive white broadloom. But I mean well....