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This six-day, five-night retreat gives education professionals from all over the world the opportunity to hear some of the world’s leading experts on how to cultivate social and emotional well-being—for both teachers and their students. In addition to lectures, participants will engage in deep self-reflection, thought-provoking discussions, and strategy sessions (see the agenda for more information). Participants will leave empowered with cutting-edge, science-based social-emotional strategies, tools, and techniques to implement this important aspect of student and teacher development in their school environments....

Group date nights are SO MUCH FUN! Here’s our magic formula: your favorite friends + good food + an awesome theme = a night to remember! We are so excited to introduce our newly updated Couples Win It in a Minute group date idea! We’ve included everything you need to pull of the perfect couples date night- all this gorgeous pack needs is YOU and a few of your favorite people!...

You may use the phrases: May I be safe. May I be happy. May I be healthy. May I live my life with ease. Many people ask me, “Well, who am I asking?” We’re not asking anybody, we’re offering. We’re gift giving. And then we wish others well. It may be people who’ve helped us, who we take for granted, tend to overlook, or people we don’t really know. There are many phases and stages of the practice, but we’ll begin with the offering of loving-kindness to ourselves....

This is a fun challenge to try if you’ve been in a bit of a styling slump from hanging out at home. Use this guide to try something new every day to feel refreshed and back to your regular routine. From accent braids to low-key looks to end the week, here’s your day-to-day hairstyle plan. You can thank us later! Hairdos for Long Hair: 7 Looks To Try This Week Sunday: Simple & Chic Accent Braid Self-care Sunday tends to involve binge-watching your Netflix lineup while deep conditioning, and that’s totally cool....

Look 1: Half Up Half Down French Braid Style If you can’t decide whether to wear your hair up or down for your upcoming string of parties or casual outings, the good news is: You don’t have to choose! The normcore half up braid, one of our latest street-style discoveries is the perfect mix of practicality and cheeky style. For look number one, we’re teaching you how to create this super easy half up half down French braid style....

Weaving a Tapestry of Connection These little sparks tell me that my life is more than just the difficult moments. My life reaches back in time, through my parents and their parents, and into the future through my kids. It ripples through the people I talk to every day—and even to you, dear reader. And, in this way, we all weave a tapestry of connection that can hold us in our time of need....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Hosting a housewarming party is the perfect opportunity to invite old friends, family and new neighbors to your home. Moving into a new home is stressful enough, you don’t need any additional fuss over planning a housewarming party. Introducing our “Welcome to our Home Sweet Home” themed housewarming party! Everything you need to plan, organize and host a stress-free, relaxed housewarming party....

I was touched by his words and how strongly they resonated with my experiences over the past 25 years. On its face, the invitation to be self-aware and to embody our authenticity in the workplace seems simple. But the realities of evolving into a leadership role can present many enticing moments to be like someone else, to ignore that gut feeling and step away from what is deeply held as our values, our ethics....

They seem to be aiming to normalize failure itself—to say to the rest of us (who are hiding our faults in a deep, dark closet) that it’s okay, everyone trips up sometimes. That’s a message we might try to communicate to a close friend when they’re distressed by their own failure. But does this strategy actually help? Do Other People’s Failures Make Us More Self-Compassionate? According to a new study, it might—but only for certain people....

Suddenly you hear a voice you know so well, asking for the hundredth time “Honey, have you seen my keys?” You now spend your time wondering was this man, who counts picking up the car from the mechanic as a date, this woman, who forgets to feed the cat but knows the plot of every reality TV show, really once the most fascinating person in the world? If you’re bored with your spouse, I am here to tell you that attention and curiosity don’t just belong on your cushion....

One of the most powerful (and challenging) practices to do is look into another person’s eyes for a prolonged period of time. It immediately makes us feel vulnerable! It may not matter whether it’s a stranger or someone you’ve been in a partnership with for over 50 years (sometimes this makes it more difficult). But when we do it, it’s fascinating what arises. Check out this short video from Soul Pancake to see some of the surprising results of people making connection:...

As a trait, purpose appears to have evolved in humans so that we can accomplish big things together—which may be why having a powerful sense of purpose is linked to better physical and mental health. Purpose is adaptive, in an evolutionary sense. It helps both individuals and the species to survive. Yet when it comes to our own sense of purpose, many of us are at a loss. We struggle to know what role we play in the bigger scheme of things....

Marriage Problems The first step in how to fix a broken marriage is identifying the core issues. What are the hotspots that make both of you tense and unwilling to compromise? Have you taken time to step back and see it from your partner’s point of view? Just about every disagreement could benefit from one, or both, of you taking a moment to step back and fully understand where your partner is coming from....

How to Treat Dead Ends (Or Hide Them, at Least) But the good news is there are ways to deal with dead ends—you know the look. Dried, brittle, and frayed fringe that can result from a variety of things: extreme weather (winter winds, I see you), aforementioned chemical processing and/or dyeing, or from heat styling. That not includes hot tools like flat irons and curling rods, but also traditional blow dryers, too....

Lasting longer in bed has the ability to draw out feelings of pleasure and will also give you a better sense of control. Not to mention, prolonging sexual activities will help both spouses have fulfilling sex and achieve climax! Pretty great combination, right? Whether you’re looking to simply increase the duration of your sexual activities, or you’re often reaching climax well before your spouse, we can help! We have researched (and tested out 😉) some techniques, and are here to share some of the best natural tips and tricks on how to last longer in bed!...

As for me, my house has never been cleaner, because there’s nothing like a pandemic to pep up an otherwise sleepy cleaning regimen. Awareness has helped me notice myself feverishly cooking and stress-baking (because I am pretty sure we’re going to be OK if we have enough lentil soup frozen.) As a mindfulness teacher, my students are sharing their concerns about having strong emotions, like fear, as if they shouldn’t....

2. Acknowledge Moments of Kindness During the course of your day, notice any pleasant interaction or encounter the day offers you. It might be a “hello” from a passer-by, a compliment from a friend or acquaintance, having the person ahead of you hold the door open, a tender moment you observe between a father and his child, or a toddler squatting down to pet a dog. Once you notice this interaction, pay attention to the reaction it elicits within you, allowing the feelings and sensations to penetrate deep within your mind and body....

Real life is like improv: the script’s always changing, and saying yes keeps you in the flow, pulls for creativity, and makes it more fun. Try saying no out loud or in your mind. How’s that feel? Then say yes. Which one feels bet­ter, opens your heart more, and draws you more into the world? Saying yes to some part of life—to a condition or situ­ation, to a relationship, to your history or personality, or to something happening inside your own mind—does not necessarily mean that you like it....

So how exactly does a guy style around a long-ish undercut? As the post suggests, we’ll break down how to turn that undercut ponytail into a look that you’ll find works with both day to night, and for both formal and casual occasions. It’s the details that count after all! Let’s get to it: How to Style an Undercut Ponytail 1. Have enough length. An undercut ponytail, first and foremost, should not be a “punytail....