Those students who were instructed to commit three acts of kindness each week saw a bigger boost in their popularity from peers than those students who were instructed to visit three places each week. The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California-Berkeley puts the study in context: children have the capacity to act kindly and receive kindness positively, yet still have to be prompted to behave this way....
“We have a xenophobic focus on achievement and achievement-testing as the measure of how good our education systems are,” says Greenberg, “and very little focus on the whole child and the idea of nurturing of children’s full development to become an adult with full potential.” At the other end of the classroom, there are some exquisitely stressed-out teachers, says Greenberg. He notes how a recent study from Germany compared how teachers have similar stress profiles as Romanian orphans....
Oils for Natural Hair Finding the best oil for natural hair comes down to finding an oil strong enough to enter the inner structure to truly make a difference in both the health and feel of your hair. We suggest the Nexxus New York Salon Care Oil Infinite Hair Oil for both of these qualities and a few additional bonus effects, too. This product also works for every season as it adds moisture to dry wintry strands and tames frizz in hot and humid weather....
Research Roundup April 2015 issue of Mindful magazine Disrupting Our Brain’s Bias Racial bias in policing is at the forefront of the news. So it’s heartening to see a study that finds bias can be reduced through mindfulness training. Adam Lueke and Brian Gibson of Central Michigan University looked at how instructing white college students in mindfulness would affect their “implicit bias”—or unconscious negative reactions—to black faces and faces of older people....
Goerling tells a story from his policing experience in which he notes how judgmental he would have been in the situation if not for mindfulness, and because of that he was reminded to be empathic and non-judgmental, which was a tactic that was much more effective and rewarding.
In a nutshell, sex roleplay is when a couple acts out roles to bring a fantasy or scenario to life. Props, costumes, and location can also enhance the roleplay experience. We love the idea of trying new things, especially when it comes to sex. Because of this, we’ve created ten spicy roleplay ideas just for you! The best part? You can print the pages off, cut them out, punch a hole in the corners, and bind them together with a book ring....
Still grieving over the loss of my best friend Amy, I was not ready to “get” another dog. Friends asked; some suggested another dog would help me get over my loss. I knew I needed to let her go, but I was still imprinting on my memory all the details of Amy and the life we enjoyed together. A friend suggested I foster a dog through a local non-profit organization that focuses on finding homes for special needs and elderly dogs and cats, and also helps people keep their pets through education, behaviour training, and helping pet owners obtain the resources they need....
Yet we often fail to recognize the same signs of stress and overwhelm in ourselves. We take on work projects, make plans with friends, push ourselves to go to the gym, keep up with the news, and tackle new recipes, then question why it is we feel so frazzled and burnt out. As philosopher Alain de Botton explains, sometimes we just need to keep things simple. “What registers as anxiety is typically no freakish phenomenon; it is the mind’s logical enraged plea not to be continuously and exhaustingly overstimulated,” he says....
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You’ve never seen taboo like this before with words all about love and romance! Get your spouse to say “Hey sexy!” without saying any of the taboo words. We’ve created a fun and flirty bedroom game that engages both the heart and the mind. Change things up in the bedroom with a sexy game that might make you blush… This game has everything you need for a sizzling HOT date night that will help you connect with your spouse – on more than one level!...
30 Side Swept Undercut Styles If you’re looking for some fresh and new ideas of ways to wear a side part undercut, we rounded up the best ways to wear the look this season: 1. The Fresh Cut Try a side shave undercut style with a short trimmed beard. We love the balance of this style that has a height up on top and volume on the bottom with a sleek undercut in the middle....
In short, gifts, treats, and other romantic gestures are great ways to show love to your sweetie. However, sometimes you have to think outside the box! If you’re wondering how to celebrate your sweetheart’s birthday at home this year, we’ve got an extraordinary idea for you. Plan an entire day with birthday ideas at home that will make your husband (or wife) feel special! Are you ready to hear how you can surprise your wife or husband with the best birthday they’ve ever had?...
Psychologist Richard Balding, from the University of Worcester, presented the findings from this study on January 12 at the British Psychological Society’s Division of Occupational Psychology Conference in Chester. Balding advised organisations to consider the problem seriously. “Smart phone use is increasing at a rapid rate and we are likely to see an associated increase in stress from social networking," he said. “Organisations will not flourish if their employees are stressed, irrespective of the source of stress, so it is in their interest to encourage their employees to switch their phones off; cut the number of work emails sent out of hours, reduce people’s temptation to check their devices....
Do you remember when you first started dating your spouse? You soaked up every, little detail they gave you. In those early days of focusing so intently on each other, you come to know so much about your partner, which makes you both feel completely connected. But what about now? Do you know the little details that now fill your spouse’s day? We have an amazing way for you to connect again through meaningful questions that will help you study every detail of your sweetheart....
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But as the world speeds up, we’re forfeiting these wonderful human capacities. Do you have as much time to think as you did a year ago? When was the last time you spent time reflecting on something important to you? At work, do you have more or less time to think about what you’re doing, and are you encouraged to spend time thinking together with colleagues and co-workers? In this culture, we’ve begun to equate productivity with speed....
The Holistic Life Foundation (HLF), a nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, expanded to two satellite locations: the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation in Akwesasne, NY, and Miami, FL. The efforts to branch out and bring the benefits of wellness to underserved communities started this summer in Akwesasne. Senior HLF staff will spend a year in the community facilitating yoga and mindfulness classes in schools. They’ll also be training 15 community leaders to help grow their programming in the community....
At times it can seem like we are making little progress on environmental problems. Over and over I hear these questions: What can one person do? What should I do? My answers have come a long way from the early eco-enthusiasm of the 1960s. We felt sure we could save everything if people only knew how much was at stake. Today we face environmental concerns with more awareness, recognizing the political, economic, and social constraints that limit our actions....
The half updo for 2106 is a peculiar case. Having lost its luster in the grungy ’90s and texturized 2000s, we’ve been seeing this #throwback on many a style star and Hollywood celebrity these days. Needless to say, our inner tween is beside herself with glee. Both practical and flirty, it’s the go-to hairstyle for gals who want the best of both worlds, who want to work with some feminine softness and length around their shoulders, but need an unobstructed view too....
As Tsai was treating him (successfully) for PTSD, however, something unexpected emerged. The vet still described his Vietnam experiences as horrific, but he said the painful memories remind him of who he is. His experience typifies research psychologists’ new understanding of trauma: When people are least resilient—in the sense that they are knocked for a loop, do not bounce back quickly or at all, and suffer emotionally for months, if not years—they can eventually emerge from trauma stronger, more appreciative of life, more sympathetic to the suffering of others, and with different (arguably more enlightened) values and priorities....
