What Does HALT Stand For? In a nutshell, H beacons for asking ourselves: Am I hungry right now? A means checking in to see: Am I angry or anxious, or otherwise dysregulated and activated? L stands for lonely: Am I feeling lonely in this moment? And T stands for: Am I tired? Tune In to What Your Body Needs with the HALT Practice When you find yourself a bit dysregulated or overwhelmed, a few of these simple interventions can help....
Combining the majestic vibe of out-of-this-world royalty with the coolness of the 90’s beauty era, this is truly a hairstyle that’s not only easy to recreate — not rocket science here, promise! — But it’s also the perfect option for when you’re looking to elevate your look (or, let’s be real, when a beanie won’t do its trick on a bad hair day). Regardless of your hair length, you’ll need to build up some texture in order to get nice and neat results....
Not to state the obvious, but hair buns have come to many a frizzed-out gal’s rescue, second only to conditioner or hair serum, during her time of need. They’re fashionable but not overthought, easy to do on the fly and, awesomely enough, can be incorporated into other existing styles and still look super cute. As to the latter, one of our current obsessions is the half-updo which we’ve taken to a whole other level with a pair of buns on each side....
Bring a Simple Bob Updo to Life Slightly obsessed with the bob updo? Check out our article 5 easy updos for the weekend for instant inspo.
I love a good picnic but wanted to try something a little more… ADVENTUROUS! I thought it would be so fun to have a little dining treasure hunt with my husband, eating our tasty food at fun outdoor stops along the way. I knew my husband would be anticipating a fabulous date that weekend when I popped this darling invitation into our mailbox (After the postman had come, of course, didn’t want the postman thinking that I was asking him out on a date!...
This kit has EVERYTHING you could want to set up an amazing Halloween Party! Halloween is right around the corner! If you have a party to throw then you have definitely come to the right place. We have the most ah-mazing Halloween Party Pack that is going to totally knock your socks off! The best part is…it’s totally FREE!! It is perfect for absolutely ANY Halloween party. Are you in charge of your kiddos class party this year?...
Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce: When you said feelings I’d heard that old song in my head. Feelings feelings were in, remember that? Stephanie Domet: Whoa whoa whoa feeling, that one? Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce: Exactly. It’s the cliché cheesy song, it’s the ultimate cheesy song right. Feelings is a go-to for mindful. When we did our Getting Started series in 2014, it was very important to us that. Very early on we addressed working with emotions....
This practice doesn’t come naturally to me. By nature, I’m a doer. For me, the pull to act is a whole-body sensation: tension in my chest, flush cheeks, hot hands, as well as a rush to judgment and immediate problem-solving. My whole being doesn’t just scream “do something”; it insists “here’s how!” I try to pause, relax my (probably) tensed-up shoulders, and breathe until the feeling passes, noticing the swirling eddies of ideas, emotions, and physical sensations my halting leaves in its wake....
Generations of children and the adults reading it to them (it’s 55 years old now!) have reveled in this miniature version of the hero’s journey—at least partially because it is a great metaphor for the mind. The mind is indeed where the wild things are. It contains our fears for the future and the future of those we love, our regrets and shame stored up from the past, our confusion about who we are and who we ought to be, our anger with the ogres of the world, our annoyance with people who just aren’t fitting into our version of how they ought to be, and our annoyance at being so petty in trying to fit people into boxes....
It’s true: The coercive, bullying, Machiavellian style can lead to gains in power. Although studies show that bullies are not respected by their peers, are often isolated, and don’t have much sustained influence, the sixth-grade bully can get a lot of attention and influence others, just as the Machiavellian who rises to corporate or political power can make lives difficult and do much harm while they retain power. There are certain contexts, historical periods, and political moments where Machiavellianism and fear-mongering seems to work particularly well....
Recently, though, my research has led me to believe that one simple prescription can have transformative effects: look for more daily experiences of awe. This doesn’t require a trek to the mountains. What the science of awe is suggesting is that opportunities for awe surround us, and their benefits are profound. Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world....
Cultivating resilience during times of adversity is exhausting. Many people feel weak when faced with a crisis and it is dissonant to suggest they be physically or mentally tough. As an end of life doula, I regularly see this response. A hospice patient, a woman of deep spiritual grounding, with years of contemplative practice, recently said to me, “I’m not tough. I am scared. I am tired. I am so ordinary....
I’ve spent hours in Zoom meetings of various sorts the past couple weeks, connected with dear friends in China, Australia, England, Israel, Spain, Singapore, Canada, Switzerland and Croatia (to name just a few). I have felt joy arising to see the faces and hear the voices of people whose faces and voices I first encountered when we were breathing the same air, standing in the same physical space, each (in Dan Siegel’s term) “feeling felt” by the other....
10 Overnight Hairstyles Need a hand? We’ve got you covered with these simple and stylish overnight hairstyles below. 1. Bed Head Waves This overnight hairstyle is one of our go-to ideas when we just don’t have the energy to flat iron our tresses. This wavy hairstyle can be done in your sleep! Simply pull your damp hair back into one thick three-strand braid, head to sleep, and wake up to perfectly imperfect waves....
In honor of Halloween, enjoy these frightfully fun LOVE NOTES! The amazingly talented Leah Aldous created this spooktacular bundle just for our wonderful readers. Download: 10 Free Halloween Love Notes With a couple extra crafting supplies on hand, I embellished a few of these mini cards with ribbon, rhinestones, and glitter. Have fun leaving these quick love note ideas all around the house today. You could leave one note by his car keys…...
1) Loving-Kindness with Sharon Salzberg Loving-kindness meditations point us back to a place within, where we can cultivate love and help it flourish. Developing care toward ourselves is the first objective, the foundation for later being able to include others in the sphere of kindness. Here’s a simple explanation of the loving-kindness practice, which involves silently repeating phrases that offer good qualities to oneself and to others: 2) Mindful Conversations with Lili Powell Practicing mindfulness in social interactions isn’t a solo pursuit, or still, or quiet....
Thankfully, some sources are working to get us those quick mindfulness tips while giving us some background about the research and practice. Like Visions, a journal investigating wellness and mental health. The journal has published a list of mindfulness tips, including a definition of mindfulness and a summary of its origins. The summary briefly documents the research, beginning with Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s early mindfulness research and the formation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to the beginnings of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)....
Ways to Have a CHRIST-Centered Christmas Because HE is the reason for the season and His presence is more important than the presents. Raising kids in this commercialized world is tough. In our family we’ve made an effort to really focus on the things that matter most, especially at Christmastime. But sometimes with all the hustle and bustle, it can be hard to keep the focus on the birth of the Savior and the blessings that Christ brings to our lives....
