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Swamped by distressing thoughts and feelings, I felt there must be a way to manage this inner turmoil. The question was, how? Normally, I would use my mind to solve problems in life—but now my mind was the problem in life. Something different was needed, but I’d no real idea what that something might be. I found myself embarking on a self-help odyssey. In psychotherapy, I explored why my mind was how it was, and gained useful insights into some habitual patterns and tendencies....

Like our train of thoughts, we want to notice the train, acknowledge it, or wave to it, and then let it go. The trains might have exciting things on them like toys, games, candy, or birthday cake, but you still want to stay in the station. Breathe in, breathe out, meet this moment as if it were a friend. So, let’s begin. A Breathing Meditation for Children Stay in the station....

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Andy Puddicome, founder of the online meditation app and program Headspace, kicked off the campaign last week with a meditation session in New York. In April, anyone who visits Westin Well-being web site will be able to download seven free 10-minute, meditation sessions designed by Puddicombe for both business and leisure travelers. To learn more about the Westin’s initaitive, read the New York Times article. Looking for a little meditation yourself?...

Thomas Merton said, “Solitude is not something you must hope for in the future. Rather, it is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present you will never find it.” We are in an age where there is no solitude at all and if there were any we’d grab for our phones to make sure there wasn’t any. Whether you’re in the camp who believes it or not, the pace at which we live our lives and the amount of things we try to pay attention to at once are major recipes for stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors....

To clear up all your burning questions, Unilever’s Peter Bailey, Global Technical Manager for Hair Care, breaks down the science behind greasy locks. We decode not just the best quick-fix solutions. We also the long-term grooming hacks that are essential in fighting back against oily strands. Buh-bye, grease. Hello, fresh-feeling scalp! Read on: Why is My Hair So Oily? The Science You Should Know Why does my hair get so oily?...

Tori Lund: Hey Iman, I know we have been talking about this topic a lot lately. Why should folks consider meditating as one way to engage in anti-racism work? Iman Gibson: Hey Tori! Short Answer: Meditation plays a HUGE role. Here’s the TLDR:We all experience tiny moments of enlightenment. I had one recently while meditating during a DIY at-home silent retreat. I really tapped into our shared consciousness as humans versus our typically perceived identity as individual selves....

Curiosity. It has “its own reason for existing,” physicist Albert Einstein wrote, and is, according to 18th-century English writer Samuel Johnson, “the first passion and the last.” We all know what killed the cat, so perhaps 17th-century philosopher Thomas Hobbes was right when he called curiosity “the lust of the mind”—since in a lustful state we (and perhaps felines?) toss self-preservation to the winds. But considering how common curiosity is, scientists who study the mind are only beginning to fathom where it comes from, what it’s good for, and what happens when we have a lot or not much of it....

Are you and your sweetie looking for a way to REALLY spice things up in the bedroom? You’ve come to the right place! Our Wild About You! Box is the perfect DIY kit to help you unleash a little jungle trouble… and what could be more fun than that?! Complete with printable box decor, a fierce and flirty invite, and a sexy jungle-themed card game for two, we guarantee you’ll have fun like never before—wild style!...

The Best Winter Hairstyles for Your Seasonal Coats 1. The Shag Opt for a throwback hairstyle this season and consider bringing back the shag. This easygoing style serves as the perfect contrast to a structured coat or jacket. It maintains a casual and laidback vibe in the face of clean lines and menswear-inspired collars. Simply spritz damp hair with Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Milk & White Jasmine Salt Spritz Texture Spray....

For many of us, accessing that settled, contented state is difficult to do in meditation. It’s not easy to watch the mind reveal its worries, its self-criticism, or its old memories. Meditation requires patience and—even more challenging for most Westerners—time. So, why would you put yourself through the struggle? Quite simply, meditation can profoundly alter your experience of life. The current findings are exciting enough to encourage even the most resistant of us to sit down on the cushion: They suggest that meditation—even in small doses—can profoundly influence your experience of the world by remodeling the physical structure of your brain....

We are getting SO close to the end!! Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is only two days away and you have almost completed this AMAZING 30 day challenge!?! Today’s love challenge is a piece of cake! Ready?? MATERIALS NEEDED: – Wallet Surprise Printable {choose which one(s) you’d like to use} LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 28: To get your printable coupons click on over to our Wallet Surprise post for a quick surprise for spouse!...

I sure do enjoy a night out on the town, but I also enjoy being at home! I decided my husband and I were in need of a date night at home that was simple, relaxing and electronic free! We are both, let’s say rather addicted to our smart phones and have a tendency to be on them….A LOT! I told my husband in the morning that once the kids were in bed, we were going to turn everything off and just be together....

Read on to check out some of our favorite looks to help you inspire to change your straight Asian hair types: 13 Hairstyles for Straight Asian Hair Types We get it, finding trendy hairstyles that are easy to do and work with your hair type can be a challenge. However, there’s no need to worry, we’re here to help you find the best hairstyle for you. 1. Slicked Over Just because you have straight hair doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a slicked-back hairstyle....

On the other hand, you may not have changed your hair color, but you have a whole bunch of bold hair accessories that you are looking to compliment. Regardless of which makeup + hair lover you are, we have curated a list of 13 unique ways you can match your makeup to your colorful hair or accessories. Match Your Makeup to Colorful Hairstyles or Accessories Matching Makeup to Colorful Hairstyles Are you planning on rocking a full-on colorful hairstyle soon?...

We consider these dimensions truly unique and distinctive in their own right. A lot of our celebrity #wcws were born with this facial shape, and have been nailing style after style, so really, the possibilities are endless! In the past, longer faces have erred on the side of caution and may have succumbed to simple haircuts that don’t do much for their features. Thankfully, there are so many cool short cut ideas that can fuse wonderfully with your sense of style that includes everything from layers to angles to volumizing hacks that definitely do bring out the best in longer, sharper facial features....

Is St. Patrick’s Day your favorite holiday of the year, too? Well you will LOVE this round up COMPLETE with pictures {heel click} and fun St. Patrick’s Day ideas to make your day fabulous!! Cupcake Wishes, Birthday Dreams – Pinch your friends, family & neighbors! This cute printable along with a treat is perfect to surprise those you love! B Inspired Mama – Surprise your kids with a visit from the lil’ leprechaun himself!...