Small background on WHAT it is these jokers do on their show… They are 4 lifelong friends who dare each other to play pranks on people out in public. Source They keep score on who can’t fulfill their tasks and then at the end there is a bigger challenge/consequence waiting. No worries to the losers of this date though, they can totally buy ice cream for the winners! OR there are blank cards in THIS printable pack where you can create your own pranks!...
The Definition of Mindfulness: Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally,” says Kabat-Zinn. “And then I sometimes add, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” “We all take ourselves too seriously because we believe that there’s someone to take seriously. That “me.” We become the star of our own movie. The story of “me”, starring, of course, me! And everyone else becomes a bit player in our movie....
The tax-payer funded program, designed to help public servants “learn to relate more consciously and compassionately to the challenges of work and personal life,” was scheduled to begin in mid-April. Yet on April 1st, participants were told that the program was being delayed indefinitely. The programs, one in English and one in French, would have run for nine weeks, at a cost of $11,000 per session. Approximately 40 people would have benefited from the program....
A huge thank you to the talented Sameeha of The Inked Leaf for creating this set of free printable clue cards– love her modern shamrock glam design! Materials Needed: Card stock, scissors for assembling the printables. A small collection of your sweetheart’s favorite treats to pair with all or some of the clue cards. As it turns out, my hubby LOVES Rolos, which work perfectly as little gold pieces to accompany this scavenger hunt!...
Jon Kabat-Zinn, who was the Sonnabend Visiting Professor at the university, delivered a lecture which not only concluded his fellowship, but coincided with the launch of the mindfulness study programs. See it here (runs an hour and a half): 01/18/12
Likewise, when as patients we are confronted with illness, with the unexpected, and on the receiving end of powerful suggestions from health practitioners about our future, it is easy to turn away from ourselves, losing all sense of direction, no longer trusting our innate wisdom and navigational sensitivities. But if, in these moments, we learn to stop and be present, we have a chance to learn a lot. In these moments, no matter what our role, so much seems to be at stake, so much of our identity ripe for loss, uncertainty, or displacement....
So, what does All Things Hair recommend? Only the best tips, of course. Read on for our top tricks and products for uplifting limp hair: Tips and Tricks for Uplifting Limp Hair 1. A head massage? Yes, please. Not only does a good head or scalp massage help you release some stress, it’s also a great hack to lift the roots on limp hair. Curly or wavy hair types can benefit as well with this technique: All you have to do is massage hair at the root section by section in an upward motion to force your roots to lift....
The study states that while these findings reflect the long-term effects of mindfulness meditation confirmed by previous studies, it is not meant to suggest that the extent of these effects equate with long-term mindfulness training. 01/18/11
From ’60s hairstyles to cheeky statement barrettes, scroll through the gallery above for some of our top favorite London hairstyle trends that you can totally redo right now: London Hairstyle Trends: Looks to Steal from The Runway 1. Sixties Sirens Luckily for any retro lovers, ’60s style is set to stay. This time around however, it’s more than just the bangs. Models hit the runway rocking big, rounded afros and, of course, the classic half-updo....
Who doesn’t get excited about lunchtime?! It’s such a perfect little break in the middle of your crazy day and it’s also the best time to give a bit of extra love to your sweetie! These lunchbox love letters will help you add a personalized and meaningful note to your love! These heartfelt notes are coming to you from our fantastic designer, Kensie Kate. That girl has talent, and her fun printables are full of gorgeous bright colors!...
We have ten different Mad Libs printables for you to choose from. Simply print them off, fill in the bottom portion without peeking, then fill in the corresponding numbers. Finally, read your sexy stories aloud for your partner to hear! Trust me; you will be busting up laughing! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. What is Mad Lib? A Mad Lib is a word game that tells a short story but has blank spaces strategically placed throughout....
Are you new to our Love on the Run series? Just click HERE to find out what it is all about! When my husband and I first got married, getting the mail was a highlight in the day. We anxiously opened the mailbox to see what wedding gifts and cards would be arriving that day. That didn’t last long though, and soon instead of gift certificates and congratulatory cards, we were getting bills....
Additionally, students were given a reading comprehension test—a section of the Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.). Their performance improved. The study was published last month in the journal Psychological Science. Read the full New York Times article on the study.
10 Chic Curly Medium Hairstyles With the right products and a few quick styling tips, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to wear your curls in an elegant and streamlined way—without sacrificing their texture, definition, and curl pattern: 1. Sleek With Natural Curls Your natural curls have a life of their own, and we don’t want to mess with the integrity of their pattern and personality. Leaving them natural allows for a slightly fancier upgrade when they’re streamlined into a tight ponytail that showcases your loose curls....
Mindfulness is a powerful way to bring balance into every aspect of how we eat. It cultivates inner wisdom—awareness of how our body and mind are reacting—and outer wisdom—making wiser use of nutritional information to satisfy your needs and preferences. Here’s a mindful-eating technique to use when you want a snack. It could be late afternoon, when you’re tired, hungry, and perhaps have had a stressful day, or anytime you end up eating mindlessly....
Being mindful starts in part with accepting the fact that we cannot ever be fully mindful in the first place. Our brains aren’t wired that way. And life itself is unendingly uncertain and unpredictable. Imperfection is the norm. It’s how we live with these facts that influence our moment-to-moment well-being. So sure, one aspect of mindfulness is aiming to be more focused with our attention. That’s because otherwise, most of us spend a lot of our time doing one thing and thinking about another....
“Corporations have jumped on the mindfulness bandwagon because it conveniently shifts the burden onto the individual employee,” write Ron Purser and David Loy in the Huffington Post. “Stress is framed as a personal problem, and mindfulness is offered as just the right medicine to help employees work more efficiently and calmly within toxic environments.” Do such arguments have scientific merit? Or do they throw the mindful baby out with the corporate bath water?...
