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All the world loves a clown! Actually, not so much. Let’s face it, clowns scare the bejesus out of people. When I tell folks that I trained as a clown I understand when they step back in primal terror and run away, screaming and sobbing. Clowns stir up uneasy feelings even for the tough nuts. But fear not, kiddies, the clown has some helpful things to teach us about being free and alive and present when everything seems wretched, horrible, and hopeless....

The participants include prime ministers, kings, princesses, industry leaders, artists, social entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, academics, and scientists. They also include a group of selected young leaders whose alumni include Bill Clinton, Vladimir Putin, and Angela Merkel. For the 2013 meeting, I was honored to be invited to this gathering to share my work in one of the forum’s workshops, and to guide a morning meditation session, the first such session ever offered at the forum....

After deciding to embrace my natural hair color and coming to terms with the fact that I may just not be meant to be a blonde, I worked on perfecting the beachy waves I create using my hair straightener. To update my routine for the hot and humid summer months, I recently switched out my usual hairspray for the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hairspray. Keep reading to find out how the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hairspray has changed my hair game for the better....

Along with being a mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist, I am also an actor. Once upon a time, much to everyone’s surprise, I was hired with no prior experience to do a stunt in a commercial. I had to launch myself off a trampoline and appear to fly across a table as I plucked a pear from someone’s hand. The stunt ends with a face-plant on a thin mat. At first, I felt insecure and uneasy....

In fact, researchers in positive psychology now argue that well-being and relationships work together to create a kind of upward spiral. Healthy relationships sow the seeds of well-being. They strengthen your immune system, allow you to live longer, and make you more resilient to stress. Yet the opposite is also true: Well-being strengthens our relationships. Those who feel healthy, happy, and content in their lives make better friends, coworkers, lovers, and life partners....

After the hearings, I couldn’t help but be struck by the double standard in play. While Ford was praised by many for her vulnerability and calm, steadfast recounting of what happened to her, the opposite was true for Kavanaugh—he was praised for his anger and defiance, even by the President. These different displays seemed to confirm our biases about how men and women should behave when wronged: Women should be sad and anxious, while men should be angry and combative....

We spoke with four women who choose to #BreakTheBias by sporting beautiful, vibrant hair colors at their workplace. While some of these women have dealt with backlash about their brightly colored hair, they’ve all demonstrated how to express yourself through your colorful strands and go against what is traditionally acceptable in society. Keep scrolling to learn more about their story and hair journey. Breaking the Bias with Women Hair Colors There’s no reason to be judged or stereotyped based on your hair color....

As well as the traditional egg roll across the lawn, guests could participate in a variety of physical activities with professional athletes, including yoga in the “Yoga Garden.” Participants could also dance and play tennis and basketball. This year the event drew 30,000 people and was based on the theme “Get Up And Go” in support of Mrs.Obama’s nationwide campaign against obesity. Mrs. Obama said,“I’m a big proponent of getting up and going, making sure we’re moving and eating healthy, and this Easter Egg Roll reflects all of that....

Our Top Recommendation for Drugstore Dry Shampoo While there is a range of options in the line of Dove dry shampoos, in our minds, there’s one option that has become the Holy Grail of the drugstore beauty world and that works for just about every hair type and texture: Dove Refresh+Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo. We should warn you: once you get the hang of this dry shampoo, you’ll likely be picking up a bottle regularly....

Yahoo!! You’ve made it a week in!! Congratulations on rocking your marriage for the last week! Now are you ready to keep going!? You better believe that we have yet another AMAZING idea in store for you today!! MATERIALS NEEDED: – Party Printables – Truth or Dare Printables – Write LOVE NOTES on each blank sheet – 1 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries or raspberries -½ c. sugar – 2/3 c....

Here are 3 ways to say “no” so you can choose how you spend your time. Let’s start by agreeing on this premise: If we don’t know how to say ”no” to things, then saying “yes” loses meaning. If we say “yes” to everything, we are actually building movements and communities that are based on the models and standards we are trying to fight against. You know these standards well, the ones that are impossible to live up to and are fueled by capitalism, a culture that prizes busy-ness and causes people to curate their lives to perfection on social media....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. So if you want him to remember that first kiss, or sexy vacation, try to remember what scent you were wearing. Something fun to try is putting your perfume on unexpected places. The back of your neck is always good because it gets in your hair and the minute you do that girly hair twirl or flip he can catch a whiff....

Tip: Commit to taking a photo every day of something that captures your attention. Try it for a week, a month, or even a whole year if you’re feeling ambitious. 2. Drop grudges. When we forgive those who have wronged us, we feel better about ourselves, experience more positive emotions, and feel closer to others. 3. Get moving. Regular exercise increases self-esteem, reduces anxiety and stress, and may well be the most effective instant happiness booster of all....

Oh my goodness! Aren’t you just SO excited that Halloween is just around the corner? In my family, we LOVE Halloween. My kids love getting FREE candy (of course!) but our favorite thing is to DRESS up! Sometimes picking the best costume is the hardest, and that’s why I have rounded up… Over 100 Creative Halloween Costumes! Just wait til you see allllll the fantastic costumes to help pick the best costume for you and/or your family!...

Brown Balayage: 20 Show-Stopping Hairstyle Ideas Thinking of getting balayage with shades of brown this season? We’ve got some ideas for you! Scroll through this gallery to find your next balayage style: 1. Brown Balayage Straight Hair What better way to put your fresh balayage on display than with a sleek, straight hairstyle. Keep your hair color glistening with a shine serum like TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum. 2. Brown Balayage Fringe Take your look to new heights with a fun undone fringe to match....

1. Sleek and Straight Use a flat iron to create a sleek look on your shoulder-length strands. This look is both versatile and easy to create. 2. High Ponytail The next day you can pull your straightened hair up into a high and flirty ponytail. 3. Sleek Knot Use a hairbrush to comb your hair back into a sleek knot. 4. Slicked Back Run a dime-sized amount of Nexxus Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel through the length of your hair and use a comb to distribute the product....

The answer — each are opportunities to integrate the experience of awareness into your everyday life. The trick is to develop the habit of transforming these everyday experiences of modern life into opportunities to skillfully direct your attention to what is happening right here, right now. If you’re reading this article, you may have already experienced this acute state of present moment awareness. You know what it’s like to be fully engaged in a conversation with a loved one, to become absorbed in the flavors and textures of your food, or to lose yourself in the sight of a beautiful sunset....

Here are three simple ways to reflect on what you appreciate and grow your sense of gratitude. 1) Tap into 5 good things Think of five things that you’re grateful for, and do this on a daily basis. You can do this when you’re going to sleep or waking up — or you can do it right now. You might say, “That’s something I’ve heard of before.” I’ll challenge you to say, when’s the last time you put that into a regular practice in your life?...

300 to 400 U.S. doctors commit suicide every year. Death by suicide in male physicians is 70% higher than among men in other professions, and up to 400% higher among female physicians than women in other professions. 5 times more likely to abuse prescription drugs. Physicians are as susceptible to alcohol or drug abuse as the general public, however they’re five times more prone to abusing prescription drugs. A 2009 study by the Mayo Clinic observed that substance addiction among physicians is typically advanced before identification and intervention because doctors want to protect their image....