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From the blog: There had been comparatively little work done on the lasting impacts of mindfulness training, especially under conditions of high stress—the equivalent of evaluating the impact of a week of training on the results of a two-hundred-yard dash versus examining the effects of months of training on a marathon time. “The bulk of my work looks at high-stress cohorts, to see how mindfulness training can be protective against long-term stress,” Jha told me....

The silver screen offered an exciting, inspiring escape from the everyday drudgeries of that war-laden time. Much like today, people took major cues from celebrities in terms of setting the trend in 1940s hairstyles. A famous movie actress renowned for her long, luxurious blonde waves was allegedly asked to cut her hair, to inspire her working-class female fans to wear shorter and safer lengths for the factories. Retro 1940s Hairstyles Some of the most popular 1940s hairstyles were borne from these lifestyle realities....

Read on to find hairstyles for fat faces and haircuts for fat faces that work for you: 10 Hairstyles for Fat Faces 1. Tousled Updo Add a touch of texture to your hair by spraying it with Bed Head By TIGI Queen Beach Salt Infused Texture Spray while it’s still damp from your shower, sleep on your wet hair, and then gather it up into a tousled updo. 2. Wild Curls Wear your curls natural and wild for lots of texture and volume....

There are so many fun things that you can do with a themed party… think rainbows, shamrocks, gold, leprechauns and of course … lots of green! Check out a few (okay, ONE HUNDRED) of our favorite St. Patty’s Day ideas below! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. To make it easier to find what you’re looking for, we’ve separated these magical ideas into 6 categories: Note: some of these ideas are too cute to resist....

Well, we sat down and chatted with couples who are currently in this stage of life! These happily married couples offered up their tips and advice on how to keep the spark alive after 30 or so years of marriage. And the best part? We get to share our findings with you! Why Couples lose their spark The longer you’re with someone, the more likely you are to transition from “passionate” love into “compassionate” love, states Dr....

Growing Out Short Hair: The Basics We get it, growing out short hair can feel like such a struggle, but there’s no need to worry. Keep scrolling for our top tips on how to easily start growing out your short hair. 1. Visit the salon often for growing out short hair. First things first: You need to tell your hairdresser that you want to grow out your hair. Think of it as your hair vent session where you can express your grievances as they can help you through the growing-out process....

12 Work From Home Work Hairstyles 1. Braided Pony If you’re looking to keep your hair out of your face, a ponytail is a perfect option. Since ponies can sometimes look a little too laid back, perk it up with a braid. Whether you choose for fishtail, traditional or a mixture of interwoven braids, you’re sure to rock these adorable work hairstyles. To keep your hair smoothly pulled back into your braid, be sure to use Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist, it will help give an all-day hold....

14 Mohawk Hairstyles for Black Women Scroll through this gallery for easy, edgy, and versatile mohawk hairstyles for Black women: 1. The Big ‘Fro Style your big afro into a fun mohawk style by way of a frohawk. Pin sides up to create the look in an instant. 2. The Everyday Mohawk Some may think that the mohawk style isn’t a look that can be worn on a daily basis....

Read on to learn how to master some of our favorite summer hairstyles—including some of our favorite braids hairstyles 2018 has shown us so far: 15 Easy Summer Hairstyles 1. Effortless Wand Curls As far as a hair curling routine goes, it doesn’t get any easier or more effortless than these wand curls. Simply wrap 2-inch sections of hair around your curling wand to recreate these stretched out S-shape curls....

NYFW Model: Short Hair Trends from the Runway To get inspired, we’re sharing a collection of some of the latest short hair trends from New York Fashion Week that includes variations on the model short hair. Try one of these short hairstyles on for size and consider bringing this gallery of inspiration to your stylist when you go for the big chop: 1. Mushroom Haircut Let’s be perfectly honest here: you’ve got to be pretty brave to go for this cut....

15 Short Layered Hairstyles to Try So, if you’re in the market to add layers to your short hair, we’re here to show and tell you the many ways you can pull it off. Read on to check out some of our favorite layered short haircuts and how to style this look. 1. Grown-Out Pixie When you think of layered short hair, this signature cut is probably the first one to spring to mind....

We’ve been seeing this look on everyone from business professionals to hipsters to celebrities. With the right tools and products, it’s easy to achieve this look and it makes the perfect everyday style. Keep scrolling to learn how you can create a pompadour fade and get style inspo for your look. Tools You’ll Need and Hair Products to Use Not sure what products you need to easily achieve a pompadour?...

Spring Hair Color Trends: 18 Hues to Know 1. Neutral Platinum Blonde For bleach-aholics there is no better time than the present to go for platinum blonde. This shade is best worn for any skin tone if kept nice and neutral. Keep those brassy tones at bay by using Catwalk By TIGI Fashionista Violet Mask about once a week. 2. Blorange We are loving blorange hair, a fun mixture of blonde and orange that gives off a beautiful pastel orange shade....

21 Ways to Wear Ash Brown Hair Read on for some inspiration that includes light ash brown, medium ash brown and dark ash brown styles that are all equally sexy and sophisticated: 1. Long & Straight Alternatively, wear your strands long and straight for a statement that’s on the other end of the hair length spectrum. Be sure to protect your hair and prep your strands with Dove Style+Care Smooth and Shine Heat Protection Spray before you straighten them....

Braided Tailgate Hairstyles to Try 1. Halo Braid When created with the right frizz-defying products, a halo braid is one of the best ways to keep your hair off your face, without going for the standard ponytail or messy bun. And it’s the perfect style to show-off your braiding skills on second or third day hair! To start, check out our halo braid tutorial and seal your style by using some of the TRESemmé Climate Protection Finishing Spray....

1. Commit to Your Vision David and Goliath is a story of how one young man, with pluck, good aim, and timing discovered a DIY, low-cost method to use an Etsy-worthy slingshot to slay a giant. Mindfulness practice is how we develop pluck, good aim, and timing to aid in our springing up and overcoming the giants with gusto! One of my personal life mottos is that if anything can stop you, you will be stopped....

In this seven-minute video, Anu Gupta, founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, explores what we can collectively gain by facing our unconscious biases. What We Gain by Recognizing Our Biases 1. We can be truly present with one another. “There is nothing inherent about bias.” Gupta says. No one is born thinking that certain skin colors, social classes, or genders equate to attractiveness, worthiness, or success. It is, instead, the media we consume, the people and culture surrounding us, and the stereotypes we accept as true that wrongfully shape the ideas we have about other people....

When you begin to bring mindfulness to thoughts, one thing you notice is some kind of “self-talk” going on—you’re talking to yourself. As we bring a beginner’s mind to it, we can’t help but notice how unbelievably hard we are on ourselves so much of the time. We say things that we would never say to a friend: What is wrong with me? or I’m such an idiot or I’ll never get this right....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The first date that my husband and I ever did from The Dating Divas was The Passport to Love! We fell in love with these travel-themed date nights and we were so excited to try out more Around the World Date Nights. On these date nights, we traveled to China, Italy, Greece, Jamaica and more. We decided it was high time we share our love for these travel-themed dates with a progressive dinner date with friends!...

4 Ways to Wear A Headscarf Read on for our favorite ways to wear a headscarf: 1. The Low Knot Headscarf 2. The Crown Headscarf 3. Turban 4. The Top Knot Headscarf No matter which way you prefer, there are a variety of ways you can use to tie your hair scarf. Share your hair scarf looks with us on Instagram. @AllThingsHairUS To help your hair stay in place, use a light hair spray like, Nexxus Weightless Style Ultra Light Hair Spray....