“Mindful” may be the new “green,” the marketing buzzword that companies—big, small, artisanal, corporate—wants to associate itself with. Is this a good thing or a not so good thing? And please let us know if you have spotted a unique use of the word mindful to sell a product.
Ho, ho, ho and a Merry Movie Night to you and your little ones! This extra sweet and oh-so-jolly family activity is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! Based on everyone’s favorite Christmas flicks, The Santa Clause Movie Marathon includes everything you need to watch all three films, while also having a crazy amount of fun! Get in those jammies, snuggle on up, and settle on down as we share one movie marathon that is so Santa-approved....
Washing Hair: Step by Step 1. Protect fragile ends. If you have very long or damaged hair, you’ll need to start by protecting your hair. When your hair is wet, it is at its weakest and can be more prone to breaking and damage. Add a small amount of oil to the very ends of your hair to protect it as you wash it. 2. Soak all of your hair....
The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison teamed up with the United Nations to offer three guided audio meditations from Center expert and research scientist Cortland Dahl. To begin, click on a mindfulness practice below: An Awareness Practice A Kindness Practice A Compassion Practice To learn more about the International Day of Peace, and the Center for Healthy Minds, visit their partner page. Read More Mindful Staff August 23, 2010...
Are you ready to cross chores off your list faster than you ever thought possible? If your answer was ‘YES!!” then I have a great idea for you. Our ‘To Do” list was getting WAAAAAY too long, there were chores my husband and I were both procrastinating doing and it was starting to drive me nuts. I thought back to my childhood when my parents would give us $5 a week as allowance and how excited I was to earn that cash....
Gilbert wanted to incorporate the styles of everyone walking in Jill Stuart’s “super-cool” collection for this posh style. “Some are models, some are signers, actors, we have bloggers. They’re all different characters in the show, which is a party,” Gilbert said. “So we want them to be a bit romantic-feminine, but we also want them to be a bit rock n’ roll.” So, what does it take to create this “cool girl” tousled texture look?...
Stylish and Easy Hair Bun Donut
This is such a cool hairstyle to wear while having some weekend fun, or even for date night. The best part: It’s super easy to do at home with the help of Mini Marley’s tutorial! Read on to learn how to create this stylish and creative braided hairstyle at home! Mini Marley NYFW Fishtail Inspired Braided Hairstyle Loved this braided hairstyle? Learn how to create the fishtail braids from alice + olivia....
Click on for some steps to looking like a modern-day princess—did we say princess? We meant Prom Queen—in this oldie-but-fabbie. Let’s French twist again, mes chéries! How to Create a Fun, Modern French Twist for Prom Have you ever worn a French twist?
Understated Styles Trending this Season 1. Windblown Strands We may not be strutting the city streets right now, but we’ve got major inspo for when the time comes! Pair a structured neutral outfit with windswept strands for a chic and understated look. This wash-and-wear style works for every day of the week! 2. Neat Ponytail Cool off with one of our favorite understated hairstyles: a neat and tidy ponytail. Use Bed Head by TIGI Beach Me Wave Defining Gel Mist to slick your hair back into a low ponytail....
There are several options when it comes to hair growth oils, and each of them has its own merits. Keep reading to learn more about these best essential oils for hair growth and how they can keep your hair strong and healthy as it grows: The Undeniable Magic of Hair Growth Oils Hair oil for growth can be applied to damp or dry hair of any length or texture. We suggest applying hair oil to the bottom three-quarters (3/4) of your strands to avoid oily roots....
Need an idea? Treat yourself to a new look and take yourself out on a date. You can start with Valentine’s hair inspired by looks from the runway if you’re in the mood for something more elevated and on-trend. Scroll through the gallery above to find your special ‘do sure to turn heads wherever the night takes you: Valentine’s Hair: Looks from the Runway to Celebrate You 1. Shaggy and Sleek It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with this hairstyle from the F/W 2018 runway....
Each of these videos are easily shared by clicking the “Share” buttons found in their viewing screens. Jon Kabat-Zinn/Saki Santorelli “Creating a Mindful Society Conference” from Omega Institute on Vimeo. Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD “Orthogonal Renaissance” from Omega Institute on Vimeo. The videos’ two stars will each play a role in the conference. Kabat-Zinn will deliver a keynote address entitled “The Transformative Power of Mindfulness in America and the World,” and Santorelli will lead a breakout session called “The Healing Power of Mindfulness: Finding the Treasure Within You....
Kroese also discusses his life, from being a toddler in a Japanese concentration camp during the Second World War, to becoming a surgeon, traveling to find inner peace, and ultimately, training to be a meditation teacher. The video, “This Will Also Pass,” runs 21:19: Johan Bergstad is a licensed psychologist, mindfulness teacher, writer and photographer from Sweden.
The one-hour webcast on Wednesday, January 16 at 4pm EST will include a discussion about natural stress-reduction techniques for the workplace. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A, and questions will be fielded from Twitter and the #workingwithmindfulness feed. For more information, and to register, visit the Working With Mindfulness web seminar page. Watch last month’s recorded web seminar with Dr. Richard Davidson and Mirabai Bush on More Than Sound’s YouTube channel....
If you take a moment to reflect on how you would answer that question, you might think about the most important people in your life, the work you do, your hobbies and faith, or the place you come from. If you’ve lived through a traumatic experience, you may recall the things that inspired hope and resiliency and helped you to heal. In all aspects of meaning in life (MIL), there are threads of connection—the meaning we derive from both our human relationships and our connection to the natural world....
What Really Happens When You Bleach Your Hair 1. Prepare your hair. Before you bleach, it is a good idea to do a deeply moisturizing hair mask, like the Nexxus New York Salon Care Youth Renewal Treatment Masque, to replenish your hair as well as provide it with volume and body. Also, make sure you head to your salon appointment with day or two old dirty hair because the oils will help to protect your scalp through the treatment....
Hair Brush for Wet Hair: Which Brush and How To Use 1. What hair brush should you use on wet hair? When it comes to brushing wet hair, you have to be extremely careful as hair is much more fragile when it’s wet. However, many of us use this time to detangle hair before the drying and styling process. If this sounds like you, listen up: Put down the boar bristle brush and pick up the detangling brush, instead....
Many in the mindfulness community express concern that the media has overstated the scientific evidence of the benefits of mindfulness—so much so that “misinformation and poor methodology associated with past studies of mindfulness may lead public consumers to be harmed, misled, and disappointed.” This raises serious questions about where and how mindfulness programs are offered, by whom, and in what context? When making claims about the effectiveness of any therapy or practice, it is important to make the distinction between anecdotal experience and scientific evidence....
What do you do? I’ve been moonlighting for the past four years as a doorman for the rooftop lounge at the James Hotel in Soho. I’m the guy who decides whether you get into the club or not. How does mindfulness help your work? When I’m working a door, I put on a mask. You don’t see my smile. If you do, you’ll know I’m a nice guy. Then, if I say “no” you won’t accept it....
