A Mindfulness Practice to Investigate Tough Emotions As we finish up, I hope this short exercise has helped you get a taste of curiosity as a way to support your natural capacity to be aware of what’s happening in your body right now. Even with challenging emotions, we can bring this attitude of kindness and curiosity to our experience, moment to moment. What do I feel? Where do I feel it?...
Long-time friends of Mindful magazine, Ali and Atman Smith and Andy Gonzalez of the Holistic Life Foundation (HLF), are doing great work with at-risk youth in Baltimore—as highlighted in our magazine. They took a break from a retreat happening just outside of the city to speak with us on Wednesday about what they’re hearing from their community. HLF has planned an event for Saturday that will include talks and meditation....
WE’RE CELEBRATING “BACK TO SCHOOL” WITH A HUGE GIVEAWAY! Summer is just flying by and those kiddos will be heading back to school before you know it. We know that back to school shopping can be stressful and expensive. Especially if you have more than one child. So… We want to help YOU out with your back to school shopping! Yep, that’s right! We wanted to say THANK YOU to our fabulous Instagram followers so we collaborated with some of our VERY FAVORITE peeps on Instagram and we’re going to help one family with ALL their back to school needs!...
Keep reading to find out which are the best hot rollers for fine hair and how to use them to give your hair some extra oomph. Some of the Best Hot Rollers for Fine Hair Learn all about hot rollers and how to maximize them for fine and thin hair 1. Ceramic Heat Rollers Ceramic heat rollers are one of the best hair rollers options for women with fine hair who often find themselves short on time....
“Yes, there is,” I say. Their eyes get a little wider, their hearts jump a bit. They’re not always thrilled when I tell them they need to change their brain structure. And sometimes even less thrilled when I tell them one of the best ways to change their brain for better sex, is mindfulness meditation. A key factor in having better sex is actually being there when you’re having it....
Again and again, Mark finds himself in relationships not just with girlfriends, but also co-workers, friends and family members who are comfortable relying on him for help, but who don’t give him support and help. On his side, he gets to see himself as a useful, good person without having to feel the awkwardness and scariness of revealing his vulnerable underbelly. I recently asked students in a class of mine how they feel when they catch themselves running habitual patterns like these....
Ahead, we’re spilling our top tips for nailing this boho chic style: 3 Tips for Nailing Boho Chic Hair 1. Make sure your outfit complements your hair. If you’re going for the boho chic hair look, we suggest you go all the way. There’s nothing better than pulling it off with a full-on ensemble that complements your hairstyle. A cropped tank or tee with a kimono should do the trick....
Keynote speakers include : Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA J. Mark G. Williams. Ph.D., University of Oxford, United Kingdom Susan Bögels, Ph.D., University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands Paul Grossman, Ph.D., University of Basel Hospital, Switzerland Henk Barendregt, Ph.D., Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands Giuseppe Pagnoni, Ph.D., University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy Submission deadlines are approaching: For more information, visit the American Health and Wellness Institute....
The web app falls short of a full-blown meditation practice, but it does serve as a gulp of fresh air between the sedentary-ness of office life. And it feels good to be floating away, forgetting the desk for a few minutes. MORE RELATED STORIES Relax with the body scan practice Calming Your Anxious Mind: An Interview with Jeff Brantley, M.D. Make Friends with Your Body
But there might be a secret weapon in the fight against addiction: helping people. While other researchers look for ways to improve prescription drug regimens or talk therapies, Maria Pagano of Case Western University has focused her attention on the addict’s social connections. In studies spanning over a decade, she and her colleagues have shown that having a supportive network, reducing isolation, decreasing social anxiety, and—especially—helping others can increase the chances of staying sober by up to 50 percent....
When it comes to day-to-day activities, a partner often takes over the previously shared responsibilities, like household chores and childcare. It may be that the sick partner can no longer contribute financially. This leads to a higher workload and less leisure time for the healthy partner and maybe causes them to give up on hobbies. The couple might not be able to travel as much or share other activities they previously enjoyed together....
Why Light Pink Hair Dye Works on Natural Brunettes 1. Rooted With an Undercut Rock two trends in one with this cool hairstyle. Combine a shaved side with shoulder-length pink strands for a contrast that goes beyond rooted brown hair. The natural color draws attention to the undercut and gives you an edgy vibe while still playing into the softness of light pink hair. Be sure to wash and condition with products that will maintain the vibrancy of your color, like the Suave Keratin Infusion Color Care Shampoo and the Suave Keratin Infusion Color Care Conditioner....
3 DIFFERENT Date Night Cards all RIGHT HERE! What’s on the docket for your upcoming date night?! No plans? = No worries! We have 3 different date night cards for you to choose from! Yup, that’s 3 date nights already planned for YOU! Amazing printables designed by Courtney at All Things Bright and Beautiful – We LOVE her! Card 1: AT HOME DATE NIGHT Can’t find a sitter? That’s no excuse to skip date night....
We’ve got you covered! What is your child’s most FAVORITE thing?! The thing they can’t sleep with out, play with every day or splurge on for a treat!? Wouldn’t it melt Dads heart (and make him smile) to know that his kiddo’s love him MORE than that item!? I think so! This simple, DIY Father’s Day craft will express JUST that, as well as serve as a beautiful desk piece for his office or work space!...
I am so excited to share my super-duper easy and inexpensive craft idea that turns your simple wine glasses into something a little more unique! I recently made a bunch of these glass sets for a game I was putting together for a date. (NOTE: You better believe that I will be posting the date in the near future, so stay tuned.) I loved these personalized glasses sooo much, I decided to share them with all my fellow posh divas during a very fun, weekend retreat....
8 DIY Prom Hairstyles to Rock This Year 1. Messy Double Braided Updo We love a good updo for prom, especially since you’re likely going to dancing the night way. To create this out of your face style, you’ll need to create two Dutch braid pigtails that you secure with bobby pins. The beauty of this look is all about its messy pieces where you can pull them out of your pigtails with ease....
Our fast-paced lives make it easier to become entrenched in particular positions—we don’t have time to be uncertain. Most of us weren’t trained to like confusion or to admit when we feel hesitant and uncertain. In our schools and organizations, we place value on sounding assured and confident. People are rewarded for stating opinions as if they’re facts. Quick answers abound; pensive questions have disappeared. Confusion has yet to emerge as a higher order value or behavior that organizations eagerly reward....
Read on for a simple guide to help you figure out how you should implement this holy grail product into your hair care routine: 5 Ways to Use Dry Shampoo for Men 1. After a Workout Pack a dry shampoo that has a formula like TRESemmé Fresh & Clean Dry Shampoo. This bad boy uses a citrus and vitamin blend to cleanse and purify your hair while soaking up any excess oil to refresh your hair post-workout....
