In times of adversity, some fundamental traits allow us to continue moving. I’ve seen these traits in people who have learned to thrive in unimaginable situations. Motivated by the current state we find ourselves in, I’ve created a list of five things to keep in mind to continue being at your best. 1. Take an Honest Look at Yourself One of the first activities I take a client through is taking an honest look at oneself....

What is focus, and why is it important to talk about focus now? Daniel Goleman talks about the subtle and elusive nature of attention and makes the case for appreciating attention itself and its power in our lives before we start to look at how to work with it and improve it. The Endangered Human Moment Since the devices we depend on have “built-in” seductions, we need to be more mindful of when our attention wanders off, Goleman....

Happy Thanksgiving Day! This Thanksgiving, at The Dating Divas, we want to thank YOU! We love our readers and want to give you a little something to say thanks! My husband has always said that we should show our love to our spouse all year long, not just on Valentine’s Day. Learning from him – I believe that we should show our gratitude all year long, not just on Thanksgiving....

Every perfect style starts with the right base of products, and this messy texture is no alternative. Read on to learn how to prep your hair for your big day and for a variety of inspiration photos to bring to your stylist: Our Favorite Summer 2018 Wedding Hair Trend At least a week before your wedding, you’ll want to swap out your usual shampoo and conditioner for a thickening duo....

Are you up to give their challenge a shot? If not for the week, maybe just for the day? Who knows? You might like it! Just so you know, you’d be giving up meat, dairy, and eggs i.e. anything that comes from an animal. rabble.ca has recipes, menus and shopping lists to get you started. Take the challenge alone or get your co-workers involved. The more involved, the more recipes and experiences you can share together....

5 Greasy Hair Solution Products to Try 1. The Good Stuff Gentle Shampoo Looking for something effective yet gentle? The Good Stuff Gentle Shampoo will make sure your excess oils are removed from your strands but also keep your hair nourished and hydrated. With this shampoo you can achieve a finish that isn’t oily but isn’t completely dried out. 2. Nexxus Therappe Rebalancing Shampoo Balance is key no matter what hair issue you suffer from....

So why not make use of this time to start creating your wish list of all the products you’ll be needing come spring. This is how to stay ahead of the game! Take this time to research and carefully curate an effective hair routine for your precious curls. We’ve created a simple guide to get you started. Read on: Spring Hair Care Regimen for Natural Hair: Expert Tips and Advice 1....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Here we are having a bit of fun, don’t mind the duck face and greenbacks, we were in character! And YES, I got to keep the dollar bills!! As I searched for all the right accessories for my costume, HAIR, was on the top of my list. Being a hair-stylist myself, I wasn’t looking for your average costume hair from Target or Wal-mart....

A Roundup of Our Favorite Hair Tutorials 1. Succulent Hair Trend Ideal for an afternoon summer wedding or a beach vacation you have lined up for the end of the summer, the succulent hair trend translates beautifully for any daytime event. As the tutorial notes, be sure to finish off your look with a spray of TRESemmé TRES Two Freeze Hold Hairspray to keep the look in place. 2. Soft Retro Curls Bring a vintage style straight into 2018 with these soft retro curls....

It is that time of year again! It is time to start thinking of all the possibilities in Halloween costumes and to start planning that Halloween costume party you’ve always wanted to host! Halloween is NOT just for kids! Putting together a creative costume and dressing up is fun for all ages. It is even more fun with friends! This year, why don’t you invite some of your favorite couples on over for a thrilling Halloween Costume Party?...

Below, we list several fun ideas for Halloween hair ideas—from cute to quirky to really conceptual—that you can appropriate as you like into whatever boo-tiful look you’ll be rocking. Read on to discover some of our favorite party looks for wherever trick or treating may find you: 6 Fashionable Halloween Hair Ideas 1. Braided Pigtails Every precocious, slightly creepy teenaged girl needs equally iconic hair to go with her goth vibe....

Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival is Ontario, Canada’s foremost celebration of authentic local cuisine with 12 award winning chefs, 30 illuminating tutored tastings, cooking shows and skills workshops led by renowned culinary authors, artisans and innovators, as well as exclusive sampling events. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Our Culinary Roots.”

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“There is a sense of being a little isolated and separated even when we are in the same room. There is the sense of greater alienation. So at an emotional level, I’ve been trying to orient my teaching to the two deficits that students are experiencing: social connection and co-regulation.” Co-regulation happens when peers or adults help each other self-regulate during stressful situations by using their voice and gestures to show that they are felt with or attuned to....

You’ve seen it on celebrities, on the runways and even—especially!—on your favorite style star blogs. This beachy bob that’s styled with uneven, slightly zigzaggy waves is one of the most coveted looks of today. It’s main selling point? The fact that these kinds of curls look both effortless and edgy, without that telltale spiral that suggests of caring too much or spending too much time on your #glam. Recreate the look by first getting that trendy short cut, then unlearning a few overwrought curling techniques....

Humor begets more than LOLs—Scott Aukerman, creator of the podcast Comedy Bang Bang! talks to BigThink about how it’s a life skill that can help us navigate uncertain social waters and garner more authentic interactions. 3 Ways Humor is a Skill that Builds Empathy 1) Humor disarms. Aukerman says some of the most powerful people throughout history brag and make fun of people—it’s an easy and popular way to get laughs, but it doesn’t invite empathy....

A. Set a clear intention before you begin. An intention is like a compass: It directs your mind, keeping you motivated and focused. Here are a few examples of powerful intentions: I am going for a run to clear my head. During this yoga class I will be kind to myself. On my walk, I’ll let these prickly thoughts fly. I’m going swimming to increase my strength. I won’t judge myself during this weight training class....

In a nutshell, if mindfulness is a state of being where the mind’s constant stream of thoughts is noted with a gentle curiosity and politely set aside, then meditation is just one means to get there. The paths to this place of gentle awareness are many, and none of them involves desperately trying to keep the mind clear at all times. For a restless mind like mine—and perhaps yours, too—this is good news....

Scientists compared the genetic makeup of deceased human brains with and without major depression. What they found in the brains of individuals with depressive disorders was more limited and fragmented abilities to process information. This is due to a genetic transcription factor, or “switch,” that, when activated, can turn genes on or off. The transcription factor is known as GATA1, and it switches off the activity of key genes that form synaptic connections between the brain and neurons....

Stress among adults is rising at an alarming rate, according to the 2019 Stress in America Survey. This means that more Americans are walking around with high levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, which is linked to most diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and depression. Cortisol is one of a number of biological measures of psychological stress. Psychological stress occurs when the demands of our lives are greater than what we feel we can manage....