In Carter’s experience, two things happen once you start practicing kindness and compassion. As you begin to do kind things for people, they start reciprocating. And because you’re more conscious of kindness—and more observant—you start noticing acts of kindness everywhere. 1) Try This Compassion Practice Here’s a simple way to shift your mind toward understanding and compassion. As little as 10 minutes a day can change your outlook. The Setup Sit in a comfortable position that allows you to be alert and relaxed at the same time....

Color Trends to Try in 2017 1. Light Auburn We don’t know about you, but we can’t get over this gorgeous auburn shade. Adding in lighter highlights (that aren’t all the way blonde) also work to keep this hair color nice and bright. To keep your shade truly auburn make sure that your hair colorist keeps the base color firmly planted in brown. Too much red isn’t a good thing if auburn hair is the goal....

Read on to learn how you can nail our top favorite pin-straight hair ideas as you ring in 2019: Pin-Straight Hair Ideas for New Year’s Eve 1. Pin-Straight Hair Bob It’s no secret that bobs have continued to be a major hit all year round. For New Years Eve, opt for styling your bob haircut into a chic pin-straight hair look to celebrate the holiday. To acheive this look, wash hair with Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo and condition with Suave Professionals Sleek Conditioner to start with a smooth base....

Many women fall under this category but don’t know what it means when it comes to which hair care products they need to add to their lineup and how they should be implementing these products into their routines. We love 3C hair and know that it deserves lots of love and hydration. Hair Classification: 3C Hair Type When it comes to natural hair, more and more women are proudly embracing this hair type, but some still don’t for fear of experiencing discrimination....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before checking out these darling printables, take a look at this helpful guide on How to Create a Perfect Stay-at-Home Picnic. It’s full of awesome tips! Indoor Picnic Invitations Carisa of Messes to Memories is the genius designer behind these adorable picnic-y prints! She was able to take the adorable, iconic, picnic plaid and make it modern....

How to Be at Home Here are just a few snippets of the poetic wisdom that Davis’s poem offers: 1. Go Inward Right from the start of the poem, Davis doesn’t mince words in addressing the perennial challenge of coping with anxious and fearful thoughts. “If you are, at first, really f*cking anxious, just wait. It’ll get worse. And then you’ll get the hang of it.” Our emotions are a journey, and no matter how bad we feel one moment, we can know they’ll always change....

We picture the dynamics of a workplace according to how much it values well-being and strong relationships. You can see how these influence workplace culture by laying them over a simple four-quadrant grid, with the x-axis representing the degree to which a culture values individual well-being, and the y-axis representing the degree to which it values relationships among employees. The interplay between these values—strong and weak on each axis—creates quadrants that represent workplace cultures familiar in organizational life....

The panic attacks would come like waves. They would start slowly and then build momentum until I was completely overtaken. I would experience physical symptoms, like blurred or tunnel vision, and would feel like the ground had disappeared beneath my feet. I had a hard time catching my breath. At the time I was not familiar with mindfulness and meditation and the significant benefits that could result from consistent practice....

5 Wedding Hair Messy Bun Styles Keep reading to check out 5 wedding hair messy bun styles: 1. Loose Tendrils This classic wedding hair messy bun style is the epitome of a bohemian wedding vibe. The style starts with a loose wavy texture that guarantees a more laidback base for style. Loose tendrils frame the face and an artfully created loose bun offers that perfectly imperfect effect. Finish the look with an understated tiara for a touch of bridal detail....

5 Long Hair On Top Styles Here are 5 fresh ways to wear long hair on top styles. 1. Buttoned-Up Man Bun There is a common misconception out there that man buns are only casual and edgy styles. This look begs to differ! Wear the longer section of hair up in a neat bun and use a product like Bed Head by TIGI Wax Stick to smooth out any flyaway hairs to streamline this style....

This is what a friend of mine said when I told her how much time I’ve spent on silent meditation retreats. It’s a sentiment I’ve heard many times. I used to respond by talking about the benefits, but this time, my answer was much simpler: “You’re right. You would hate it, but you wouldn’t keep hating it for the whole week. Have you considered what might happen next?” As I write this, many of us have been stuck at home in quarantine for about two months....

These sporty hairstyle ideas will showcase a little style, all while keeping your hair contained and away from the face (much better for cheering and enjoying nachos!). From braided hairstyles to simple twists, we’ve got you covered for the ultimate sporty hairstyle ideas. Read on and have a blast this weekend! Fun and Sporty Hairstyle Ideas to Wear This Weekend 1. Double Braid This double braid hairstyle is super easy to create even though it looks pretty complex....

7 Spring Break Hairstyles You’ll Need This Year 1. Half-Braided Pigtails For a cute and easy braided style, try these half-braided pigtails. They’re great because they work on even bob-length hair! Create this style by parting your hair down the center. Get a beachy texture by spritzing in some sea salt spray. Then, just french-braid your hair backward to the nape of your neck. Secure in place, and you’re set for the beach....

Get ready to plan your best Spring Break trip yet! We’ve scoured the web and uncovered every brilliant idea for planning a vacation with your spouse or your entire family! Let these clever tips take the stress out of getting ready to travel this Spring. In order to keep your ideas even more organized, we’ve divided our list of tips into some easy to navigate categories, so below you’ll find:...

Back-to-School Hair Trends 1. Messy Top Knot The quintessential top knot doesn’t just have to be just a last-minute option when you’re late for class. This knotted bun looks especially cool with a few wispy hairs around your face and gets extra cool points when paired with a micro fringe. 2. Soft Waves This look is ideal if you have time in the morning to style your hair. It doesn’t require that many steps, but you will need a hair wand and some pin curls to help you create the perfect soft wave....

Long Face Shapes: 8 Festive Styles to Wear This Year 1. Pretty Waves We love the look of waves on long face shapes because they add can visual width to your features. The waves, can be created in a bunch of different ways but we’re fans of using hot rollers. Using hot rollers to create waves can add some natural volume to your hair at the same time. Trust us, you’ll feel like a festive bombshell without having to do all that much....

With so many intimate and romantic anniversary ideas, we decided to make browsing them as easy as possible by organizing them into a few different groups, including: 24 Intimate Anniversary Printables 14 Intimate Anniversary Decorations 14 Intimate Anniversary Dates 31 Intimate Anniversary Games 18 Intimate Anniversary Props & Products We had so much fun bringing these romantic anniversary ideas all together! Intimate Anniversary Printables Before jumping into this list of romantic wedding anniversary ideas, get your anniversary night started on the right foot by inviting and teasing your spouse to join you in the bedroom!...

Let me walk you through a simple curiosity exercise. Doing this 2-minute practice can work as a kind of panic button for when anxiety hits. Step 1: Find a quiet comfortable place. You can be sitting, lying down or standing up; you just need to be able to concentrate without being distracted. Step 2: Recall your most recent run-in or incident with a habit loop, which is any habit you find yourself returning to whenever you’re worried or anxious....

That said, when you practice this meditation, don’t try to force yourself to find the source or meaning of your anxiety. The crucial aspect of this meditation is forwarding your journey of discovery into yourself. Whatever you may find inside, simply acknowledging it will help you live with more ease. Then, rather than putting so much energy into fighting your anxiety, you can begin to change your relationship to it....