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Try incorporating this practice into your daily routine. As best you can, do this practice in a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed or distracted. This might mean closing your office door, turning off your phone, or pausing in your car in the driveway when you get home from work. You can do this practice either lying down or sitting. If sitting, aim for a posture that’s supported, balanced, and upright but not rigid....

Just going through the motions happens when you are physically doing everything you should, but mentally you are playing over the events of the day, worrying about what your best friend or your crush might be thinking, planning what you’ll do after practice or on the weekend, or any number of other possible scenarios that are anything but paying attention to your swimming. Sometimes your coaches cue you into what you should be thinking about....

Today, Mirabai talks to us about what it means to bring mindfulness into the workplace, how it can bring deeper meaning, the benefits of mindful listening, the why and how of informal walking practice, and a simple practice to enhance relationships at work. Elisha: When it comes to the workplace, you have found a fundamental flaw in our minds when we think of work like “Love is for home and discipline is for work....

To equip you with everything you need to know about hair loss, we’ve rounded up a guide that will help you understand this common hair issue: National Hair Loss Awareness Month: A Roundup of Facts for Women and Men Hair Loss in Women Daily Hair Loss On average, we all lose hundreds of strands per day from brushing, combing, or simply playing with our hair. Baltimore based stylist, Jazzi Ziegler gave us some insight on the causes of hair loss in women and how to handle certain situations....

Need a hand? We already knew. Read on to see the tip natural hair holiday trends that you’ll be excited to wear this holiday season: The Festive Edit: Top 3 Natural Hair Holiday Trends 1. The Wrapped Pony This year, your Christmas gifts aren’t the only thing getting wrapped up. Take your ponytail game up a notch by wearing this wrapped pony to your holiday festivities. This look can be created on straight natural hair or stretched out curls....

What a contest!! Would you believe it if I told you that it was SO HARD to pick just ONE winner for the Intimate Moments Category? We had so many incredible ideas come in that it was a near impossible task! But alas, there can only be one winner… so a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Donelle Quinn for her ‘SPICY SPICE RACK’ idea!! Whoot, whoot! Way to bring a spicy, sassy, and totally fun idea to the table to share with all the Diva readers out there!...

We live in a world that’s rarely quiet. On a mindfulness retreat, you’ll quite often hear people say that this is the longest they’ve been awake without talking for decades. Our habit and impulse is to speak and to do, and this is reinforced by the technologies and timetables we’ve created, all of which facilitate more talking and action. This “doing” mode, as it’s sometimes called, is a wonderful part of being human—as a species we have developed the capacity to express ourselves with others, to share thoughts and ideas, and carry out plans....

Feel and spread the warmth of gratitude with these three tips: 1. Find presence in letting go Sometimes our busy and stressed-out minds—or even physical clutter at work or home—can get in the way of appreciating the moment we’re in. Clearing and refocusing with a favorite song, a happy memory, or some mindful movement can help us let go of what we no longer need. Try these five (quick) practices to declutter your body and mind....

If a pictures says 1,000 words what do a 1,000 pictures say? With this quick & easy gift idea your pictures can say even more! I was so intrigued when I found the website easymoza.com. You can take your digital photos and turn them into a full mosaic. Hundreds, even thousands, of pictures make up one main photo! I got so excited that my mind starting spinning with the gift options I could do!...

I thought it would be fun to write some notes to him to remind him how important he is to me. I picked up a pack of Sticky Notes the next time I was out and pulled out my red and purple Sharpies. I know it’s a little girly, BUT since Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, I figured it would be perfect. 🙂 It was really easy to come up with a list of reasons why I love my husband....

Scroll through this gallery for some of the best prom hairstyles for short hair you can wear to your prom this year: 1. The Messy Bowl Cut Step into your prom with an on-trend style. This messy bowl cut transitions right into the after party scene. Touch it up with a few spritzes of Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Milk & White Jasmine Salt Spritz Texture Spray to amplify the texture....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We’ve been slightly addicted to s’mores lately. Ever since I filled up our s’mores bucket (yep, its official, we have a s’mores bucket stocked and ready at a moments notice), we’ve been having s’mores at least once a week! We’ve tried almost all of the s’mores combinations on this s’mores menu. So far we’re really lovin’ the grasshopper combo with these new Hershey’s Mint Cookie Layer Crunch bars and chocolate graham cracker....

Michael Gervais, a sports consultant who works with the Seahawks, explains how the team uses meditation on and off the field: Players new to meditation start off with six minutes of deep breathing, Gervais explained. As they gain more experience, they devote longer periods of time to the practice. Gervais said this demonstrated the tremendous tolerance they have for taking on extended tasks that can often be boring or difficult....

Michael Gervais on the Seattle Seahawks from Mindful Direct. “The Seahawks’ secret weapon might be the team’s willingness to give a sports psychologist the freedom to roam the training facility, locker room and even the sidelines every game, to make sure their heads are as sound as their bodies,” Matthew Futterman writes in the Wall Street Journal this week. Michael Gervais, a sport psychologist with a strong background in mindfulness, is a key figure in head coach Pete Carroll’s mission to improve focus and inspire peak performance....

Want something Fast, Free, Easy, AND FUN to do with your spouse? This Secret Love Note Date is sure to be a hit. We are using books to make a cypher or code. When it is solved, your spouse will be left with a sweet message. To get ready I grabbed some old books, cut paper into book marks (or use our Printable), and grabbed pens to write with (although you might opt for pencils if you want to erase your marks later)....

It’s been a tough few years, alright. The good news is that every time I find myself dancing on the rim of what I call the “Black Hole of Hopelessness,” I’m reminded that on the other side of difficulty, there’s still so much hope in the world. It may be days or weeks before I can refocus and recognize it clearly once again. It may take a friend or family member to show me the way....

Let’s head to the shooting range! Keep your sight set on your spouse with this fun and sporty date night idea! Husbands (and wives) will both be excited to develop a new talent as you do something fun and unique on your shooting range date night! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Leah brought these amazing printables to life! We absolutely love her work!...

Look through these short Asian hairstyles to find one that’s perfect for you: 33 Short Asian Hairstyles Tired of the same hairstyle? Check out these short looks to get inspiration for your next hair appointment. 1. Gelled Boy Cut Don’t think that there’s only one way to style a pixie. Opt for a boy cut that has long bangs, add gel and go. Another way to style it sans gel is to sweep the bangs to one side or wear them pushed back with a thin headband....

A previous study, conducted almost a decade ago by South Bank University and the Institute of Education in London, found that children’s exam results were cut by as much as a third if the kids were taught in noisy classrooms. 10/26/11