Tutorial: How to Create a Messy Bun for Medium Hair Tips for Getting The Perfect Messy Bun Hairstyles 1. Use day-old hair. Your dirty little secret is safe with us. And, to be completely honest, you’re not the only one. Whatever the reason–time, maintaining oil production, wanting a texture refresh–we’re on board. To refresh your second-day locks, try some of the Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist. Not only will it leave your hair looking and feeling refreshed, but it also smells great, too!...

Michelle H. guest posting today with a date idea that tops the charts in the romance department!! There is something so out-of-this-world-intimate about snuggling up in blanket, in the dark, under the stars, and watching a meteor shower together. The quiet calmness of a dark night with the magic glitter of stars streaming across the sky will bring you a new closeness. I’ve gathered the best tips I could find for your best chance at viewing a galactic firework show....

Midi Hair Takes Center Stage This Season Take it from us, once you discover a low maintenance haircut and hairstyle you’ll never want to go back. And for women in their 20s and 30s who are looking for that signature style that doesn’t take too much finessing, midi hair is an answered prayer. Simple, mature and still trendy, this mid-length cut screams sophistication. When it comes to styling a length like this you’re in luck....

What is it about commenting boards that turn people into 2.0 year olds? At the University of Washington, Travis Kriplean spent part of his PhD dissertation working to transform the vitriolic verbosity of online comments into acts of listening. He designed Reflect: an interface that encourages neutral reflection and constructive discussion. In a recent research paper on Reflect, he argues that the lack of sophisticated dialogue online has more to do with the structure of commenting boards and not necessarily the angry person publishing their thoughts....

1) perceptions of an insecure future 2) perceptions of inadequate treatment by the employer 3) perceptions of inadequate working conditions Obviously, as a leader you cannot control how an employee perceives or interprets communication and events. But you can influence how they respond, and offer up mindful solutions and tools so they are more prepared in the future to respond differently. The more open, positive, enthusiastic and accountable you are as a leader, you can provide the conditions for that same attitude to permeate the workplace....

In a room overlooking the Canadian Rocky Mountains, 200 teachers, administrators, physicians, mental health professionals, social workers, and parents gathered together from across the globe. They had travelled from throughout Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Israel, and Turkey to be in Banff, Alberta on July 15-17 for the first international event to address mindfulness and youth. I was there as a local organizer with an interest in mindfulness, but no background in education or healthcare....

Men’s hair trends are moving towards more natural hairlines. The modern quiff will have less of the exaggerated, brushed-high front fringe, and more of an allover messy texture up front. Read on to learn more about how to style it below: The Natural-Looking Modern Quiff Step 1: Start with washed hair. Start your modern quiff by creating some natural body by rinsing off any product buildup. We like the tingly-fresh scent of Bed Head for Men by TIGI Clean Up Daily Shampoo and Conditioner....

Need some more convincing that mousy brown is the shade of the season? Keep scrolling to check out 10 ways you can sport this easy-to-wear color. How to Wear Mousy Brown Hair From shot to long to highlighted variations, check out how to wear mousy brown hair. 1. Beachy Texture Beachy waves like this are the ultimate model-off-duty look. This is an effortless style that’s easy to achieve and adds dimension to your color....

The United Nations adopted a resolution affirming happiness as a fundamental human goal—and suggesting that we should approach economic growth in a way that promotes well-being for everyone. Social systems and institutions have a role to play in our happiness, and that’s evident in this year’s World Happiness Report. Researchers ranked countries by their average happiness levels and found, for example, that GDP, life expectancy, freedom, and corruption make a difference....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we whip out those whisker’s, we ‘mustache’ you to take a moment and give a shoutout to our own Diva Elizabeth for creating these ‘beardiful’ designs for us! What is No Shave November? No Shave November, also known as Movember or #noshavenovember (wink!), began as a charitable movement. During the month of November, men would refrain from shaving, trimming, or otherwise grooming their facial hair as a way to bring about cancer awareness....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. 100 Perfect Dr. Seuss Quotes One hundred quotes make for quite the list to scroll through. But as we were putting this list together, we struggled to categorize them in any certain way. You can find lots of posts out there with Dr. Seuss quotes organized by funny, inspirational, etc.—but the thing we love about Dr. Seuss and his books is the surprise twists and turns!...

“Vinegar: so many types, so many uses!” “Simple foods like soup and bread.” “Eggs.” “Natto: Japanese fermented soybeans.” “Lentils and beans.” “Fresh produce. I love grazing from my garden.” Breakfast and supper were the clear mealtime winners, with 39% and 38% of the vote. Lunch came in third at a respectable 17%. Another 5% expressed their devotion to snacks. A few brave respondents—a bit less than 1%—copped to their favorite meal being wine....

What brought you to meditation? Crisis. For a long time, I had been very ambitiously pursuing happiness and working tirelessly at it—but it was an external journey of pursuit, one of accumulation, and, in retrospect, avoidance of grief about the destruction of my family and the loss of my sisters to crime and drugs and my par- ents to alcohol. When my partner and I decided to end our relationship, I felt devastated and empty....

The way I understand these current challenges in healthcare is rooted in my experience as a physician, and particularly my specialization in the science of mindfulness, compassion, and emotional intelligence training. After experiencing burnout working on the frontline, I discovered the healing potential of mindfulness and self-compassion practice and, in doing so, realized the need for these practices within medicine. This led to the creation of the Mindful Medics: Healthcare starts with Self Care program....

The talk came around to what might happen if we began consciously sharing messages of compassion. What might Jon suggest as a good message of this type, one that can be easily remembered and shared as we take the idea of “Creating a Mindful Society” into the future? His answer: “Inhale beauty; exhale goodwill.” Nice words to start our days with. What if they caught on, even a little? So pass them on, and we will do the same....

Far from being ancient history though, this is a classic, party-ready look that only gets sexier with modern touches. Paired with some poppy-red lips, killer winged liner and a moto jacket, and you’re set to stun under the mistletoe! Scroll down for an easy way to create these cool pin up hairstyles: Pin Up Hairstyles Tutorial: The Glam Roll 1. Refresh your hair. Refresh your hair by using some dry shampoo that’ll absorb oil as it paves the way for bouncy, volumized looks, especially on finer hair....

We love how the pineapple updo is a fun, stylish way to keep curls up and away from your face during hot days. And what’s even more? You can rock this hairstyle with the look of bangs, whether you actually have a cut fringe or not. Lastly, it’s a very versatile, easy-to-create style: Curls don’t have to be super long to achieve the pineapple updo. Read on to learn more about how to create the pineapple hair look with or without a fringe, and how to tweak the method for shorter lengths:...

Researchers collected information from approximately 23,000 households in the United States. The full results of the study are available in the May 9, 2011 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Robert Puff, Ph.D., author of the Pyschology Today article about the study, notes optimistically that the medical community appears to be embracing “meditation over medication.” 08/10/12 [image © flickr.com/opensourceway and bainesmcg]

More than 75 presentations are scheduled, including research forums, presentation dialogues, workshops, keynotes, breakfast roundtables, and a full day retreat. Conference Chair, Saki Santorelli, Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness, will give the keynote presentation. Other speakers will include Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Amishi P. Jha, Ph.D., Philippe Goldin, Ph.D. and Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., among many others. For more information, click here. Click here to register online or print the registration form to fax or mail....

Rock & Roll Hair at Alice + Olivia Spring/Summer 2018 “We’re spraying TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray on dry hair, brushing that through. We’re also using a flat iron to put a bevel in the hair so we get this really nice S-pattern wave,” Marjan divulges, while demonstrating backstage. And indeed, the results are exactly what we’d think an Alice + Olivia gal would love: on-trend, but effortless. “Change the direction of the flat iron when creating waves for the most natural finish,” she also advises....