It might be a sense of bringing full awareness and attention to our experience, to the people around us, to a conversation with our children. It might be a sense of letting go of reactivity and coming back to resolve with more patience and clarity. It might also be balancing the tendency most of us have to get caught up in stress and giving more attention to gratefulness, positive moments, and things we enjoy....
In addition to the successful fundraising, we also surpassed our year-end goal of adding 1,000 new subscriptions just through this campaign alone. Welcome aboard to all of our new readers. It is indeed humbling that you have chosen to support our work, especially in light of how many worthy causes there are in the world. We take your vote of confidence to heart; it will invigorate our efforts. As a mission-driven non-profit, your support enables us to do more of what we do best—highlight the work of our mindful community, present helpful mindfulness practices, tell engaging stories, promote collaboration between thought leaders, and inspire more people to explore mindfulness so they can lead healthier lives, develop richer relationships, and contribute to a kinder more compassionate, and effective society....
This story can’t be found in your regular science textbook, but maybe it should be: According to a new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology, reading stories about the struggles of famous scientists is more beneficial for students’ grades than reading about their achievements. The way we currently teach science—by focusing on great feats of knowledge by larger-than-life geniuses—may not be the best way to encourage students to pursue scientific careers....
The Affordable Hair Mask You Need There are a few qualities that I look for in a hair mask: nourishing ingredients, real visible results and ease of use. TRESemmé Botanique Nourish & Replenish Mask Sachet is the pocket-sized, travel-friendly hair mask of the moment. It’s infused with a botanical blend of coconut milk and aloe vera and hits the nourishing ingredients quality without question. This formula is packed with intense hydration that leaves your hair ridiculously soft....
The first person I think of is Menahem Pressler, whom I studied with for two years at Indiana University. He has amazing ears for color and sound – an extraordinary sensitivity to musical poetry and nuance. He got me to listen like I had never listened before, and he also taught me how to touch the piano keys; he transmitted that by his example. The piano is a living thing in his hands, and he transmitted his exceptional passion for piano sound....
Making friends with any difficult emotion is at the heart of the handshake method, which is explained in detail in the forthcoming book Why We Meditate, co-authored by psychologist and science journalist Daniel Goleman with teacher and author Tsoknyi Rinpoche. The Handshake Practice As the name suggests, the aim of the handshake method is to meet and make friends with upsetting feelings, to know them rather than avoid or fix them....
Based on this theoretical foundation, the researchers of this study set out to determine whether there was a difference in the level of mind-body coherence between people trained in Vipassana meditation or dance – two types of training that emphasize a connection to the body. For the study 21 Vipassana meditators, 21 dancers, and 21 control participants were collected and each individually were made to watch a series of films designed to induce varying degrees of positive and negative emotions for a 90-minute period....
Ombre Highlights: 2 Ways to Style the Look 1. Embrace your natural color. Colder weather might have you craving a return to your natural hair color. Your blonde strands were ideal for long afternoons at the beach but maybe brown locks better fit your vision for for those #fallhair Instagram posts. On days when you’re craving a darker hue to match the season’s obligatory cup of hot cocoa, exposing the top layers of your hair is the perfect way to add that warmth and dimension around your face....
Today, we’re introducing you to one awesome shampoo (and conditioner) duo that takes the cake as one of the best hair products for thinning hair. Ready for a lift? Keep reading to discover more about the best shampoo for thinning hair. Best Shampoo for Thinning Hair Whenever someone comes to me for help with their particular hair woes, the first question I ask them is what shampoo and conditioner they’re using....
Not surprisingly, summer color trends usually veer towards natural-looking highlights and creamier, more grown-out versions of browns and blondes. Meant to mimic a natural color fade from more sun exposure—and to allow for more time between touch-ups, because we’re all presumably on vacay somewhere, yaaas—the perfect hues are more laid-back versions of the actual shade itself. Allow us to illustrate: The Best Summer Hair Color for Your Skin Tone Warm Skin Tones 1....
13 Boho Box Braids and Twists Styles 1. Long Ponytail A long ponytail is all you need for an effortless boho look. Tie it high, or let it hang low for an easygoing, carefree feel. If your box braids need some control around the hairline, try a hairspray, like Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hair Spray. 2. Loosely Braided Twists Loosely braided twists are an effortless style that offers beautiful detail and texture....
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A recent study, published in the journal Mindfulness, zeroes in on the question of whether mindfulness can boost compassion or altruism, the intention to increase the welfare of another, even at a cost to oneself. In the experiment, researchers in Sweden randomly assigned 42 adults to one of two groups: One attended nine 75-minute mindfulness meditation training sessions over an eight-week period; the other group sat on a wait list for those eight weeks....
We’ve seen rising interest in the impact of cultivating moment-to-moment awareness in the workplace. Most research has focused on benefits for employees who practice meditation or who possess high mindfulness traits or skills, like accepting feelings without judgment. Yet, very little work has been done to examine how someone’s mindfulness influences other people in a workplace setting. Is it possible that your mindfulness practice could influence your colleagues? In two studies published in the journal Mindfulness, researchers sought to examine the effect of supervisors’ mindful traits on various aspects of employee well-being and performance....
Over the past few years, hair and beauty industries have been making inclusivity a top priority. From natural and curly hair to locks of all textures and thickness, there are now products out there that cater to virtually every hair need. To celebrate the day, we asked the All Things Hair editors from across the globe to spill their own favorite local hair trends. Keep scrolling to how certain hair trends are adapted and followed in so many different countries:...
Got a thing for Chinese food? Niiice… me too! It’s one thing to just eat some fried rice and another thing to make a whole fun evening out of it! Yep, the votes are in – making a whole evening of it is much more fun, engaging and memorable! This date is totally great for just you and the hubs OR as a group date. source Create an invitation for your spouse, letting him know about your Chinese themed evening ahead....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But before we sing it loud and proud, we need to thank our own Diva Elizabeth for designing these musically magical printables for us! She ‘rocked’ it- literally! What’s Included in Your Christmas Karaoke Kit Even if party planning isn’t your forte, we have TOTALLY got your back. Just take a peek at the included printables below and keep reading to learn how to use them....
Jason Dorland, author of Chariots and Horses: Life Lessons from an Olympic Rower, was raised on that kind of thinking. He lived by it. He thought of it as the only path to excellence. He passed it on to others. But when he reached the pinnacle of his sporting career—in a race where seconds and nanoseconds make the difference between victory and also-ran—he came to see that philosophy as an obsession that hurt him mentally and physically....
Ok, can we just raise our imaginary glasses (if only we were all lucky enough to have something yummy to drink right now!) to miss Courtney from Paperelli Designs?! Cheers to you girl for creating such FUN date night kits!! These cute envelopes are TO. DIE. FOR! The seasonal prints she designed for each month are just too GOOD! Check out her funny cards and darling prints in her Etsy shop (you won’t regret it!...
