First, as with any good D.I.Y., you’ll need the right tools. A good set of hair clippers is essential if you have a longer beard. You’ll also need a sharp razor and a pair of mustache clipping scissors for the best results. Using tools that aren’t sharp will give your beard a rough texture and can give an uneven look. Read on to learn more about styling facial hair for your next big night out:...
It’s the same in life. Whether you’re faced with criticism at work, a partner whose feelings are hurt, an internal urge to lash out verbally, or an opportunity for some gratification that will cost you later, you’ve got to be able to put on the brakes for a moment—to pause. Otherwise, you’ll likely crash, one way or another. Your brain works through a combination of excitation and inhibition: gas pedals and brakes....
A. Let’s look at how the mind actually works when it comes to forming (and maintaining) habits. They have a simple, consistent formula: there’s a trigger, there’s an accompanying behavior, and there’s a result or reward. Being in habit mode is like being on autopilot. So, first gear is recognizing what our habits are. Paying attention is second gear—exploring and understanding the rewards that come from our behaviors. If we’re constantly checking our phones, for instance, we might compare the rewards of that behavior to how our live interactions with people feel....
Today we’re going to explore how we can build powerful communities of care. Throughout history, our greatest cultural shifts and positive leaps have been born from a place of collectivism. The idea that “united we are stronger” has been proven time and time again. But what about the idea that together we are “healthier”? What about the argument that bonding with our peers brings us comfort in trying times? What about the possibility that a strong community helps all its members achieve physical and mental wellbeing?...
What to Ask Your Stylist for the Perfect Layered Haircut First things first, let’s get to the basics of why layers are a thing. Unlike other cutting techniques, layers have the ability to give your hair volume and dimension through the addition of varying lengths. Depending on the length of you hair, that means there’s a wide range of what you could ask for in terms of layer lengths, so it’s important to go into your appointment knowing the exact look you’re going for so that they can get their shears in gear....
How to Neutralize Red Tones in Hair At Home Read on to learn how to neutralize red tones in the hair at home. 1. See a professional colorist. Many people don’t realize that hair color experts are trained in color theory and in the science of mixing colors. Creating the perfect formula for you requires considering your base color, skin color, and previous hair color treatments. That’s why it’s always important to disclose your box dye adventures to your colorist!...
6 Ways to Style a Blunt Bob Cut 1. Mini Space Buns How cute is this style? We love how quick it is to create to mini space buns and how youthful and fun the finished product looks. Create two half updo ponytails and then twist them around themselves to create the bun. Use bobby pins to secure your mini space buns and let any straggling pieces stay out for some added texture....
How to Style Long Box Braids If you need some help styling your new box braids for long hair, have no fear: Here’s how to style box braids this season. 1. Bow Tie If you have some spare time and a few hairpins, then this adorable box braids bow tie is a cute way to dress up your box braids. Learn how to do this style in our bow braids tutorial....
Since my article on attention, several readers have told me that they never connected their frenetic days and frazzled feelings to their poor use of attention. But in retrospect, it seems an obvious relationship. We are largely an attention illiterate society. When I raise this to executive or professional audiences I’m speaking to, usually two distinct reactions emerge. The first is, “Yeah, this is nuts! What are we doing to ourselves?...
WholeSchool Mindfulness helps schools create, fill, and support the position of a Mindfulness Director—a permanent staff member who works at a school and teaches mindfulness to students, staff, and parents. “We strive to live out justice by partnering with communities to practice joy, equity, and inclusion, so community is woven throughout the way that we think about the work that we do,” says La’Chelle Collazo, who is responsible for outreach and recruitment of Mindfulness Directors....
Each night before I go to bed, I lay out my husband’s breakfast. I put a box of his favorite cereal out with a spoon, bowl and a piece of fruit. I know, it is a long ways from June Clever, but it works for us. I decided his breakfast needed a little bit more L O V E. So, I created a tag, I “Cerealsy” Love You and attached it to his favorite cereal box....
I am a big fan of the website, Oopsey Daisy Blog. My good friend Alison is always creating something splendid! I knew when I came across her fabulous idea of I LOVE U… I just had to share! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. I thought my spouse would love this quick and easy love note! I am thinking of hiding it in his suitcase when he travels next week....
In 2002, the principal at Windsor Hills Elementary, where Ali and Atman Smith’s mother worked, asked whether they would like to coach sports. “After we thought about it,” Ali told me, “we decided what we would really like to do with kids is yoga, because we saw the effect yoga was having on us. It makes you feel stronger and more limber, but, more than that, there is a meditative element....
How is Sweat Dangerous for Your Strands? Keep reading to get the scoop on why you might want to consider washing your hair after an intense workout: Why is sweat dangerous for your mane? Firstly, it’s important to us that we don’t put you in a panic about sweat and fear of ever shedding a drop of perspiration for the rest of your life. Sweat is natural, and it should be embraced (but definitely don’t forget to rehydrate)!...
Earlier this year I attended a talk by my favourite monk, Ajahn Brahm. He was speaking at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, California—a cool place for a forest monk to hang out. Brahm expressed the problem of separating mindfulness and compassion—they work far better together. Mindfulness on it’s own is simply a present moment non-judgmental awareness, as researchers say. But to develop the beautiful peace, gentleness, and stillness of meditation, a kindly awareness is required....
If you’re looking for a haircut that works with whatever you have on your agenda, give the Ivy League haircut a go. It’s versatile and easy to change up depending on how you feel and what’s on your calendar. The Ivy League haircut is essentially a low maintenance haircut. If you’re a guy who wants to wash, condition your hair, and then leave, this is your cut. Ahead we rounded up 12 modern versions of the look for you to try....
Juice Haircut: 10 Ways to Wear this Style We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite juice haircut and hi-top fade ideas that you can try today: 1. Juice Haircut with Curls Give your juice cut a modern twist by embracing your natural hair texture. Use a gel, like Dove Men+Care Control Gel, to define your curls. You can play around with color to give the look an even more unique look....
The paradox is, when you’ve been wronged, forgiveness is the only thing that provides relief from the pain. Sound like a bitter pill to swallow? Read on to learn how forgiving others (and yourself) can help you release the heavy burden of resentment and experience more freedom. 1. Understand forgiveness Before you attempt to force forgiveness on your most tender hurts, consider what it is you’re asking of yourself: Forgiving doesn’t mean that you condone what happened or that the perpetrator is blameless....
Holidays, special occasions and more formal events however might require spiffier ways to wear those long hairstyles for men. Sure, that everyday messy ponytail might pass muster in the workplace, but it might not at fancier evenings, like your sister’s wedding, or taking your girlfriend to The Nutcracker ballet. For these, good sirs, we bring out the big (or at least, more dapper) guns. Read on: 1. Cornrow Braid If you’ve already sported an afro or dreadlocks during the day, why not switch things up with a cornrow braid for evening affairs?...
We have SUCH a treat for you today!!! Our amazing guest blogger, Michelle H, has such a fun, sweet, and simple craft tutorial for us and we are SO excited about it! Read on to learn how to make your OWN custom, love letter stationery so that you can write a love note for your sweetheart! Nothing super fancy required, you can make it with Microsoft Word! * * * * * * * * * Texts, email, chat, Pair, Skype, Facebook, Twitter… we have endless ways to keep communication going throughout the day with our spouse....
