Tim Ryan: A Mindful Coalition from Mindful Direct. According to a recent Institute of Medicine report, mental health issues among the veteran population are rising. The number of active-duty service members diagnosed with a psychological condition has increased by over 60 percent between 2001 and 2011. An estimated 22 veterans commit suicide each day. An increasing number of veterans are turning to mindfulness to cope with combat-related PTSD. And if Rep....

Yet there is little evidence that emotions were treated with respect throughout much of history. Words that point to emotions in ancient languages are tinged with notions of irrationality or possession by spirits. In the West especially, it seems, emotions were considered irrational. Fortunately, artists came along with an interest in the actual psychological makeup of individuals—the full catastrophe, as it were. During the Renaissance, there was a concerted effort to represent affetti (movements of the soul) in the faces and gestures of the people depicted in works of art....

What IS the Year of Dates Binder? Check Out The Video! Year of Dates Binder We have the perfect gift for you, that will last the whole year through. In this binder love awaits, in the form of 12 fun dates. Each month you’ll find a different one, already planned, prepared, and DONE! Just find a day that you can go, and watch the love and romance grow! An AMAZING Christmas present for your husband!...

Fall is in the air and Halloween is right around the corner! When I think back on Halloween as a kid I, of course, remember Trick-or-Treating and eating mounds of candy! Now as an adult with a family of my own, one of the memories that I appreciate more is this service activity that my mom encouraged our family to do called You’ve Been Boo’ed. This simple service idea used the Halloween season to encourage a little service and to show some neighborly love!...

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, journalist and filmmaker Shannon Harvey travelled the world in search of the missing link in healthcare. From interviewing world leading scientists to meeting people with remarkable stories of recovery from severe back pain, heart disease, infertility, cancer and multiple sclerosis, The Connection is a documentary that delves into the link between our mind and body. The film includes an internationally recognized line up of scientists including Dr....

Did your spouse not just LOVE the multiple choice date yesterday?! Believe it or not, we have already reached day 24 in our 30 day love challenge and today’s surprise will be a favorite for sure!!! MATERIALS NEEDED: – Room Service Printables – Ingredients for your sweetie’s room service meal {whatever he/she chooses} LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 24: Let’s be honest, it is fun to be pampered every once in a while!...

In the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, and New York City, communities surge with the pain of human loss, and the rage and suffering of people clashing against their government—in this case protesting actions of members of their police force, the men and women sworn to protect democracy, facilitate peace, and protect others when violence is imminent. For these communities, and others, trust in police officers has been gradually eroding for decades, perhaps longer, exacerbated by a complex set of social, political, and economic forces....

Another #HairHack: Cutting off damaged hair can make any style you choose to wear look healthier and, depending upon the cut, even considerably fuller. Why not use this opportunity to give a new hairstyle a whirl while your hair gets healthier? Read on for some hairstyles for damaged hair that still keep your locks looking and feeling their best: Angeled Pixie Wet Look Textured Bob Angled Lob Top Knot Make Waves Shag Choppy Layers Messy Bun Micro fringe and Bob 10 Hairstyles for Damaged Hair 1....

Staying connected to your spouse while they’re away is tough. We’re all about strengthening marriages here, so we think we’ve found the perfect long-distance gift ideas for YOU to show love to your sweetie when you’re apart. (Not to mention, with the uncertain timing of the world-wide pandemic, needing good ideas for long-distance care packages during Covid-19 will help with any relationship!) Care Package Ideas Love Note Ideas for When You’re Apart Sexy Ideas for When You’re Apart Long Distance Gift Ideas Long Distance Love & Date Ideas Welcome Home Ideas...

If this look seems weirdly familiar, it’s because it is; in fact, you’ve most probably had a go at it the first time it made the rounds back in the day—as nearly everyone else did as well—when it wasn’t even niche enough to be called a trend (and all of the yearbooks can attest!). And though they do fall under the grunge spectrum, they’re not quite as angst-ridden. On the contrary, they’re actually kind of the opposite: romantic, semi-bookish, sweet and as you’ll see in our faves below, all sorts of enviable....

The Military Haircut: 15 Clean, Crisp Looks to Inspire Ready for a look that’s clean, short, and doesn’t involve much styling effort? Military haircuts check off all those boxes if this sounds like you. Keep scrolling to find inspiration for your next haircut. 1. Classic Curly Fade Don’t lose your curls to your military haircut. Leave the top with just enough length to show off your texture. This style allows you to maintain visible curls while still getting in on the military style all year round....

Spin the Bottle Game Spin the bottle is a classic! However, traditional Spin the Bottle wouldn’t be much fun with just two, so we put our own twist on it! We washed out a glass bottle and got to work! Carisa from Messes to Memories designed the perfect, eye-popping printables for you to create your own spin the bottle game at home! Adult Spin the Bottle This is a perfect, inexpensive way to spice up your night–and your marriage!...

When you have beautiful hair, healthy hair, it makes you feel like you can conquer anything. Finding ways to revitalize hair at the very beginning of your day is the best way to jumpstart what we predict will be some of your very best days. Before you revitalize your beautiful hair, find out your hair’s porosity. Is it low, high, or normal? Once you know, you can can curate your own hair care regimen based on your hair type Do This Quick Test To find out your hair’s porosity, fill a spray bottle up with water, and spray it onto your hair, “if it beads up, you have low-porosity hair” explains van-Gorkom....

We love this game so much, we decided to add our own special Diva twist with a version JUST for couples that you can print and prep at home! In our DIY Family Feud Game, couples compete by trying to uncover the top answers to one of our thirty Family Feud questions – all themed around love and marriage! Our Couple’s Family Feud Game is a great way to connect, enjoy some laughs, and make memories....

But with the good comes the bad, and the bad can get pretty tough. For type 2B hair, the frizziness can get real. The minute the weather changes just the slightest, your hair becomes a lot more susceptible to frizziness. And the battle with tangles and dryness can get really, really rough. But don’t lose all hope, because we’ve got the perfect tips for you! What is 2B hair? These hair care tips for 2B hair types will help change your locks from a matted, flat mess to waves that are silky and smooth to the touch....

3 Guided Meditations to Open Up to Happiness 1) Cultivate Gratitude for Small Things with Steve Hickman Whether it’s the first bite of a fresh berry or feeling the sun beaming down on you, we can all find something to be grateful for when we take a moment to tap into the present. In this guided meditation practice, Steve Hickman invites us to let go of needing anything to be any different in this moment, and to open up to what’s actually here that may bring us joy....

Try these three simple approaches over the weekend and see if you can work on changing your relationship certain patterns of thinking. Let your experience be your guide. 3 Ways to Transform Negative Thoughts Recognize the Thought: If the thought is I’m not good enough, life is never going to get better, or some form of complaining or blaming or something like that, take a moment to recognize that the thought is forming in your brain....

Skeptical? Think about it: A breezy, tropical destination wedding won’t have the same feel as, say, a formal church wedding during holiday season. The best part of it all is Mother Nature has already done half the work—all that’s left is to go with the flow. Ed’s note: The opposite will drive you crazy anyway, and the last thing you need on your big day is to stress about the weather not cooperating with your look!...

We hope you get fabulously spoiled and feel totally loved. AND… just to make sure you do… we have a little gift just for you. Yes – YOU! Because you deserve it. And we love you. (It’s true.) If we could, we’d give you each a big bouquet of pretty flowers. But since we can’t, we thought we’d give you something equally as lovely… 4 Gorgeous Wall Prints Aren’t they to-die-for?...

If you are ready for a positive change, keep reading for ways to retrain your thoughts into being more controlled and productive. With practice, you can reframe every circumstance and see improvements emotionally, behaviorally, socially, academically, and beyond. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about them, click here. Below, we will give a more in-depth self-talk definition and steps you can begin taking today to start your practice of positivity....