“When I went to the leadership team meeting to brief them on the issue, I emphasized the financial impact of stress in the workplace,” she says. Costikyan didn’t just talk about the potential money Harvard might spend on mental health issues, she looked at what national numbers suggested about the levels of stress in their community, and how that might affect productivity and employee retention. When she dug deeper, she found that there could be many employees under considerable stress and who were not quite working up to their potential....

Business Class: Fresh and Easy Work Hairstyle Ideas 1. Overnight Waves This is perfect for the girls who find it easier to prep for work the night before. To create this style, create a few braids in your hair before bed, set with a holding spray like TRESemmé TRES Two Freeze Hold Hair Spray and loosen up in the morning. 2. Smooth Updo This hairstyle requires minimal effort and is perfect for the girl that wakes up just in time to hit the shower and then get dressed....

Sitting on the floor practicing meditation and learning along with 125 other health care providers that week, I developed a deep appreciation for how the MBSR course helped people access inner resources of strength, resilience, and well-being. And in one flashing moment, I knew what I needed—or, more accurately, felt compelled—to do: bring this way of teaching mindful awareness to expectant couples. In 1998, after teaching the MBSR course for several years, I began morphing it into the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) program, which is currently offered at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center....

All You Need Is… 1 Symphony Chocolate Bar This adorable printable created by Tammy Attach the note to the chocolate and leave it for your husband to find! For more quick sweet treats check out Erika’s post, Quick Sweet Treats. It’s full of more FREE printables to accompany your spouse’s favorite treats! Thanks Tammy for sharing!

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We cooked in the kitchen together while listening to Christmas music and helping each other out. It was fun to have a companion in the kitchen that I didn’t have to watch. 😉 We made our treats, put them on plates and then used a sweet note to attach to our plate. Ding Dong Ditching used to be an activity that my husband did....

Today, this cleansing method is offered up to solve a variety of issues—mainly, working its way into your hair care routine in place of traditional shampoo and even dry shampoo. If you’re looking to try out a cleansing conditioner and considering making the switch, we’re here to help. Read on: Co-Washing Hair in 3 Ways 1. How to Co-Wash If you’re curious about how to co-wash hair, it’s fairly simple....

Channel your inner comedian for a night full of fun and laughter! This comedy date night is the perfect way to let loose and have some fun! You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine. It’s true, but did you know that its also a great way to connect with your spouse!? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Are you ready to show your spouse how funny you really are!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. You are going to love the difference you see in your home when you have a central location for all that paperwork, a go-to place for your most important information and a system for managing your family’s busy schedules. I personally have tried several methods for creating a family command center in my home, and despite my good efforts, they have fallen short....

In an email, Ryan says: “These bipartisan sessions offer congressional staffers the same opportunity that major corporations, the military, schools, veterans, hospitals, and winning professional sports teams offer their own organizations to make better decisions. This is the same approach many CEOs use, including Rupert Murdoch, have used to increase the success and productivity of their companies.” To read the news story, click here. For more on Congressman Tim Ryan and his involvement with mindfulness, you might want to check out the June issue of Mindful magazine....

Cool Short Haircuts 1. Combination of Teased/Texturized Style Half the draw of choosing the right cool short hairstyles is the flexibility you’ll have. It might be counterintuitive to associate short hairstyles with flexibility, but hear us out. When cool short hair like this is brushed forward you can rock a more conservative and conventionally age-appropriate hairstyle. Backcombing the hair on the top of your head and at the front by your hairline transforms this into a chic and edgy style....

Sometimes we realize with shock that it is DATE NIGHT! Did we get a sitter? Do we have anything to eat? Should we stay in, go out? Not another movie I’m just going to sleep through… All the questions. Zero answers. Never fear, the Dating Divas are here for you! We have a Date Night Spinner that you can pull out at a moment’s notice and say “take the wheel!...

Well, just about every couple disagrees from time to time. How do you handle it? Is there a right way? Is there a wrong way? It’s not really the argument that matters – it’s how you deal with it as a couple. Every marriage is different and so are all of the solutions that come with tackling the problems that plague every couple. There are a lot of great resources on dealing with disagreements in marriage, but there is no “blanket technique” that will work for everybody....

I can’t be the only one who was told paintball guns hurt, right? Luckily, we’ve got a date night that takes the pain out of paintball (but… it’s not t-ball) AND you get to re-create a classic ’90s movie scene. What more could you want from a date? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. All Your ’90s Movie Dreams Come True If you’ve ever seen the movie “10 Things I Hate About You“, you probably remember the famous paintball date scene at the coolest paintball park....

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This Dreamy Hairstyle Is Wedding Perfection You may feel like flower crowns are overdone and out of style. However, baby’s breath gives a new spin to this classic style. For instance, when I’m standing at a corner market in front of a sea of flowers, I always go for baby’s breath. Long-lasting and simple enough to match any decor, what’s usually known as a filler flower can always serve as a standalone bouquet....

6 Two-Toned Styles We Love 1. Bold Two-Toned Crop Cut Hair color is all about personal expression, so if you find yourself wanting to show off your fiery personality, trying a look with a dramatic pop of color is totally for you. Major contrast is a key element to this bold two-toned look, so if you want something unexpected, try placing a chunk of cherry red, cerulean blue, or hot pink color at the center of cropped cuts....

So, what makes expensive blonde, well, “expensive?” This blonde shade is all about dimension and depth, created by many small, fine highlights, which can make the look more expensive. Keep scrolling to learn more about expensive blonde hair and find out how you can achieve this look too. All About Expensive Blonde Hair Whether you aren’t quite sure what it really is or need to learn how to ask your colorist for this trend, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about expensive blonde hair....

This new variation of fairy hair draws a lot of inspiration from the cottagecore aesthetic. It has an ethereal and whimsical feel to it and includes a lot of styles with flower crowns, braids, and sparkles. Thanks to TikTok, we’ve seen a lot of tinsel fairy hair coming back too, so if that’s what you’re here for, keep scrolling to learn about that variation and the new take on this trend....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Family Game Night Ideas Let’s get the fun started! First, to prepare these super easy family game night ideas, simply print out the printables on some sturdy cardstock and cut them out! They are bright, popping, and perfect for getting everyone excited for a night of fun family games! We have Carisa, from Messes to Memories to thank for those beauties!...