Professional education involves a process of socialization within the field, and in this process Zlotnick believes that students often lose their sense of authenticity, often adopting an unnatural persona which ultimately proves detrimental to his or her overall performance. So, Zlotnick’s course works to maintain individuality and authenticity within that socialization process through mindfulness theory and practice. ACMHE writes: “In this webinar [Zlotnick] will provide some background on how trial advocacy is typically taught in American law schools and will then walk attendees through the various ways in which mindfulness theory and practice were integrated into the course....

3 Ways to Make Volumizing Spray for Thin Hair Efficient 1. Maximum Volume If you want hair that is wild, full and has that sexy, “I just rolled out of bed” look, you can achieve it with volumizing hairspray. Your first step is to make your hair messy and tousled. One trick is to preserve with pin curls overnight. The next morning, unpin the curls and break them up with your fingers....

You might want to have a few tissues or a journal handy. I find this practice brings so many emotions to the surface, making me teary and grateful and excited to be alive all at once. I hope you find it similarly powerful. Sit comfortably, relax your body, and close your eyes.Slowly, gently, breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth. Now, imagine that you are breathing in all of 2019 and what transpired for you, bringing the whole year into your lungs with each breath....

Winston defines mindfulness as “paying attention to present-moment experiences with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with what is.” She makes arguments for why mindfulness should be practiced in our culture, drawing on studies that have proven the benefits of mindulness for stress relief, depression, and coping with the “mental health issue of being a human being in the 21st century.”

After the past year, the feeling of turning on your phone and bracing yourself for the worst has become all too familiar. Headlines with the words: injustice, intolerance and other inhumanity have become the new normal. As we near the 1-year mark of the pandemic outbreak and navigate our new normal, it can be hard to witness it all and maintain a sense of hope. To combat this feeling, I sit and follow my breath....

The film includes interviews with Megan Cowan, the director of Mindful Schools, an initiative that offers a mindfulness curriculum to U.S. schools, and brain scientist Richard Davidson, who is founder and chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. HEALTHY HABITS OF MIND from Persona Film on Vimeo.

“My breath is boring—just the same thing over and over again! Surely there must be something more interesting to watch?” This kind of comment comes up quite often when people start mindfulness training. It’s good to be curious about why we practice mindfulness of breathing, but just because we experience some discomfort during the practice doesn’t mean it’s not helpful. In fact, perhaps it’s helpful partly because the breath shows us our discomfort and the patterns of relationship that perpetuate it....

He recently sat down with Dr. Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness and her latest book Dare to Lead, which is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership Michael Gervais: Brené, how are you?...

While there are some definite benefits to working from home, with time it can become a bit challenging. It’s hard to stay focused on work when a sink of dishes is calling your name and it can be difficult to stay productive when you’re working solo. Below are several tips for working from home from the All Things Hair team around the world: 10 Tips for Working From Home 1....

If you think that mushroom-cut hair is solely women’s territory, think again. Men have been sporting this look for many years. Want to get in on this flawlessly styled ‘do? Read on to learn more about how to style the mushroom haircut. 10 Ways to Wear a Mushroom Haircut Check out 10 ways to wear a mushroom cut: 1. Intentional Frizz While most of us spend a lot of time trying to avoid frizz, you can always take a more high fashion, avant-garde approach and choose an intentionally frizzy look....

From simple updos to chunky waves, here are some of the best elegant and easy prom hairstyles for you to try. Read on: Easy Prom Hairstyles: 10 Foolproof Hairstyles for Your Big Night 1. Bushy Curls Let’s start this off with one of our favorite easy prom hairstyles for those that want curls for their prom night. Every other girl with curly hair may arrive to prom with super defined and frizz-free curls....

When you have damaged ends it’s best to get rid of them as soon as you can to prevent any further damage done to your hair. It feels good to start fresh but feels even better to start off on a clean slate with the perfect haircut. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Here are some haircuts for damaged hair that you can try on your hair:...

FUN & Romantic SUMMER Date Ideas Sunrise to Sunset Date: What can be more romantic than watching the sunrise and sunset wrapped in your lover’s arms? This date is so simple yet so sweet. Using the amazing printables provided, you’ll begin your date with a sunrise picnic breakfast complete with simple tasks to add to the romance. Finally, you and your spouse will end the date by painting the gorgeous sunset together....

And since there are SO many different occasions and ways on how to wish someone luck, we’ve split all of our ideas into categories to make it nice n’ easy for ya! Below we have: Gift Ideas for Any Occasion Good Luck Gift Ideas for Sports School-Related Good Luck Gift Ideas Good Luck Cards for a New Job Good Luck Cards for Baby Cards for Being LUCKY in LOVE Good Luck Cards for Any Occasion...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Now, for some of these, you might just need to get an over-sized stocking (or a SUPER-SIZED one 😉 ) to fit them in. OR you can do what my mom did and have most things in the stocking and bigger items surround it {which was SO much fun}! We’ve organized these stocking stuffers into 7 categories to help make it easier to track down whatever gifts fit your spouse the best!...

Easy Pumpkin Recipes for Dessert Get ready to satisfy that sweet tooth with these delicious pumpkin desserts! They’re quick, easy, and oh so tasty. Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles– Try these pumpkin truffles coated in dark chocolate and topped with crushed graham crackers. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles– This filling is packed with delicious pumpkin spices, a bit of cream cheese, and lots of gingersnap crumbs. Pumpkin Fudge– Creamy and smooth, this fudge is perfect for fall or holiday celebrations....

Halloween Gifts for Spouses Shower your honey with some spooky treats they’ll always remember! 1. Bugs & Kisses – Take creeping to the next level by sneaking some bugs & kisses into your sweetie’s lunchbox. 2. Halloween Eye Candy– Print out these candy wrappers and attach a little note letting your spouse know they’re your favorite “eye candy.” 3. I’ve Got My Eyes On You – Pop some eye gumballs in a jar and add the printable label for a super quick surprise....

We found a variety of gifts and activities that you can share with your grandparents as a form of love and appreciation to them! Get the kids involved with our craft and gift ideas below, then let them reap the joy of honoring the elderly people in their life. This is truly a wonderful holiday to share the love! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about’em, click here....

Are you ready to be convinced that this black and red hair color will work for you? Here are several hairstyles that prove you can sport the look in a multitude of ways: 1. The Beehive Want to style your black cherry hair color for a fancy event? You can’t go wrong with this beehive. Learn how to get the look with our beehive tutorial. 2. Fringe Braid We’re all about adding special details to our look....