Sometimes, all we need is a simple road map to get us started—or restarted, if it’s been some time since we practiced. Here are five essential elements to creating a mindfulness meditation practice in daily life: 1. Prepare Yourself Before even attempting to do any practice, it’s important to understand that your practice is not a performance. Each practice doesn’t need to be evaluated about whether it was a “good” meditation or a “bad” meditation....

It’s time for The Pause. Impatience is inside us. Technology is outside. In moments of impatience, pause, and bring your attention to your breath: Breathe in, breathe out. Try three long slow breaths, noticing the breath and nothing else. Pausing, even for three breaths, before reacting to a difficult situation is a form of patience. Patience includes perseverance and acceptance of truth. And it also allows us to not return harm, rather than merely enduring a difficult situation....

For more information, click here. And to register, click here. Please note that payment is processed through the information site. The “Gathering of Mindful Professionals,” taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, brings together professionals in a contemplative environment to share their experiences, support one another, and explore new contemplative applications. The gathering begins on Thursday with a keynote talk titled “The Mindfulness Movement: Can the Quiet Revolution Go Mainstream?” delivered by James Gimian, publisher of our upcoming magazine—Mindful....

Hair Treatments to Try at Your Next Girls Night In Hair mask: for dry and damaged hair. If your hair is particularly dry from over styling with hot tools or damaged from using tight hair ties that can cause breakage, then a thick and hearty hair mask is what you should use at your girls night in sesh. Emerge Back to Life Hair Mask is great for curly and damaged hair and it will leave your locks feeling extra silky-smooth....

Summer Hair Color Ideas for Men Check out these hair color ideas for you regardless of your hair type. 1. Forest Green Hair Color Summer is all about the colors of nature. Let your hair color reflect it with this crisp forest green color. This hair color for men looks especially great when worn on curls with natural highlights. Further, enhance this look with defined curls. Products such as Dove Amplified Textures Define N’ Moisture Styling Gel will do the trick!...

Top 15 Hair Colors for Olive Skin 1. Ash Brown Hair Color for Olive Skin Many women with olive skin tones tend to shy away from ash brown colors as the look may blend in with their natural skin, and hence make them look washed out. If you do want ash brown, however, there’s a way to get around it: Opt for thin ribbons of blonde to help create the perfect contrast....

This collection of fall hair trends will have you looking trendy and feeling comfortable and that’s the best of both worlds, if you ask us! The Coolest Hair Trends for Fall 1. The Movie Star Crop You’ve seen the memes that compare the expectations versus reality most of us have experienced when trying out a new hairstyle. The actress looks smooth and polished in the red carpet shot on the left while the image on the right portrays some nightmare hairstyle that resembles the victim of electric shock…and it’s far more relatable....

Like some European leaders, such as in Britain and France, for example, the officials say they want to move beyond the traditional measures of success (such as economic growth) to promote policies that produce more than just material well-being. In order to rate happiness, this spring officials sent, along with the city’s census forms, a questionnaire asking residents to rate their happiness on a scale from one to 10. So far, more than 7,500 people have mailed back the survey....

Rock High Top Dreads this Holiday Season High top dreads are such a versatile style, check out these 6 sleek ways you can wear them depending on your style preference: 1. Ombre Hang-Over High Top Dreads For an edgy yet sleek look, try adding an ombre effect to your dreads. Then follow up with a full cut except for at the top part of your head. With this haircut, you can wear your high top dreads in a bangs formation, in a middle part, and in a high top ponytail....

These quick and easy DIY His & Hers Pillowcases are the perfect way to show your hubby all the fabulous things you appreciate about him during this “Season of Thanksgiving!” It also doubles as a mini-date since he can take part in the appreciation, too! But I’m getting ahead of myself… Here’s how you can create a love note and pillowcase all-in-one! You Need: Two plain white pillowcases (washed and dried first) Fabric markers Small scraps of fabric or small pre-made bows (optional)...

A staple for some of our personal hair heroes, this A-list favorite offers a high-impact, low-maintenance look. Despite the relatively tame after-care needs, creating these intricate braids does take some serious practice and patience if you’re doing them yourself. We promise with this style, you can give your strands the rest from daily styling. Not only that, but you’ll definitely get bang for your buck if you decide to get our box braids done by a professional!...

He began working at MetWest in the fall of 2020 and had not previously met his students in person. Given the complex and deeply human nature of his work, he knew it would be a challenge over Zoom. The community he serves—93% students of color and 70% who live under the poverty line—has been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Making matters more challenging, teens often opt to turn their cameras or even mics off in remote class....

To be more specific, in the case of men’s haircuts, whittling down your choices begins with figuring out your face shape. Contrary to what some men might believe, there is not one cut to rule them all—there are certain hairstyles that work better with certain facial features, which is why a particular look on your fave celebrity might not have the same result on you. To illustrate, we give a few simple rules for picking the right men’s haircut for your face shape with easy-to-understand picture guides....

Cool Vintage Updo Hairstyle: How to Get The Look Looking for more vintage updo hairstyle ideas? Check out some of the ‘40 hairstyles that we love.

What we love about it? Short or long hair, regardless of the texture, can benefit from a middle part. That’s right, my friend. Case in point – a chic low bun, featuring a perfectly centered, straight line is the ultimate clean-girl look, perfect for weddings, date nights, and even to add a touch of glamour to busy mornings. The best part is that it only takes minutes to recreate it at home....

Sexy Waves from Hot Rollers Before we begin, a primer: Hot rollers usually come as a set that includes a variation of roller sizes. If you’re looking to get big, sexy waves, opt for the larger rollers, and use the smaller for a tighter set of waves. You can also mix and match to create volume by placing the larger rollers at the crown of your head. But of course, the length of your hair will also determine the roller size you decide to choose: Short hair, smaller rollers; long hair, larger rollers....

If we take a look at our conversation style based on five elements, we might find valuable doors open and take us into more mindful and artful conversation. Be present: “Con” means together with. If you want to have a conversation, be present, fiercely. Since the value of a conversation lies in what all parties have given and/or gained, if you’re not present, there will be no exchange. Think before you speak: Take the time you need to craft your language....

How to Keep Your Relationship Going Are you wondering how to keep your relationship alive after having kids? Certainly you’re not alone! Think of all the couples you know that have kids. Now think of that couple that is still madly in love! The ones that still act like newlyweds even though they have several little ones in tow. What are they doing differently? What’s their secret to keeping the husband and wife romance?...