Before publishing this piece, I reached out for comment to a variety of people of color who do mindfulness work. To a person, they thought the piece presented information that it was valuable for us all to take into account. They also suggested that we need to continually present pieces that also emphasize the means to counteract bias and its very harmful effects. At the end of the piece, I include a synopsis of some of their comments....

Get to Black Friday Deals Faster with these Hairstyles 1. Loose Waves If you had a curled hairstyle for your Thanksgiving feast, then you are set up perfectly for the next day. Before you head out for the Black Friday sales, brush through your curls to loosen them and create a more effortless vibe. If needed, spritz TRESemmé Between Washes Volumizing Dry Shampoo to add volume to your look and soak up unwanted oil....

Tips for Short Hair Highlights Not sure where to start? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! What to Keep in Mind When picking out the best highlights for your short hair, it’s best to think about your complexion. You’ll want to match your highlights to your skin tone for the most flattering look. This means, that if you have a warm undertone, stick to warm highlights and if you have w cool undertone, stick to cool highlights....

6 Basic Blow-Dryer Hairstyles You Need to Know 1. Soft Bend This first style is the easiest. Giving your hair a bend with a blow dryer is super easy to do and it lets you practice working with a dryer and brush. For anyone with hair longer than a bob, you can create this style in a snap! Start off this style with your freshly washed hair, detangled and parted where you like....

Lie down on your back. Let your legs and your arms relax and fall to the sides. Settle yourself in a comfort-able position and close your eyes. Start by taking two or three gentle, large breaths. Pay attention to how that feels. Your belly rises and falls. Air moves in and out of your body. If you like, place a hand on your belly and feel it move with each breath....

And yet, the moment I clicked the dishwasher door open—“MOM!!” I headed down the hall and stuck my head into her room—“Yes?” “Could I have a snack?” I grabbed her a snack and strolled back down the hall to deliver it, making a mental note to put the snacks lower where she can reach them. If the hallway had better lighting, I’m sure you’d be able to see the tracks from our frequent travels back and forth to Opal’s room....

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Crown Braid for Short Hair Tutorial: Our Tips and Tricks Set the look by misting Dove Style + Care Flexible Hold Hairspray all over your head from front to back. This will keep your crown braid locked in place all day.

It’s too sad. Keltner and Ekman in The New York Times: Keltner and Ekman applaud the film for portraying a few major insights from the science of emotion—mainly, that “emotions organize—rather than disrupt—rational thinking” and they also organize our social lives. well as our social lives. But the quibble over sadness is no small one. Downplaying sadness often makes its way into conversations about well-being and meditation: should we be meditating to become more happier, blissed-out individuals, and leave “negative” emotions in the back seat?...

I thought meditation would calm me down (e.g. when trapped behind slow walkers, I would not want to throw them into oncoming traffic), deepen my understanding of the world (e.g. Sarah Palin’s popularity would immediately become clear), and make me a better person (e.g. when my mother announced that I should have married my college boyfriend…again, I’d smile and immediately know her intentions were pure). I soon came to realize all of these beliefs are false....

In Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, author Melissa Dahl, co-founder of NYMag.com’s social science site Science of Us, explores the origins of why we cringe, and how we can break free from anxiety caused by awkwardness. In this video for Bigthink, Dahl draws a link back to 1960s research where people received electric shocks — the study concluded that participants preferred knowing when they would receive a shock instead of not knowing....

Classic Hairstyles for Your Engagement Photoshoot 1. Longer Locks Keep your style simple yet stunning with longer locks that are blown out and silky smooth. If you don’t have long hair but want to wear this look for your engagement photoshoot, then we highly recommend purchasing some clip-in extensions. When you create this look with a blow dryer, don’t forget to use a serum prior to styling. A serum will give you healthy and silky smooth strands....

Style-spotting outside the shows proves to be as awesome as the shows themselves. And if you’re savvy, you can actually see the season’s upcoming trends in real life, via fabulous interpretations from your fave street stars. This week’s trendspotting edition is all about what’s hot on the London scene, as the fashion month cycle picks off from the electric, citified looks seen in New York Fashion Week and makes its way across the Atlantic, where a distinct Euroflash flavor and eclectic vibe abound....

A staycation is a great way for us to explore our town, visit local attractions, local “dives”, and spend quality time together. These French-inspired staycation ideas will make you feel like you are really on vacation from your normal life! So stop your daily routine, pack your luggage, go on a pleasurable adventure together, and get ready to make memories at your own home hotel. This post contains affiliate links....

Looking for fun and easy way to grab the attention of your spouse?! We’ve got an idea that is sure to stick! Our DARLING printable pack of funny, pick-up line sticky notes is guaranteed to put a smile on your spouse’s face! These notes are not only silly, but flirtatious, and even sassy! Whatever your mood, we have a sticky note that’s just right for you! So download and save this pack of 24 funny sticky notes, created by Joanna at Jab Creative Australia, and get ready to flirt with your spouse!...

Below, we have some foolproof tips to help make your think hair look thicker: Give the Appearance of Fuller Hair with these Tips 1. Use a restorative shampoo and conditioner duo for dyed hair. Dyeing hair can be damaging to strands and cause thinning, especially if you have a vice for blonde or platinum coloring. If coloring your hair is a must (and trust us, we understand!), it’s important to use a restorative and dye-friendly shampoo and conditioner duo....

Hair Transplant Facts and Myths Hair restoration is restoring hair to a thinning or balding area. Hair restoration may involve hair follicle transplants to fill in a thinning or balding area, a receding hairline, or an area of the scalp that has gone completely bald. Hair restoration may also refer to restoring natural hair growth through regenerative techniques. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a hair restoration technique. For hair restoration, prescribed hair growth medications might also be necessary in some cases....