Mindful: Why is the relationship between teens and technology so precarious at times? Tristan Gorrindo: It’s kind of like having a new dance partner. With any new partner, you’re learning to dance and you’re invariably going to be stepping on each other’s toes. That’s the same thing with technology and teen development. The two are going to interact in ways that are going to cause problems and raise lots of questions, but that should be the expectation, right?...

4 Warrior Braids to Try Out 1. Warrior Braid Ponytail Looking amazing on undercuts or styles with tapered styles, warrior braids look fresh and exciting when styled into a half-pony or ponytail. To get the look, start by applying the Dove Men + Care Defining Pomade onto your clean hair before styling. This helps prevent moisture and humidity from ruining your look. To start your braid, take the top part of your hair, and divide it in into three sections....

I’m at Gilgo Beach on Long Island. The early morning sun is shining off the ocean, and as soon as I arrive I see a group of my friends out in the water. I quickly wax my board and paddle out to say hi. We’re laughing, joking, and goofing around. As I catch a wave, I see a friend to my left and another to my right. With a big splash, we jump off at the end of our ride....

Ready to rock those waves?! Read on to learn more about how you can score defined wavy hair with the right tricks, tips, and products. Wavy Hair Types: A Wave Survival Guide 1. Add the right wash duo to your hair care routine. Creating defined waves starts in the shower. Wavy hair types don’t tend to have hair quite as dry as naturally curly hair, but it’s usually a bit drier than naturally straight hair....

What is a Comb-Over? Everything You Need to Know About this Quintessential Men’s Hairstyle If you’re not sure what a comb-over is or how to create one, don’t worry! We’re breaking everything down for you so you’ll be able to easily create this hairstyle yourself. What is a comb over? Essentially, a comb-over is a term used to describe a men’s hairstyle where the hair is parted to the side and combed across the head....

What is Dry Shampoo and Why Should You Use it? 1. Understand What Dry Shampoo Is What is dry shampoo? And what’s it used for? Dry shampoo is a substance that comes as a powder or spray formula that works to cleanse the hair without the use of water. No matter the form, they serve the same purpose: To lightly cleanse the hair by absorbing oil. Once applied onto the hair, the dry shampoo sticks to the grime and oil residue on the hair’s surface and soaks it up, making the hair clean as if you cleansed in the shower....

Suave Avocado: Extra Awesome On a completely related note (pinky swear), we cut to today, where this superfood and now wünderkind ingredient has taken the entire beauty world by storm. It’s even snuck its way onto my current rotation of my Most Fave Things To Put In My Hair Ever, via a sweet-smelling leave-on with the consistency of a light cream. Suave Professionals Avocado + Olive Oil Smoothing Leave-In Conditioning Cream is one of the newest members of our Suave roster, and made it just in the nick of time too!...

An exasperated out breath, for example, may signal that we’re experiencing stress or processing trauma. Jasmine Marie is founder of Black Girls Breathing, which aims to create a safe space for Black women to manage their mental health through breathwork and community. She often includes a strong out-breath, “a forced sigh,” as part of the breathwork she teaches. A sigh is how we communicate to others that something’s off or wrong, she says....

For 25 years, I and other social scientists have documented how feeling powerful can change how ordinary citizens behave—what might be called the banality of the abuses of power. But my research into the social psychology of power suggests that—without exculpating corrupt individuals—we also need to take a hard look at the social systems in which they commit their abuses. In experiments in which one group of people is randomly assigned to a condition of power, people in the “powerful” group are prone to two shortcomings: They develop empathy deficits and are less able to read others’ emotions and take others’ perspectives....

Some days, it seems pretty obvious the world is out to get you (even without a major plumbing disaster like mine). The coffee pot just knew you were late for an important meeting when it jumped out of your hands and leapt to its death on the tiled floor, didn’t it? Whaddyagonnado? Stuff happens. But the next time you feel harassed by kamikaze kitchen appliances or any of life’s large and small indignities, take a breath....

Obviously, the popularity of mindfulness meditation is wonderful. No problem there. It’s all over the place. Now if people can just actually do it, in addition to talking about it…. You can read the rest of Ethan’s post here, which we responded to. Here’s what we had to say: To the question of who should be the face of meditation, our answer here at mindful.org is, well, everyone should be....

If this is lacking in your marriage right now then today is the day to refocus your energy onto the most important person in your life! The Dating Divas have come up with 10 marriage-strengthening reasons to spoil your spouse, not your kids. Who Comes First Husband or Child? We have all envied them, those couples that are ‘newlywed-in-love’ with well-behaved children. How is it that they can be so happy?...

Will Swimming Turn Blonde Hair Green? So the moment you’ve been waiting for, does swimming turn blonde hair green: Yes, unfortunately this fact is completely true! Despite what you have heard, it isn’t the chlorine turning your blonde locks into a murky green. It’s actually the copper in the pool water doing the deed. This can also be a concern if you shower with copper pipes sending your water flow or you shower with hard water....

This one-of-a-kind program launched in the summer, has students tackling both mindfulness theory and practice. The MA’s overarching aim is to teach students how to apply mindfulness skills “to social, cultural, historical, organizational, and political case studies” as well as into their own professions. Now we’re getting a peek into what it’s like to get a masters degree in mindfulness, including how students are using the program (one student is implementing mindfulness in hospice centers, another in schools)....

The Art of Being Still: Mindfulness and Young People is the second annual conference organised by the Sanctuary meditation centre. It’s now sold out. Conference attendees will include health professionals, teachers, parents and youths. Topics will include the practice of mindfulness, yoga, meditation, body scans and observation skills, and how these can impact young lives. Niamh Bruce and Bro Richard Hendrick, who work with young people on the Sanctuary’s The Art of Stillness in the Classroom, The Warrior Journey and The Wisdom Journey, will speak at the conference....

People agreed to pose as a homeless person. Then, they had their unsuspecting relatives (wife, sister, cousin, grandson) walk by. The relatives didn’t even notice their loved ones. Underneath every human being is a need for belonging. We all have a need to feel cared about, to be understood, to be accepted. Whether it’s someone who is homeless, a friend, a cousin, a sister, a brother, parents or grandparents, our brains begin to objectify them and often times forget the common humanity that binds us....

Best Hairstyles for a Triangle Face What if I want bangs. What can I do? Getting a full front fringe can be futile, as it may not do anything for your triangular face. However, this shouldn’t deter you from getting bangs. Try out bangs that are parted or wear them swept to the side to minimize the width of your forehead. On an inverted triangle face, some choose to hide their forehead....

A sexy week long celebrating your love for your spouse! This punch card will have the temperatures raising and your hearts racing. Great idea for Valentine’s or any day of the year that you want to celebrate your love for each other! Valentine’s, just like birthdays and Christmas, comes and goes way too fast! Don’t you all agree? You plan and plan for months to make the decor, food, and gifts as special as possible!...

If you’re looking to change up your style, try out one of these short Nubian twist hair looks: 1. Braid Combo Who said you had to choose one type of braid style? Combining Nubian twists with other styles, like these dreadlocks, are playful and will easily make you stand out from the rest of the crowd. 2. Ombré For a dramatic, jaw-dropping style, put your ombré locks in Nubian twists....