Marriage Counseling Questions We receive so many complicated questions from readers. After all, marriage is a complicated thing–no marriage is exactly the same. While we offer marriage advice on a variety of topics, a huge majority of readers could benefit from marriage counseling. Couples marriage counseling is a chance to tackle your specific challenges head-on. So often people wonder, is marriage counseling for me? Are we really to that point?...

While smokers in the relaxation training group showed little change in their habit, smokers in the meditation group smoked 60 per cent less at the end of two weeks. To learn more about the study, published this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, click here. While the participant base for this study was small, the study’s results echo some of the research conducted by Dr. Judson Brewer at Yale University....

In this video for BigThink, Goleman explores how we can bring the beneficial effects of those “altered states” into the everyday. How Meditation Changes the Brain When we are able to concentrate wholly on something, we enter a heightened state of temporary awareness—what Goleman refers to as altered states. Through meditation, however, we can create what he calls altered traits—a permanent change in the way our minds work. “Altered traits […] are lasting changes or transformations of being, and they come classically through having cultivated an altered state through meditation, which then has a consequence for how you are day-to-day—and that’s different than how you were before you tried the meditation....

LGBTQ+ Beauty Creators Want the Industry To Be as Inclusive as their Many Hair Colors Meet these three outstanding LGBTQ+ creatives who are making noise and stirring conversations in the haircare space: Kara Zosha, Dimo Ortiz, and Carlisa McNee. 1. Kara Zosha (They/Them/Theirs) – Non-Binary Multifaceted Creative Kara Zosha is a multifaceted artist and creative who has always been known for their most colorful hairstyles even as early as 12 years old....

What I love about this Enchilada recipe is that you can change it up so it never tastes the same. I’ve tried all 3 flavors of enchilada sauce and I love them all. I usually make the red because my husband loves hot and spicy things (obviously, since he married a redhead ;)). Enchiladas 2 cans Chicken Breast; drained & flaked 2 cans diced chiles 3 Roma tomatoes; diced 4 green onions; diced Black Beans; drained & rinsed (optional) Sharp cheddar cheese; shredded Enchilada Sauce (Red is hot, green is medium, white is mild) La Victoria Salsa Verde ½ cup Sour Cream 8 oz....

After twenty years of mindfulness practice and several years of teaching it, I was very aware that if I continued freaking out, I’d be banned from IKEA forever…and might never again get to sink my teeth into one of those lousy little meatballs. Living in the city, or living at all, seems to trigger stress in the calmest of souls. Sartre said hell is other people and who am I to disagree?...

It also balances mental and verbal engagement. “When people come to creative process, they have been spending a lot of time sitting in a chair, absorbing new theory, being in conversation. And then suddenly there comes a moment when they can let all that go. They can move into another part of themselves.” Improvisation also invites bravery and a willingness to engage in what Steve describes as “not knowing and using everything you have to go forward....

Once you print off your own Moving Tips Kit, you’ll find: Moving Tips Binder Printables – An all-in-one place for your important documents, calendars, and to-do lists! Packing Box Label System – Color-coded stickers and signs to organize your boxes by room. Clever Packing Hacks – 3 pages of useful packing ideas and tips for all of that stuff you have to move! Moving Announcement Cards – Let everyone know you are off to new adventures with a cute postcard!...

What some of us may not notice is the amount of hard work beauticians put into their jobs. Imagine standing up on your feet, working with different tools, and different personalities all day long? The patience of a good beautician is clearly unmatched. In honor of National Beautician’s Day, we’d like to highlight some of our favorite hairstylists and what they have taught us. National Beautician’s Day Justine Marjan TRESemmé Global Stylist, Justine Marjan, is literally everyone’s favorite stylist to follow on Instagram....

The team is led by head coach Steve Kerr—who played for the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan era—and was taught meditation and how to refine the inner game, along with other teammates, by George Mumford, who recently put out the book The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance. At the time, Kerr, who has an ample sense of humor, coined the term “Mumfied” to describe the effect Mumford’s work could have on a player....

AT-HOME DATE NIGHT FOR NEW PARENTS Because we are all about keeping it “real” here at The Dating Divas, quick story! Right after I delivered my little boy, my world immediately changed! While I was savoring every moment with my newborn, something happened that I was not expecting… my husband and I TOTALLY LOST our dating groove! Guys, it was rough! And to be 100% honest, it took us awhile to figure out how to fix the situation....

Here are 5 takeaways from the new school-based mindfulness intervention study: 1. The mindfulness training employed in this study did not help young people with their mental health or well-being The mindfulness curriculum was shown to be no more helpful than the standard social-emotional teaching in the schools. The training was developed by the Mindfulness in Schools Project and was taught by school teachers, after they had first learned mindfulness for themselves and then attended a four-day training to teach mindfulness to students in 10 sessions of 30-50 minutes....

In My Hair: Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and Conditioner Now, in the realm of beauty, anything touted as “strengthening” doesn’t necessarily win Sexpot Product of the Year—that’s reserved for the volumizers, the plumpers, the lifters. Strengthening products, well, I used to consider them Old Reliables; not exactly your drunk-dial of choice for the shower, but hey, they’ll get the job done correctly. And something about Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and Humectress Conditioner just has me crawling back and swearing to never stray ever again....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Carisa at Messes to Memories created these adorable printables to use for your special waffle love day. She’s pretty much magic with a computer and we are SO lucky to benefit from her skills. If your relationship is anything like mine date night might start something like this: Average Date Night “Where do you want to eat tonight?...

What we can appreciate about this style is how easy it is to recreate at home, the short amount of time it requires and how the sophisticated feel is perfect for fancy events. Read on for Odile’s expert tips and how you can recreate the look now: How to Get Loose Waves Look from Carolina Herrera SS ’19 While this style is less defined and has more of a polished feel, one thing it doesn’t lack is texture....

Here are a few simple ways you can mindfully plan your holidays and spread feelings of kindness and compassion liberally this season: Have A Mindful Potluck Cutting down on cooking is not a cop out. Extending the invitation to family and friends to bring their favorite recipes into your home is a great conversation starter—we all have a few recipes passed down to us from our grandparents. Potlucks also cut down on worries you might have about guests not enjoying the food....

Permed Hair Care Tips Sharing her expert advice on the subject, get ready to take notes as Elena decodes the ins and outs of permed hair care, from wash to wear. Read on to find out the best hair care tips for permed hair. How to care for permed hair during the first 48 hours How long do you have to wait to wash your hair after getting a perm?...

Understand: Effortless (or seemingly effortless) style somehow commands a Whole Notha Level of respect, making the wearer that much more gifted and skilled in our eyes. Read on for some tried-and-true looks we’ve relied on whenever we wanted to look effortlessly put-together, and the wünderkinds that helped get us there: Texturizing Hair Products: Putting the Bae in Basic Outfits are one thing, but hair that also never seems to fail is another thing entirely....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But before we dive into the drive through delights, we HAVE to give a huge designer shoutout to Diva Elizabeth! She created these printable fast-food favorites for us and we couldn’t be happier! What’s Included in Your Drive Through Date Your Progressive Drive Through Date is here to make life as simple as possible. That’s why we’ve included everything you need to take this date from start to finish!...