We’ve all witnessed someone choke under pressure, and while it may seem like a high-profile phenomenon, it can also happen to us in everyday life—whether we’re trying to nail a job interview, pass an important exam, impress a new date, or give a successful presentation. So why do we panic under pressure? And what can we do to stop it? In this video from TED-Ed, educator Pen-Pen Chen explains why pressure causes us to panic, and how we can conquer it....
At the University of Miami, my research team and I study the impact of mindfulness training on high-demand groups like soldiers, first responders, and elite athletes. We research questions about their psychological and cognitive resilience, as well as their ability to perform at their best when circumstances are extraordinarily stressful. The bad news is that over high-stress intervals, their mood sours, cognition fails, and performance suffers as they go on autopilot....
Of course, if your spouse chose to have an affair, it is not your fault. That was their choice, and you should not have to be suffering the heartbreaking consequences for it. However, if you are searching for how to get over cheating and stay together, this post is for you. If you are at a point where you are ready to rebuild, we are here for you and want to help!...
Hair Loss in Women: What’s Going on? 1. The Hair Growth Process During the growth process, hair goes through three phases: Anagen, catagen, and lastly telogen. Throughout the anagen phase, which lasts about an average of two to four years, hair actively grows. During this time root cells divide quickly pushing the hair out. Next, the hair grows through the catagen phase (also known as the transitional phase) the hair follicle shrinks over the course of 90 to 120 days....
The article discusses health studies as well: To read the entire article by neuroscience journalist Maia Szalavitz, click here. To read an excerpt from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s new book, Meditation for Beginners, click here. For more about Jon Kabat-Zinn himself, read Barry Boyce’s interview with him—“Toward a Mindful Society.” To see a video of Kabat-Zinn speaking at the groundbreaking Creating a Mindful Society conference, register here (it’s free). 01/18/12
There is also more rejection than ever before—that is, if you are lucky enough for someone to actually reject you. Most of the time you will be ignored. I have been writing seriously since the age of seventeen and I am about to turn thirty. Most of my twenties were spent trying to launch a career as a scriptwriter. “Tortured” is certainly a word I would use to describe my writing life, until recently....
Our Long-Distance Relationship Gift Ideas Kit is sure to create special memories, even though you’re far apart. Put together with our best long-distance relationship gifts and send them off in a care package! Fill a box with all of your sweetie’s favorite things, add a long-distance relationship date in a box, and use the long-distance relationship gift ideas as a sweet reminder of your strong relationship. We are MORE than excited to share it with you!...
If you are new to these cute posts airing EVERY FRIDAY, check out all the details HERE. Today’s Love on the Run tip features a spooky printable to attach to your spouse’s favorite brew. The next time you are out shopping, pick up a tasty root beer, orange crush, or anything else that will make your love smile. Then, simply print off this deliciously sweet love note below and attach it onto the drink....
Oh tax season… how I both love and loathe you. Cons: Money stress Pros: Tax refunds! For the first 5 years of adulthood I owed the government every year! I don’t know how or why, but getting married changed my view on taxes. For the first time in my life I actually got a return… well WE got a return. Being the pragmatic person I am, I convinced the husband to put the large majority of the tax refund towards our car payment, instead of something fun…{though really, what’s more fun than paying down debt?...
Whether it be at a gallery opening, after-work happy hour, or evening at the museum, low ponytails are a must for the modern woman. And Walters knows that, arriving to New York Fashion Week for the first time, curling iron and hairspray in hand. But even as a seasoned stylist surging to the top of her industry, Walters learned two great tips on her Road to #TRESNYFW. “Use more product than you would think,” as it gives the hair a more textured look, and “prep the hair with the right product before even blow-drying,” for it’ll thicken up the strands....
BTW, how ADORABLE are these printables designed by Carisa from Messes to Memories?! She is seriously stellar and we could NOT have done it without her! You’ll want to save them on your favorite Pinterest board! Alright, alright, alright, let’s get to the good stuff! We’ll help you get your sweetie all sorts of excited for your New Year’s Eve smoochin’ with our printable invite! Fill in the time (we recommend 7 o’clock or earlier to ensure you don’t miss a single step of the Kiss Countdown) and placing it somewhere they’re sure to find....
If you’re a parent, you know how that went: poorly. She continued to cry, and I continued to feel irritated at her. I didn’t want to deal with any of the feelings in the room, not mine and certainly not hers. I’m not alone in this — few of us ever want to hang out in the muck of unpleasant emotions. Either the feelings are too intense, or the timing is inconvenient, or we just don’t have the energy to deal, so we stuff down, cover up, ignore, reject, or deny our emotions, only to later explode at our spouses, scream at our kids, indulge in one too many adult beverages, blow money we don’t have, or spend the night tossing and turning because we can’t stop thinking....
It’s a statement we can all relate to—that anxious thought loop: if I just work on myself a little bit more, I’ll make fewer mistakes, and everything will work out better. This short film, titled “Release” takes us into the minds of middle-schoolers, struggling with social queues (“the 7-th graders think they’re the best” and “do I wear makeup?”), texting habits (“there have been stupid arguments over text messages”), bullying, and balancing homework and activities....
Perhaps. But something else may be happening too. If you’ve discovered that you’re not fully in charge of your mind, you might like to ask yourself: How do I know this? How have I realized that the mind is distracted? And how am I able to bring it back? In order to notice that the mind has wandered, and be able to return it to attention, there must be something bigger than that mind, a wider perspective that can observe the distraction....
It’s a museum exhibit, a movie, a podcast, and a book—all in service of a bold notion that shakes you into an appreciation for just what human life on this planet means. The Anthropocene, so the hypothesis goes, is our current geologic age, wherein the largest effects are not a result of natural events (such as volcanism or glaciation) but rather the outgrowth of human habitation, and it is the current passion of master photographer Edward Burtynsky and his colleagues....
This downloadable .pdf collection of articles from Mindful magazine will take you deeper into the mindful revolution—to meet the people and try the techniques—from feature stories on Congressman Tim Ryan and mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn to guided mindfulness practices for the workplace and every day.
On September 29, 2014, Johns Hopkins University Schools of Education, Medicine, and Public Health will host an interdisciplinary research symposium on Mindfulness and Learning to showcase and synthesize cutting-edge scientific research and practice. Register for the symposium. Featured speakers Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. Kabat-Zinn is a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher. In 1979, Jon Kabat-Zinn recruited chronically ill patients not responding well to traditional treatments to participate in his newly formed eight-week stress-reduction program, which we now call MBSR....
Time for another fun and silly excuse to celebrate with your hubby! It’s “National Chocolate Milkshake” Day on September 12th! We’ve got these SUPER cute FREE printables for you to use to celebrate in a quick and easy way! Just gather all your favorite ingredients for a milkshake! I grabbed some chocolate ice cream and some of my hubby’s favorite candy to add in! Whipped cream and sprinkles are a must!...
The Best Volumizing Conditioner for Different Hair Types 1. Normal Hair Normal hair (what a concept!) has sheen, typically with a smooth and healthy look and feel. Void of split ends or other signs of damage like brittleness and porosity, it also has a tendency to fall flat, especially with straighter hair, due to a lack of texture. The best volumizing conditioner for this hair type is one that infuses hair with effortless body and volume, such as Suave Professionals Sea Mineral Infusion Moisturizing Body Conditioner....
