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Taking a step back from the rush of activity held demonstrable value giving a bit of breathing room to make more deliberate and well-thought-out choices. This fit well as a counter to my misguided identification as a busy person when the realities of being constantly on the go had solidified into a self identification I was proud of, and even craved. It was something I noticed in others, too: with meetings booked back-to-back, four or five in a row, many of my co-workers opened meetings with a statement about having a hard stop or having to leave early for… another meeting....

When I was pregnant, lots of parents gave me advice (Enjoy going to the grocery store by yourself while you still can! Go out on dates! Clean your house!). One even warned me that becoming a parent would “rock my world.” I thought I understood. I thought I was prepared for the huge change coming. And while I wasn’t unprepared, I really had no idea exactly how life-changing becoming a parent would be....

Some years ago, I was invited to give a keynote at a conference with the largest audience I’d ever faced. It was a big step up for me. Legendary psychologists were giving the other talks, and I feared I wouldn’t measure up. I was nervous. Real nervous. I sat in the back waiting my turn, worrying about how people would see me. I thought about how to look impressive and get approval....

For this post, we deconstruct how to achieve messy wavy hairstyles such as the chunky lob in just a few steps. Read on and see how you, too, can work this look like a bonafide fashionista: ** Step 1: Wash Your Hair Hair aficionados worth their salt know that any long-lasting style usually starts in the shower. A shampoo and conditioner that thicken your hair, like TRESemmé Thick & Full Shampoo and Conditioner help create a base for effortless-looking waves....

The speakers will include a variety of professionals and mindfulness teachers, including world-renowned neuroscientist Richie Davidson, author and psychologist Daniel Goleman, and others (see the full list). To get an idea of what the conference is about you can read a piece by Daniel Goleman on why a relaxed brain is a productive brain. To learn more about the conference, click here. If an organization you know might be interested in sending a group of their employees to attend, they should contact the GGSC’s Elise Proulx, at [email protected], to learn about group packages and sponsorship deals....