Sound familiar? Dan Pontefract, author and former chief executive at Telus, says being busy has become a habit many of us pride ourselves on—and that’s not a good thing. “We are ultimately working on the next thing while we’re doing the current thing at the same time,” he says. “We think that multitasking is a badge of honor.” In this video from BigThink, he explains how we can add some space to our fast-paced routines:...
** 1. “Bird’s Nest” Updo We’re calling this one the bird’s nest because of its messy texture and extreme volume. This style serves drama and can be created haphazardly. For this ‘do, hairspray is going to be your best friend. Use a healthy amount of Bed Head by TIGI Hard Head Hairspray. This hairspray dries instantly so you can layer it on as you build up “the nest.” 2. Bold Bangs Create bangs that take your look to the next level....
A recent study, published in the journal Mindfulness, zeroes in on the question of whether mindfulness can boost compassion or altruism, the intention to increase the welfare of another, even at a cost to oneself. In the experiment, researchers in Sweden randomly assigned 42 adults to one of two groups: One attended nine 75-minute mindfulness meditation training sessions over an eight-week period; the other group sat on a wait list for those eight weeks....
This isn’t about forgetting to load the dishwasher, but rather things like substance use, or dishonesty, or behavior that’s detached or cruel. Even when we come to terms with the fact that change is needed, and we communicate clearly with our person about it, actually achieving change can be much more complicated. In the midst of our frustration, a deeper question bubbles up: Are people capable of real change? In this video, philosopher Alain de Botton explains some of the barriers we should be prepared to face during these sorts of crises of relationship....
Day 27 of our Divas Love Challenge is here! Today you are going to leave your spouse a sweet message full of sweet words!! Materials List: Just you and your phone/camera! Love Challenge – Day 27: Today you are going to call your spouse and leave them a video message or voicemail. Tell your spouse what drew you to them, what you love most about them, or thank them for something they did recently in the video or voicemail message....
