In Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, author Melissa Dahl, co-founder of NYMag.com’s social science site Science of Us, explores the origins of why we cringe, and how we can break free from anxiety caused by awkwardness. In this video for Bigthink, Dahl draws a link back to 1960s research where people received electric shocks — the study concluded that participants preferred knowing when they would receive a shock instead of not knowing....
“You can’t just say a mean comment and walk down the hall and say, ‘See ya, loser.’ Oh no—now you have to cook dinner with the other person,” says Captain Zoe Nudell, one of the longtime sea school instructors. —Carsten Knox, Associate Editor See the full table of contents for Mindful‘s December 2013 issue.
6 Things to Know Before Going from Brunette to Blonde 6 Things to Know Before Going from Brunette to Blonde 1. Find your perfect shade of blonde. There are hundreds of blonde shades out there, and finding the right one for you may require the help of a color specialist. We recommend booking an appointment with your hairdresser, so that they can help you find the perfect shade of blonde that best matches your complexion....
This six-day, five-night retreat gives education professionals from all over the world the opportunity to hear some of the world’s leading experts on how to cultivate social and emotional well-being—for both teachers and their students. In addition to lectures, participants will engage in deep self-reflection, thought-provoking discussions, and strategy sessions (see the agenda for more information). Participants will leave empowered with cutting-edge, science-based social-emotional strategies, tools, and techniques to implement this important aspect of student and teacher development in their school environments....
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