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In my role as director of the Mindfulness Initiative, a policy institute that provides the research and administrative support to the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Mindfulness, I’m helping MPs engage with the Department for Education on mindfulness and offering a number of suggestions for their consideration. These suggestions could be helpful for anyone thinking of bringing mindfulness training into schools. Mindfulness in Schools: Potential Problems and How to Fix Them

Once thought of the go-to look of lazy gals everywhere (#sorrynotsorry), the top knot hairstyle has earned its keep in the beauty world; we’ve seen it everywhere from NYFW to the red carpet. Its appeal lies in its super-polished, almost rigid bun aesthetic, but one that’s surprisingly versatile and, yes, relatively easy to recreate, with the help of the right products and tools. ** If you’re looking for a hairstyle that’s equal parts glam and simple, but also value your precious snooze time in the morning, you’re in luck: We’ve just put together a few of our most requested top knot how-to articles for your reading pleasure....

One of the most powerful (and challenging) practices to do is look into another person’s eyes for a prolonged period of time. It immediately makes us feel vulnerable! It may not matter whether it’s a stranger or someone you’ve been in a partnership with for over 50 years (sometimes this makes it more difficult). But when we do it, it’s fascinating what arises. Check out this short video from Soul Pancake to see some of the surprising results of people making connection:...

First, a lot of what we want to get comes with a big price tag—such as that second cupcake, constant stimulation via TV and websites, lashing out in anger, intoxication, overworking, or manipulating others to get approval or love. On a larger scale, the consumer-based lifestyle widespread in Western nations leads them to eat up—often literally—a huge portion of the world’s resources. Similarly, much of what we want to avoid—like the discomfort of speaking out, some kinds of psychological or spiritual growth, standing up for others, exercising, being emotionally vulnerable, or really going after our dreams—would actually be really good for ourselves and others....

From damage recovery treatments to small, yet effective, tweaks in your current wash-and-care regimen you’ll be able to help nurse your strands back into shape. Read on to find out how to prevent hair damage and treat your locks at home: ** If you use heat on your hair often, but honestly aren’t quite sure if your hair is damaged from it, here are some signs to look out for....