I have a secret I’m going to share with you that I tell the people who come to the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy groups I lead. You are not so special or so bad. I’m sorry. You are ordinary. I find that such a relief. Trying to live up to some unrealistic standard of who I should be and what I should accomplish is ultimately exhausting and demoralizing. Whose standard is it anyway?...

Britton’s research is often quoted by traditional media. Here she is, in her own words, talking about some of the messy truths about mindfulness. Meditation is not all peace and calm. Sometimes stuff can come up that needs to be dealt with. Meditation is not the “warm bath” it’s been marketed as in this country, Britton says. “A lot of psychological material is going to come up and be processed....

The shorter days mean less sunlight and oftentimes more stress, and everyone’s just trying to navigate their days inside their puffy, down winter coats. With all of that in mind, we have to make sure that we’re being even more careful with how well we’re taking care of ourselves. Chances are, we could all use a little extra love. That’s why we’re bringing you our top beauty editor-approved winter hair tips....

The event, celebrating its fifth year in 2014, will draw a crowd of 1500+ to explore the great challenge of our age: To not only live connected to one another through technology, but to do so in ways that are beneficial to our own well-being, effective in our work, and useful to the world. The 2014 conference includes optional Monday Intensive sessions, allowing an entire day to delve into a single topic of interest; and a People’s Stage, offering breakout sessions chosen by conference participants....

Celebrating World Oceans Day Every year, up to 26 billion pounds of plastic ends up in our oceans. By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish inhabiting the ocean! This is an alarming statistic, and it needs to be changed. There are plenty of ways you can help lower your plastic waste to prevent it from ending up in the ocean. Even making small changes in the packaging you purchase can make a huge difference....

Day NINE, peeps! We’re almost a third of the way through! Hopefully you are all having as much fun as we are!! Today’s challenge is honestly one of my FAVORITES!!! It’s a fun little date night…. and guys, my husband is NOT a reader and he LOVED this challenge! MATERIALS NEEDED: Invite Task Cards LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 9: This is the BOOKSTORE DATE!!!! It’s super easy… and this is FREE!...

Fall is FINALLY here which means all the best fall activities are here, too!! The weather is starting to cool off and autumn is officially in the air! This time of year makes us want to try out all the cozy things to do in the fall: curl up in a blanket, eat something delicious, make memories with my family and just enjoy that last bit of beautiful weather before the winter arrives!...

If there is one thing that makes my home feel like it is actually working and running smoothly, it is when I am organized. If we get out of sync, the house gets extra messy and things just feel SO much more chaotic!! SO…. the big questions is: how in the world do we get organized? How do we get our families to a place that we feel like we have a little bit of a system and where do we start?...

From Foreplay 101, to Seductive Confidence, to Overcoming Orgasm Obstacles, and SO MUCH MORE, this line up of sex lessons is the BEST there’s ever been (at the cheapest price!) Click HERE to see all 14 incredible topics covered at this online sex seminar! Imagine a future with your spouse where your sex life is one of the very BEST parts of your marriage! Do you think your sex life could be better than it is right now?...

Keep reading to check out some of our favorite 1960s hairstyles featuring two easy to master hair tutorials to help you to recreate these looks in no time: Vintage 1960s Hairstyles We Love Today The following vintage hairstyles are elegant, easy, and ready to make a statement. 1. Soft Curls 60s hairstyles for short hair are all about bouncy and defined curls. To achieve this look, wrap one-inch sections around your curling iron in the direction of your face, and hold each one coiled in your hand for thirty seconds as it cools....

We believe that marriage matters. It can be hard work to focus on making your marriage rock when there are so many other things on your plate. So we want to make it SIMPLE to create the type of marriage you always dreamed of! If you want a happier, closer, and more passionate relationship with your spouse, this year’s Marriage Bundle is your answer! Imagine, with just one click of a button, all of the top marriage courses, ebooks, printables, and date nights will be in your hands!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. DIY Gift Ideas Together with Carisa at Messes to Memories we created these gorgeous love coupons. I wanted these to pair perfectly with gift cards or tickets or other small gifts to create the best gift for my sweetheart. They are a perfect size so that they don’t take up too much space, but are also big enough that you won’t lose them....

With the help of an at-home perm kit, you can also achieve a perm style on your own. You can find perm kits online and at your local drugstore. We know it may sound intimidating, but there’s no need to worry. It’s a lot easier to do than you think! What is a Man Perm? Are you one of those considering trying out the man perm? Read on, kind sir, for some major inspo and how to achieve this style yourself: A perm (or a permanent wave) is a style where curls or waves are set into the hair using thermal or chemical processes....

3 New Half Up Braids to Master for Fall Secure your half up braids sideways. To create this look, start by adding some volume and refreshing your hair with Dove Fresh and Floral Dry Shampoo. We love this shampoo because it does a great job absorbing excess oil, and it leaves your hair with a fresh scent. Next, you’ll want to grab a section of hair above your ear. Begin braiding this section normally, and then bring the braid across the back of your head....

Read on to learn about the top shine enhancers you’ll need for your hair during the fall season: Top Hair Shine Enhancers You Need for Fall 1. Bed Head by TIGI Masterpiece Shine Spray We’re all about finishing off strong. If your hairstyle requires a long-lasting shine, add this shine spray to your styling routine. Opt for using this spray on hairstyles that don’t need hold to it. This spray doesn’t provide hold but it adds shine and makes your hair feel extremely smooth....

1) Education In California, the Insight-Out program engages victims, prison administrators, community members, and inmates to find new ways of “doing prison” that are more humane and effective than the current punitive model. As part of the program, inmates mentor at-risk youth and receive certification in domestic violence training, which allows them to educate others about domestic abuse. In San Quentin alone, more than 400 prisoners have signed up for the program....

The challenge is finding an updo style that’s as hip as it is sturdy. Much you like you, right?! Read on to check out a shortlist of some of our favorite looks to help you work around that (sometimes challenging) shoulder-length ’do: 5 Stylish Updos for Medium-Length Hair 1. Crown Braid A half-updo with a braid is a clever way to wear your hair out of your face while still staying on-trend....

Here Tara Healey, founder of the MTM program, discusses why she does it, and introduces Harvard Pilgrim’s new mindfulness “e-Learning” class. (Healey was also a presenter at last Fall’s Creating a Mindful Society conference in New York.) Read on and follow the link to e-Learning below for more. In high school… I was curious about why some kids were happy and others struggled. My interest was in human behavior and how the mind worked, although I wouldn’t have used that language then....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Men in 2020 Merry Christmas to your MAN! One (or two or three!) of these gift ideas below is sure to make your man’s Christmas merry and bright! Both DIY and order-friendly gifts included! All About You Basket: This Christmas, make it all about HIM! Put together this adorable gift basket that you can customize just for your man, complete with their favorite things!...

Presumably it’s because we really don’t like ourselves too much. Once the cycle of self-dislike gets started, then it takes a huge amount of determination and effort to make changes. And the mind is a perfect servant, as it will do whatever it’s told, but it’s a terrible master as it fails to help us help ourselves. Which can be even harder when our mind is like a deranged monkey, leaping from one thought or drama to the next, never allowing us time to be quiet, peaceful and still....