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I Was A Social Drinker For 20 Years, Then Stopped–And It Was Totally Worth It
Have you ever felt like drinking less wine might benefit your life? Have you ever quietly intended to drink less alcohol, but found that a glass of your favorite cider was suddenly in front of you? Are...
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Confused At A Crossroads? Try This Neuroscience-Based Tip To Calm Emotions &...
Are you good at making decisions? Is “Equanimity” your middle name? I pride myself on being a good decision-maker with very little regrets. While I’m highly emotional, my baseline mental state is more...
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4 Reasons Why Your Office BFF May Be Holding You Back
We’ve all been there: the first day jitters upon arriving at your new job, eyes darting back and forth to find a familiar face—or anyone who looks remotely friendly—to mitigate your anxiety. We often...
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Naomi Watts Wants To Destigmatize Early Menopause—And Bring Pleasure &...
Many women in their 20s try their best not to get pregnant during their decade of personal fulfillment and growth. Then in the next decade, many try to have children—to mixed results. I’ve had a lot of...
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Ready To Take Charge Of Your Long-term Goals? The Pareto Principle Can Help
I’m a big believer in the act and art of bucket lists—a clearly defined list of what is most important to accomplish in the span of a lifetime. Bucket lists center us. They ground us to the ideals and...
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5 Evening Rituals For Optimal Rest
A good morning doesn’t start as soon as you open your eyes. It actually begins once you lay down to go to sleep—a night’s worth of deep, rejuvenating rest can make or break the way you feel when the...
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Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine—Are You Getting Enough?
“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will I will go to it laughing” –Herman Melville Fifteen facial muscles, the lifting of the upper lip, the half closing of the larynx, and in times...
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Why Losing Everything Was The Secret To Finding Myself
In 2008, I bought my first house. I had done it, the American Dream. I had a husband, three kids and now a house of my own, and I wasn’t even thirty years old yet. This was what I grew up believing was...
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Your Anxiety Doesn’t Have To Rule Your Life—5 Ways To Take Control
Though I’ve lived with anxiety for my entire life, it’s only during the past few years that I’ve taken the reigns and made a concentrated effort to keep it from taking over. I’ve taken the big steps —...
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3 Eco-Friendly Ways To Nail Your Back To School Shopping & Save $$$
A version of this article previously appeared on Ethical Unicorn. Whether it’s school, an apprenticeship, or a Ph.D. program, the beginning of September clearly means one thing – it’s time to go back....
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How I Crafted “Black Sage” Smudging Bundles For Energetic Cleansing
Smudging bundle. Credit: Kayla Maurais, via Unsplash.com What is Smudging? The term “Smudging” is very specific. It comes from a traditional practice carried out by some Native American cultures....
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Create Your Own Elevating Tea Ritual Inspired By The Japanese Tea Ceremony
I’m British, I believe that almost anything can be solved over a cup of tea—it’s part of our national identity. Tea in the U.K. is a national obsession, so it’s no surprise that I grew up fascinated by...
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Move Aside, Myers-Briggs, Data Science Says There Are Just 4 Personality Types
Do you believe in personality types? Occasionally at networking events in NYC, I’ll see people walk around with “INFJ” or “ENFP” written on their name tags. I must confess, as a child and a teenager,...
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Why Seeking “Awe” (Rather Than Happiness) Enhances Every Part Of Your Life
The Western world—especially anglophone world—lives for happiness. We use the world repeatedly throughout the day: “Happy to be here,” “are you happy?” “I just want to be happy,” etc. I also remember...
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7 Ways to Channel Fall When It’s Still Summer Where You Are
Craving that special autumnal bliss but still stuck in warm weather?? Try these tips for ways to channel Fall. Although I am not one to wish away time, I have to admit that I feel a little blue when...
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How Taking Yoga Off The Mat Makes You The Best Version Of Yourself
Picture this: You’re in a yoga class doing chataranga number 100, or so it seems, when suddenly your teacher asks, “How can you take your practice off the mat and connect it to the rest of your life?”...
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A Case for Rotten Leaves: Why You Shouldn’t Rake Your Lawn This Year
In the grand scheme of seasons, fall may very well be my favorite. With fall comes a slew of beloved seasonal traditions: pumpkin carving, apple picking, Oktoberfests, and the creeping out of cozy...
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These 5 Trans Celebs Inspire Us With Their Trans Joy
Pride Month (June every year) might be over now, but that does not mean the fight for equality is. Pride is a time to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Yet, the last year has seen an increase in...
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12 Easy Ways To Give Back To Nature
Nature provides an abundance of clean air and fresh water, and in return, people should protect and give back to Mother Earth. The good news is that small steps can go a long way, and there’s no need...
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This Iconic Book Has Changed More Women’s Lives Than Anything Else. Can It...
There must be a moment of every book lovers life, when they come across a book and at just look up from the pages asking: “Where has this book been all my life?” I experienced this moment while reading...
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