Listen: It happens to me too. I find myself in front of the mirror at the end of the day or flipping through photos with my friends, and think ‘Now where did those fine lines come in?’ It used to be enough to send me into a skin spiral in which I’d take AHA-loaded masks…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 10, 2021 — 19:27 PM Reaching for a happy hour drink is a quick way to separate work from the rest of your life, which can help to ease…
When caring for a plant indoors, the goal is to recreate the conditions it would find out in nature. You can place it close to a window to give it natural sunlight, aerate its soil to mimic the movement of worms, or put a pole behind it if it tends to climb up trees. But…
August 10, 2021 — 16:06 PM The Lion’s Gate portal has officially been activated: On August 8, the Sun and the star Sirius got closest to Earth and aligned with Orion’s belt. When Sirius, known as the “spiritual sun,” and the Sun in Leo come together, they generate a “portal” for rapid spiritual growth and…
The formula for a perfect mindless meal? Greens plus grains plus flavor, a sentiment that chef Franklin Becker took to heart when he created this Greens & Grains Salad for The Botanist at the new Manhattanville Market in Harlem, New York. Tossed with a vegan, nut-free pesto, it’ll pack tons of micronutrients into your lunch…
August 10, 2021 — 13:27 PM At mbg, we often talk about clever tricks for filling our days with plenty of nutrients—like starting the day with a green smoothie or green juice, optimizing our go-to recipes, or even packing dessert with brain-supporting ingredients. But for a more steady influx of nutrients throughout these hot August…
Are you nice to yourself? It’s a loaded question: Sure, research has shown that thinking kind thoughts about yourself has psychological and physical benefits, but acting out of kindness can be pretty subjective. After all, declaring how much you love yourself and actually putting self-love into practice are very different scenarios. So how can you…
Are you struggling to let someone in? Have people tried to get close to you only to crash repeatedly against the walls you put up? You can admit to yourself, “I don’t let people in,” but you still shut people out. It’s your go-to defense mechanism. You want the love, but not the fear and…
August 10, 2021 — 11:13 AM Of the five love languages identified by marriage counselor Gary Chapman, Ph.D., perhaps the most misunderstood is the love language of giving gifts. There’s an unspoken assumption that a person who prefers to receive displays of affection in the form of gifts must be materialistic or shallow—but in reality,…
It happened again. You were about to do something scary but good. And then, you didn’t. And you’re thinking, “This is what I do. Just when I’m on the brink of accomplishing something amazing, I psych myself out.” That’s why you’re here — to learn how to not psych yourself out. Because you know your…
