12 Gifts That Ensure Quality Zzz’s This Holiday Season
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Pet Parents, We Cleared Up 5 Myths About A Raw Dog Food Diet. Here’s Why We’re Relieved
November 15, 2021 — 8:00 AM As pet parents, we can all agree on one thing: We only want what’s best for our pup. But between all the emerging trends and ever-evolving research, it’s easy to feel confused as to what’s true and what’s false when it comes to dog health. Because diet is always…
Ellyn Shook’s Top Lessons From Her 300-day Self-care Journey
“Ellyn, people are not looking for your stamina. They are looking for your ability to problem solve, your creativity, and your compassion. And to be able to give that, you need to prioritize taking care of yourself.” Those were the words my mentor, Arianna Huffington, shared when she called to check in on me in…
How Microbreaks Help Luciana de Castro Stay Focused
In the last two weeks, I’ve added many Microsteps to my routine. One of the most important is taking more microbreaks. I’ve been taking a few minutes to walk around the house at different moments of the day (while we are still working from home), and this helps my brain reboot and recharge before the…
Why Margaret Smith Makes Well-being a Priority
The Senior Managing Director of Geographic Services and Business Operations on why open conversations about mental health are so important. By Margaret Smith, Senior Managing Director Geographic Services and Business Operations at Accenture Accenture has made mental well-being a priority for some time. Why? Because our own research has shown that one in four of us…
Listen to Music All Day, Get More Done
Music, as Dick Clark once said, is the soundtrack of your life. Even if you weren’t exactly aware of that, it’s true. You’re probably listening to music while in your car, dancing with your significant other, or dining in an upscale restaurant. And, there’s also a good chance that you rely on music to motivate…
5 Ways I Inspired My Kids When They Were Down
As a mom of three, we have a lot of highs and lows. Recently, we went through a few tough weeks as a family. Our routines were off balance, outside circumstances challenged us, and we were all cranky and tired. In the midst of this family low, I tried to find ways to lift all…
How the Younger Generations Are Changing the Future of Work
In her pale-peach Oscar de la Renta ballgown and platinum hair, Billie Eilish looked like a cross between Marilyn Monroe and Cinderella at Met Gala, as tuxedos attendants lifted her dress’s 15-foot train. But the display of traditional femininity belied a bold power move: As a condition of dressing Eilish, Oscar de la Renta agreed…
Gifts of Grief – Part 2
The outpouring of support, love and understanding I received after publishing my blog, Gifts Of Grief (https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/the-gifts-of-grief) about the passing away of my best friend, Ahmed, has brought me to tears on a regular basis. I did not know that so many people would relate to my unexpected and deeply nuanced experience of grief. As I had…
The Case for a Populist Public Health
This piece was first posted on Substack. To comment, please go there. Ever since roughly 2015, much has been written about populism. The catalyst for this was three political events, all occurring within months of each other. First, there was the rise of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders in the presidential primaries of 2015—2016. Each in his own way seemed…
