mbg Assistant Beauty Editor By Hannah Frye mbg Assistant Beauty Editor Hannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health, wellness, sustainability, personal development,…
October 26, 2022 — 10:01 AM Animal symbolism can show up in our everyday lives, as well as in our dreams. And if you’ve been dreaming about fish a lot lately, you might be wondering what it could be trying to tell you. So, we got the expert opinion from dream analysts—here’s what they had…
No matter how hard you try, no matter how much you distract yourself, sometimes, you can’t escape your own thoughts. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “Wherever you go, there you are.” To stop overthinking and climb out of your head is an essential component of good mental health. Because drowning in corrosive thoughts leads to catastrophizing,…
He’s cute, well-adjusted, and truth be told, your parents would love him. But you’re firmly…undecided. You like him in some ways but not others, and sometimes you wonder: Do I actually like him or just the idea of him? You may even feel guilty about the situation because you don’t want to lead him on. …
Here you are, racking your brain for some good morning poems that will melt the heart of the woman you love. And greeting card sentiments just don’t cut it. The good news? You don’t have to be a poetry genius to write something she’ll treasure for years to come. You’ve already got an edge just…
You’ve read the entire Internet and are caught up on every show. Your motivation tank is dangerously low, and your current mood isn’t exactly fit for public consumption. Basically, you’re bored out of your ever-loving mind. So how can you turn things around and rev those proverbial engines? It may sound silly, but reading quotes…
It hurts when anyone tries to manipulate us, but it’s especially gutting when it comes from someone we love. Manipulating statements can also be hidden and overlooked because of that love. You are not a fool if you have ever felt bad about things manipulators say. It has happened to many people just like you. …
Early in a relationship, the mere thought of your partner brings a smile to your face and a flutter to your stomach. You feel downright giddy. That’s passionate love. It feels AMAZING. But it’s more than that. Passionate love motivates us to spend every possible moment together and move the relationship forward. It’s all so…
Usually, my favorite thing to do is talk to other gay men my age but lately, I’ve been disheartened. There is a disturbing sentiment percolating between my brethren. I keep hearing the same lament from them, “Trans people are ruining everything for us.” These gay men believe trans people are the cause of LGB rights…
Too many of us see procrastination as a moral failing or that we are horrible, lazy, indolent creatures with no discipline. The truth is, we will procrastinate. Especially if the task at-hand is emotionally overwhelming. If I have so many steps to do in-order to fulfil that gargantuan task in my head, then of course it’s easier to reach…
