Author: November 23, 2022 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,…
We’ve all been there before. You’re out with your friends, and you meet someone new. They seem like a great person at first, but eventually, you notice that they are always draining your energy. They are never satisfied, and they always want more from you. These people can be very harmful to your mental health,…
Getting to bed at a decent time each night and waking up with a positive mindset may seem nearly impossible if you feel busy, stressed, and overwhelmed most evenings. Using nighttime affirmations before you head to bed can provide peace of mind while allowing you to drift off to sleep with a positive outlook ahead.…
There is nothing quite like the agony of being unable to stop thinking about your ex. It’s like a never-ending loop of pain you can’t shake. You might try to distract yourself with other things, but no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to get them out of your head. There are a…
So, you think your man might be lying to you, or you’ve caught him in a whopper of a lie. This is different than that “little white lie” you told last week. He seems to have a track record of being less than truthful or downright deceitful. It hurts, and you’re confused about how to…
Have you ever clung to something you knew was wrong or toxic or wondered, “Why is it so hard to let go of someone who’s terrible for you?” Congrats. You’re human, and letting something go is a common obstacle. But clearing it should be your goal because clinging to negativity and grudges erodes well-being. So…
Dating after divorce can be a challenging path to navigate, but doing it with kids is even more tricky. It’s not just your wants and needs to be mindful of. And unlike with a regular breakup sans kids, you can’t just cut all contact and move on with your life because your ex is your…
With so much to do around the holidays, and the stress that cooking lots of food and getting together with others may bring, we can feel a little less than grateful during the busy moments. Here are a few things that you can do to switch your focus to gratitude this Thanksgiving: Stay in the…
There’s a great book called The Road Less Traveled, which opens with “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths.” This is such a true statement – everyone at some point goes through periods of struggle, whether it’s personal, professional, financial, or something else. In the last few years, I’ve…
The arrival of a new baby is always full of anticipation, and for a first-time mother it’s coupled with a fair amount of anxiety and stress Living 500 miles away and being invited to be present at the birth is also nerve racking for the grandmother (that would be me!). So, after a few false…
