Work Friendships Are Commonplace. Gallup found that people who have one best friend at work are more engaged and productive. It will be interesting to see if people are finding more friendships at work or if there continues to be a stark separation between work and life. When it comes to designing the future of work,…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Life after divorce is a mix of so many emotions. It can feel like you are putting out fires all over the place. There are so many things to consider when starting over again after a divorce. Once the dust settles, you may begin thinking about dating. Dating in…
If you’ve found yourself ruminating on a secret that’s causing you distress, one of the most effective ways to reduce its hold on you is to confide in another person. After all, a trusty confidant can create a helpful space for you to share what’s been taking up a lot of your mental energy; oftentimes,…
Have you ever seen your foundation pill or flake right off the skin almost instantly upon application? Or maybe you’ve broken a sweat only to watch your makeup drip off your face in beads. While you may at first assume your foundation is faulty in itself, that’s not always the case. The science of makeup…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Mindfulness is an act of being aware. If you can be aware of your environment and things in your life, then having a mindfulness journal will do good for your mental health. Mindfulness also allows you to evaluate your present moment. There are different techniques to practice mindfulness, and…
I consider myself to be a confident person, but sensitive patches of red, dry, not to mention just plain uncomfortable skin make me feel a little less so. I was tired of dealing with stubborn and bothersome skin concerns, and I had just about reached my breaking point having dealt with these issues off and…
Pros A formula designed for you by professionals Powerful botanicals Cons Requires dedication due to the application method Not vegan Considerations: Scalp-focused Developed by a world-renowned hair thinning expert, researcher, and product formulator Lars Skjoth, Ph.D., this targeted and personalized scalp elixir is astonishingly effective. (Skjoth started several internationally renowned hair loss clinics and is…
Chamomile, valerian, lemon balm—certain well-known plants have become synonymous with bedtime. But even those with cabinets stocked with popular nighttime teas and tinctures may be missing out on one sleep-inducing fruit: jujube. The research on how jujube enhances sleep. Jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba), also known as the jujube date or red date, has been used in…
Let’s talk about reactive abuse — or reactionary abuse. A form of gaslighting, reactive abuse is when one person intentionally provokes another into intense, adverse reactions. It can be emotional, psychological, or physical — and in many cases, reactive abuse is an unconscious, reflexive instinct. Is it harmful? What types of people engage in the…
Being interrupted is among the most frustrating communication experiences. It is important to let others finish their thoughts completely unless you have something urgent to say. Interrupting expresses a lack of interest or respect and stops people from sharing the end of their story. Realizing you have an issue is a long way from a…
