Have you heard of Relationship Marketing? Apparently, that is what I teach. I didn’t know that until someone else shared that phrase with me. At first, I didn’t like the notion. I took issue with the word marketing because it felt salesy at best and manipulative at worst. But that was my interpretation. When I thought about…
When gummy vitamins started popping up left and right a few years ago, my younger, health-conscious but sugar-obsessed self was thrilled. A good-for-me excuse to treat myself to something sweet? I didn’t need much convincing—and my supplement cabinet quickly filled up with a whole slew of gummies, from a berry-flavored daily multivitamin to these yummy…
How long do you think you could stand on one leg for? Five seconds? Thirty seconds? As you get older it may not seem like having great single-leg balance would matter that much, but a new study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine says otherwise. According to the research, the ability to stand on…
The perfect vacation shoe is a bit of a unicorn: It needs to be comfortable enough for long days of exploring, compact enough to easily fit in a suitcase, and versatile enough to complete any number of looks. Well, having just returned from a very active trip to northern Italy, my feet and I are…
Happiness is an emotional state, which is characterized by feelings of joy, fulfillment, or satisfaction. But did you know there are different types of happiness? That’s right. Happiness is not a one-size-fits-all emotion. All happiness is not the same, and there are even stages and levels of happiness. In this article, I will share with…
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. Sunbathing may produce a bronzy glow for some, but unfortunately, the lingering effects of that tan are not so pretty. You may think this is common knowledge (sunburns, and all),…
I’m a devout member of the savory breakfasts club, but when a pastry tastes this good, I’ll bite. Plus, there’s just something so fun about cookies for breakfast—it’s a wink at childhood, in the best possible way. These collagen breakfast cookies recently graced my Instagram feed and look absolutely divine, but the real kicker? They…
There are few things more critical to our quality of life than the relationships we build with other people. Positive affirmations for friends can help us nurture and strengthen our friendships. A true friendship is precious, but anytime we interact with others, there is the potential for strife, trust issues, and other problems. When you…
Most people hate being single. But there are some benefits to it, too. For example, you get to spend more time with yourself. And that can be a good thing because it allows you to explore your interests and figure out who you are without the distractions of a partner. Plus, when you’re single, you…
Most cheaters do not intend to cheat. Instead, infidelity is linked with bad decisions, improper situations, and inadequate communication with a partner. Surprisingly, cheating is so common that it is sometimes hard to separate infidelity and serial adultery. Recent statistics from the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy confirm that over 57% of men and…
