photo credit: Bruce Glikas As the looming legislative ax hovers over all our heads, the release of Harvey Fierstein’s memoir, I Was Better Last Night (Knopf, 2022), couldn’t be better timed. Harvey’s voice has always been singular and I don’t mean the sound of it. In 1983 when I was a 17-year-old gay kid on Long Island,…
Don’t try to help everyone, yes, it is great to want to help everyone, but you literally cannot. The more clearly you define your mission, vision, and the demographic you serve the more impact you will be able to make. For someone who wants to set aside money to establish a Philanthropic Foundation or Fund, what…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Why is it that setting boundaries at work is so hard? Are we afraid we’ll get in trouble or lose our job? Or are we worried about what others will think of us if we create and stick to our boundaries? On the flip side, what happens if we…
Stephanie Cantu Stephanie is the Founder of Happy Spots by Empowered Minds, an active mindfulness and recovery program for youth. Read full profile ⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ If you are raising kids today, chances are you remember what it was like to spend your childhood free of technology, rewinding cassette tapes, talking face…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Breaking up with friends is hard. Sometimes, it can be because you are both different people and are growing in different directions, or it can be something darker like they are a toxic influence on you. Whatever the reason, sometimes adult friendships need to end and it can be…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ It’s no secret that space has a profound impact on our productivity and many other aspects of our lives. Research shows that those who have control over the layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier but also up to 32% more productive. Now, remote workspaces have…
You value transparency and open, honest, communication. So it boils your blood when someone appears angry but doesn’t admit it directly. Maybe they give you the silent treatment but then tell you they’re just tired. Or, they say something nice with a lack of warmth. It doesn’t seem authentic, but they get defensive when you…
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. With the onset of summer comes an influx of beachy beauty looks. We’re talking bronzed goddess beats, pops of bright color, and, of course, the faux-sun glow. While proper sun…
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. When someone mentions plant-based eating, your mind likely wanders to lush salads and smoothie bowls chock-full of superfoods. But a well-rounded plant-based diet goes far beyond these basics—and the easiest…
We all know that stretching is something we should be doing after working out, but more often than not this essential step falls by the wayside, particularly in a time crunch. But just because you don’t reap the gratifying benefits of stretching immediately (unlike a sweaty workout) doesn’t mean it should be neglected. beauty &…
