Photo: www.aviva.ie In Ireland we have a saying; “Go n-éirí an bóther leat”. It is the Irish equivalent of “Have a good journey” or “Bon voyage”. But translated literally it means “May the road rise to meet you”(and if you want to go all out with the good vibes you can continue with “And may…
Be engaged in your mission — be outspoken. Again, this goes back to the importance of mission alignment. If your core values and mission are not within the very fabric of everything you do then how can you expect others to buy in? Be your own best advocate and do the work to ensure your mission is…
Girls’ and young women’s achievement in mathematics and science is on par with boys and young men. Yet, underrepresentation and lack of positive role models make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers especially difficult and unwelcome to women. Negative gender-based experiences, such as sexual harassment, gender-specific mistreatment, are more likely to affect women in STEM…
We’ve heard of triggers, but a term for their opposite — “glimmers” — has been trending recently. Glimmers are small, positive moments that spark joy and make us smile. The term was coined by clinical social worker Deb Dana, who explains that glimmers prompt our nervous system to feel calm in the moment. And recognizing…
“Giulio, did you take your sister’s cookie?” I watch as the look on the two pint-sized faces cycles from affront to indignation to anger to something I can only describe as steely-eyed determination. I brace myself. His expression matches that of Mel Gibson, face full of Scottish war paint, charging toward the enemy screaming, “Freedom!”…
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. March 28, 2022 — 11:05 AM Buying a new mattress feels like a rite of passage. Out with the old, in with the new, right? But when we’re ready to…
Heat harms your hair—we’ll assume you’re well aware of this hard truth. While you can take proactive measures to prevent breakage (i.e., a thermal protectant and low-heat setting), taking a hot tool to the strands ultimately restructures your hair pattern to get the results you want, which does a number on those bonds over time.…
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. March 28, 2022 — 10:04 AM If you’re coming up on your 10th wedding anniversary, first things first: Congratulations on making it this far as a duo! Now all that’s…
Methylation is a vital biochemical process that happens in every one of our cells, many billion times each day. It plays an essential role in detoxification, cardiovascular and neurological health, energy production, protein balance, longevity, and more. While it’s important for all of us to support our methylation cycles for whole-body health and well-being, individuals…
“Beauty is not frivolous: It is a vital part of well-being. So when you look at yourself and you look good, you feel better,” says Ava Shamban, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of the medspa SkinFive. Shamban is known for her all-natural-looking work—not to mention her appreciation for addressing holistic lifestyle factors that influence skin…
