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 &…
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. During the warm, sunny days of spring and summer, many of us buy lemons to brew refreshing homemade lemonade and brighten salads with yellow zest. But after you’ve used the…
It’s no secret that sleep plays a huge role in our overall health, but when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, how much sleep do we actually need? In a new study currently being presented at the European Congress on Obesity, researchers just got closer to the answer. Studying sleep duration and weight maintenance.…
Could you be an empath? Or even an intuitive empath? Maybe you’ve heard about empaths and wondered, “Am I an empath?” If you’ve asked, there’s a good chance you are. After all, your senses are keener than those of most people. But is it possible your empathic powers (which can be a mixed bag) are…
