“The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties at the…
One of my favorite Microsteps that has helped with focus and prioritization has been blocking off uninterrupted time in the morning to get work done. Since we are all remote at the moment, I like to have daily meetings with my team to ensure we have time to connect. When I first started this practice,…
A planning ritual does not sound like a form of self-care. It’s not exactly bubble baths and meditation. The idea of planning and organizing can feel constricting. Or it can feel like a chore. If the sound of routines and rituals isn’t music to your ears, you’re not alone. I happen to live for my…
Do you have a strained relationship with a family member or someone else you love? Or perhaps you’re stuck in a rut with a work colleague and can’t seem to turn things around. It’s not uncommon to experience strained or estranged relationships in our personal and professional lives. You might know the feeling. You struggle…
Whether you’re an avid bookworm or an occasional browser, plenty of experts agree that reading is a worthy pastime. After all, research backs up its benefits for visual processing, brain health, stress reduction, brain connectivity, and even our capacity for empathy. And while the physical act of reading might seem straightforward (just, uh, crack open…
December 12, 2021 — 12:02 PM If someone has ever tried to make you feel bad about something without directly saying it, you may well have been a victim to guilt tripping. This behavior isn’t uncommon, but if you don’t know what to look for, you might not realize it’s happening. Here’s how to spot…
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. December 12, 2021 — 11:01 AM Applying hand cream is a mini moment of luxury: Not only do they drench your skin in much-needed moisture, but many formulas also include…
Remember when you were little and falling asleep was the easiest thing you did all day? The older I’ve become, the more I’ve noticed that resting can require some major effort. As an adult, I longed for the nights when my body just knew it was time to sleep—no questions asked. How stress affects my…
We know gut health is complicated—and that everyone’s unique needs will be varied based on their lifestyle, dietary preferences, and inherent body differences. We also know that the gut requires a robust diverse array of foods and nutrients to keep it healthy, so to support your digestive health you can look to multiple routes, from…
December 12, 2021 — 0:02 AM Sensuality is an intrinsic part of being human. If you have a body, you are a sensual being. It doesn’t matter what your body looks like or is able to do. It doesn’t matter what you wear or where you come from. Your sensuality is an essential part of…
