I’ve been dyeing my hair since my early twenties. I’ve been a blonde, a redhead, a brunette; I’ve had highlights, lowlights, you name it, I’ve probably tried it. But over the past few years, I’ve struggled with changes in hair texture and the constant need to touch up my roots, which now start to show […]
The Coronavirus crisis has forced many of us to adjust to dramatic life changes and new family dynamics. To protect our loved ones and help prevent the spread of the virus, we’ve been asked to socially distance, even from the people we most want to be close to. Although we’ve found creative ways to stay
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About 14 percent of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), yet it’s something we don’t hear about often. Symptoms usually appear in late autumn and can last until early spring. Treatments like light therapy, psychotherapy, or medication can be helpful and are available through a doctor or mental health professional. For me, meditation and self-talk
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A resolution is defined as “a firm decision to do or not do something.” Ironically, that kind of rigidity can make follow-through even harder. Think back on your past resolutions. How many did you actually complete? Now think about the ones you didn’t and why. Were they unrealistic in some way, like not having enough
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Unemployment is a life-altering experience that many of us will face at some point. Being laid off is often unexpected and can cause even the most capable individuals to question their skills, marketability, and self-worth. The reason you are unemployed doesn’t matter as much as what you choose to do next and how you cope
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Over the years, I have read many books that helped me navigate difficult and unpleasant circumstances. These books have transformed my life by teaching me how to love myself and find happiness regardless of what happens. Through self-discovery, they’ve helped me reconnect with my authentic self. I hope you find them just as useful and
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Italian culture has always appealed to me. Beyond their food, wine, and language, I admire their approach to life. Unlike Italians, we often let time slip away without truly enjoying it. There’s a constant rush to get somewhere or accomplish something. We overcommit ourselves, overeat, overdrink, and frequently fail to spend meaningful time with those
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Although it’s hard to admit, I must confess that even at nearly 50 years old, I still struggle with having a flat butt! I’m sure I’m not alone, many of you may have learned to accept it, deem it unimportant, or simply move on. I, on the other hand, haven’t… but I’d like to try.
Feeling trapped within yourself is one of the most painful experiences you can endure. It can feel worse than divorce, because even then emotions eventually shift; worse than losing a loved one, because over time you learn how to remember them with love instead of pain; worse than illness, because eventually you find ways to
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Dreams are a series of thoughts, images, and feelings that occur while we sleep. Some are vivid and linger with us long after we wake, affecting us emotionally, or even physically. Others fade quickly, leaving only fragments or vague impressions. I believe there is a spiritual connection between us and our dreams, and that they
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