We all develop patterns of thinking over our lifetime, many of which are unconscious and can undermine our mental health by trapping us in painful moods. There are ways to break the pattern: a 2016 study again validated Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for treating depression. One premise of MBCT is that greater awareness of the content of our thoughts—cultivated through mindfulness practice—allows us to recognize destructive mental habits and, over time, create new approaches around even the most challenging experiences....

The beauty of this trend is that you can opt for something subtle, like a thin metallic headband, or really go for it by rocking a huge metallic beaded clip. It’s totally up to you! We love how simply adding an accessory allows you to change up your look without going for a dramatic chop or huge color change. Read on to discover some of our favorite metallic accessories that are sure to help you shine at any virtual Halloween party this year:...

Mind Ground began publishing translated Mindful articles this month in a weekly email called the M Letter. The newsletter offers mindfulness practitioners an in-depth look at how mindfulness can be applied to areas of everyday life including education, work, and parenting. The first volume features practices from Shelly Tygielski, Rich Fernandez, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Mark Bertin, Dr. Christopher Willard, Hugh Delehanty, and more. Through the exchange of research-backed mindfulness resources between the East and West, Mind Ground hopes to offer their audience a new perspective on well-being, health, and mindfulness meditation....

The Mindfulness Day website notes that the technique has, in recent time, reached mainstream society: “Mindfulness has already gone beyond the Buddhist and ‘spiritual culture’ and is being appreciated by practitioners of psychotherapy, general medicine, education, and even the military is finding benefit in its application. Mindfulness Day aims to raise awareness in the general population about the value and benefit mindfulness brings.” We have to agree—if you take a look at our website, we touch on almost every topic mentioned above, from mindfulness in the military and fighting fire to education, medicine, politics, and others....

Just like always, I was struck with the contrast between the idyllic gardening experiences of my fantasies with the real life gardening of my backyard. Somehow, the cold wind, muddy knees, hot sun, and chronically runny nose never figure into those mid-winter daydreams. I don’t remember ever fantasizing about the wet puddles that always gather this time of year, the sloshy mud that squashes into my clogs, or the tomato poles that just won’t stand up straight....

Dear Friends, I’m writing to you today because we share the mission of bringing mindfulness into the world, because we know it helps a great many people. Here at Mindful we get to hear from those folks everyday: teachers, nurses, police, gardeners, bankers, parents, you name it. We learn how they are using these tools to be more present and have better relationships at work, at home, and in their daily lives....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we dive in and show you the goods, we HAVE to give a shoutout to Diva Elizabeth. She helped make these darling kids handprint art ideas a reality! Flower Pot Card – the perfect size handprint art for babies Bouquet of Flowers Card – better when used for toddler handprint art or larger hands You Hold My Heart Card – another great choice of handprint art for babies or smaller hands MOM Card – child handprint art for larger child-sized hands...

“My Hair Is Falling Out Female:” 6 Things You Can Do 1. Check in with your doctor. If you are experiencing hair loss and you can’t think of a trigger that affects you (like pregnancy or extreme stress), set up an appointment with your doctor. There are many causes of hair loss in women, and you don’t want to take any chances. It could be that you are deficient in certain nutrients, but there are also diseases that can cause hair loss like psoriasis, thyroid disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome or androgenetic alopecia, which is the combination of genetic with hormones that control hair growth....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we explore more about National Donut Day 2020, we HAVE to give a huge designer shoutout to Diva Elizabeth. Her darling designs will help you learn how to celebrate National Donut Day in the best way possible! Donut Day Invite Recipe Card Donut Themed Games How dough-mazing are those?! Keep on reading to take an even closer look at each of the items and for tips and tricks on how to assemble them....

Now, once your man is inside, try some of our intimate bedroom games like Deal or No Deal or the Bedroom Value Menu!

PauseAble founder Peng Cheng explained the tai chi element of the app to Fast Company: Earlier this summer, ustwo launched Moodnotes, a journalling app based in cognitive therapy in partnership with a company called Thriveport.

If you ever want to choose a pomade by yourself, there a few factors to consider. Mainly, whether you prefer a water-based or oil-based pomade (water-soluble ones rinse out easier, whereas oil-based pomade was originally made with petroleum products and grease for maximum shine). Another thing to take into consideration is the hold you need for your particular style, as pomades usually offer a medium to strong level of control, but with a softer-looking finish....

The gathering promises to bring together leaders in the field, including education researchers, along with meditation teachers and Congressman Tim Ryan. The three-day conference will involve breakout workshops: Mindful Education Research Developing Mindfulness Programs in Schools Mindfulness-based Therapy with Youth Mindfuless With At-Risk Youth For more information and to register, click here. 07/17/12 [photo © flickr.com/ ]

With Labor Day around the corner & families getting ready to HOP in the car for some fun trips, we thought it was high time we shared a fabulous find with all of you!! Are you looking for some really fun road trip games to keep your favorite little traveling companions happy? It can be challenging to figure out ways to keep everyone content when you are spending hours together in a car....

Read on for a detailed step-by-step guide to getting this charming, spring-ready look, just in time for all your Mothers’ Day celebrations: Tutorial: Rose Bun Hair Step 1: Start with just-washed hair, or use a dry shampoo. The rose bun hair look is best on locks with a bit of grip. Freshly shampooed hair has that just-washed body that’s perfect for gathering hair up into an intricate updo, so we suggest rinsing hair in the shower beforehand....

Check out a list of the best side bun hairstyles that can help elevate and quirk up your everyday look. New look for the new season, amirite? 1. Ballerina Bun Update this G.O.A.T. hairstyle by fashioning your bun behind one ear instead of the traditional center of your head. We love the look of parting your hair where your bun lies—i.e. if your part line is on the left, the bun is behind your left ear....

Featuring a side part, you’ll soon discover that long layered hair with side swept bangs is easy to recreate at home in quick steps. Since prep work makes the dream work, it’s necessary to smooth your mane out with an anti-frizz serum – AKA, the MVP of all magic potions. So, if you have ever wondered how to blow dry side swept bangs in a flirty, feminine way, look no further....

Sadly, most of us are sleep deprived and any extra minutes of shut-eye seem far too precious to readily give up. Our brains and bodies have been asleep for hours, and the shift from sleep to wake isn’t easy. Oftentimes a busy day lies ahead, so we must struggle to get a grip on our immediately racing thoughts upon awakening. Keeping a routine morning mindfulness practice can help awaken the brain and bring stability and focus to your morning....