By Molly Shea By this point in your self-care journey, you’re likely familiar with the idea of practicing gratitude and its many upsides. Regularly expressing thanks for the people, things, and events in your life has been linked to better sleep, smarter financial decisions, and a host of other benefits. But how often do you turn that gratitude inward rather than outward,…
By Aisha Beau Emotions get a bad rap. As a society, we’re constantly trying to lessen them, hide them, reel them in, and alter them. But the thing is: No matter what we do, our emotions will always be there. So, why not spend more time trying to get a clearer understanding by building a deeper relationship with them? I get…
A tidy home isn’t the only good thing to come from decluttering. The art of paring back is also a reset for the soul. BY PAIGE STABLES AND JESSICA CRUEL Out of sight, out of mind, they say. But over the past year, as we’ve been spending more and more (and more) time at home, everything seems to be in clear view. The decades-old…
By NICOLE ZASOWSKI Relationships are a gift. They challenge us to think outside of our own perspective and expand our ideas about the world. Many would report that relationships make life more enjoyable as they share life’s important milestones and the sweet in-between moments of the everyday with those that they love. And relationships give us powerful information about who…
These incredible surgeons, GPs, gynecologists, and more are paving the way. By Aaron Rakhetsi and Nomthandazo Xaba The world of medicine truly evolved in 1847, when British physician Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to be admitted into a medical school in the US — and, two years later, when she was the first woman to receive a doctor’s degree. In the 1800s, women faced…
By Shilpa Dubey If you’re frequently feeling tired, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained, you may be suffering from mental fatigue. When left unchecked, persistent stress like this can result in burnout. And we want to avoid that stage. Because not only would our motivation levels, productivity, and performance decrease; even our symptoms would take a more physical nature, such as headaches, nausea,…
By SHEENA JEFFERS The word “confidence” dates back to the early 15th century. A direct descendent of the Latin word confidentia meaning “firmly trusting, bold” and confidere meaning “to have full trust or reliance.” When I try to trace the roots of confidence in my own life it leads me to questions: When did I first hear of this concept? When did I first feel…
By SHEENA JEFFERS You cannot mistake an inspired woman. Right away there is something enchanting about her. But what exactly is it? Why is it so hard to put your finger on what makes her so? Here’s the thing: many of us are raised to believe that women are ethereal, dainty, delicate, gone at the poof of a strong wind.…
By JENNI CATRON I absolutely love the start of a new year! A fresh start… clean slate… wide open horizons… Pick your metaphor of choice and embrace the energy of the new year with me for a minute. Fast forward to late January and my motivation is waning. My guess is the same thing happens to you. In fact, statistics…
Nearly a dozen research- and expert-backed tips you haven’t heard before. By Alyssa Sparacino Low energy. Busy schedules. Oversized expectations. These are just some of the common barriers (or excuses) that can come between you and your fitness goals. Despite knowing that regular exercise can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, and help maintain a healthy weight, sometimes actually, well, moving is simply…
