Rarely do we just let ourselves stare into space these days. Like many people, I feel uncomfortable when I’m not doing something—uncomfortable “wasting time.” We humans have become multi-tasking productivity machines. We can work from anywhere, to great effect. We can do more, and do it far more quickly, than we ever dreamed possible. Our fabulous new technologies buy us tons more time to crank out our work, get through our emails, and keep up with Modern Family....

5 Taper Haircut Ideas 5 Taper Haircut Ideas 1. Combed Back Pomp Taper Length: Short This is a cool, modern take on the #throwback ’50s pomp. Ask your barber to keep the top of your hair at least four inches long so you can get a nice long pomp. Slick it back with some of the Dove Men+Care Defining Pomade for a light shine and hold. Giving the sides a short taper keeps things from looking like your Grandpa’s pompadour....

As we go through life, we face many joys and discoveries and many problems and difficulties. We have continual ups and downs. Over time, most of us go through economic upturns and downturns, health ups and downs, relationship ups and downs—all sorts of ups and downs. As we are tossed about, we are gradually toughened and refined, like rocks tumbled in a stream. The more obstacles we encounter and manage to survive and overcome, the stronger we become....

Ladies of this time sport this now-iconic bob haircut, shellacked and waved to precision, to match the glitz. Recreate this sophisticated, vintage short look—without having to commit to a haircut!—in a few easy steps. Read on and get ready to foxtrot your way around the fashion circuit with flapper hairstyles. **

Sight Sight People who look out their windows at a natural landscape report higher life satisfaction, happiness, and self-esteem, and less loneliness and depression. But if your view offers more grey concrete than green leaves, consider some houseplants or even artwork depicting nature, which have been shown to reduce stress and offer an increased sense of mental health. Look: Take a peek out your window or around your room and be intentional about noticing nature—the birds flitting overhead, the way the sun hits the leaves on a potted plant, or the dandelions pushing through cracks in the pavement....