It’s Monday. The infinitely long to-do list commences its familiar swirling through my slowly-waking brain. Time to bound out of bed and head straight into a full day of busyness. Like it or not, here we go…. Did your chest tighten in recognition while reading that? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, much of our lives is spent sprinting on a self-created, stress-inducing hamster wheel. After a while, that stress can become a chronic state where we slip into persistent fight-or-flight mode, the body’s heightened response to perceived danger....

“We know something about the circuitry in the brain which underlies this quality of outlook,” says Davidson, “and we also know, for example, that individuals who suffer from depression, they show activation in this circuitry but it doesn’t last—this activation is very transient.” Whereas resilience requires thousands of hours of practice, research suggests “modest doses” of loving-kindness and compassion meditation can impact outlook—Davidson mentions a recent study where individuals who had never meditated before received 30 minutes of compassion training over two weeks....

** In this article, we’re not only going to give you care tips but also some cool styles inspo. 1. Use a Color Protectant while Caring for Rose Gold Hair When you care for rose gold hair, use a color-protecting shampoo and conditioner to prevent the color from fading after 2-3 weeks. For rose gold hair, we recommend using the Suave Vivid Color Shampoo and Conditioner. We love this collection as it can prevent color fading for up to 40 hair washes!...

** 1. Condition for extra smoothness. First things first, spritz your strands with Nexxus Humectress Luxe Lightweight Conditioning Mist. This super narrow bottle will barely take up any space on your shelf but you’ll find yourself reaching for this product over and over again. This lightweight conditioning mist does exactly as its name promises: adds a lightweight soft and smooth feel to your strands without dragging them down like a heavier product might....

Since the fall and winter seasons are quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to straighten your hair without compromising the health of your natural curls. Read on to learn more about how you can get your hair ready for hair straightening season (Hint: these tips go beyond using a heat protectant!) Hair Straightening Season: 4 Tips for Natural Haired Girls Hair Straightening Season: 4 Tips for Natural Haired Girls...