January 29, 2020 at 09:51PM In terms of biological clocks, the circadian rhythm seems to gain the most recognition. After all, optimizing our circadian clocks carries much more weight than simply helping our sleeping patterns—a healthy circadian rhythm can ensure a healthy gut, boost our mood and memory, and protect our immune systems. But there’s … Continue reading What Is Our Infradian Rhythm? We Break Down The New Health Buzzword
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January 13, 2020 at 10:25PM While accepting an award on Sunday night at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards, Kristen Bell reminded us women don’t have to be only strong, brave, and powerful: “Being a woman is not about being [those things],” she said. “It’s just about giving yourself permission to be the things that you already … Continue reading Kristen Bell Shares Some Wise Words On The Nuances Of Womanhood
December 11, 2019 at 03:38PM by CWC Whenever I stumble upon a word I don’t know how to use, I hit up the dictionary search bar. As a health and sex writer, I’m mostly looking up multisyllabic mumbo-jumbo like endocannabinoid, perineum, and astragalus. But according to a recent announcement from Merriam Webster, a seemingly simple … Continue reading Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is a nod to the importance of pronouns in our gender-fluid world
December 10, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I was 18 years old, three months removed from having had my first kiss (with another girl), and two weeks into my first year at a college the first time I turned on The L Word. The drama series focusing on lesbian culture in Los Angeles, which ran … Continue reading “As a young queer woman, ‘The L Word’ taught me the importance of a chosen family”
December 04, 2019 at 08:30PM by CWC I’m a word person. It’s why I didn’t just like, trip and fall into journalism, so when Dictionary.com announces their word of the year, my ears are perked. Your ears should be, too. This years word is the final note of our decade, a search result that looms … Continue reading Dictionary.com’s ominous word of the year should inspire us to take 2020 by storm
October 30, 2019 at 09:30PM by CWC Want to know what Sarah Michelle Gellar is reading? Watch the full video here. Nobody has been waiting for the Sarah Michelle Gellar renaissance like I have. Her Instagram is my self care; every time I need a burst of wholesome, glowing energy, she rises to the top … Continue reading Sarah Michelle Gellar shares her two-word mantra to get you through any tough time
October 09, 2019 at 06:55PM by CWC I used to really like showering. I would linger underneath the spout and luxuriate in the hot water, which helped wake me up in the morning and/or release all my body’s tension after a really long day. These moments let my mind come up with all sorts of … Continue reading Four words from dermatologists that’ll change your life: Stop showering every day
August 22, 2019 at 08:59PM by CWC When it comes to quelling anxiety, ideas for different strategies abound; there are books, balms, blankets, and beyond. But according to Kristen Bell, an advocate for mental-health realness, one of the best, simplest, and most effective ways to self-soothe just requires two small letters. In her keynote speech … Continue reading Why ‘no’ is the single most important word when it comes to dealing with anxiety
August 15, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC My boyfriend is hanging upside down when I realize—holy crap—I’m head over heels in love with him. We’re at a rock climbing gym in Queens, and I’m gawking up at his six-foot frame alongside a group of his closest friends as he scales a perilous course known as … Continue reading I love you (long distance?): How I reclaimed 3 words for myself
August 12, 2019 at 07:46AM by CWC Consider the word “love” and the many contexts for which we use it: You can love your mom for always protecting you and being on your side. You can love your best friend for laughing with you and being the first to answer your texts. You can also … Continue reading 7 distinct Greek words describe different kinds of love—which have you experienced?
August 09, 2019 at 08:03AM by CWC Before sending any email, text, or Instagram message, I do what I call “a fluff check.” This involves scanning the text for any superfluous language that I’ve added out of habit to make my sentences sound peachy-keen. Such habits aren’t so easy to kick. “Kneecapping,” as Instagram user … Continue reading These common ‘kneecapping’ words prevent you from fully communicating your needs
June 26, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC It’s often said that actions speak louder than words, but for people whose love language is words of affirmation, it’s actually words themselves that speak volumes. Never heard of love languages? Introduced by Gary Chapman’s best-selling 2015 book, love languages are ways of communicating based on methods to … Continue reading How to fluently speak the words of affirmation love language—even if you’re usually tongue-tied
June 24, 2019 at 12:21AM “We’re in a time right now when language is so key.” Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
June 13, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC What happens when you want to have sex…but just aren’t that excited about the possibilities in front of you? Fortunately, the common (but rarely discussed) relationship issue of a boring sex life *can* be solved. Here, in her latest for the Well+Good Council, sex expert and relationship coach … Continue reading Is your sex life feeling blah? Here are the words to get you unstuck
May 21, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC I can’t remember the very first time someone’s comments on my food sparked a mental shame spiral, but one instance has stuck in my memory. I was 16 and home alone on a Friday night. I ordered a large pepperoni pizza and ate slice after slice until half … Continue reading Why you (and only you) should have the final word on what goes on your plate
May 07, 2019 at 10:00PM Without bioactive compounds in your meals, you could still be alive but would be one sick puppy! Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
April 16, 2019 at 11:12AM by CWC In Disney’s fairy tale Rapunzel, the evil witch belts a solo about all the reasons the princess deserves to be locked away from the outside world. She’s “ditzy,” “naive,” “clumsy,” “gullible,” and altogether unfit to fulfill her dreams. My inner geek is convinced that the witch is in … Continue reading The 7 little words a psychotherapist says your inner critic needs to hear
April 05, 2019 at 01:04PM Everything you need to know about the “million word gap.” Continue Reading… Author Georgina Berbari | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
April 01, 2019 at 08:04AM by CWC When I was growing up, I had a brown rabbit that I (very creatively) named “Brownie.” One day, while my sister and I were sitting on the front lawn holding Brownie against his will, a neighbor passed by and asked us if we’d said “rabbit, rabbit” when we … Continue reading The two words to say on the first of the month for good luck: rabbit, rabbit
February 22, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC As a person who gets quite bored in workouts, I’ve definitely hopped on the HIIT train over the past year. At the gym, you can catch me either doing a HIIT running workout, or alternating (swiftly!) between bursts of burpees and strength training and cardio movements for the … Continue reading Two words to blow your workout wide open: HIIT weightlifting
February 14, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Love is in the air, and whether you’re single or partnered, spiritual empowerment coach Kelsey Patel has sage advice: Instead of seeking romance, seek freedom. Here, the Well+Good Council member explains the four-step process to opening your heart in a healthy, fulfilling, self-affirming way. You’ve heard it every … Continue reading The four-letter word for February that’s not love
February 12, 2019 at 12:37PM by CWC Raise your hand if you’re sick of winter. Recent months have brought about some of the coldest temperatures on record, not to mention devastating ice storms and ferocious blizzards. And unfortunately the snow doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon. But there is a light at the end of … Continue reading California’s super bloom is too pretty for words—so here are 29 photos of it
December 26, 2018 at 10:58AM Hello, I’d like Jennifer Lopez to be my life coach, please. In addition to having enviable gym dedication and seemingly ageless skin, J. Lo is also out there dropping serious knowledge bombs. I always knew she was full of wisdom (see: the lyrics to “Limitless”), but she really drove her … Continue reading Living by these motivational words of wisdom from J. Lo every. single. day.
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