August 30, 2019 at 05:15PM by CWC I’ve been working my way through the same Costco-sized box of Q-tips since 2010. (True story!) The bulk-buying movement has saved many people a large chunk of their annual salary. But the experts at The Financial Gym—a budget-planning service in New York City—warn
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Splash the patriarchy: Why the it-swimsuits of hot girl summer are sleek, sexy, and subversive
August 30, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Think back to the year 2004. Everyone was quoting Napoleon Dynamite, signing up for this new thing called Facebook (with their .edu email addresses), and working out in ratty shorts and t-shirts. Athleisure was, and I cannot emphasize this enough, not a thing.
9 things you never thought to ask a dermatologist about your hair
August 30, 2019 at 04:28PM by CWC Every so often, I’ll notice apocalyptic-level hair loss in the shower—as in, major clumps released in the rinse process. Alarm bells ring, Google searches ensue, and neglected biotin supplement consumption resumes. Instead of freaking out, however, I could just go to my dermatologist
Add some color to your bedtime routine with pink noise for deeper sleep
August 30, 2019 at 04:13PM by CWC In the everlasting quest for a good night’s sleep, listening to white noise remains as one of the classic methods for knocking yourself out. But, “classic” can also mean “tired”—and not in the sought-after way that’ll help you doze. Also, it’s simply not
Add some color to your bedtime routine with pink noise for deeper sleep
August 30, 2019 at 04:13PM by CWC In the everlasting quest for a good night’s sleep, listening to white noise remains as one of the classic methods for knocking yourself out. But, “classic” can also mean “tired”—and not in the sought-after way that’ll help you doze. Also, it’s simply not
How I undressed the remarkable power of burlesque
August 30, 2019 at 03:01PM by CWC An average day for me is not particularly glamorous. My muggle job is at a cupcake bakery in New York City, so basically I’m an indie movie cliché. I was an assistant manager at the bakery for a while, but I moved to
The expert-approved formula for building a perfectly healthy lunch every single time
August 30, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Let’s face it—lunch is pretty important, but often gets forgotten due to work stress and back-to-back appointments. Or it’s grabbed in a rush at the nearest fast-food eatery. Either way, we all could do a better job with our mid-day meal. “Living in
The expert-approved formula for building a perfectly healthy lunch every single time
August 30, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Let’s face it—lunch is pretty important, but often gets forgotten due to work stress and back-to-back appointments. Or it’s grabbed in a rush at the nearest fast-food eatery. Either way, we all could do a better job with our mid-day meal. “Living in
The most common thing people in therapy discuss about their parents, according to therapists
August 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The Netflix film Otherhood follows three empty-nester mothers (played by Felicity Huffman, Angela Bassett, and Patricia Arquette), who decide to invade the lives of their neglectful grown sons under the guise of being helpful. The ill-fated plan of the overbearing parents eventually leads
The most common thing people in therapy discuss about their parents, according to therapists
August 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The Netflix film Otherhood follows three empty-nester mothers (played by Felicity Huffman, Angela Bassett, and Patricia Arquette), who decide to invade the lives of their neglectful grown sons under the guise of being helpful. The ill-fated plan of the overbearing parents eventually leads
An artificial intelligence running coach helped me run farther and faster
August 30, 2019 at 01:44PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RF6_uKiOI0] When I used to envision the future as a young child, I pictured hovering cars, very advanced, Jetsons-style robots, and lots of artificial intelligence action. So when news of an artificial intelligence-based fitness app came across our desks at Well+Good, senior
An artificial intelligence running coach helped me run farther and faster
August 30, 2019 at 01:44PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RF6_uKiOI0] When I used to envision the future as a young child, I pictured hovering cars, very advanced, Jetsons-style robots, and lots of artificial intelligence action. So when news of an artificial intelligence-based fitness app came across our desks at Well+Good, senior
Can’t kip (yet)? Here’s how to get strong enough to touch your toes to the pull-up bar
August 30, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC I sometimes wonder if certain people at my gym are secretly wizards. The physical fortitude required for pull-ups, push-ups, and contortionist abs moves is more impressive than any spells found on the pages of Harry Potter. One such enchanting movement is “kipping”—or, bringing
Can’t kip (yet)? Here’s how to get strong enough to touch your toes to the pull-up bar
August 30, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC I sometimes wonder if certain people at my gym are secretly wizards. The physical fortitude required for pull-ups, push-ups, and contortionist abs moves is more impressive than any spells found on the pages of Harry Potter. One such enchanting movement is “kipping”—or, bringing
Here’s how to untie every knot in your neck in 3 minutes flat
August 30, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC Almost every single night, I wind up with the same exact problem: a super tight, cramped-up neck. Between sitting hunched over my laptop all day and having way too many Netflix binge-watching sessions, it’s really no surprise that it’s a regularly occurrence. While
Here’s how to untie every knot in your neck in 3 minutes flat
August 30, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC Almost every single night, I wind up with the same exact problem: a super tight, cramped-up neck. Between sitting hunched over my laptop all day and having way too many Netflix binge-watching sessions, it’s really no surprise that it’s a regularly occurrence. While
The case for treating your relationship as a rental and having check-ins about renewals
August 30, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC No matter how long or short your given relationship is, there are likely certain topics you’d rather not discuss. In the beginning, maybe it’s a DTR-style moment, and later on maybe it’s the implementation of money dates—or maybe it’s something else. Regardless, there’s
The case for treating your relationship as a rental and having check-ins about renewals
August 30, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC No matter how long or short your given relationship is, there are likely certain topics you’d rather not discuss. In the beginning, maybe it’s a DTR-style moment, and later on maybe it’s the implementation of money dates—or maybe it’s something else. Regardless, there’s
There are 2 key differences between intimacy and ‘instamacy’—know them to keep your expectations realistic
August 29, 2019 at 11:24PM by CWC As the poets Nazareth sang in the ’70s, love hurts and love scars (ooh, love hurts, ooh). Yes, getting rejected does not feel good. When you’re dating rejection is, unfortunately, just part of life. You’re not going to have a mutual connection with
There are 2 key differences between intimacy and ‘instamacy’—know them to keep your expectations realistic
August 29, 2019 at 11:24PM by CWC As the poets Nazareth sang in the ’70s, love hurts and love scars (ooh, love hurts, ooh). Yes, getting rejected does not feel good. When you’re dating rejection is, unfortunately, just part of life. You’re not going to have a mutual connection with
Generations have been pitted against one another for all of history, but it’s high time we learn to talk to each other
August 29, 2019 at 11:08PM by CWC Twice a week, I head to class with a cohort of graduate-level fiction students ranging from age 23 (that’s me!) up into the 80s. Most of the time, we talk about each other’s work with thoughtful compassion. Most of the time. Sometimes, powerfully-rendered
A dress rehearsal isn’t just for the stage—here’s what to do before a big change in your life
August 29, 2019 at 10:18PM by CWC In sixth grade, I begged my mom to buy me a laser pointer at Staples. Overnight, I become the best presenter among my peers. Not because the super-cool tool elevated my social status (it didn’t), but because the pointer made me want to rehearse
How to conduct a New Moon ritual even your skeptical friends will be into
August 29, 2019 at 10:09PM by CWC Vegetarian tacos, rosé, and your most eccentric friend’s cauldron. The New Moon in Virgo got us talking, and I raised quite a few eyebrows when I revealed my go-to list for one… okay, five New Moon rituals. You know, as if I came
If you’ve ever dealt with armpit discoloration, we’ve got you—here’s how to deal
August 29, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC I’ve heard a lot of complaints about deodorant over the past few years. “It doesn’t work,” “it’s sticky and gross,” and “it gets all over my clothes” are among the most common. But recently, two separate people brought an entirely new D.O. issue
The surprising ways sugar could mess with your gut
August 29, 2019 at 09:23PM by CWC When it comes to maintaining overall health and wellness, nothing’s hotter right now than the gut. The idea that if we regulate our microbiome—the ecosystem of good and bad bacteria in our gastrointestinal system—we can fully optimize our body’s health is nearly gospel
If you sit all day long, leg flossing will help take the edge off of tight desk hips
August 29, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC My legs are always sore and tight, thanks to all the boot camps, running, and dog walking I task them with. I try everything I can to loosen them up, from taking a Theragun to my quads to stretching in every single position—but I’ve
If you sit all day long, leg flossing will help take the edge off of tight desk hips
August 29, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC My legs are always sore and tight, thanks to all the boot camps, running, and dog walking I task them with. I try everything I can to loosen them up, from taking a Theragun to my quads to stretching in every single position—but I’ve
A top psychiatrist reveals the brain-boosting nutrient that’s majorly overlooked in our diets
August 29, 2019 at 07:23PM by CWC When it comes to eating for brain health, the focus lands on omega-3s. While it’s true that the fatty acids are 100 percent linked to boosting cognitive health, Well+Good Wellness Council member and Columbia University psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, says a lot of
One of the best things anyone can do for their body? Push a sled.
August 29, 2019 at 06:32PM by CWC I has always thought that sled workouts were reserved for professional football players and fitness-dedicated celebrities (like Lucy Hale) until fitness trainer Chase Weber had me try it when I visited his gym in Los Angeles. He took me out to the garage
The cult-fave RMS concealer just dropped as a foundation, and OMG it’s good
August 29, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I remember when I fell in love with the first skin-care-makeup hybrid that I ever came across. It was RMS Beauty’s “Un” Cover Up ($36), which is a coconut oil-based concealer, that’s renowned for its ability to at once erase under-eye dark circles and