September 09, 2019 at 11:15PM by CWC Tell me how accurate this scenario is: You’re sitting at your desk in the office, or cozied up on the couch, twirling your earring back (which is a soothing thing to do with your hands, much like twirling your hair or clicking a
Category: You and your body
āCross-fiber frictionā saved my stiff neckāand made me feel 2 inches taller
September 09, 2019 at 10:53PM by CWC Every once in a while in yoga class, a magical thing happens: the teacher comes up behind you during savasana and gives you a neck massage. The five-second act of other care is worth the entire $30 drop-in free, in my opinion. But
Why you donāt have to āforgive and forgetā to truly move on
September 09, 2019 at 09:13PM by CWC The act of forgiving someone is often put on a pedestal. Self-help books and page-after-page of Pinterest quotes will tell you that no closure truly comes without first uttering “I forgive you.” Despite the phrase’s sterling reputation, psychologists say that not every hurtful
Would you let your partner follow your location 24/7? These people do
September 09, 2019 at 07:28PM by CWC Shortly after Sahra Sajasi met her boyfriend, they went to a festival together. Since getting separated from your date in a crowd is categorically the worst, the pair wisely decided to add each other on Find My Friendsāa mobile tracker app that comes
The 2-minute nail art design to steal if you hate doing your nails yourself
September 09, 2019 at 06:43PM by CWC Getting a manicure is kind of like the ultimate therapy for me. You sit thereāphone stashed out of reach in your purseāand totally zen out as your manicurist transforms your nails. Doing your own nails at home, however, might not have quite the
The 2-minute nail art design to steal if you hate doing your nails yourself
September 09, 2019 at 06:43PM by CWC Getting a manicure is kind of like the ultimate therapy for me. You sit thereāphone stashed out of reach in your purseāand totally zen out as your manicurist transforms your nails. Doing your own nails at home, however, might not have quite the
Skin-care ampoules are like the harder-working sister of serums
September 09, 2019 at 06:06PM by CWC These days, beauty counters are piled high with stacks and stacks of the latest creams, serums, and SPFs that all promise to whisk skin concerns and prevent new ones from coming on. In no surprise to anyone, super-concentrated active ingredients are highly covetable,
This $265 moisturizer is destined to be the next La Merāand itās worth every penny
September 09, 2019 at 04:07PM by CWC Every once in a while, a skin-care product comes along that completely changes the game. As of late, that product has been Augustinus Bader Cream ($265), a namesake moisturizer created by German professor Augustinus Bader, who reinterpreted his medical-grade, wound-healing hydrogel into a
This $265 moisturizer is destined to be the next La Merāand itās worth every penny
September 09, 2019 at 04:07PM by CWC Every once in a while, a skin-care product comes along that completely changes the game. As of late, that product has been Augustinus Bader Cream ($265), a namesake moisturizer created by German professor Augustinus Bader, who reinterpreted his medical-grade, wound-healing hydrogel into a
How to make something less salty, because cooking fails happen to the best of us
September 09, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I learned how to cook from my mom, which is to say I never formally learned at all. What I absorbed via osmosis involved a complete lack of any type of measuring device, meaning that I still tend to eyeball things. Where this
How to make something less salty, because cooking fails happen to the best of us
September 09, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I learned how to cook from my mom, which is to say I never formally learned at all. What I absorbed via osmosis involved a complete lack of any type of measuring device, meaning that I still tend to eyeball things. Where this
A psychologistās take on why re-creating your first date feels like the epitome of romance
September 09, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC The basic anatomy of my first date in my most recent relationship includes two basic components: The dress (black lace, long-sleeved, scoop-necked) and the restaurant (Mediterranean, with an inexpensive wine list, mood lighting, and a location a block and a half from my
You donāt even need to stand up to do this full-body Pilates workout
September 09, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vyRsb0lRzg] Welcome toĀ Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our āsweat dropsā where youāll get access to the weekās workout that
You donāt even need to stand up to do this full-body Pilates workout
September 09, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vyRsb0lRzg] Welcome toĀ Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our āsweat dropsā where youāll get access to the weekās workout that
Hereās why the phrase āmutable squareā is on all your astro-savvy friendsā lips right now
September 09, 2019 at 02:33AM by CWC Last week, I broke down the influence of Pluto and Saturn’s proximity to one another in Capricorn. Given the fact that both Pluto and Saturn make a trine to the sun, Mercury, Mars, and Venus this month, it’s essential to know how to
The breakdown of the muscles you use during a spin class that youāve been looking for
September 09, 2019 at 12:02AM by CWC There’s no burn quite like spin class burn. While I’m pedaling away on that bike against the resistance, my muscles are working in overdrive. And I have to admit: Most of the time, the only thing I’m doing during those moments is begging
The breakdown of the muscles you use during a spin class that youāve been looking for
September 09, 2019 at 12:02AM by CWC There’s no burn quite like spin class burn. While I’m pedaling away on that bike against the resistance, my muscles are working in overdrive. And I have to admit: Most of the time, the only thing I’m doing during those moments is begging
15 gifts for every plant lover in your life, from your work wife to your woo-woo BFF
September 09, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC We all know someone who’s, like, the ultimate plant lady. Her home features gorgeous greenery in every room. Her desk at work has the cutest mini succulent next to her monitor. When other people whip out their phones showing people pictures of their
15 gifts for every plant lover in your life, from your work wife to your woo-woo BFF
September 09, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC We all know someone who’s, like, the ultimate plant lady. Her home features gorgeous greenery in every room. Her desk at work has the cutest mini succulent next to her monitor. When other people whip out their phones showing people pictures of their
Iām an esthetician and these are 10 skin-care habits every person should make
September 08, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC In my 10-plus years as an esthetician, I’ve treated an innumerable amount of folks who all want to know one thing: the secret to beautiful, youthful-looking skin. Ninety percent of them ask about the most effective serums andĀ masks on the market, even if
Make your hamstrings feel like *butter* with the āwaterfall stretchā
September 08, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC My hamstrings are like violin strands or Spandex-laced skinny jeans. Read: Extremely tight. As such, I tend to lift one foot up onto any raised surface I come across during a stroll or a conversation, and then bend over a bit to stretch
The one thing your hairstylist wants you to stop doing after new color
September 08, 2019 at 06:01PM by CWC You just left the salon with a fresh new color, and you’re fully basking in that post-appointment glow. (You know the what I’m talking about.) But if you plan on hopping in the shower and sudsing up your strands within the next 48
I want to tell you about my suicidal thoughts
September 08, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet it is still treated with shame and silence. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, we’re sharing stories about suicide in order to encourage awareness and combat stigma. If you
The telltale Sagittarius traits that describe the freedom-loving, fun-having zodiac sign
September 08, 2019 at 02:09PM by CWC Along with living life in the limelight, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, and Brad Pitt all have other things in common: a whole bunch of Sagittarius traits. Butābeyond being born somewhere within November 22 and December 21āwhat does that really mean? Whether you’re curious
This genius convertible tote is basically three bags for the price of one
September 08, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC I recently learned that I am a person who is perhaps prone to mistaking “instamacy” for intimacy. The key difference is that one is an instant, intense connection while the other is a connection that continues to develop over time. I’ve done this
Reiki? I donāt know herā¦ so I had experts break down the energy healing practice
September 07, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC Of the holistic healing modalities gaining in popularityāacupuncture, healing stones, qigong meditation, to name a fewāreiki remains one of the most opaque. And if you’ve seen reiki therapy performed, with a practitioner hovering their hands a few inches above the person they’re treating,
How to reap all the nutritional rewards of black beansāwithout the digestive discomfort
September 07, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Even if you’re a die-hard meat lover, it’s impossible to ignore the rise in plant-based eating. Alt-products just keep getting more accessible and better tastingāa win no matter what you’re eating plan of choice is. Of course when you’re swapping meat for a
How a minimalist bedroom helps you to declutter the rest of your life
September 07, 2019 at 06:01PM by CWC Creating a minimalist bedroom is easier said than doneāespecially when you live in an apartment. I mean, there’s a Pilates reformer chillin’ next to my bed, a mini office set-up in the entryway, and a closet that’s overflowing with things that don’t fit
Homemade bubble bath will give you a luxurious soak *without* a side of skin irritation
September 07, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC As a child, I adamantly tried to turn every bath into a bubble bath. You could find me squeezing shampoo under the running faucet trying to create movie magic-level bubbles in vain. Bubble baths still have a permanent place in my self-care repertoireābut
Overwhelmed to the point of glitching? Hereās how to find your reset button to manage stress
September 07, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I’m not sure if you play the The Sims 4 like I do, or if you otherwise lead a rich, fulfilling life among people you can’t control, so roll with me here. Sometimes my Sim will start glitching and then promptly begin behaving