January 28, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Watching the Super Bowl game at a party is fun, but let’s be realāthe bigger draw tends to be all the incredible food. And while most spreads are made up of fried, super salty, and perhaps greasy offerings, it doesn’t have to be
Tag: Well+Good
Realizing something is just not about you could be the key to letting go of extra stress
January 27, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC If your best friend gets back with her garbage ex, would you feel guilty and blame yourself for not talking them out of it? It’s one thing to own up to your part when you’ve actually done something wrong, it’s another thing to
Arm dancing is the key to getting ballerina-strong armsātry these 3 moves to get you started
January 27, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins wrote the lyrics, “everybody cut loose, footloose” for the 1984 film (must I specify?) Footloose. Almost 40 years later, Bomont has been conquered, the movie’s remake has been released to mixed reviews, and now it’s time we start setting
A sustainable living expert shares how to DIY a non-toxic all-purpose cleaner
January 27, 2020 at 09:32PM by CWC Pop quiz: Where do you think you’ll find more toxinsāindoors or outdoors? Answer: Indoors. It sounds crazy, but it’s true (yes, even if you live in a big city). And believe it or not, the ingredients in your average cleaning products aren’t exactly
These graphics show how simpleāand deliciousācooking with veggie scraps can be
January 27, 2020 at 08:30PM by CWC Even if sustainability is your jamāyour crisper is full of “ugly” produce and you use a canvas tote when shopping in lieu of plastic bagsācooking with every part of the vegetable, as sustainability experts often recommend, can still be a little intimidating. Sure,
Iām a physical therapist, and this is what I want you to know if you canāt unwind tight muscles
January 27, 2020 at 08:21PM by CWC Like most people, I tend to stretch the tightest muscles in my body (in my case, it’s my quads) as much as humanly possible to find some sort of relief. Before runs, you can find me doing that classic heel-to-butt stretch as a
Thereās a psychological reason celebrity deaths hit us so hard
January 27, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Celebrity deaths happen often, and often unexpectedly, leaving fans who didn’t personally know the deceased in a confused cloud of grief. Because logically, it doesn’t seem to make a whole bunch of sense to feel sad about losing someone you didnāt actually know.
Nope, itās not just youā*no one* can find arugula right now
January 27, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC If you’ve scanned every corner of the produce aisle trying to scout out arugula with no luck, a trip to the eye doctor isn’t necessary. It’s not there, and you’re not the only one who hasn’t been able to find it. Veggie lovers
Networking doesnāt work for everyoneāhere are 6 alternative ways to get ahead
January 27, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC It’s no secret that being great at networking can open certain professional doors for you. If you know the right people and foster a community of supportive peers, by staying in touch, you might at some point be able to skip a few
Enter a flow state to become joyfully in the moment when the world feels overwhelming
January 27, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Do you ever feel so immersed in something you’re currently doing that the low-stakes goings-on in your life simply don’t matter, for once? You’re so body-and-soul focused on your Muay Thai class or your wine-and-paint session or your game of Tetris that the
Exfoliating oils will brighten and quench dry skin *without* rubbing it raw
January 27, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Each and every winter,Ā we all inevitably face the same skin-care conundrum: How can you exfoliate your skin without drying it out even more than the combination of heaters, dry air, and cold weather already are? It’s important to slough off dry skin
Check your birth chartās north node to learn your cosmic destiny and true calling
January 27, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC The idea of having one destiny seems at once awesome and claustrophobic to me. Iām stoked about the idea that my life (maybe?) has one purpose, but I also want to forge my own path ahead. So when an astrology-minded friend mentioned to
This 4-move series is proof you can get a full-body workout in 10 minutes
January 27, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26OK3kgTtDk] If I had a dollar for every excuse I’ve ever come up with for getting out of going to the gym, I’d be a rich woman. This time of year, they run the gamut from “it’s too cold” to “it’s too
Your hands deserve a skin care routine, tooāand this is the only one you need
January 27, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC When you think of skin care, your think of your face. That’s probably what 99 percent of the beauty products on display in your bathroom are for, whether they’re melting cleansers or luxe serums. That other 1 percent? Moisturizing body lotions. The only
With Neptune and Venus in Pisces this week, expect a heavy dose of romance and rest
January 26, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC As the week begins on Monday, January 27, the moon waxes through the sign of Pisces. Simultaneously, Venus, the planet of love and beauty, conjoins Neptune in Pisces, too. Amid other, more challenging astrological energy swirling through the cosmos, Neptune and Venus in
Your guide to healthy, easy meal prep on a plant-based diet
January 26, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Opening the fridge to find pre-made food is a godsend for busy healthy eaters. Investing a few hours on a Sunday to grocery shop and meal prep a few lunches or dinners at home helps make eating well throughout the week (without having
Rebuild your ravaged skin barrier with this simple 3-step formula
January 26, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC I’ve dealt with a lot of skin conditions, ranging from hormonal acne to hyperpigmentation, but for the first time in my life I’m dealing with a totally new issue: a sabotaged skin barrier. And it is brutal. The skin barrier acts as a
Iām a relationship therapist, and this is the most common question single people ask me
January 26, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I’m a perpetually-single-but-never-actually-single individual who alternately uses my therapist as a professional psychologist, best girlfriend, oracle, dating profile evaluator, horoscope reader, and more when it comes to navigating the dating world. Though I’m ostensibly in therapy to work through past trauma and navigate
Target is now stocking a $12 shampoo that weād pay well over double for, TBH
January 26, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Even though the drugstore beauty aisle has gotten a serious upgrade over the past couple of years, stocking dermatologist-backed, better-for-your-skin options, the hair selection has been slower to change. Last year, Herbal Essences partnered with the EWG to launch a truly game-changing clean
What to put in your oatmeal if you canāt do another day of raisins and cinnamon without falling asleep into your bowl
January 26, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Confession: Iāve been eating oatmeal for breakfast (almost) every single day for years. Overnight oats, in particular, are my fave because I can prep them at night, pop them in the fridge, and ta da! Breakfast is ready for me in the morning.
Already ace Yaleās famous happiness course? Try another (free!) Ivy League online class on positivity
January 25, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC The Yale online course in happiness (“The Science of Well-Being“) has earned its spot as the online version of the university’s most popular course in its centuries-long history. It seems many of us are on a quest to live a life that’s filled
Iām an RD and this is why I never recommend coconut oil
January 25, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC It’s a common misconception that just because something is natural, it’s inherently good for you. Case in point: cane sugar. While most healthy eaters know to keep sugar in moderation, there’s one all-natural food that is still commonly misunderstood: coconut oil. Coconut oil
4 all-star astrologerās predictions for each of the astrological elements
January 25, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Let’s be real, astrology can be so confusing. Aspects! Jupiter Return! Trying to decrypt if Oscar Isaac and I are compatible based on our birth charts! That’s why I love the simplicity of astrological elements. Fire, Earth, Air, and Water define the temperament
Dissolve years of tension in your upper back with this physical therapist-approved stretch
January 25, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC When it comes to postural issues, your shoulders carry a lot of weightāthey can be rounded, your weight distribution in the shoulders can be off-center, or they can simply be tight, which can throw off the rest of your body’s alignment. But, according
What itās really like to spend 24 hours at an Ayurvedic wellness retreat
January 25, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC After a particularly busy month, I deemed myself in need of some deep pampering. Iād been burning the candle at both ends, doing extra work during the day, and attending events in the evenings. I was getting a lot done and having a
I went to India and got the perfect inflammation-fighting winter recipeāand itās 100% vegan
January 25, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC When I was invited on a a 10-day tour of India, the thing I was most excited about was the food. In the weeks leading up to the trip, I dreamt of the curries and masalas I would sample, and made a lengthy
These 10 recipes will make you want to eat protein-packed tempeh every day
January 25, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC With all the different types of plant-based protein you can choose from, tempeh might not be your first choice… mostly because it can be hard to know what the heck to do with it. Made from fermented soybeans, it’s not only a gut-friendly
Iām a Parisian facialist, and I think this French-girl drugstore buy is super overrated
January 25, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Of all the ways to wash your face, micellar water just might be the easiest on the market. The cleansing staple has garnered quite the reputation for gently removing makeup and gunk from your skin, working on all skin types, and being so
Navigating the complicated world of āInstagram therapyā
January 25, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC āThe early bird gets to cry for a little bit longer in the work parking lot.ā When looking at this Instagram post shared by the account mytherapistsays and liked more than 100,000 times, itās hard to believe Instagram was once a medium used
The āYear of the Ratā launches a new 60-year cycleāhereās what to expect
January 24, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Lunar New Year arrives January 25. With it, out goes the Year of the Pig and in comes the Year of the Rat, the first year in a brand new 60-year cycle. “This is going to be a big point of transition,” says