August 28, 2019 at 12:01AM by CWC When you place your care in someone else’s hands, you may not take stock of the energy required on their end. In 2019, self care that’s nurturing—not performative—is on the rise, but for those whose primary job is caring for the health and wellness of others, “other care”—working with the express purpose of bettering the lives of others—can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, people like nurses, body work specialists, and teachers recognize helping people as their calling. Help requires energy, however. A social resource that—when given out too freely—can be a one-way ticket to burnout. Officially recognized burnout as a medical condition by The World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this summer, burnout is defined as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” A survey conducted by Medscape found that nearly 44 percent of U.S. physicians are burned out, and nearly 10 million unpaid caregivers deal with the very same thing. Kelsey Patel, a Reiki master, wellness expert, and Well+Good council member, says she herself has felt the pull to aid others hamper her ability to take care of herself. Which is why, now more than ever, she believes it’s so important to recognize when other care is eclipsing your own health. ad_intervals[‘418646_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418646_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “There’s this idea [in a caregiving scenario] that ‘I’m the one in pain and you’re going to help, assist,
Day: August 27, 2019
I tried 20 different fitness classes in a month, and it taught me an important lesson
August 27, 2019 at 11:21PM by CWC You know that friend who always gives the best fashion advice? Spoiler alert: it’s not me. However, when it comes to workouts—especially group fitness classes in New York City—I’m often fielding questions from my inner circle. “What’s a good exercise to get a bigger butt?” “Did you like that Pilates studio you wrote about?” “How many minutes and miles do you run in so-and-so’s treadmill class?” I gladly respond to these questions, because the truth is: As a fitness writer, I’ve taken a lot of exercise classes. The time I’ve dedicated to sweating, squatting, sprinting, and stretching add up to no small sum. As far as personal preferences go: I typically find a workout I really like, and I stick to it for a given period of time (like 30 days, for instance) to see how it changes my body, mood, and lifestyle. At the end of my month-long journey—and after accomplishing my goals—I find something else that excites me, and I move on. ad_intervals[‘413023_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413023_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); But instead of dedicating myself in the way that I usually do, I decided to shake things up for a month. Utilizing New York City fitness studios, online instructional videos, exercise apps, and gym and living room space, I challenged myself to try 20 different workouts within a 30-day period to see if switching up my workout would change how I felt about sweating it out. Keep
3 quick strategies that’ll make you more optimistic—and help you live longer, too
August 27, 2019 at 11:17PM by CWC Looking at the glass half full is like sipping the Elixer of Immortality, according to exhaustive research conducted by Boston University School of Medicine over 30 years. I mean you won’t get a full Tuck Everlasting thing going on, but according to the study, being an optimist contributes to “11 to 15 percent longer life span, on average, and to greater odds of achieving ‘exceptional longevity,’” or living to the age of 85 or beyond. This is great news if you’re an optimist. If you’re a pessimist, not so much. Like IMHO, everything is a terrible dumpster fire. (Anyone want to guess which side I’m on?) And is it even possible for me to learn how to be more positive? If you’re wired to be naturally pessimistic but not interested in dying prematurely, are there any strategies to achieve a positive mindset that doesn’t border on delusion? In fact, yes. Here’s how to look on the bright side. ad_intervals[‘418553_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418553_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Consider if a negative thought serves you “Whenever a client is speaking in a negative way about a future event or having a negative prediction, I always encourage them to ask themselves: ‘How is this belief or assumption serving me?’” says psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW. Keeping realistic expectations can be a good protective barrier when it comes to navigating life. If you walk into a job interview thinking an offer is in the
8 under-$30 bathing suits you can order now on Amazon and get in time for Labor Day
August 27, 2019 at 11:12PM by CWC Current mood: mourning the end of #HotGirlSummer. It seems like just yesterday we were all anxiously awaiting the first single from Taylor Swift’s new album, and spiked seltzer hadn’t yet overtaken rosé as the official drink of summer. Now, Labor Day Weekend is coming up faster than I can finish the last of the White Claw I bought. And this week, as I looked ahead to the holiday, I found myself combing through my closet and feeling thoroughly unimpressed with all my swimsuit options. Instead of being practical and wearing one of the suits I already have (BORING!), I decided to take to Amazon to see if there were any cute swimsuits I could pad my collection with, and also temporarily soothe my sadness that summer is almost over. Of course, the site delivered. Toast to the end of summer with one of these inexpensive Amazon swimsuits. They’re cute, will cost you less than $30 a pop, and the endorphins you get from hitting the “Buy Now” button will give you the boost you need to make it through the end of the work day. Or maybe that’s just me. Either way, praise be for free two-day shipping. ad_intervals[‘418648_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418648_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Photo: Amazon Wavely Women’s Plus Size Swimsuits Ruffled Flounce Off Shoulder, $28.99 This suit comes in a variety of patterns and colors, but I am partial to this tropical palm leaf print.
This Secret Ingredient Makes Your Food Anxiety Relieving AND More Delicious
August 27, 2019 at 10:00AM Here’s everything you need to know about harnessing its powers in your cooking. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Can’t decide between Instant Pot and Air Fryer? Now you don’t have to
August 27, 2019 at 09:43PM by CWC Air fryers and Instant Pots are the Sharks and the Jets of countertop cooking appliances. Ask anyone to choose a favorite, and you’ll get a lengthy explanation of all the reasons that one is better than the other. But there’s really no need to take sides anymore. The Instant Pot is like a slow-cooker but… fast. Just throw stuff in there, and in the blink of an eye it looks and taste like it’s been stewing all day. On the other hand, the air fryer gives virtually any food a satisfying crunch—without all the unhealthy oils and saturated fats used in traditional frying. And that’s just the beginning of what each can do, at least according to literally everyone I know who has one. Both Instant Pots and air fryers seem like healthy cooking tools to me, but I lack something they seem to require: space. My kitchen isn’t exactly sprawling, and I like to keep what counter space I do have clean and clear. So, to decide which one was worth the investment, I posed the question to Cook With Us, a Facebook group created by Well+Good. ad_intervals[‘418618_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418618_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); While there were definite members of Team Instant Pot and Team Air Fryer, several members chimed in with an answer I wasn’t expecting: why not get an appliance that does both? Repeat adulation kept surfacing for the Ninja Foodi ($199), and I
New Yelp Feature Makes Healthy Eating WAY Easier
August 27, 2019 at 08:04PM New Yelp app feature allows you to personalize search results based on interests, lifestyle preferences, and most importantly dietary restrictions. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Why lunch is even more important than dinner for healthy eaters
August 27, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC Let me guess what you did for lunch today: a. Eating it at your desk while catching up on emails b. Getting a sandwich to-go and scarfing it down on a park bench or in the car c. Lunch? Oh, you mean the protein bar in your purse? I wasn’t wrong, was it? Well, you’re not alone with your sad lunch habits. According to a 2018 survey of 2,000 people, 51 percent of respondents said that taking a legit lunch break during the workday is rare or unrealistic for them. Most people’s lunch “break” is less than 30 minutes—and it’s getting shorter. The truth is that once you’re out of school, lunch is an afterthought in American culture. For most workers, the idea of taking a mid-day break to actually sit down somewhere and eat with friends, whether it’s in a cafeteria or at a restaurant, is about as feasible as Twinkies becoming the next superfood. ad_intervals[‘418217_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418217_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); But our collective dismissal of lunch is not doing anyone any favors. Inspired by the impending back-to-school season and all of us getting back into our healthy routines after a summer of travel, we’re here to make the case that lunch is even more important than dinner—and should be given more love and attention than it currently merits now. Your physical and mental health will thank you. A snackable history of lunch in America
Here’s how to train your posture—because yeah, we should all be doing that
August 27, 2019 at 06:48PM by CWC I have a laundry list of items I’d like to “train” myself to do. I think it would be super cool, for example, if I could master the extra-loud, coach whistle using just my fingers. I’d also like to learn how to jump rope without face planting and how to make an omelette that didn’t have the extra crunch of eggs shells. My point is, sigh, we all have pipe dreams that may never become a reality. But thanks to Instagram athlete Hanna Öberg and her suggested exercises for better posture, standing tall no longer has to be one of them. In a recent Instagram post, Öberg shared a four-part training plan designed to target your rounded shoulders. According to the athlete, training an often overlooked muscle is, like, the golden ticket to better posture. And it’s one you probably haven’t even heard of. “Rear delts. Rear delts. REAR DELTS!!” This is your ‘back shoulders’ and a small muscle located on your upper back,” she writes. “By training this […] with a good back workout you can prevent both pain and ’rounded’ posture.” ad_intervals[‘418548_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418548_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); View this post on Instagram WHY YOUR POSTURE IS IMPORTANT PLZ DO NOT forget to leave a LIKE 💚 to support your girly & save for laterrrr HOW TO TRAIN YOUR POSTURE?.. Do you feel “rounded” in your posture? Like your shoulders are front rotated?
How to use the glycemic index to choose the best pre- and post-workout meals
August 27, 2019 at 06:06PM by CWC Even with all the information available on what to eat before and after a workout, it might seem tricky to find the right options to help you power through as well as properly recover. But maybe that’s just because you haven’t looked to the glycemic index yet. The glycemic index essentially ranks foods based on how much of an impact it will have on your blood sugar levels. High GI foods, like white bread and table sugar, can cause a big spike in blood sugar levels, while low GI foods like chickpeas and even chocolate will have a less dramatic effect—which can help with regulating energy and mood. While such food choices are important in your day-to-day life, it can be crucial to your fitness goals, too. We asked a registered dietitian exactly what you should be eating before and after your workouts for the best results, according to the glycemic index. ad_intervals[‘418221_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418221_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); What to eat before workouts While there’s been limited research on the impact of a low-glycemic-index diet on exercise, it could be beneficial for certain types of athletes. “A study in Nutrients on endurance runners eating a high-carb, low-glycemic-index diet for three weeks showed a small, yet significant, improvement in athletic performance for the runners,” says Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area. “Before a hard workout, it’s important to