August 19, 2019 at 10:03PM Here’s why you should pile on the quinoa Continue Reading… Author Jason Wachob | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: August 2019
Warmth is a core pillar of charisma—if you’re a colder personality, here’s how to turn up the temp
August 19, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Having charisma is the real-world equivalent of being born with Rapunzel’s mystical golden mane. Your innate magnetism draws people’s attention everywhere you go, and (barring the odds of an evil stepmother kidnapping and locking you in tall tower for the majority of your young adult life) it makes for pretty effortless interpersonal exchanges. What if you don’t come out of the womb as an effortlessly likable human being, though? What if—when it comes to personality—you’re more stand-offish than warm-hearted? A recent New York Times article named the “three pillars” of charisma, and unsurprisingly, how you show up for a conversation really, really counts. The first pillar, “presence”, seems doable; the second, “power,” is something that comes with age and time. “Warmth,” the third is a little less tangible, however. As Olivia Fox Cabane, a charisma coach, tells the Times, warmth is “a vibe” that you’re open to receiving someone with kindness. So how the heck do you fake a “vibe” for the sake of furthering your career and building meaningful friendships? To fake it ’til you make it with charisma, Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a New York City neuropsychologist, recommends recognizing how you’re representing yourself in a given conversation. “We don’t all give off warmth signals. In addition, the signals can be perceived very individually. Meaning that, while we know the general themes that represent warmth, those receiving the signals may read different meanings into them based on their own psychology and history,” explains Dr.
How to truly love living alone without feeling lonely
August 19, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Eating almond butter right out of the jar without fearing judgement, never having to compromise on what to watch on Hulu, sleeping diagonally taking up the entire bed…there’s a lot to love about living alone. But it’s not uncommon to feel lonely from time-to-time either. Sometimes, it can feel a little too quiet—especially if you aren’t living alone by choice. Jill Sylvester, LMHC, a mental health therapist and author of Trust Your Intuition: 100 Ways to Transform Anxiety and Depression For Stronger Mental Health, says that this is a common emotion may of her clients struggle with when living alone. But she also says there’s more in people’s control than they often realize. Here, Sylvester shares her best tips on how to live alone in a way that makes you feel absolutely fabulous and grateful—not lonely. Scroll down for tips on how to live alone without feeling lonely. 1. Create morning and night routines you love. When you live alone, there are often two prime times loneliness can peak: morning (when you’re lying in bed thinking of the whole day ahead) and evening (when you get home from work and aren’t quite sure how to fill your time). What helps in both instances, according to Sylvester, is having a routine. “This provides a structure so you know what’s coming and what to look forward to,” she says. Sylvester encourages everyone—not just those who live alone—to spend time in the morning thinking about their
On the Cusp: What being a mix of Big Leo Energy and Virgo perfectionism means for your personality
August 19, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Each month with On the Cusp, we point our astrological magnifying glass on all the people born between two zodiac signs. Because when your birthday falls at either the tail end or the very beginning of your sun sign’s season, your personality may be influenced by your cosmic neighbor. As we wave goodbye to the summer season, Leo and Virgo signs share the astrological spotlight. Below, Stefanie Iris Weiss, astrologer and co-author of Surviving Saturn’s Return: Overcoming the Most Tumultuous Time of Your Life, explains what happens when zodiac queen bee Leo (July 23 to August 22) merges with the absolute perfectionist Virgo (August 23 to September 22). Forgive me, end-of-summer babies, but I always see August as the Sunday of best the season. And I’m sorry to say that this stance often makes me feel withdrawn and overcome with premature nostalgia. Some years, I’d rather just cancel the whole month and dive into fall—and whoever’s responsible for moving up the drop date for PSLs every year up clearly agrees. Still, there is beauty to be experienced in riding out the season’s remaining days and anticipating the crispness of what’s coming next. If you’re born on the Leo Virgo cusp, you’re probably emblematic of that very YOLO energy. “Those born near the Leo Virgo cusp exquisitely sum up that end-of-summer, back-to-school longing,” says Weiss. “They like to linger at the beach but are secretly excited to start sharpening their pencils and picking their outfit
‘Sober’ drinking is finally taking off, no thanks to mocktails
August 19, 2019 at 12:02PM by CWC When I was a kid, non-alcoholic drinks usually meant ordering “virgin” pina coladas and blended Oreo cookie drinks poolside on family vacations in Hawaii. Delicious, yes, but not exactly the healthiest choice to be drinking every single day for a week. So imagine adult-me’s surprise a few years ago when I decided to cut out booze for a month—and discovered quickly that most non-alcoholic offerings at various bars were still either soda water or the super-sugary virgin cocktails from my youth. Cue Cher: As if. Since my initial experiment a few years ago, there’s now a growing interest in cutting back on alcohol—and with it, an increased demand for sophisticated, healthier drinking options that better fit the sober curious lifestyle. But you won’t necessarily hear them being called mocktails or virgin drinks. “Low-ABV” and “no-ABV” (ABV meaning alcohol by volume) are the new need-to-know terms as these types of beverages get adopted in bars and restaurants around the world. According to investment firm Distill Ventures, which supports start-up spirits brands, 40 percent of restaurants in Los Angeles (and a third of NYC restaurants) already offer a non-alcoholic drinks section on their menus. The shift to more low- and no-alcohol options is largely driven by the demands of younger drinkers, who on the whole are drinking less than generations past. “There’s a tremendous trend in the marketplace right now just to drink less alcohol—particularly millennials interested in drinking less alcohol,” says Todd White, founder
This new supplement is specifically made with vegans (and the vegan-ish) in mind
August 19, 2019 at 11:56AM by CWC When you can order a meatless Whopper or a Dunkin’ Donuts “sausage” breakfast sandwich from the drive-thru, you know that plant-based eating has officially gone the mainest of mainstream. But while the vegan-friendly-food industry is booming, the supplement sector is lagging behind on this front, and as a result, it means many meat- and dairy-free eaters may not be getting all the vitamins they need. Experiencing the nutrition gap firsthand prompted Lisa Gonzalez-Turner, who is vegan, to create Holier, a supplement brand that launches today. “I have been a vegan for many years. I love the lifestyle, but I do struggle with some things,” Gonzalez-Turner says. “Beyond supplementing, it’s [been difficult to find] brands that truly align with my values and put my needs first. I’m a vegan, but I don’t position myself with the crunchy brands that exist today. I don’t live on a commune. I don’t knit my skirts out of hemp. I’m a normal person who lives in the real world and chose the vegan path.” “I’m a vegan, but I don’t position myself with the crunchy brands that exist today.” —Lisa Gonzalez-Turner, founder of Holier While Holier is Gonzalez-Turner’s first venture as a solo entrepreneur, she’s no stranger to the startup food space. Before launching Holier, she worked at the superfood frozen meal delivery service Daily Harvest and the healthy Indian grab-and-go eatery Inday, managing the restaurant’s social media. In both these positions, she connected daily with millennials who
Unclear when to do which step in your beauty routine? This skin-care pyramid will clear that right up
August 19, 2019 at 11:37AM by CWC Collecting skin-care products can quickly make you feel like the little old lady who lives in her serums. Case in point: My vanity looks a whole lot more like a Y2K bunker than I would ever admit to someone on a first date. Alternatively: ever. With so many different products to choose from, it can be confusing to figure out exactly what to use and when. Thankfully for all of the skin-care aficionados out there, we discovered the “Skin Care Pyramid” (thanks, Instagram) to help us sort through our collections and figure out what to slather on our faces…without, ya know, melting them off. The pyramid breaks down what you should be doing to your skin on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis so that you’re not overdoing it—think of it like a food pyramid, but for your face. View this post on Instagram Skin care #skincare #skin #beauty #natural #travel #love #instagood #skinglow #cosmetics #repost #glowingskin #antiaging #healthyskin #sun #spa #me #skinexperts #skinfood #loveyourself #skintips #healthy #tatiskincare #mm #blackandwhite #yoga #tbt #world #gunkie #hydrafacial #blackandwhite #skincareroutine A post shared by Toni_esthetician (@toni_esthetician) on Aug 16, 2019 at 5:33am PDT The daily breakdown is pretty much exactly what you’d expect: cleanser, acid, eye cream, serums, sunscreen, and moisturizer (AKA the stuff that any dermatologist or esthetician out there would tell you should be a part of your morning and nighttime regimen). Then, once a week, you should be using an exfoliant (just not
Take your beat-based workout up a level (or five!) with this pro hack
August 19, 2019 at 10:42AM by CWC My high school volleyball team had one music-related rule during every practice. Whenever “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls came on our warmup playlist, we had to cease our bumping, spiking, and blocking and run laps. Whenever one of the girls sang “want” or “wanna” (that’s 45 times, BTW), my spandex-clad squad dropped to the floor and completed one push-up. By the end, we were bushed—but hey, it was a really good workout. My varsity experience is proof that when you’re trying to spice up a stale workout routine, letting lyrics be your personal trainer is one, out-of-the box way to make time fly at the gym. Perhaps that’s why beat-based workouts have become a thing as of late, with Instagram trainers like Amanda Bisk posting sweat sessions quite literally orchestrated by the tunes of The Chainsmokers, the reunited Jonas Brothers, and Ed Sheeran. It games your workouts—and there’s way more than one way to do it. Recently, one Well+Good staffer hit up the Peloton’s treadmill studio in New York City where trainer Jess Sims taught yet another melodious way to take a workout from level one to level five. Just hop on the treadmill, choose one word from a specific song, and up the speed by .1 (or your increment of choice) each time you hear it. If you’re treading to “Cake by the Ocean,” you can make “cake” your magic word. If the opening notes of Rihanna’s “Umbrella” scream through your earbuds,
Half of our editors wash their faces this cult-fave cleanser—because it’s *that* good
August 19, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC When a game-changing beauty product enters your life, it’s only natural to want to shout about it from the rooftops in the hopes that everyone else in your life will try it for themselves and also discover how great it is. This, in effect, pretty much sums up why more than half of our editorial team has fallen in love with Fresh Soy Face Cleanser ($38). It’s not often that we—a group of women with varying skin types—can universally agree on a product that fits all of our needs. Actually, this is literally the only time it’s every happened (and we test a lot of products around these parts). When one editor paid mentioned about just how much she loved the cleanser to the rest of the team, we all decided we needed to see what the hype was about. Now, the first portion of many of our team meetings is dedicated to singing its praises. Seriously. So what makes it so great? The cleanser is made with soy proteins, which are rich in amino acids to help maintain skin elasticity and suppleness, cucumber extracts to soothe, and rosewater, which is known for its calming properties. This combo makes it a win for all skin types; plus, it legitimately feels like a spa treatment in a bottle. Photo: Sephora I’ve been using the cleanser for the past nine months, and it’s become my favorite step in my skin-care routine. Despite being told by
5 Ways Turmeric Can Support Your Active Lifestyle
August 18, 2019 at 10:00PM The herb has also been shown to be beneficial for anyone with an active lifestyle Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC