September 26, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Truth: We all complain about our jobs at some point throughout the day (whether you’re annoyed with your workload, your boss, or the less-than-stellar snack situation in the office kitchen). While letting out some steam is totally normal—and something everyone needs to do occasionally to rid their minds of negative thoughts—if those thoughts are constant (and affecting yourself and your teammates), then there might be an issue. At our recent Wellness Collective event in Los Angeles, Sarah Panis, founder of Gritty Movement, asked how positive everyone was about their job on a scale of one to 10. Out of the 40 people who joined for the wellness-filled morning, maybe (and that’s just maybe) 10 people held up all their fingers. What Panis suggests doing is recognizing and reframing your negative beliefs into a positive mindset. And that doesn’t mean radiating rainbows when you walk into the office. Panis defines positivity as “a feeling of optimism and confidence that’s constructive. What it’s not: Constant joy, fake happiness. What it is: Recognizing the power you have over your mindset.” The process of cultivating positivity takes three easy-to-implement steps. First, write down what’s bothering you. Do you feel like your boss is micromanaging you? Are you having a hard time trusting your team? Let it all out in a journal. After that, pay attention to how it makes you act after feeling this way—do you retaliate by snapping back to others? Do you fail to delegate
Month: September 2019
Here’s What (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong About Strength Training
September 26, 2019 at 01:04PM Here are some of the biggest offenders. Continue Reading… Author Matt Scheetz, NASM-CPT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Healing Happens In Community — So Why Is So Much Of Medicine A Solo Endeavor?
September 26, 2019 at 12:20PM Human connection has profound healing potential. Continue Reading… Author Erica Matluck, N.D., N.P. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This Matcha Pudding May Help Fight Inflammation & Anxiety, According To An RD
September 26, 2019 at 11:07AM Neurotransmitters play a key role in managing inflammation, cognition, and mood. Continue Reading… Author Ali Miller, R.D., L.D., C.D.E. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Suppressing Your Emotions Might Be Hurting Your Heart Health
September 26, 2019 at 10:17AM New research shows “self-silencing” could increase your risk of stroke. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
I went on a luxe getaway to St. Barts, and the 3 best things I did cost $0
September 26, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Even if you haven’t ever been to the Caribbean island of St. Barts, chances are you’ve seen photographic evidence of the French-owned vacation destination, whether from friends or celebrities. (Model Ashley Graham recently celebrated her babymoon there). It’s known to be equal parts luxe, glam, and expensive, but what I wasn’t expecting to feel during my time on the dreamy Saint-Barthélemy Island, as it’s officially known, was Zen. Sure, the island may play host to beach parties and extravagant dinners, yet when I left the island feeling decidedly more relaxed and centered than when I had arrived, I thought about what I had done during my time there and concluded that the best things to do in St. Barts are totally free. It’s the low-key happiness-boosting offerings—like secret natural springs, sunset meditation opportunities, and fresh local cuisine—that makes St. Barts an underrated wellness destination that should earn it a spot on bucket lists for next-level restorative getaways. When I checked into a room gifted to me by the luxe Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, which is set on the quiet Grand-Cul-de-Sac beaches, I had a hunch I was in for a treat. And when I laid eyes on over-the-top amenities like the in-room Hermès products and the stunning seaside infinity pool, I was able to deem my hunch correct. Still, based on my experience, the best things to do in St. Barts proved to be the free ones. Rounded up below are three of
The next generation of climate activists won’t be underestimated
September 26, 2019 at 01:45AM by CWC On a sunny Friday morning in Santa Monica, California, dozens of people paraded down the street in front of a gleaming new mall. But this wasn’t the usual weekend shopping scene—instead of toting bags from West Elm and Nordstrom, the crowd carried signs emblazoned with slogans like “Fight for Our Future” and “Make Earth Great Again.” The usual hum of traffic noise was drowned out by a resounding chant: Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Fossil fuel has got to go! And, perhaps most poignantly, many of the protesters were cutting their elementary-school classes to be there. Without a doubt, these mini-revolutionaries were inspired by Greta Thunberg, Isra Hirsi, and Jamie Margolin, just a few of the teen activists associated with the massive Global Climate Strike of September 20. Organizers estimate that on that day, a record-breaking 4 million people attended 6,000 climate strike events in 185 countries around the world. The Global Climate Strike was a joint effort among several youth-led climate organizations—including Thunberg’s Fridays for Future, Margolin’s Zero Hour, and Hirsi’s Youth Climate Strike—as well as allies such as Greenpeace, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Sierra Club. Businesses including Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s closed their doors that day in support of the strike, while websites such as Tumblr and Kickstarter went dark. Each group of local climate strikers presented their own demands. In the US, for example, protesters weren’t just seeking an end to deforestation and fossil fuel use—they were also speaking up
To Help Save Our Oceans, Research Says We May Need To Quit Washing Our Delicates
September 26, 2019 at 12:02AM The delicate wash cycle has some rather abrasive consequences for our environment. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
New Research Says Nuts Could Help You Avoid Weight Gain — Sort Of
September 25, 2019 at 11:00PM But you still have to be in calorie deficit to lose weight. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass, NASM-CPT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Even healthy eaters overdo it with saturated fats—here are 4 easy ways to cut back your intake
September 25, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC Whenever someone says the words “saturated fats,” my mind conjures burgers sizzling on the grill and the colorfully-wrapped candy bars at the checkout counter of Walgreens. While those two images are accurate, saturated fats are hiding in many parts of the American diet. And, a brand-new study published by The Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that all of us might be eating far more of them than we think. For context, let’s go ahead and redefine this type of fat. “Saturated fat is a dietary fat molecule that does not have any double bonds between the carbons,” explains Melissa Rifkin, RD, of Melissa Rifkin Nutrition, LLC. “Saturated fats mainly come from animal products, including dairy, but are also found in some plant oils such as coconut and palm oils.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that saturated fats take up less than 10 percent of your daily calorie intake. “Consuming high amounts of saturated fats can cause cholesterol to build up in your blood vessels, increasing the risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease,” says Rifkin. Those who already have heart disease or high blood pressure should consume even less saturated fat, adds the dietitian. The cross-sectional study, which reviewed the diets of a whopping 43,996 adults found that the populations intake of saturated fats remains above that golden, aforementioned 10 percent. But with a few tweaks, Rifkin says you can totally turn that dial