October 03, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC Pluto Retrograde just ended after a five month reign of terror that began April 24, inducing an era of change, transformation, pain, and all that cute stuff. You’ve likely experienced a series of tiny endings to your world as you know it during this time (and challenge-creating Saturn’s interference did not help). And now that it’s over and Pluto is direct, can we finally crawl out of Pluto’s darkness? Well, kind of, the retroshade sort of lingers. As we emerge as an evolved and (hopefully) stronger person, we can take control of whatever challenges come next. “The planet Pluto ‘rules’ the sign Scorpio and the Eighth House of an astrology chart, all three are associated with death and resurrection,” explains Amy Zerner of famed astrology duo Monte and Amy, authors of Astrology for Wellness. “The Eighth House represents other people’s resources and this can be money you manage, money you get from other people legally, through inheritance, or otherwise.” “Other people’s resources” could also mean sexual exchanges, but we’ll get there in a minute. For now, what does it mean now that Pluto is going stationary direct in our lives? Well, we can finally stop judging ourselves so intensely for every thought, and deed that we see to be an extension of ourselves. The time for thinking and waiting is over, the time for acting is now. Pluto rules power, power struggles, and the judgment that is rendered when a legal matter has
Month: October 2019
I swapped my $514 makeup routine for an $83 one from the drugstore
October 03, 2019 at 06:18PM by CWC One of the biggest perks of being a beauty editor is that part of my literal job is to test makeup products, which means, as you can probably imagine, I’ve racked up quite the personal collection. Whether it’s a pricey foundation that will make your skin glow like a baby angel’s or a splurge-worthy waterproof mascara that refuses to budge (no matter how many teary therapy sessions I put it through), my face and I have been pretty spoiled thanks to the job. But as any beauty pro will tell you, you don’t have to be shelling out big-time bucks on makeup in order to create a look you love. In fact, there are plenty of products on drugstore shelves that will help you get the look for a whole lot less. To prove it, I swapped my pricey routine for one that costs only $83, and frankly, I can’t tell a difference. Scroll through for the products that officially have a permanent place on my beauty shelf. Photo: ELF E.L.F. Hydrating Face Primer, $5 I’ve used the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($36) for years, so when the internet told me that this version could serve as a $5 dupe, I admittedly had my doubts. But, this stuff is good, and seriously lives up to the hype. I have very dry skin, and the vitamin A, C, and E in this primer gives it an added layer of hydration before I apply my foundation so that
A happiness expert’s explains why a ‘bronze lining’ makes you happier than a silver one
October 03, 2019 at 05:28PM by CWC Back in high school, I spent my weekends playing travel volleyball. My team had a knack for coming in second, and over time, the silver medals really grated on my self-esteem. Years later, I finally understand the psychological reason why always being the runner-up (oh, how to phrase it…) sucks. According to 20th century psychologist William James, coming in second rarely feels good. For the sake of your happiness, it’s oh-so-much better to come in third. In his seminal work, The Principles of Psychology, James theorized that what someone accomplishes matters less to them than how they perceive said accomplishments, reports Scientific American. For example, you may be stoked that you’re finally able to afford your own studio apartment, until you learn that a close friend recently moved into a one-bedroom. On the The Happiness Lab podcast, which is hosted by Laurie Santos, PhD, a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University, gives an Olympic example. Dr. Santos interviews Thomas Gilovich, PhD, a professor of Psychology at Cornell University, who—after observing that Olympic silver medalists tend to take their losses harder than those awarded the bronze—conducted his own experiment to study the psychology of coming in second and third. After screening footage of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Dr. Gilovich asked students to rank the facial expressions of the swimmers on a scale of 1 (miserable) to 10 (very happy). Overall, the bronze medalists facial expressions were happier than those who placed
Reformation and New Balance just teamed up to drop sustainable sneaks that couldn’t be cuter
October 03, 2019 at 03:21PM by CWC I am notoriously bad at emails. At the time I am writing this, there are upwards of 38,000 emails in my inbox, and I have no doubt that is giving many of you anxiety….sorry. Obviously in this sea of newsletters, work deadlines, and chains I’ve been on since the better part of 2009, it’s hard for a message to stand out, but New Balance managed to do just that. The sneaker behemoth just announced that they’d be partnering with Reformation on a line of sustainable sneaks. This gets me going for two big reasons: The first is that I live to know things, well, first, and the second is that I can’t get enough dad sneakers in my life. Nothing makes me want to use ten exclamation points in a row more than the fact that these two things came in one glorious package. The collection, which contains three sneaker styles in five exclusive color ways, is New Balance’s first sustainability-led collab and Reformation’s first foray into sneakers (the brand launched a sustainable footwear line earlier this year). The sneakers are made from chrome-free suede, and the tannery they tapped uses a chrome-free tanning method (chrome can become carcinogenic when not handled properly). The tannery also has a Leather Working Group gold status, the highest level for environmental compliance a sustainable practices in the leather industry. The linings, laces, and labels of the sneakers are made from post-consumer recycled polyester, and the shoe inserts
How to get rid of blackheads around the nose, according to dermatologists
October 03, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you’re like me and a large chunk of the population, you’ll often find pesky blackheads on and around your nose. As a refresher, blackheads are acne before it’s officially acne. Dermatologists call it a “precursor” for acne, since it’s just a clogged, debris-filled pore, and it turns black because it’s the bacteria on your skin mixed with your own face oils (hope you’re not eating). It can either just stay put as a blackhead, or go on to mature into a full-on breakout—but, either way, if you’d rather your pore be cleared of this gunk, there is a path forward. “Blackheads are more likely to form on the nose because the nose has numerous glands—more so than the rest of your face, which already has more oil glands than the rest of your body,” says Sheel Desai Solomon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in North Carolina. That means it’s a hotspot for clogged pores. There are plenty of ways to deal with (and prevent) blackheads, though—keep scrolling to find which one could work for you. How to get rid of blackheads on nose areas 1. Try a pore strip: You may have tried this gunk-removing method in middle school (guilty!), and derms say it’s still pretty reliable. “Pore strips work like a bandage. Each strip is coated with a strong adhesive,” says Dr. Solomon. “They work to remove what you currently have, but they do nothing to prevent what is coming.” To use, leave
Why The 2020s Need To Be ‘The Climate Decade’ & How You Can Help Out
October 03, 2019 at 02:02PM No more messing around. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Well Read: 5 Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down This October
October 03, 2019 at 01:05PM The best fiction and memoir picks publishing this month. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
A sleep doctor’s 3 golden rules for nailing the perfect nap
October 03, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Knowing how to nap is a skill I never mastered, even way back when, in the days of play mats and finger painting. It could be due to my body prepping me for a life of late nights and anxious thoughts, but it could also be a result of no one ever teaching me how to do it the right way. Because to this day, whenever I try to sneak in a quick disco nap for necessary purposes of rejuvenation, I wake up feeling crazy groggy. So, once and for all, I need to know: What rules must I learn to follow in order to nail the perfect nap? Because, given how many people in my life love and rely on this activity, I have to figure it out. The FOMO alone is too real not to at this point, so I tapped a sleep expert for answers. First things first, I learned about who shouldn’t nap: “Power naps are great if you’re a good sleeper at night and just need a little pick-me-up,” says Shelby Harris, PsyD, sleep-health expert and author of The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia. “However, if you struggle with sleep at night, napping is not generally advised since it steals sleep from the night.” Beyond that, though, learning how to nap like a pro only requires you to keep three rules in mind. Check them out below. 1. Find a place that’s quiet, cool, dark, and comfortable …If you
Get Your Root Vegetables In With These Blood Orange Roasted Parsnips
October 03, 2019 at 01:00PM This versatile recipe will be your new go-to side dish for fall. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How Lack Of Communication Can Sneakily Ruin A Good Relationship
October 03, 2019 at 11:18AM Lacking intimacy? Not getting enough attention? It ALL comes back to communication. Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC