July 11, 2019 at 11:58PM They’re no longer just for college kids. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Year: 2019
5 Ways To Reduce Plastic That Are So Simple You Can’t Not Try Them
July 11, 2019 at 09:04PM Bonnie Wright, actor and environmental advocate, on reducing single-use plastic in our lives. Continue Reading… Author Colleen Wachob | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The problem with letting destiny guide your love life, regardless of your stance on soul mates
July 11, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC “When you meet the right person, you’ll know.” “What’s meant to be will be.” “When it’s right, the relationship is easy.” Ever heard these phrases? You probably have if you’ve never asked the question “are soul mates real?” and always subscribed to the magical thinking often associated with the concept of The One. And since many people give credence to this sense of destiny or just knowing, when snags, roadblocks, or problems emerge in a budding relationship, the result can be negative, and often unnecessarily so. It seems that many use the idea of fate as a crutch that exempts us from putting in hard work when the relationship going gets tough. So are soul mates real, or are we just lazy? In the short-term, believing you’re destined for someone or something can cause you to cut out of a relationship quickly, ruthlessly, and often prematurely. According to a recent study, those who believe they’re ending a partnership to pursue their destiny are more likely to ghost—and feel positively about doing so. On the flip side, those who believe they’re looking for the right partner to grow with—i.e., not necessarily the most perfect situation—are less likely to ghost or even consider the option. ad_intervals[‘396898_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘396898_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); The idea of destiny extends into the bedroom, as well. For a study from the University of Toronto, researchers looked at two attitudes about sexual compatibility. “Sexual
Make the low-sugar lemon bars of your dreams with this easy recipe
July 11, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClSN85AW9jw] Low-sugar lemon bars without sketchy fake sugars? Here’s how to make them. When life hands you lemons, you could be basic and make lemonade. Or you could do one better and make lemon bars. And if you’re at a loss as to how to turn this sugary-sweet summer treat into a better-for-you dessert, chefs Mia Rigden and Jenny Dorsey reveal a healthy version that’s light, tangy, and not too sweet in the latest episode of our YouTube series Alt-Baking Bootcamp. So how to make a low-sugar treat that doesn’t taste, well, sad? Rigden and Dorsey opt for honey instead of refined sugar. Rigden says that honey is twice as sweet as white sugar, “so when you’re using it as a substitute you want to be aware and halve the amount that you usually use.” (That also means less sugar overall which, hooray!) ad_intervals[‘407495_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407495_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); From a baking science perspective, honey (which is an emulsifier), makes the crust nice and soft. Dorsey says the liquid sweetener “won’t set so firmly that it feels like you’re biting a biscuit, but will still kind of have that soft texture that we’re looking for.” To top it all off (literally), Rigden and Dorsey use unsweetened shredded coconut on their finished bars. “We’re not using powdered sugar like you would find in the classic recipe, but we still love the look of that,” Rigden says.
What it’s like to finally reckon with your sexual assault years after it happens
July 11, 2019 at 12:25PM by CWC Editor’s note: This piece may be triggering to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. I didn’t know that what had happened to me two years ago could be considered sexual assault until my therapist said the words out loud in a session. What I did know at the time: After he got off of me, I cried myself to sleep, and woke up the next morning thinking, “I don’t think what happened last night was okay.” Then I put that thought out of my head for a very, very long time. It all came back last fall watching Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testify about her own alleged assault during Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court hearings. That’s when the flashbacks started. For months afterward, seemingly every other thought that popped into my head was about that night, and every time I saw someone who looked even remotely like him, I stopped breathing. The panic attacks were debilitating, even though I had no idea why they were happening. Finally, when I told my story out loud for the first time in my therapist’s office, I fully understood that what had happened to me wasn’t okay. ad_intervals[‘391034_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘391034_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); As the conversation surrounding sexual assault has shifted into the public spotlight, many other people have had these sorts of “holy shit” moments. “With the #MeToo movement and so many stories and voices coming forward, people began to
Let’s bring back fit tests, because it’s the best way to get stronger
July 11, 2019 at 12:25PM by CWC In practically every other aspect of our lives, we have benchmarks to help us track our progress—at work, for example, we’ve got promotions and salary—so why should fitness be any different? Earlier this week, I put myself through a “mile test.” I clocked in at 6 minutes and 48 seconds, which is a time that I’m super proud of. But it also made me realize that I hadn’t tested my mile time since my high school track days… which were more than a decade ago. If you ever played a high school or college sport, you likely remember going through some sort of fitness test at the beginning of the season in order to see where your performance was. But as adults—and even for me, as a fitness trainer—this has become a sort of lost art. But having setting benchmarks in your routine can actually be the most effective way to track your progress (aka whether or not you’re getting faster and stronger), and ultimately help you get the most out of your workout. It allows you to know where you’re starting off so that you can set goals for where you want to go. And considering we all want to be our best athletes and get the most out of our time in the gym, this is an effective way to do it. ad_intervals[‘407455_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407455_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Trying to beat your mile time
Give your skin *exactly* what it needs by mastering the “skin-care wardrobe”
July 11, 2019 at 11:29AM by CWC There’s no such thing as “one size fits all” when it comes to skin care. If there were, the product aisle (and your Instagram feed) would be a whole lot less crowded. But what you may not realize it that there is also no such thing as “one size fits you” either. In the same way you have a wardrobe packed with clothes you wear in different seasons or to different events, your skin needs its own type of wardrobe. A ‘skin-care wardrobe’ is based on the idea of being empowered to customize your skin-care regimen instead of sticking to a pre-set routine,” explains Christine Chang, co-founder and CEO of Glow Recipe. She’s a big proponent of listening to your skin to understand what it needs, and choosing products accordingly. “Similar to how one can choose outfits from their closet, we want to encourage our beauty community to select the appropriate products based on how their skin is feeling that day,” she says. “And you should feel free to switch it up if necessary.” ad_intervals[‘407288_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407288_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Some days, for example, you may wake up with your face dehydrated, while on others it’s greasy AF and there’s a cystic pimple threatening to pop up on your chin. As you probably know, those two scenarios require vastly different products. “It’s important to have ownership over your regimen choices and get out of the mindset that
Know someone who experienced loss? Here’s why you should check in on them 3, 6, 12 months later—and beyond
July 11, 2019 at 08:42AM by CWC If you’ve ever gone through a tough time—the death of a loved one, a breakup, news that a family member has been diagnosed with a chronic illness—chances are that your friends were really there for you in the immediate aftermath. Texts checking in, yoga dates booked, freshly baked matcha cookies—gestures large and small can mean everything in the early stages of grief. But inevitably, the questions and concerns stop, often long before the grieving process ends, according to a new survey. With the survey, “Grief: Beyond the 5 Stages,” WebMD set out to explore how people grieve after various life events, and how what carried them through each. Of the 1,084 people who participated in the survey, about 72 percent said they had grieved over a life event in the past three years. More than half (53 percent) said they felt an expectation from others to “move on” after about three months, far sooner than they were ready. Following the death of a loved one, 48 percent grieved intensely for up to six months and 18 percent reported that they were still grieving more than one year after the life event. ad_intervals[‘407365_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407365_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “By and large, it’s unpredictable, and hard to know for sure why the intense period of grief lasts longer for some than for others,” says Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, a WebMD contributor and a clinical assistant professor of psychology
Harvard’s 6-week online course is the Nutrition 101 you didn’t get in college
July 11, 2019 at 07:57AM by CWC Flipping pancakes with my father is how I first learned to love the kitchen, and when dinner apathy strikes, I still fall back on recipes dear old dad taught me. Every once in a while though, I still feel like I need to hit the refresh button on my ideas about healthy eating. But with the help of an online nutrition class taught by a little university in Cambridge, Massachusetts (have you heard of it?), the 101 on serving up nutrient-dense eats is right at your fingertips. Harvard Medical School’s interactive six-week plan for healthy eating is a $30 (discounted from $40) class that answers every FAQ you’ve ever had about fueling your body at the most basic, chemical level. A glance at the syllabus (man, I love a good syllabus), reveals the themes of each week. After analyzing what makes a healthy diet, the class moves chronologically through a day’s worth of meals. Weeks two, three, and four are dedicated to mastering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, respectively. After that, you learn the ins and outs of healthy snacking, as well as how to keep your healthy eatings skills as sharp as your butcher knives even after you’ve earned an A+ in the course. ad_intervals[‘407313_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407313_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); “Through engaging, interactive slides, downloadable charts and quizzes you’ll see how to help your health with food,” reads the course overview. “You’ll learn which meal can
Walking meetings are supposed to improve the workday—here’s what happened when I tried them
July 11, 2019 at 07:41AM by CWC When I was a 22-year-old intern, I was borderline married to my desk—Mrs. Mary Grace Garis-Desk—afraid to be unavailable to my co-workers. Six years into my career, and I’ve since divorced the desk and taken a second spouse. I’m now Mrs. Mary Grace Garis-Comfy-Lounge-Chair, but I have ongoing affairs with the nearby public park and Mexican lunch spot. Suffice it to say, I believe a location break can do wonders for facilitating a mental break, and was thus completely on board to try walking meetings. Walking meetings are…well, they’re literally exactly what they sound like. And beyond being promising for mental and physical health, research shows that giving your meetings legs can lead to amped-up creativity. So one day, I asked my manager, Alexis, if our weekly one-on-one could be a walking meeting. She was game, and we devised a plan: We’d do two walking-meeting trials. In Take One, we’d go in blind, look out our agenda notes before heading out and see how it goes. Then, in the interim between Take Two, I’d chat with a pro about how to really master walking meetings, and infuse our second walk with that intel to see if we saw any kind of a difference. Finally, we’d decide whether the method could be an effective tool for us to use regularly. ad_intervals[‘401663_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘401663_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Quick sidenote: Alexis and I have a very positive relationship and