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2019 Health Fashion

The common pitfall of conflating self-worth with career success: fulfillment failure

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April 19, 2019 at 05:46AM by CWC As I write this, I’m staring at a pair of shoes that I’d been meaning to return to Nordstrom since March…of 2018. A few months ago, I thought I made progress when I printed the return label. But it’s just sitting in one of my many tote bags, along with other paperwork I need to deal with, like an RSVP card to a friend’s wedding in May. I’ve delayed mailing that because I’m grappling with what accepting the invite would mean for the big side-hustle deadline I have the following weekend. This kind of failed adulting is what BuzzFeed writer Anne Helen Petersen dubbed “errand paralysis” in her widely-shared piece about millennial burnout. A lot of people have argued that if burnout is an epidemic, it’s likely more societal than generational. And I have to agree that our cultural, not generational willingness to put work ahead of everything in life else can leave us feeling so spent that the simplest tasks (hi, UPS!) require more mental energy than many of us can muster. That is, it’s hardly just millennials putting work ahead of everything else in life. Because so many of us put all our personal-fulfillment stock in our jobs, thus deemphasizing other aspects of life, we’re very much subscribing to the dangerous notion of “you are what you do.” “All of the must-dos of life are being shoved aside because work feels urgent, and sometimes feels like it’s the only place that’s

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2019 Health

Jessamyn Stanley’s confidence-boosting advice for trying a new workout class

4 min read

April 19, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Whether you’re a total beginner or the Venus Williams of workouts, trying out a new class for the first time is nothing short of overwhelming. You’ve got no idea what to expect or whether you’re going to love it or hate it, and chances are you probably won’t be able to do every move as perfectly as you’d like. In those situations, it can feel endlessly frustrating, and like everyone is looking at you and thinking that you can’t do the work. As someone who has been brought to tears by this exact experience on more than one occasion, trust me: I know it sucks. Which is why the first thing I did when I got Jessamyn Stanley, founder of The Underbelly and peak #confidencegoals, on the phone, was ask her how to fight these feelings. “Just know that everyone in the room has felt the exact same way you do,” she says. “Everyone feels insecure, everyone feels like someone is looking at them.” TL:DR? Don’t let feeling anxious stop you from trying something new…because that’s why it’s called a practice. View this post on Instagram My amazing assistant @alovely_dae convinced me to give y’all some actual descriptions of my yoga workshops instead of the tired ass boiler plate I’ve been making her use for ages. It’s live on my IG stories right now and I put it on a highlight reel called “WORKSHOPS”- you can also follow the link above for tickets

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2019 Health Diet Vegetarians

Here’s what you need to know about arrowroot powder, the gluten-free baking staple

4 min read

April 19, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC If you’re Paleo, gluten-free, or have spent any time at all scrolling Pinterest for healthier versions of your fave baked goods, chances are you’ve been confronted with arrowroot powder. Wondering what the heck it is, what it tastes like, and if it’s even healthy? Look no further—all your questions are about to be answered. Arrowroot is a family of starchy, edible tubers native to the Caribbean. Arrowroot powder is made from the dried root of these plants and while it has no taste, is used as a thickening agent in foods. It’s an especially common ingredient in healthy recipes because it’s vegan, Paleo, and gluten-free. But before you stock your pantry with arrowroot powder, there are some things to know about it first. Keep reading to see how to use it and find out if it’s healthy or not. How to cook and bake with arrowroot powder 1. It’s a good swap for cornstarch. “Arrowroot is a great substitute for cornstarch for people who want to bake but are dealing with a corn allergy,” says registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk, RDN. (Or if you’re Paleo or otherwise not eating corn.) Cornstarch is generally used to thicken sauces and soften the texture of baked goods; any recipe that calls for cornstarch can usually use arrowroot powder instead, as long as you follow a conversion chart for proper measurements. 2. Use it to enhance baked goods, without adding flavor. Michalczyk says arrowroot powder can be beneficial

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2019 Health Relaxation

Essential oils might just be the underrated cough remedy you didn’t know you needed

6 min read

April 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC There’s no getting around it: A pesky cough is annoying. Like, so annoying, especially considering that some research has found standard over-the-counter cough medicines aren’t always so effective for combatting the symptoms and treating the underlying problem. That said, there are some great options for calming a cough, and a number of them include essential oils. There’s a variety of oils you can choose from when it comes to treating and easing the symptoms that come with a cough, says aromatherapist Amy Galper, co-founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. While each oil works a little differently, all of the selects listed below have been shown to thin mucus, kill microorganisms, support your immune system, help you cough out mucus, work as a decongestant, serve as an anti-inflammatory, kill bacteria, and improve circulation, Galper says. Basically, these are great tools to have on hand for whenever that next super-annoying cough strikes. Keep the following seven essential oils around to help fight a cough 1. Eucalyptus “I use eucalyptus a lot for upper-respiratory infections, including coughs,” says Irina Todorov, MD, medical co-director for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine. In fact, the essential oil offers many benefits, but it’s known for decongestant properties, says Michele Mack, a licensed massage therapist at the Center for Integrative Health and Wellness at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Its antimicrobial, antiviral, and expectorant qualities can also help combat the symptoms that come along

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2019 Health Vegetarians

Pass the delicious grain-free double chocolate chip cookies, please!

3 min read

April 19, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC You know that dessert someone brings to a family gathering that looks like it got devoured by a pack of hungry wolves while everything else sits there untouched? With the countdown to Passover festivities on, coming up with the best healthy treat to tempt everyone in your life with is a must. And if you want to make something people are practically begging you to bring to all future events, this is the one. Debra Klein, a holistic health coach, shared a Passover dessert worthy of your attention. It has all the best qualities of a baked good in that it’s extra soft and perfectly chewy. And it’s as chocolatey as cookies can get with the help of both cacao powder and chocolate chips—something that turns it into more of a cookie-brownie hybrid. The recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free—at once healthy, sweet, satisfying, and kosher. View this post on Instagram Soft. Chewy. Chocolate-y. Healthy. Grain-free. 7 ingredients. 15 minutes start to finish. Which one of those descriptions caught your eye first? Link in bio for the recipe. #refinedsugarfree #kosherforpassover #healthycookies #deliciousdesserts #passover #glutenfreerecipes #debraklein A post shared by Debra Klein (@dkhealthcoach) on Apr 17, 2019 at 8:33am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Similar to kosher law in general, many people who observe Passover range in how they practice their observance when it comes to meal time. Some avoid using any processed foods not specifically marked “kosher for passover,” and others simply avoid hametz, which

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