April 10, 2019 at 08:05AM by CWC I used to think of Bella and Edward from Twilight as the epitome of #relationshipgoals. Back then I had a very different idea of what it meant to have “chemistry” with another human being. Fangs and immortality aside, I believed that the pair of blood-crossed lovers was the equivalent of two reactive yet compatible elements of the periodic table. Bella and Edward irked each other to no end. Why are so many of us on a subconscious, relentless quest to find someone who will make us as lovingly infuriated as a 100-year-old vampire? Leave it to a psychoanalyst and essayist to articulate the (somewhat) existential reason that falling in love is so frustrating. “All love stories are frustration stories,” author Adam Phillips writes in Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life, in an excerpt published by Brain Pickings. “To fall in love is to be reminded of a frustration that you didn’t know you had (of one’s formative frustrations, and of one’s attempted self-cures for them); you wanted someone, you felt deprived of something, and then it seems to be there.” In a truly poetic fashion, Phillips explains that rekindling frustrations with romantic flames leads to more intense satisfaction. “It is as if, oddly, you were waiting for someone but you didn’t know who they were until they arrived,” he writes. (Wow, wow, wow—am I right?) The nostalgically romantic dance Phillips describes is emblematic of the psychological concept of attachment theory, according
Year: 2019
These editor-tested gel moisturizers are a perfect match for oily skin
April 10, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC If you’ve got oily skin, picking out a moisturizer can feel like Hilary Duff waiting for Chad Michael Murray at the end of A Cinderella Story: Useless and disappointing. And things get more complicated in the summer, when sweat and high temps exacerbate the situation even further. If you’ve spent the better part of the last decade in search of a product that will leave your face hydrated without looking like it’s been slicked in a coat of grease, you’re in luck, because gel moisturizers have got you covered. “The biggest benefit of using a gel moisturizer is that you get lightweight hydration,” says clean beauty guru Tata Harper, who is launching a gel moisturizer of her own early next month. “I think of our Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer as a weightless hydrator because of the Gel Water Technology. It’s unique because it basically creates a moisture barrier that helps trap water so your skin feels hyper-hydrated, but not heavy at all. Gel moisturizers are also great for people who like to layer a lot of products, like me, but don’t want to feel heavy or weighed down.” Harper notes that her product, in particular, is meant for people with oily or combination skin, who may be hesitant to slather their faces in the type of heavy creams that dry-skinned women tend to rely on. “So many people with oily skin think they don’t need a moisturizer, but that’s not true!” she says. “Oily skin needs moisture
4 healthy (and easy) formulas to take the guesswork out of dinner tonight
April 10, 2019 at 05:10AM by CWC “I’m not asking you to reinvent the wheel.” I repeat this mantra to myself each night when it’s time to decide what to eat for dinner. I’m never more indecisive than when I’m hangry. And despite the wealth of enticing eats from my Trader Joe’s haul, I often find myself unable to make a decision when it comes to preparing an easy dinner. Thanks to food blogger (and meal prep heroine) Amanda Meixner, however, I may have finally discovered a way to take the guesswork out of chow time. In a post from Sunday, Meixner shared what may be the only foodstagram you’ll ever need: A slideshow featuring four formulas, each with an equally a nutritious mealtime solution. Each equation contains just four steps, allowing for mixing and matching with your favorite greens, starches, proteins, and healthy fats. Dinner just got easier with 4 formulas from meal prep master Amanda Meixner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda Meixner (@meowmeix) on Apr 7, 2019 at 12:55pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Easy dinner 1: raw greens + cooked veggies + fat + protein Example meal: Egg bowl Raw Greens: Large handful of arugula Cooked Vegetables: 5 baby gold potatoes, stir fried red cabbage, fennel Fats: 1/2 an avocado, drizzle of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of raw walnut halves Protein: 2 sunny-side up eggs Easy dinner 2: fibrous vegetable + starchy vegetable + protein + healthy fat Example meal: Salmon bowl Fibrous vegetable: bok choy
We scoured the internet for the 10 very best plant-based breakfast recipes
April 10, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC While there’s no shortage of different eating plans out there—who knows, there might be a new one being born right now—most healthy eaters agree that a diet that’s primarily plant-based is the best way to go. It’s also the safest when hosting a meal. If one person is dairy-free, someone else is vegetarian, and a third person is pegan, you’ll end up filling the table with food everyone can actually eat. Thankfully, as plant-based eating has gotten more and more popular, people have really upped their recipe game (so long, flavorless tofu scrambles!). While this is definitely great news, it now takes quite a bit of work to dig through all of them to find the really good ones. Well, we did all the hard work for you, sifting though well known recipe blogs—and not so well-known ones—to find 10 plant-based breakfast recipes that are delicious, healthy, and don’t take too much time to master. Keep reading to see the best of the best. Scroll down for 10 plant-based breakfast recipes eaters of all diet types will love. Photo: Lily Kunin 1. Lemon chia muffins This is the perfect recipe for when you want to make something to share with your whole work team. (Oh, your review just happens to be tomorrow? What a coincidence!) Dreamed up by Well+Good Wellness Council member and holistic health coach Lily Kunin, the batter is a mix of gluten-free flour, flaxseed, and unsweetened almond milk. And those
This NYC event series is like a mini retreat without the travel
April 10, 2019 at 04:46AM by CWC The learning. The relaxation. The perks. There’s a million reasons to go on a wellness retreat—but if you’re short on time, now you can get them without the flight. That’s because, together with Athleta, we’ve created a two-hour mini-retreat experience right in New York City: Wellness Collective. Think of it as a new type of wellness experience, curated by Well+Good and designed to give you direct access to the biggest game-changers in the industry right now, all happening at Athleta’s Flatiron flagship. “Our mission since day one is to bring wellness into the world in new and exciting ways,” says Well+Good co-founder Alexia Brue. “Wellness Collective is just the tool that lets people walk away with practical ways of incorporating wellness into their daily lives.” At the debut event on March 30, that included everything from jade rolling to stretching and recovery, career advice, and intention setting—and you can expect the same comprehensive deep dive at every monthly event through January 2020 (and yes, April tickets are on sale now!). “Wellness Collective is just the tool that lets people walk away with practical ways of incorporating wellness into their daily lives.” That’s because each experience is designed to cover four different pillars: Mind + Body, Finance + Career, Self Care, and Community, complete with a 30-minute workshop on each topic taught by next-level brand founders and experts. The goal? To give you actually useful tips on how to apply wellness to every sphere
The one mistake derailing your whole meditation practice, according to an energy healer
April 10, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Ever been in a situation where you find out that you’ve been doing something either wrong or totally inefficiently since, oh, the beginning of time? (Like realizing you should have thought of that iced-matcha shortcut first, or could have saved so much time had you just known about this mind-blowingly simple decorating trick…) Well, it’s time to get way back to basics, because the thing I most recently discovered I’ve been doing totally wrong is the only thing I do consistently, at all hours of every single day. Oh, and there’s a good chance you’re doing it wrong, too. During my recent trip to Bali, I had my first-ever session with an energy healer, I Wayan Linggen. The session started with a full-body massage that leaned more sports-esque than Swedish as he searched for energy blocks via physical chakra points. And afterward, he gave me the prognosis: When he pressed on the fleshy area right above my hipbones, I felt discomfort, which pointed to a blocked second chakra and a busy mind. “It’s an emotional muscle. Many things can make this area hurt,” he told me. “When you have a busy mind, sometimes it feels like a mess—this pain in the stomach is connected. When you’re tired or thinking too much, it’s connected.” And since I’ve got a hunch that I’m not the only sleepy worker bee thinking a mile a minute who has lower abdominal discomfort conveniently located exactly where menstrual cramps
Want A Low-Impact Workout But Still Want To Sweat? Look No Further
April 10, 2019 at 03:12AM Your body will thank you (now, and later). Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
5 reasons to treat couples therapy like sunscreen and go before there’s a burn
April 10, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC People pick up a lot of habits, use a lot of products, and do a ton of activities in the name of prevention and healthy upkeep. Take brushing your teeth, applying sunscreen, and exercising, to name a few. And while couples therapy is a bit stigmatized as a last resort for mending an ailing relationship, experts believe its long overdo for a rebrand as a preventative measure to use before things get messy. In this vein, clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD and author of Joy from Fear, says seeing a pro while things are great is just as important as going to see a doctor for a regular checkup. “Much like [how] we go to the doctor’s office for a preventative exam or to the mechanic for an oil change to protect the engine, psychotherapy can be used to keep a relationship free of toxic problems,” she says. “Psychotherapy can go a long way toward preventing problems by creating a safe, reassuring forum for addressing challenging life issues.” —clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD It also allows duos to be proactive about navigating the not-so-romantic parts of being in a relationship, like managing money and healing from childhood traumas. “Psychotherapy can go a long way toward preventing problems by creating a safe, reassuring forum for addressing challenging life issues. I’ve worked with many couples who waited far too long to address their issues; by the time they come to me, a great deal
The Perfect Food For Every Mood, According To An Eating Psychology Expert
April 10, 2019 at 02:37AM Eat to boost focus, promote calm, and more. Continue Reading… Author Elise Museles | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
A Hormone-Balancing Essential Oil Blend To Use All Spring Long
April 10, 2019 at 02:15AM Get that lavender ready. Continue Reading… Author Mariza Snyder, D.C. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue