August 21, 2019 at 06:02PM by CWC If you’re anything like me, you probably have one response when asked if you’ve gotten enough rest: “Rest? Never heard of her.” In the fast-paced modern world filled with FOMO, constant scrolling, and ridiculously busy schedules, it’s rare to get a chance to rest. But here’s the deal: You need it—at least a little bit. And what works for you might be different than what works for the rest of your girl gang. A post recently went viral across social media about nine different types of rest, ranging from taking time away to taking a break from responsibility. While it seems like a general list of great ideas at first glance, each type actually correlates with each of the Enneagram types and was put together by Stephanie Barron Hall, the Enneagram expert behind Nine Types Co. “In May and June of this year, I was thinking a lot about rest and self-care. I wanted to write more about it, so I asked in my Instagram stories, ‘What does rest mean for you?’ Interestingly, as I read the responses, themes started to emerge around each type,” she tells me. “I noticed that many followers of the same type gave the same or similar answers. From there, I wrote three types of rest for each Enneagram type, then I narrowed them down to the most important based on my Enneagram knowledge.” ad_intervals[‘416212_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416212_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Hall
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Moringa is the latest anti-inflammatory ingredient to cross over to the beauty aisle
August 21, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Moringa is undisputedly the HBIC of superfoods—nicknamed the “miracle tree,” its leaves and seeds boast more protein and iron than spinach or kale, and it’s said to be better at reducing inflammation than turmeric. A few years ago it started infiltrating the grocery store as an ingredient in teas, smoothie-boosting beauty powders, and even snack puffs. Since then, moringa has also been taking over an entirely separate category of labels: the ones attached to beauty products. As it turns out, the western world is only now catching on to what other cultures have known all along. Moringa is a medicinal staple of Ayurveda—a healing tradition that began in India over 5,000 years ago—and moringa trees are now commonly grown as food in many parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Considering its impressive nutritional profile and anti-inflammatory cred, it makes sense that beauty brands would choose to harness the plant for skin and hair treatments, too. ad_intervals[‘412215_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412215_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); From a complexion perspective, moringa is thought to be particularly helpful for those with inflammatory skin conditions, environmental damage, fine lines, and dullness. “Moringa oil is beautiful for all skin types because of its concentration of essential skin nutrients, such as vitamins A, E, and C, as well as omegas 3, 6, and 9,” says Elizabeth Dorow, a former moringa farmer who cofounded skin care line Ōna Organics with Amanda Arapoglou. “It’s similar to
Do you know the difference between “good” and “bad” stress? Here’s why it’s important
August 21, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC You know what stress feels like: That tight-shouldered, mind-racing sensation that often follows a marathon work session, unexpected argument, or even a too-intense workout. But did you know that there’s such a thing as good stress—and that there’s a breathing exercise to help you manage both? Lissa Bankston, director of human performance at Theragun and personal trainer to celeb clients like Nina Dobrev, enlightened us at our latest Wellness Collective event—and it was a full-body experience. “Our body and brain are responding to stimuli throughout our day—including intense workouts,” says Bankston. “The accumulation of this stimuli will add up to good or bad stress for your body. If you have less build up of bad stimuli, you will have less holding you back from wanting to go do that workout after work. Your energy will be better managed and it will create a ripple effect in your life.” ad_intervals[‘417182_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘417182_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Bankston counts positive obstacles, like a fun and challenging new job, in the good stress column—and you can likely guess what goes in the bad stress one (attendees shouted out their own ideas at the event, including hectic subway rides and that feeling when you can’t “turn off” from work mode). “Your ability to understand your body at any given moment will also be your ability to manage stress,” explains Bankston. On that powerful note, follow her five tips below to stay
This military-style “tactical shower” gets me clean in half the time
August 20, 2019 at 01:39PM by CWC This morning, I went to a military-style workout at New York City’s Performix House. I was put through 30 grueling minutes of sled pushes, wall hangs, and burpees, which was about 29 more minutes than I could handle. After it was over—and I had exactly 10 minutes to get from the gym to the Well+Good offices—I gave my sweat-stained body a military-style cleanup by way of a “tactical shower.” A tactical shower means giving your body a good old once over with a wipe, then (maybe) putting on some deodorant, sunscreen, and calling it a day. “Whether deployed or on base, active-duty service members can frequently find themselves in conditions where maintaining hygiene for their well-being is more challenging,” explains Justin Guilbert, co-founder of Bravo Sierra, a new line of grooming products designed for (and tested by) military personnel. In other words, when soldiers are out in the field, showers can understandably be few and far between, which means that they need to settle for a “tactical shower” with a wipe instead of a full lather-and-rinse session. ad_intervals[‘416969_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416969_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Traditionally, they’d used baby wipes to get the job done, but as anyone who’s ever tried to “shower” with a baby wipe (#itme!) knows, they’re not exactly the most adult-body friendly. So Guilbert developed a product that would make a full-body “tactical shower” possible, by way of large, biodegradable shower cloths that will
I’ve gotten premature grays for so long, and this is why I choose to dye them
August 20, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Every five weeks like clockwork, I know that I’ve gotta book an appointment at my hair salon—stat. This is because, also like clockwork, my very dark brown hair starts transforming into a half-brunette, half-gray situation, with white strands trickling out from my roots… which just isn’t the look I’m going for. It’d make my life a whole lot easier, not to mention cheaper, if I simply joined in on the constantly growing trend of younger women embracing their grays. But having dark hair feels like it’s part of my identity. Unlike the accumulation of fine lines and a loss of collagen—both relatively invisible changes to your skin that happen as you grow older—gray hair shows up with a presence. It’s visible to others (if you get a good chunk of ’em), and, with brunettes, they’re a stark contrast to the rest of your head of hair. So it’s a more dramatic aspect of aging that I’m not ready to embrace as a 31-year-old. ad_intervals[‘412360_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412360_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “The hashtag #greyhair has over 1.5 million posts on Instagram, and the latest hashtag that seems to be taking off is #grombre, a handle dedicated to mature women who want to show off their natural gray roots,” says Sanam Hafeez, MD, a New York City-based neuropsychologist and adjunct professor at Columbia University. She’s right. The gray-positive movement has sparked a crusade of younger women showing off their
Meet the protein-packed 2-ingredient bagel recipe that makes breakfast dreams come true
August 20, 2019 at 09:24AM by CWC One of the highlights of calling New York City home is that you can’t blink without seeing three bagel shops. Just last weekend, I found myself at a truly revolutionary establishment that served ice cream AND/or cream cheese on your choice of everything, whole wheat, egg, or rainbow. Life is good. But for those times when getting out of your pajamas and heading to the nearest schmear purveyor seems like a lot, the two-ingredient bagel recipe that’s taking over the internet will help you stay cozied up at home. A quick Google search of “two-ingredient bagels” will show you dozens of results for the same exact recipe—although, it actually contains three ingredients (if you want to get technical about it). A combo of self-rising flour, sea salt, and Greek yogurt yields a fluffy batch of bagels that are—well, almost—a dead ringer for the real deal. View this post on Instagram 2 Ingredient Bagels!! These homemade bagels don’t require yeast or proofing and are ready in less than an hour. I’ve already made a few dozen of these this week. 😶 Recipe is on the blog today! https://kirbiecravings.com/2018/01/2-ingredient-bagels.html A post shared by Kirbie’s Cravings (@kirbiecravings) on Jan 19, 2018 at 2:21pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Blogger Recipe Girl‘s creation gets topped off with additional ingredients to add a certain je ne sais quoi flavor and crunch to each bite. With an egg wash and Trader Joe’s cult favorite Everything But the Bagel seasoning, she
I married a dermatologist—these are the most important skin lessons I’ve learned
August 20, 2019 at 07:17AM by CWC Being married to a dermatologist comes with one very obvious perk: free skin-care advice all. of. the. time. Before I met my husband, Joshua Zeichner, MD, who’s a derm in New York City, I didn’t even realize I was treating my skin all wrong. I remember thinking that my complexion needed serums, but I didn’t understand what they actually did. As it turns out, I was using multiple serums that all did basically the same thing…whoops! Now, though, I know how to create a skin-care routine (thanks, Dr. Z!). My top two priorities? Protecting my skin from the sun in the morning, and repairing it from damage at night. Seriously—sun protection is no joke in our household. The biggest lesson I learned from my husband is that you need to protect your skin from the sun. I’m embarrassed to admit that I didn’t used to wear sunscreen, but now, in my @thedermwife life, you won’t find me outside without a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses. (Fortunately, I met Dr. Z really early enough in life that I don’t think I did too much damage to my skin, but it’s never too early to start taking care of your skin.) Hindsight is 20/20, but when it comes to our skin, what we really need is foresight. It’s important to protect the skin when it’s still strong because that’s the foundation you have to age from. ad_intervals[‘416053_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416053_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); }
Summertime sadness is a thing, but 3 experts have tips so it doesn’t dampen your transition to fall
August 20, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC August feels to me like the end of an all-night party. More specifically, it feels like that moment when the sun comes up and you’re suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety about how you just squandered the past few hours and confusion about what you’re going to do next. While my literal answer to that situation often involves either a diner or a pillow, the metaphorical one relating to my summertime sadness is more complicated. But, pros tell me I’m hardly alone in my stress- and nostalgia-laden response to the passing of time, and that the perfect storm of seasonal circumstances is largely to blame. The first, and perhaps most obvious, factor that can lead to this mood disruption, is that whole ‘party’s over’ vibe. “We associate summer with fun and excitement and leisure activities and vacations, and as that starts to near an end, September often symbolizes getting back to work and the seriousness of life,” says clinical psychologist Neda Gould, PhD. “We develop anxiety because of the fear of what’s to come in that change as well as melancholy or sadness around the end of this respite we have from the regular year.” ad_intervals[‘413115_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413115_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Therapist Aimee Daramus, PsyD, likewise blames end-of-summer blues on a perceived shift from good times to, well, the slog. “Summer meant a long break from school for a lot of us, so we’re trained to see summer as
Warmth is a core pillar of charisma—if you’re a colder personality, here’s how to turn up the temp
August 19, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Having charisma is the real-world equivalent of being born with Rapunzel’s mystical golden mane. Your innate magnetism draws people’s attention everywhere you go, and (barring the odds of an evil stepmother kidnapping and locking you in tall tower for the majority of your young adult life) it makes for pretty effortless interpersonal exchanges. What if you don’t come out of the womb as an effortlessly likable human being, though? What if—when it comes to personality—you’re more stand-offish than warm-hearted? A recent New York Times article named the “three pillars” of charisma, and unsurprisingly, how you show up for a conversation really, really counts. The first pillar, “presence”, seems doable; the second, “power,” is something that comes with age and time. “Warmth,” the third is a little less tangible, however. As Olivia Fox Cabane, a charisma coach, tells the Times, warmth is “a vibe” that you’re open to receiving someone with kindness. So how the heck do you fake a “vibe” for the sake of furthering your career and building meaningful friendships? To fake it ’til you make it with charisma, Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a New York City neuropsychologist, recommends recognizing how you’re representing yourself in a given conversation. “We don’t all give off warmth signals. In addition, the signals can be perceived very individually. Meaning that, while we know the general themes that represent warmth, those receiving the signals may read different meanings into them based on their own psychology and history,” explains Dr.
‘Sober’ drinking is finally taking off, no thanks to mocktails
August 19, 2019 at 12:02PM by CWC When I was a kid, non-alcoholic drinks usually meant ordering “virgin” pina coladas and blended Oreo cookie drinks poolside on family vacations in Hawaii. Delicious, yes, but not exactly the healthiest choice to be drinking every single day for a week. So imagine adult-me’s surprise a few years ago when I decided to cut out booze for a month—and discovered quickly that most non-alcoholic offerings at various bars were still either soda water or the super-sugary virgin cocktails from my youth. Cue Cher: As if. Since my initial experiment a few years ago, there’s now a growing interest in cutting back on alcohol—and with it, an increased demand for sophisticated, healthier drinking options that better fit the sober curious lifestyle. But you won’t necessarily hear them being called mocktails or virgin drinks. “Low-ABV” and “no-ABV” (ABV meaning alcohol by volume) are the new need-to-know terms as these types of beverages get adopted in bars and restaurants around the world. According to investment firm Distill Ventures, which supports start-up spirits brands, 40 percent of restaurants in Los Angeles (and a third of NYC restaurants) already offer a non-alcoholic drinks section on their menus. The shift to more low- and no-alcohol options is largely driven by the demands of younger drinkers, who on the whole are drinking less than generations past. “There’s a tremendous trend in the marketplace right now just to drink less alcohol—particularly millennials interested in drinking less alcohol,” says Todd White, founder