All tagged mental wellness

7 Easy Hollywood Looks to Recreate For Valentine's

According to behavioral psychologist Carolyn Mair, mood and clothing are interconnected. Creating inspirational looks and doing style challenges can be a fun pastime during lockdown. So why not? Health experts say dressing up even when you have nowhere to go can lighten your mood and keep you from focusing on the current lacking of quarantine life.

Historical fashion expert and contributing writer for fashion and lingerie e-commerce 3Wishes, Vivian Kelly known as @thefashionhistorian, highlights some memorable Hollywood looks. She suggests some “frivolous-fashion-fun” dresses that are affordable alternatives for Valentine’s Day or just sexy and celebratory content at home. Vivian was tasked with applying her historical eye to the collection to curate a “Iconic Look” list.

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Countdown to the new year begins. If you’re like me, you are frantically doing last minute shopping. Many of us are spending Christmas and New Year’s away from loved ones this year but these thoughtful gifts will remind them of how special they are to us. Beware, you may want some of these for yourself!

7 Ways Your Mind Is Keeping You From Happiness

What’s getting in the way of your peace and happiness? Stressing you out? Creating a roller coaster of emotions, drama, and chaos? You might think your inner turmoil is directly due to what’s happening in the world around you, but Karen McGregor says the truth is quite different. It’s not what happens to you, but what you perpetually think and do in response. And that is due to the nature of your mind.

Help For Parents Quarantining With Teenagers

Parents everywhere are trying to figure things out post-COVID-19. Many of your efforts involve trial and error. While you are feeling the shift, so are the kids, particularly teens. Understanding what everyone is going through and raising two teens herself, parenting expert and licensed educational psychologist, Reena B. Patel is going through the same struggles with her own.

Tips to Overcome Challenging Times With Gratitude

Hard times can make it challenging to feel grateful for what you have. During these difficult times it might be hard to remember that we do have a choice in who we are being. Every thought, every moment gives us an opportunity to choose who we want to be. I want to be happy today. Here are 4 simple tips Mary offers for unlocking and experiencing the pure and simple gratitude of being, which people may find especially helpful in these times.

Self-Care Starts With Self-Worth: Simple Steps to Overcome Pandemic Depression

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Americans are struggling with loneliness, stress, and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can nourish and strengthen your short- and long-term health with personal care and preventative health measures that are easily applicable to your daily life with these simple steps.

Sleep Well To Age Well

In today’s quest for agelessness, women spend a ton of money and time researching, buying and trying out different products that claim to restore collagen, reduce eye puffiness or create glowing skin. But the reality is that many are neglecting their most potent weapon to fight aging – and that’s good quality sleep. Below are several ways to improve your conditions which can lead to more restful and rejuvenating sleep.

5 Tips to Reduce Parental Anxiety

Being a parent is joyous and exciting, but also comes with a lot of worry and anxiety. May is National Mental Health Month and the latest figures from the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) indicate that 40 million US adults carry an anxiety disorder diagnosis each year and parental anxiety is widespread. Here are 5 helpful steps to reduce the power and presence of worry and anxiety in your life as a parent.