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Self-care September | 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Into a Relationship

Self-care September | 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Into a Relationship

Yvon Lux

It wasn’t that I didn’t want a partner ever again—I very much love being in (good) relationships. It was that I was truly enjoying the experience of living as though I was enough instead of buying into the belief that because I didn’t have a partner, there was something off-putting, wrong, or unattractive about me. It took some time to get used to, as all habits do, but I wouldn’t give that time up for anything.

Here are the questions that were born from my happily single and exploratory years. I use them with my design clients, friends, and even myself.

10 Small Resolutions That Pay Off Big

10 Small Resolutions That Pay Off Big

Yvon Lux

We all know what it’s like to make hollow New Year’s resolutions that don’t last beyond January. This year, Bert Thornton says you can break that pattern by making a few small high-impact changes that will boost your success in business and life. Think of them as “mini-resolutions.” Most of them don’t require a complete overhaul, but they can have a huge impact—Thornton has seen how powerful they are in action.

Losing Your Hair? 6 Ways To Save It

Losing Your Hair? 6 Ways To Save It

Yvon Lux
Beauty, How To, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Self Help, Orange County, Los Angeles, Women, Weight Loss, Hair

Losing hair can affect your self image and esteem. But there are some remedies, both in the course of daily living and thanks to technological advancements. While the aging process, stress, genetics, diet and other factors can lead to hair loss, there are numerous ways to promote healthy hair growth even while in the midst of losing hair. Here are 6 ways to promote the growth and maintenance of healthy hair:

5 Signs You Need Therapy

5 Signs You Need Therapy

Yvon Lux

COVID, recession, unemployment, and returning-to-work uncertainties -- 2021 can stress out even the most stable minded among us. Even those full of optimism cannot help but become depressed or anxious during one or more of these circumstances and need help beyond what a trusted friend or loved one can provide.

7 Ways Your Mind Is Keeping You From Happiness

7 Ways Your Mind Is Keeping You From Happiness

Yvon Lux

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.

7 Essential Work From Home Tips

7 Essential Work From Home Tips

Yvon Lux

COVID-19 has created a nation of telecommuters virtually overnight. At first, it feels like working from home may be temporary. Since it is August, many of us have come to realized that this new work arrangement can go on much longer. Here are some tips for getting set up and organized.

Tips to Overcome Challenging Times With Gratitude

Tips to Overcome Challenging Times With Gratitude

Yvon Lux
Blog, Fierce Female, Health & Wellness, How To, Lifestyle, List, Los Angeles, Men's Health, News, Orange County, Self Help, Warning, Women, Women's Health

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.

Doctors on Improving Women's Health During Stay-at-Home

Doctors on Improving Women's Health During Stay-at-Home

Yvon Lux
Blog, Fierce Female, Fitness, Food, Health & Wellness, Hair, How To, List, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Orange County, Self Help, , Weight Loss, Warning, Women, Women's Health

National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16th) is a national effort to raise awareness for easy and manageable steps that women can take to incorporate healthy changes in their lives. Now, more than ever, it’s vital for women to be informed of ways that they can improve their quality of their lives. Nationally acclaimed health experts provide tips for women to address common issues they often ignore.

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

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

Yvon Lux
Asian, Blog, Business, Fierce Female, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Food, How To, Lifestyle, List, Los Angeles, Men, Men's Health, News, Orange County, Self Help, , Weight Loss, Women's Health, Women

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.

Eat This "Love Diet" For a Sexy Valentine's Day

Eat This "Love Diet" For a Sexy Valentine's Day

Yvon Lux
Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Event, Food, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, How To, Influencer, Lifestyle, List, Los Angeles, Men's Health, men, Self Help, Women, Women's Health

As we approach Valentine’s Day, wouldn’t it be nice to know how to turn up the “heat” and make our partner’s passions go into overdrive?  One way to get those juices flowing is to use an aphrodisiac, which can be any food or drink that increases libido when consumed. Aphrodisiacs are distinct from substances that address fertility issues such as impotence or sexual dysfunction.  From the Greek word aphrodisiac, or "pertaining to Aphrodite,” the idea comes from the goddess of love. But really, is the notion of using an aphrodisiac a bit too silly to make the bedroom pop?

3 Ways To Guard Against Betrayal

3 Ways To Guard Against Betrayal

Yvon Lux
Blog, Fierce Female, Health & Wellness, How To, Lifestyle, List, Los Angeles, Men, Men's Health, News, Orange County, Self Help, , Warning, Weight Loss, Women

Betrayal comes in many variations: a friend gossiping about a secret you shared in confidence; a relative taking advantage of your hospitality to steal from you; a spouse engaging in an affair.

 But regardless of what form betrayal takes, the results share something in common.

5 Easy Tips To Manage Holiday Stress

5 Easy Tips To Manage Holiday Stress

Yvon Lux
Blog, Business, Business Tips, Entrepreneur, Event, Health & Wellness, How To, Lifestyle, List, Los Angeles, Orange County, Self Help

According to the American Psychological Association, nearly a quarter of Americans reported feeling “extreme stress” during the holidays. The “festive stress” is caused by feeling like there’s not enough time, experiencing panic due to the lack of finances, and feeling the pressure to give or get gifts.

As a Master Herbalist RH (AHG) and a regular commentator on news shows across the U.S., below are many how you can tame your mood and control your stress level this coming holiday season.

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