Maslow originally presented the hierarchy of needs broken down into five categories, based on what he believed to be most to least pressing. Later his theory became popularly depicted in a pyramid format. These are categories, organized from the “lowest tier” of needs to the “highest.” In Maslow’s books Motivation and Personality and Religions, Values, and Peak Experiences, he expanded on the tiers of human needs. He first introduced the ideas of cognitive needs and aesthetic needs as essential to the hierarchy of needs, and then finally he brought the concept of transcendence needs into the picture....

This variation of green tea is also rich in L-theanine, which provides a number of overarching benefits to your health. Research suggests that this amino acid can have an “anti-stress” effect on the body1, and combined with the caffeine2 from matcha, you may experience a natural boost of energy and alertness. Not to mention matcha is loaded with nearly three times as much of the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) than other green teas, supplying the body with a slew of healthy properties3....

“I use storytelling to disrupt what is with the possibility of what can be,” Rivas says on his website, describing a mission that has seen him collaborate with everyone from the WWE to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. We caught up with Rivas to talk storytelling, the dangers of productivity, his path to meditation and Buddhism (it started with a college crush), and his vision for making wellness more accessible....

Although you’re probably not asking someone about their MBTI before a first date, knowing it can be a shortcut to more information about a potential partner’s personality. Let’s dive into some of the basics on Myers-Briggs relationship compatibility. Extroversion/introversion speaks to how you get your energy. Enlivened by crowds, parties, and spending time with others? You’re likely an extrovert. If you prefer to re-energize through quiet time and solitary pursuits, introversion probably describes you better....

Gluten-free doesn’t have to equal limitation; it can mean an expanded palate and an opportunity for greater variety for the whole family. When transitioning your pantry and lifestyle to accommodate a gluten intolerance and/or sensitivity (whether your own or a family member’s), a few helpful tips can make it easy for everyone involved. Gluten is a protein found in many grains, primarily wheat byproducts and varietals like semolina, spelt, farro, kamut, einkorn, and durum....

When it comes to choosing your ideal career, one of the most significant of your seven numbers is the “Life Path Number.” Take this 60-second quiz to calculate your life path number and find your ideal career. Step 1: Add all of the numbers in your birthday together. Be sure to write out your full birth year (i.e., 1969 rather than just 69). Step 2: Keep adding any double-digit numbers together until you get a single-digit life path number between 1 and 9....

About one week before our local “stay at home” order was announced, I received this phone call from one of my clients. And she’s not alone in how COVID-19 has affected her. Most of us have experienced at least some measure of anxiety or concern regarding the coronavirus. I’ve certainly increased my hand-washing and pay a lot more attention to not touching my face. I also discovered that I had a bad habit of putting things in my mouth to hold when my hands were full (keys, mail, etc....