With such an intense love for my practice, you can probably imagine that the 30-day Bikram yoga challenge had been on my bucket list for years. I’d attempted the challenge (unofficially) a few times—10 days here, 14 there—but never for an entire month. After dipping my toes in, I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. So, before I could talk myself out of it, I signed up and embarked upon a 30-day journey of Bikram....
I used to be a happy kid, living a carefree life with my loving parents. Once they divorced and both remarried, I felt like an outsider looking in, searching for a way to belong. We loved watching late-night shows like Saturday Night Live and Baywatch. Remember Pamela running down the beach in slow motion? That scene made his eyes sparkle. I couldn’t blame him; Pam’s a vision. I even got a bit obsessed with her, too, as she was the epitome of perfection....
According to attachment theory, adults typically have one of four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, or fearful avoidant. Most people know your attachment style is built in childhood and typically maintained throughout your life, and the goal is always to be securely attached. That means you’re able to form secure relationships with others, can trust easily, and are able to love and be loved. A person with a secure attachment style isn’t afraid of intimacy or fearful of others leaving when space is given....
On the other hand, interdependency1 is characterized by two autonomous individuals who can care and nurture the relationship without sacrificing or compromising their own sense of self. There isn’t a huge emphasis on what the other person can do or complete for their partner, because they are already working on it themselves. Since interdependent couples are in charge of their lives and fulfilling their own significance, they come from an empowered place of wanting their partner, not needing them, which allows them to bring their highest selves to the table....
Start the container garden of your dreams with this beginner’s guide filled with tips, tricks, and expert advice. “Container gardening is a great way to bring earthly delights indoors all year long,” adds Rebecca Sears, gardening expert for Ferry-Morse. “Many people with large yards also enjoy container gardening simply for aesthetic purposes. They’re great for adding color and life to a front stoop or empty corner of a deck or patio,” adds Andrychowicz....
“Therapists are trained to help people who are struggling with mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. They diagnose, assess, and provide treatment of mental disorders,” Christine R. Melendres, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, recently told mbg. She adds that therapists can also help clients with crisis intervention, grief counseling, or processing and healing from past hurts and traumas. “Counselors typically provide short-term, solution-focused strategies to address behaviors that include exploring stressors, coping skills, and environmental factors contributing to behaviors which are negatively impacting one’s life,” says Angeleena Francis, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, therapist, and executive director at AMFM Healthcare in Washington....
There’s a lot of hubbub about caffeine (globally and especially in the U.S.), but how much do we actually know about this phytonutrient and how the unique plant compound works? What is that alertness we feel after consuming a cup of coffee? Is it actually energy, or is there more to the story here? Well, we’ve asked some experts, and they have the answers. “You can call that energy, but there will certainly be a rebound effect when dealing with meaningful doses....
