So what are the qualities that inspire this delicious feeling of desire between two people? I had the pleasure of listening to the lovely Esther Perel speak, and she had some phenomenal tips on the subject. The reason playful energy makes us feel desire is really simple — it’s fun! We all want to laugh and enjoy ourselves. When we experience playfulness with another person, we want more. Voilà! Desire is created....
That said, you don’t necessarily need to grab the blow dryer to nail the bouncy look. At its core, fluffy hair is really just healthy, moisturized hair (with the help of some expert-approved styling tricks). Here, we asked the pros for a step-by-step guide. Fluffy hair refers to the volume, not necessarily the texture—any hair type can master a fluffy look—and you don’t necessarily need a blow-out to achieve the bounce (but more on that later)....
Want to hang a plant from your ceiling but unsure how to get started? Here’s your step-by-step guide. If you’re looking for a houseplant to hang in a darker area, Rebecca Bullene, the founder of biophilic design shop Greenery Unlimited, loves ZZ plants, pothos, and Devil’s Ivy. For bright-light varieties, she’s partial to the Philodendron Birkin and Snake Plant. Whatever plant you choose, make sure it’s one you really enjoy looking at....
As psychiatrist Anna Yusim, M.D., explains to mbg, the idea of manifestation was popularized by Rhonda Byrne’s book and movie, The Secret, describing the universal principle that our thoughts create our reality. “We are what we think, consciously and unconsciously. In other words, what we attract into our lives reflects the contents of our mind,” she explains. Or as spiritual author Shannon Kaiser puts it, “We are all like magnets, both reflecting and attracting what we hold in our thoughts....
Your game plan for a backyard garden will be different from that for a windowsill display. Here are some general rules of thumb for indoor and outdoor displays: If you don’t have one, check out Barbosa’s DIY self-watering strategy below. And of course, you could also ask a neighbor or friend to stop by and check in on your garden for you if there are any prized plants you’re worried about....
But no matter what your dry skin looks like, it’s pretty much always frustrating and uncomfortable. Not to mention, everyone’s skin is different, so it can be hard to find which products and lifestyle changes can help your own complexion. However, there may be an unlikely culprit you might want to look into, especially if you’ve tried time and again to keep your skin moisturized with little to no success. Let’s dive into the relationship between vitamin D and hydrated skin....
While everyone is different, I believe yoga is extremely effective when it comes to lasting weight loss. Less than one year after practicing yoga six to seven days per week, I lost those 85 pounds. Here’s how it happened. I also began to take pleasure in what actually felt good. This insight led to better decision-making as a whole, leading to positive lifestyle changes and healthier food choices, and resulting in weight loss....
