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Also, allow the other person some privacy when making amends—don’t post an apology to her Facebook page for all of her friends and family to see. Regarding the content of the amends, keep your statement simple, direct, and focused on what you did wrong. Use “I” statements: Start your sentences with your actions, feelings, and responsibilities—not the other person’s. For example, “I want to apologize because I realize I hurt you when I yelled at you last night at the restaurant....

But if you never ask the question, you’ll never know the answer. Instead of living with the “what if,” use this expert advice to increase the chances of a successful date invite—and to be able to gracefully handle the occasional “no” when it comes. In deciding whether to take things to the next level, dating coach Kevin Carr says there are cues you can look for. “When you attempt to engage in conversation, does the person you’re interested in match your energy, or do they reply with one-word answers to keep the conversation short and simple?...

South Carolina–based psychotherapist Markesha Miller, Ph.D., also points to cognitive dissonance, our brain’s ability to hold two opposing thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes simultaneously. For instance, believing pollution and natural land degradation are bad yet still driving an SUV or purchasing products made with palm oil. “If people pretend that the problem does not exist, then they don’t have to face the uncomfortable emotions or actions that may come with acknowledging it....

But upon discovering Ayurveda, I began tinkering with a lot of its teachings. I was especially intrigued by its concept of Dinacharya, or a suggested routine of morning and nighttime practices, which includes waking up early. Really early. After a lot of trial and error, I finally developed a sweet repertoire of activities that help me wake up at 5:30 a.m. every day. Today is the 60th day of my journey....

That makes it tricky for us as consumers, too. We can all agree that cutting out single-use plastic and eating mostly plants are positive goals, but what does sustainability look like when it comes to buying new clothes? The good news is “sustainable shopping” doesn’t have to be a total misnomer: From supporting Fair Trade brands to buying local or secondhand, we’ve got a solid number of strategies to help us get started with building a wardrobe that’s better for the planet....

“A comprehensive eye exam isn’t just about vision care,” describes Julie Hively, an Optometrist at LensCrafters. “It can also provide information about a person’s overall health and serve as an early indicator of other systemic conditions, like diabetes, which can lead to eye disease, like diabetic retinopathy. By tracking the impact of other health issues through regular comprehensive eye exams, patients can help better protect their vision.” With a comprehensive digital eye exam and a wide variety of prescription lenses tailored to your vision needs, LensCrafters makes it easy to find glasses that fit your unique lifestyle....

In short: There’s a lot to tackle here. So your first step is to identify what might be causing your skin tone concerns and treat that underlying cause (we explain several treatments below). The good news is that many of these help tend to a variety of issues; simply find a remedy (or remedies) that work for your needs. Chemical exfoliation usually involves two of the major kinds of acids, alpha and beta hydroxy acids....