Top 10 Assumptions People Make on your Appearance If you’re attractive, people assume you have other positive traits as well. Jason Merritt/Getty Images Thanks to a phenomenon that social psychologists call “the halo effect,” we tend to assume that good-looking people possess other positive qualities aside from their looks, such as intelligence and commitment. Daniel Hamermesh, a University of Texas…
Mindful Tricks How to Laser Focus How your brain chooses what to focus on (and how to control it) Your brain is always on and taking in information, which means it constantly has to choose what to pay attention to and what to filter out. Neuroscientists call this ‘selective attention’, and it comes in two different…
Aries Cardinal fire; ruled by Mars Willpower, impulsive, initiative, courage, energy, activity Often rushes headlong into things More by Liz Greene The ram is used to describe the sign of Aries because it is always full of energy and life, always on the move, and always looking for a challenge. A typical Aries person…
RUN MORE IF YOU EAT MORE Gwyneth is not ashamed of admitting that she loves to eat and even though her already skinny figure cannot bloat, a small tummy is enough to prevent her from looking good in a black dress. So, she fits in a lot of cardio exercises in her workouts to keep…
How to Read Your Birth Chart – Astrology 1 Reading Your Sign 1 Locate your sign. The outer rim of a Zodiac chart is divided into 12 sections. Your birth date will fall into one of those sections. The section in which your birth date falls is your Zodiac sign. There are 12…
Practices and tips for Expressing Gratitude Keep a gratitude journal. Since ancient times, philosophers and sages from every spiritual tradition have taught that cultivating gratitude is a key to experiencing deeper levels of happiness, fulfillment, and well-being. One of the earliest advocates of a daily gratitude practice was Dutch philosopher Rabbi Baruch Spinoza. In the…
Top 10 Yoga Poses to Energize 1. Downward Facing Dog Downward Facing Dog is actually an inversion since your head is below your heart. Inversions work wonders to increase your body’s circulation and boost energy. Your heart will have to work just a little bit harder in this yoga pose and that will in turn…
Best Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain 1. Apanasana Begin lying on your back with legs and arms extended long. Exhale – bring both knees into the chest and clasp your hands around them. Keep the back flat on the mat and draw the tailbone and sacrum toward the ground to lengthen the spine. Release…
If You Want to Look Younger This Is What You Should Be Eating Given that we always want to look as youthful and fresh as we can (without pulling out the big cosmetic enhancement guns!) our attention was caught by Australian skincare brand Dr. Roebuck’s holistic approach to anti-aging. The brand is not just about…
Top 10 Celebrities who love crystals, their favorite stones and spiritual tips. Adele Photo: Getty The legendary singer says crystals have helped her with her stage fright. According to The Sun, she said, “I was so nervous about my comeback show and I was panicking. I was out of practice and I was busy being a Mum.…
Bad Foods You Can Switch in your Diet to Fight Inflammation 1. Vegetable noodles instead of regular pasta We all know by now the inflammatory impact of gluten, but who doesn’t occasionally (or frequently) crave a big bowl of pasta? Curb those carb cravings by purchasing a spiralizer and turning your favorite veggies into noodles.…
African BeadsAfrican beads have played an important role through Africa’s history. They still play an important part in our global culture, influencing art and fashion to this very day. AgateThe oldest stone in recorded history; agates have been fashioned into jewelry since biblical times. They were used to ward off storms as well as illness.…
Rose quartz for the soul-mate seeker Need a crystal to help you get over your ex- so last year. So manifest your next lover. You need a rose quartz as your heart rock. This little gem is all about healing, heart opening, and attracting all things love into your year. Wear it as a necklace…
20 Best Superfoods for Mind and Body 1. Açai All hail the Acai berry! Amazon natives have been using these berries for their various health benefits for many years, but they really exploded on the health scene when none other than Oprah Winfrey named these yummies as a superfood on her show. And of course, if…
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