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Also sometimes referred to as “worry work” or “cognitive labor,” the mental load is about not the physical tasks but rather the overseeing of those tasks. It’s being the one in charge of having the never-ending list of to-do items constantly running in your head, remembering what needs to get done and when, delegating all the tasks to respective family members, and making sure they actually get done. One study1 published in the American Sociological Review describes it as the responsibility of “anticipating needs, identifying options for filling them, making decisions, and monitoring progress....

Brain health is the foundation of your well-being, affecting all areas of your life. But for something so essential and all-encompassing, it’s also one of the most misunderstood (or just simply neglected) areas of our health. We’re on a mission to change that. So we teamed up with vitafusion to ask YOU what sort of tools you’re seeking to support your journey to a healthy brain.

If you aren’t grounded, you’re like a leaf in the wind: very vulnerable and thrown off balance very quickly. But when you are well grounded, you are like a big, strong tree. If something happens around you, it doesn’t influence you so much and you are able to feel much more peaceful and balanced in your daily life. How you can work with it: See what happens if you persevere in your intention to ground yourself and be present....

We all have nuanced circadian rhythms, unique sleep needs, and a host of other factors that contribute to how well (or not well) we’re sleeping. And the good news is, leading sleep researchers—and leading sleep products—are now setting the stage for everyone to achieve consistent, restful sleep. This is why in 2023, we can expect to see an uptick in people minding their sleep, and further, creating a sleep regimen that’s personalized to them....

And if you dig into the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, it makes sense. It’s good for your brain, heart, and gut, and according to Alyssa Dweck, M.D., it’s a great diet for healthy aging. Dweck was quick to emphasize the importance of lifestyle, not just your diet. “Typically, in gyno world, we recommend the Mediterranean diet,” she says. “I’m an advocate of a lifestyle diet rather than a diet that you do for a couple of weeks and then go off of it....

I hear some form of this from every one of my clients, including my very wealthy and famous clients. Most people will get hit by feelings of unworthiness at certain phases in their lives, and some people struggle with this long term. There are good reasons for this: This is an important question that might bring up strong feelings for you. But often, the true problem at the heart of your feelings of not being good enough is that you are not seeing, hearing, or understanding yourself....

The answer? You’re calling out to them through your energy. We attract at our common level of vibration, or frequency, which is expressed in the simplest terms as our level of self-love or self-abandonment. Low-frequency people attract other low-frequency people, while high-frequency people attract other high-frequency people. When you break it down, this makes sense intuitively: People who are generally happy and peaceful (high-frequency people) are not attracted to people who are often anxious or depressed (low-frequency people)....

Hemp extract does contain terpenes and flavonoids, organic compounds present in all plants, fruits, and vegetables that give off specific aromas and tastes. These elicit particular responses in the body and often act synergistically with cannabinoids to boost their effects. So while the supplement can make your body feel good and relax your mind, hemp oil won’t make you feel high1—even when taken in large doses. On that note, the number of benefits you’re able to reap from a hemp product ultimately depends on how much of the hemp plant is incorporated into the formula....

If you find your upper back, shoulders, and neck aching after hours on technology—you’re certainly not alone. We’re spending more time than ever sitting behind our computers or glued to our phones these days, and that can result in some nasty tension (often appropriately referred to as “tech neck”). This flow is less than 10 minutes long and gentle on your body, so feel free to use this as a daily tool....

Ryan is passionate about holistic health, fitness, and spiritually-centered living. She loves using her knowledge and personal experience to help others improve their well-being. When she’s not working or studying, Ryan can be found traveling to new places, snuggling her dog, or experimenting with gluten free, vegan baking.

To help you in your green gifting search, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite eco-friendly products and brands, such as luxury textile brand Micro Cotton. In an effort to reduce the amount of water and energy used, Micro Cotton utilizes a zero-liquid discharge technology, which allows them to recover and reuse 98.5% of the water in their production process. That’s 89 towels created with the same amount of water it takes a conventional towel manufacturer to create one....

It’s affordable to get started. It doesn’t feel like a punishment. Rock climbing quickly became my favorite way to work out because it’s not miserable. You can get a great full-body workout without gasping for air, drowning in sweat, or fighting the dreaded muscle burn. The next day you’ll feel sore in areas you didn’t know existed, just without all the suffering of aerobic exercise. It’s different from your typical routine....

The time right up until your graduation and shortly thereafter is critical for new graduates. You’re still ‘high’ on your accomplishment and still connected to your fellow teachers through regular contact. You’re energized by your experience and ripe to plan your next steps in your yoga career. Here are some steps to take once you’re done: Most, if not all, Teacher Training Programs will give you a certificate to indicate that you graduated and will include the dates of attendance and the name of the school itself....

Under the Sky We Make: How To Be Human In A Warming World by Kimberly Nicholas, PhD ($18) We got ourselves into this mess. Can we get ourselves out of it? That’s the question Kolbert asks the thinkers who are engineering the climate of tomorrow. Get ready to dive into a world of lab-grown “super coral,” stone made from carbon emissions, and more potentially life-saving innovations. Under a White Sky: The Nature Of The Future by Elizabeth Kolbert ($28) How To Avoid A Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have And The Breakthroughs We Need by Bill Gates ($19....

All over the globe, you can find these nifty cleansing waters—keep one on your vanity as a makeup remover, in your bathroom as a gentle toner, or tucked inside your gym bag as a post-workout cleanser. In short, it’s a multitasking wonder that’s soft enough for even sensitive skin types. Curious about micellar water’s place in your skin care routine? Read up on all the benefits here, then browse our favorite options below....

Building upon the progress we’ve made in 2018, we’re predicting that wellness will only continue to become more accessible and earth-friendly this year. Another big theme on our radar—one that we explored during this year’s revitalize event—is the blending of old and new. More and more ancient practices that have withstood the test of time will enter mainstream consciousness, and we’re hoping this return to simplicity sparks a connection that’s real and timeless in all of us....

As clinical psychologist Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., tells mbg, “Giving gifts lets the receiver know you’re thinking about and care for them, which strengthens the emotional bond. This is beneficial in all relationships, but especially where distance is an issue because it’s much easier to feel disconnected over time.” She adds that it also certainly doesn’t hurt to have gifts around that remind you of them. “Having items your partner has given you in your immediate physical environment provides opportunities to think of them, and to be reminded of your connection with them,” she explains....

It’s a concept physician and renowned speaker Gabor Maté, M.D., bestselling author of The Myth of Normal, sees all the time (and has personally dealt with). “As a family physician and a palliative care doctor, I began to notice that who got sick and who didn’t wasn’t accidental. People’s emotional traumas in childhood had a significant resonance in their adult illnesses,” he shares on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast....

The meanings of different digits vary and often relate to how big or small the number is. The number 1 (aka the first single digit), for example, typically indicates a beginning, while the number 9 (the last single digit) often relates to endings or finalities. The key to understanding angel numbers is to get clear on what was happening—or what you were thinking about—when you noticed them. As Richardson notes, you might notice the clock at 1:11 as you were thinking about expanding your business, for instance, which would be a positive sign to move forward with the idea and embrace new beginnings....