While the origin of the term “dry January” is debatable, the first large-scale movement for an alcohol-free January was started a decade ago by Alcohol Change UK. The organization hoped that by taking a month off of drinking, participants would begin asking questions about their alcohol intake. The movement spread, gaining popularity among those wishing […]
Couples counseling can be a helpful tool for a myriad of issues, from significant disconnection and resentment to do a simple check-in to be sure things are going well. Stress, life changes and other circumstances can put strain on any relationship. Getting a refresher on communication skills, conflict management and doing a temperature check on […]
Have you tried to set up a budget to manage your money in the past but just felt frustrated and hopeless? You’re not alone. Budgeting often brings up images of someone diligently entering numbers on a spreadsheet and trying to get the math to come out right. In your mind’s eye, you might already feel […]
Pairing your back and biceps in one workout has been a classic muscle-building session for decades. It’s a time-tested approach that’s reliable, effective, and it simply makes sense — the majority of rowing and pulling-type movements that target your back also recruit your biceps. Credit: MDV Edwards / Shutterstock Even when your biceps aren’t getting […]
A chocolate-glazed doughnut followed by a sleeve of Mallomars makes you happy, you say? We don’t doubt it. We also don’t doubt that once the sugar high crashes, you won’t feel very happy at all. There’s no doubt that what you eat and drink affects how you feel, not just physically but mentally. Anyone who […]
Despite your best efforts, a professional career will never be easy. You’ll encounter a bevy of new situations and confront countless complex problems that you’ve never tackled before. And no matter how much you’ve prepared, studied or experienced, you’ll inevitably face circumstances where all that front-end work still leaves you feeling ill-equipped. I’ve felt that […]
By Leo Babauta One of the keys to living a life of calm and purpose is the art of letting go. If you’d like a more peaceful life, it’s powerful to look at what disturbs that peace, and practice letting go of whatever you’re holding onto that’s causing you anxiety and frustration. If you’d like […]
Sara Ross has been writing letters her whole life. A letter that started with, “Dear work, I love you, but something has to change,” sent her on a journey. Despite loving the work she was doing, she felt totally overwhelmed. On this week’s episode, Ross and In the Details host Karen Allen discuss changing her […]
Mary Lawless Lee started Happily Grey, her fashion and lifestyle blog, while working as a critical care nurse. As the blog grew and attracted a large fan base, Lee transitioned to working in digital media full time. Growing up in a tiny rural town, Lee thought a woman had to check certain boxes before she […]
Burned out from a career in retail, Lisa Harper sought refuge in sleepy coastal towns on the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. That was in the mid-1990s. A seasoned jet-setter, Harper had worked in leadership roles at The Limited as vice president of merchandising and design, Gymboree as chair and CEO, and Belk as CEO. […]