May 19, 2024
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Susan Miller says overcommunicating *isn't* the best way to get through the Mercury retrograde

The Mercury retrograde has a way of making everything go berserk. The astrological period, which starts today and lasts through December 6th, has a reputation for adding a particularly wonky vibe to your relationships. But in order to stop the celestial event from hijacking any chance you have at a civil Thanksgiving dinner, rockstar astrologer Susan Miller […]

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The surprising health benefit of being in a relationship with an optimist

In news I hope my boyfriend doesn’t read, it turns out that having an optimistic partner can lead to better health outcomes. New research out of Michigan State University, published in the Journal of Personality, found that being in a relationship with an optimist might actually help to decrease the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease […]

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Boost workplace happiness with humor—but only the Ellen DeGeneres kind

The first few months I spent at my big-girl, full-time job, I was terrified about letting my sense of humor loose on any coworkers. I’d been previously indoctrinated into believing a desk is a space for serious business emails (Sincerely, Official Member of the Workforce) and torturous mental obstacle courses (read: spreadsheets). While there’s certainly […]

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Redditors, editors, and dermatologists are all in love with these 5 beauty brands

Whenever I’ve got a beauty question, Reddit’s SkincareAddiction thread is the first place I turn. That’s because chances are, someone on there has had the same question, and dozens (sometimes hundreds) of people have given his or her two cents on what the answer is. The thread is the number one most popular beauty community […]

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Use the Gottman Institute-vetted Anger Iceberg to resolve conflicts quicker

Anger in a relationship reduces us all to toddlers. You know what I mean—tantrums, tears, screaming, throwing clothes out the window, and then having nap. Anger isn’t an invalid feeling, but seeing the Anger Iceberg in time will keep your relationship from sinking faster than the Titanic. The Gottman Institute’s Anger Iceberg suggests we visualize […]

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This New Clay Mask for Your Pits Gets Rid of the Smelliness Natural Deodorants Can’t Always Hide

One good thing to come out of 2020 is that I had ample time to try different natural deodorants while sitting at home where there’s no one to bother with my scent. Because while there are great natural deodorants out there, none of them conceal funk like a good old antiperspirant. But, committed to making […]

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