You’re scrolling through your TikTok feed and see a creator making the weirdest facial expressions— lifting their cheekbones to mimic a Joker-like smile or making kissy faces at the ceiling. You’re probably thinking, “What kind of weird trend is everyone doing now?” The answer? An ancient practice called face yoga. Face yoga is exactly what … Read more
Gua sha—the unassuming, more precise cousin of Jade rolling—is having a moment. Scroll through any social media feed, and you’ll likely come across some celebrity or skinfluencer going ga ga for gua sha. Though its foray into mainstream beauty is recent, gua sha has been a staple in Chinese households for centuries. If you’re wondering whether … Read more
Sometimes, the day sort of gets you down, or you find yourself in a slog that’s hard to work your way out of. Maybe something happened at work that wasn’t great, you’re working through a complicated situationship, or you got some not-so-great news. Hey, we’ve all been there and you’re definitely not alone in this ever-spinning roller coaster … Read more
Yoga, as both a wellness and a philosophical practice, has many variations. Beyond the most traditional versions of yoga, rooted in long-honed Eastern traditions, there are versions like hot yoga, there’s yoga focused on memory, yin yoga, flow yoga—the list goes on and on. If you ask someone how many forms of yoga there are, … Read more
We’ve all been in that position at work or school where time doesn’t seem to be moving forward at all. You can’t concentrate on the task at hand, you keep looking at the clock, and you’re longing for freedom. It’s totally normal, too. As Sarah Bishop, BSc PGCert DClinPsy, a clinical psychologist, says, “It is … Read more
It is a great privilege to have the time, money, and flexibility to travel, whether you are hiking the national parks or exploring another country. That said, traveling can be stressful! From finding your way to the airport to security lines to planning out the events of your trip, it seems like there can be … Read more
Stress is the body’s response to physical, emotional, or mental pressure.1 When you’re stressed, your body goes into fight-or-flight mode and releases hormones that give you energy and make you more alert by raising your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. A short burst of stress can be beneficial because it can help you avoid an … Read more
How you feel about your job hinges on many factors, from the company culture to coworkers, compensation, and work environment. Sometimes, the biggest challenge isn’t the workload or office politics—it’s your boss. A great leader can help you do your best and grow as an employee. Unfortunately, not everyone does this well; some are even … Read more
Ever come into work feeling under the weather because you thought you felt OK enough to do your job? Presenteeism refers to workplace culture and values that cause employees to come into the office despite illness, work excessive overtime, and decline to use personal or vacation leave. Although some employers push for presenteeism and stress … Read more
Summer is here and we’re all counting down the days until we’re outside. Okay, maybe not all of us. Some of us got bills to pay and jetsetting around the world is not the move, at least in this economy. But if you’re one of the (un)lucky few whose summer consists of nine-to-fives and biweekly office trips, … Read more