Motivational

When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? The CDC recommends that adults between ages 18 and 60 get at least seven hours of sleep per night. However, a 2022 Gallup survey found that one in three American adults don’t get enough sleep.  James Maas, Ph.D., a psychologist and sleep researcher, says […]

When a global IT outage grounded airlines worldwide in July, the faces of distress splashed across the news served as a sobering reminder of many people’s worst travel nightmares. Passengers recounted tales of sleeping in airports for two days and of canceled flight alternatives, and shared their frustration regarding a whirlwind of obstacles to overcome.

A sabbatical, which means a break from regular duties, is becoming increasingly recognized for its profound benefits in workplaces. In the United States, the concept is mostly associated with academia, but its relevance has surged in recent times as burnout, mental health and the need for work-life balance dominate workplace discussions. This extended leave can

In a world where education remains a cornerstone of progress and development, Pencils of Promise (PoP), a New York-based nonprofit organization, is removing children’s barriers to quality education. Many believe this is the foundational pathway to future opportunities and success. “Education means a lot of things. It is not just reading, writing and competencies of

More than half of married Americans and more than two-thirds of engaged Americans find it difficult to have a serious money discussion with their partner, according to a NerdWallet survey. Shatavia Thomas, a licensed marriage and family therapist, says that’s not altogether surprising. “[Money conversations] are still very much taboo. They say if you want

Staying up to date on health care appointments is an important part of work-life balance. When you’re emotionally and physically in tune, your career productivity naturally improves. It’s a positive sign that 64% of employers intend to enhance their health and well-being offerings in 2024, according to Mercer. As companies up their investments, telehealth platforms

I almost let out an audible sigh of relief the moment I set foot in Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, the all-inclusive resort I’d be staying at for the weekend. I was greeted with a cool towel, a refreshing hibiscus tea and a five-minute massage. The quick massage wasn’t just physical relief. It felt like the

Love, for most people, is the least scientific thing they could imagine. Can we equate steamy chemistry with the pulsing heat of an eruptive volcano, or the seismic roar of passion to the cataclysmic tumbling of ice from the top of a glacier? Sure. Might we describe the tenderness of an emotional connection like the

He’s one of the world’s most famous people. So famous, all you need to hear is his first name—Deepak—and you know exactly who he is. Deepak Chopra, M.D. has carved out a worldwide presence in the wellness world over the past thirty years, leading the way in bringing awareness and understanding of the universal need

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It also happens to be quite a shape-shifter. New skin cells are formed in the epidermis and work their way up to the surface every 30 days. The old skin flakes off, and the cycle repeats. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean that the skin is a