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6 Mood-Boosting Podcasts to Get You To a Happy Head Space
Ease the weight of the world with an earful of cheer.
8 Feel-Good Books to Read When You Need a Lift
Boost your happiness by flipping through these “ahh”-inspiring reads.
5 Essential Work-From-Home Tips (From Someone Who's Done it For Years)
The global pandemic is forcing many employees to attempt productivity from home, some for the very first time. Use these work from home tips to maximize your workday—and your sanity.
'Podcast Clubs' Are the New Book Clubs—And There's One for Every Type of Reader
Chances are, you’ve belonged to a traditional book club: You found your way to a group of interested (and hopefully interesting) other readers and fully intended to complete the assigned book, show up to the next scheduled gathering, and wax poetic—pinot in hand—about the novel’s highs and lows. And then, life intervened. Maybe you could barely slog through the first half of the tome; perhaps none of the meeting times worked for your schedule; maybe the titles your crew chose drove you batty....
"Ladycations" Keep My Head Above Water—Here's Why I Make Them a Priority and You Should Too
me, it’s the reminder that connecting with my pals—old or new or both—for longer than the length of a meal in a place that is not my living room. And this re-realization soothes me every time.
5 Expert Tips to Become a Mentally Stronger Person
Bumps big and small can drag our day down. A coworker says your new haircut is “cute, for someone your age.” Your phone loses charge right as you’re expecting a time-sensitive call. Terrible health news befalls your best friend. How well do you deal with these setbacks? “Resilience is our response to any challenge,” says Donna Volpitta, Ed.D., the founder of the Center for Resilient Leadership. "If we become more resilient, we can handle bigger challenges."
10 Quick Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence
Talk to yourself the way you would a friend. That’s the conventional advice behind how to build self-confidence. But science suggests there may be even more practical ways to extend some compassion and encouragement to yourself in times of self-doubt and negativity. Try these tips to bolster your sense of self, stat.
New Research Says Your Social Network Can Reveal More About Your Health Than Your Fitness Tracker Does
Sure, your fitness tracker offers helpful data about your physical health. But for an accurate measure of your overall wellness, science says the size and connectivity of your social network are an even better indicator.
Hanging Out with Your Girlfriends Can Make You More Successful
Yes, it’s inspiring to hang with other women at the top of their game. But science says it actually may boost your own chances for success, too. (So schedule that lunch date already!)
9 Podcasts Hosted by Women That Will Totally Inspire You
Inspiring, lady-led audio shows abound, whether you’re in need of a career spark, family care pointers, kitchen inspiration, or just some serious belly laughs.
Pompons! | Edition Michael Fischer [German version]
Pompons sind viel mehr als der obligatorische Bommel auf der Mütze (auch wenn der jeder Mütze das gewisse Extra verleiht). Mit Pompons aus Wolle lassen sich Kleidungsstücke aufpeppen, Ketten anfertigen oder Anhänger zaubern. Papier-Pompons schmücken jede Party, und solche aus Stoff sind eine Zierde für daheim. 25 pom(pon)pöse Projekte versetzen jeden ins Pompon-Fieber! 96 pp. Deutsch
Pompons! | zeroaoito [Portugese version]
Este é um livro para todos os fãs de pompons, desde aqueles com mais prática aos iniciados na confeção destas bolas fofas e intemporais. Seja qual for a experiência, vão ficar na certa impressionados com as 25 propostas deste livro. Desde projetos de decoração a acessórios de roupa, um mundo de pompons está ao dispor de todos.
Pom-Poms! | Quirk Books [English version]
Whether they’re perking up your clothes, brightening your home decor, or bringing a rainbow of color to your next party, pom-poms are perfect wherever they pop up.
Each project in this book has oh-so-simple instructions and photographs that’ll have you whipping up homemade tufts in all kinds of eye-catching patterns, from speckles to stripes to polka-dots. And don’t worry about running out of yarn. You’ll learn how to put a new spin on poms with a host of fun materials like tissue paper, tinsel, coffee filters, and cupcake wrappers.
“In It,” Ep. 6: When Gifted Kids Need Accommodations, Too
Twice-exceptional (or “2E”) kids have learning or attention issues AND are gifted. In this last episode of Season 1, Lexi and Amanda speak with guests Penny Williams, a parenting trainer and coach, and Debbie Reber, author and creator of TiLT Parenting, about the unique challenges of meeting the needs of 2E children. For these moms, their kids' giftedness doesn't make things easier—it adds a layer of complexity.
“In It,” Ep. 5: Dyscalculia, More Than “Bad at Math”
When does being “bad at math” mean something more? For Lily, a Missouri teen with dyscalculia, math struggles go a lot further than math class. On this episode, we go inside Lily’s world and experience the unexpected challenges that pop up because of her math learning disability. Amanda and Lexi talk with expert Daniel Ansari about why dyscalculia is underdiagnosed. And they hear from parents who called in to share what math challenges are like in their family.