HOW TO: Direct Kindness at Yourself

The daily grind. Traffic jams. Crowded subway cars. Working late. Being late to work. And on and on… Stressors like these are more or less a staple of our lives. Though we’re a society obsessed with getting “rid” of stress, the fact of the matter... Read more

HOW TO: Get in the back-to-school swing with good study habits!

What’s worse than writing a science paper on “The habits of worms?” Trying to motivate your 11-year-old to get it done. Many moms and dads resort to paying their kids for good grades—after all, adults get paid for a job well done, why shouldn’t... Read more

HOW TO: Use Brain Teasers to Increase Your Creative Thinking!

Rosanne Bane, author of the innovative guide to solving writer’s resistance AROUND THE WRITER’S BLOCK (Tarcher/Penguin paperback; out now), has two decades (and counting!) of experience in teaching writing and creativity. We asked her about why it’s... Read more

HOW TO: Overcome Writer’s Resistance in 15 MInutes!

written by Rosanne Bane, author of AROUND THE WRITER’S BLOCK, on sale tomorrow! For more helpful tips on beating writer’s resistance, purchase the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Indiebound Writers: are you feeling guilty because you’re... Read more

Sneak Peek: Around the Writer’s Block

Procrastination and a lack of inspiration are things many people encounter in their daily lives. But those who write can be especially plagued by the woes of writer’s block, excessive self-criticism, and self-sabotage. Roseanne Bane—who has worked... Read more

HOW TO: Self-Heal with Reiki

Have you ever considering alternative health treatments, but thought that they were too difficult to perform without extensive training? Then Reiki may be for you! Reiki, one of the most widely practiced healing systems in the world, is easy to learn... Read more

HOW TO: Identify and Prevent Illness with Reiki

Below is an adapted excerpt from SELF-HEALING WITH REIKI, the third book on Reiki by Penelope Quest. Reiki is a safe, gentle, non-intrusive healing technique where Reiki–spiritual energy–flows through a person’s hands, which are placed... Read more

HAPPY HOUR: Cinco De Mayo Style Tarcheritas!

Tarcherita Recipe, inspired by THE COCKTAIL and Cinco de Mayo! 1.5 oz tequila .5 oz triple sec 1.5 ginger ale 1 oz pomegranate juice Combine in a large glass with ice. Enjoy!   Purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Indiebound.    Read More →

HOW TO: EAT VEGAN ON A BUDGET! from MAIN STREET VEGAN

Think a vegan diet means you’ll be racking up huge tabs at Whole Foods just to be able to eat? Think again. Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan (on sale now!) offers some tips on affordable vegan staples to stock up on at any grocery store: ... Read more

Toxic Free: Detox Foods

We rely on our “detox organs” to remove harmful chemicals and toxins from our bodies.  These  include the lungs, intestines, liver, kidneys and skin. If you’d like to take a hands on approach to purifying your body, there are also... Read more

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