The New Year is about beginnings, amendments, and resolutions. The new moon is also about starting something new. Consequently, when the New Year and new moon coincide, as in 2022, their concurrence creates particularly auspicious energy for change. You can take that even further and consider diffusing New Year’s essential oils as part of a powerful and enjoyable ritual for the New Year. RELATED: What Are Essential Oils? + How They Work & Which Are The Best To Use...

Oh, all of you? Every single one of you has your hand raised? Not surprised. While technically no one forces you to stalk all your ex’s social media pages, the draw to do it can certainly be overpowering. You need to know that he’s just as much of a mess as you are. Especially when you’re in the super vulnerable, I’m-gonna-sit-here-and-cry-to-surprise-proposal-videos stage of a breakup. RELATED: How Obsessively Online Stalking My Ex Helped Me Move On Falling into the obsessive status-checking trap is understandable and can happen to the best of us....

After appearing on the most recent episode of the YouTube interview series “Hot Ones,” many fans grew concerned about her weight loss journey, bringing up pictures of her physique. Khloe Kardashian’s drastic weight loss has divided fans. During the June 23rd, 2022, episode of “Hot Ones” Kardashian detailed the workout routine that she performs to keep herself looking the way she does. “Hot Ones” host, Sean Evans, showed a photo of Kardashian’s defined back and asked what was the secret to her workout routine....

The subreddit is a place where users ask strangers to vote on who was in the wrong in a situation that is causing them stress in their lives. She began by describing that his height had “always been a source of insecurity for him." The preparation for any wedding brings unique stress from dealing with in-laws to having to write a speech. But this one woman’s wedding prep brought up a long-held issue in her relationship....

As a result, his daughter went to Reddit’s “r/AmItheA–hole” thread to ask for some advice from people on whether she caused the wedding drama. The teen explained that she has become quite close with her dad since her mother died eight years ago. RELATED: Man Refuses To Let His Mother Attend His Wedding After Overhearing Her Talk About His Daughter The girl wrote, “I look just like her, same hair, same eyes, with the right make-up I resemble her exact face....

She was the inspiration behind the book ‘Dolphin Tale’ and the movies adapted from it. Winter died on Nov. 11 at around 8 p.m. after struggling through intestinal issues. According to the staff at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Winter had been having gastrointestinal issues for a while now, however it recently worsened. How did Winter the Dolphin die? Winter had a gastrointestinal infection and had been going through medication and treatment....

Saturn is the planet associated with karma, and we can know one thing for certain; over the next few months, we will see karma’s equalizing hand at play. Because the Saturn transit begins in the sign of Aquarius, we’ll get off to a good start, as Aquarius brings in a well-needed touch of compassion. And when we speak of karmic payback, we usually think of it as something drastic. With Saturn retrograde in Aquarius, we will be able to dial down the ‘drastic’ and work with something more along the lines of just....

Often, people feel if they try to be polite they will come off as weak or somehow fake. But you truly can do this politely, without becoming less of your authentic self. You can still come off as a strong leader. Below are some tips from a communications professional and leadership coach on how to be direct and provide clarity — while silencing your inner critic and without coming off as rude....

In reality, only 1 in 200 people are diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, 75% of which are men. People with narcissistic personality disorder tend to be selfish and inconsiderate, and are known for their lack of empathy. Dealing with a narcissist in your life, especially a family member, can be daunting. RELATED: 5 Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics Narcissists Use To Get Inside Your Head Some other symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder are an inflated sense of self-worth and entitlement, an insatiable need for attention, taking advantage of others, an obsession with power, and a need to save face when shown in a negative light....

Chores that are left undone shout at us by virtue of the fact they are there staring us in the face. It’s hard to relax when we are surrounded by clutter, piles of papers, and obvious chores left undone. It’s even harder to feel romantic in such a setting. When you think about Valentine’s Day, you probably picture soft lighting and music playing in the background. Maybe there is a vase full of long-stemmed red roses and a box of chocolates nearby....

Your loved ones might hold your hand and support you in the journey, but sometimes, even they fail to understand your circumstances. So, in the end, it’s solely on you to cross the road yourself. It feels like nobody really understands how you feel, so it’s hard to get the appropriate help. Unfortunately, this is precisely how those suffering from mental health issues feel. While most remain oblivious to their situation, some are aware and want to seek help but fail because they cannot comprehend and communicate what’s happening in their minds....

Fortunately, how you react to situations and conditions that cause a bad mood, whether they’re external or internal, is totally up to you. And while it’s OK to let yourself feel these negative emotions for a bit, it’s important to know how to get out of a bad mood so you can continue attracting the positivity you really want into your life. How to Get Out of a Bad Mood According to Abraham Hicks, “if you can think about the things that feel good and give the things that don’t feel good a rest for a while, those things that don’t feel good would open up for you....

If you pause to notice your reaction to even just reading these words, you might detect a slight dip in your emotions. As humans, most of us are wired to win, achieve, and succeed. How do we generally attempt to “win” in our own personal worlds? We push, we strive, we struggle. In a word, we “do.” The struggle — the fight to win — often becomes an obstacle to finding happiness....

All that involves simply showing sincere interest in people. Yet, this alone will not ensure others will take an interest in you nor change their behavior toward you. Only you can modify or change your own behavior. Your choices and influence lie in your action. RELATED: 7 Things Highly Charming, Charismatic Women Do Way Differently How to manifest your charm Your step forward to connect with others starts by focusing first on others’ interests and concerns....

Be wary of any clichés that promise quick solutions to rebuilding trust. We cannot expect trust to come back instantly. It takes time to restore and the process cannot be rushed. To help make these hurdles easier to overcome, it’s essential to create a plan. The plan should account for the kinds of considerations that the “wounded spouse” needs and appreciates, as well as listing the necessary changes in the relationship in order for the couple to become closer again....

Sometimes, we naturally just stay up late because of worry or anxiety, or we just can’t seem to shut our brains off. You find yourself lying in your bed at 4 a.m. Googling things like “How big is Justin Timberlake’s big toe?” or “What does cat food taste like?” RELATED: Why So Many People Wake Up For An Hour In The Middle Of The Night… On Purpose But instead of trying to keep yourself awake, knowing how to stay up all night is simple!...

Regrets are a part of life. Regrets are a part of life —but they are not the whole of life. In fact, our regrets can be turned into a positive if we are dedicated to doing the work to heal and learn from them. Certainly, we all have our share of regrets but it would be a huge mistake to let regrets stop us from growing, experiencing joy, and living a life that is truly vital....

But how many of us stop and think about how the things we see and hear in our everyday lives could be domestic violence? How many of us can fathom what happens in these traumatic situations? I myself didn’t fully understand domestic violence until last October, on a day that I’ll remember forever. RELATED: 11 Signs Of Emotional Abuse In Relationships — And How Abusers Try Using Them Against You If You Leave In October, I turned 30, and to celebrate, I headed to Atlantic City....

Am I somehow trying to atone by telling total strangers that I didn’t realize, maybe for a week or two or four, that my milk supply was down and she was maybe getting half of what she needed? That I should have been paying closer attention because we’d had that problem early on. Like if I shame myself publicly, the guilt will disappear? Or am I looking for validation, reassurance that it could happen to anyone?...

“What if he’s a jerk?” “What if he smells like a goat?” “You have no idea how different these people are from us.” A torrent of unsuccessful attempts to discourage me from “the biggest mistake of your life.” Right along with most people, the very concept of someone telling another person who they would marry used to seem totally illogical to me. My concept of arranged marriage was completely wrong....