All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Here, 17 excellent inflatable pool options for anyone looking to enjoysummer at home. Images courtesy of The Paper Store and Target It comes with a vinyl plastic repair kit, just in case.
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. I bought this Japanese one that has a sizable tank, so the water lasts for a while. Images courtesy of the brands It also looks like a boxy little UFO, which I am personally charmed by. Citrusy scents are great for summer, and Vitruvi was kind enough to let me try some of theirs....
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Here are the books, TV shows, albums, and podcasts that were on our radar in June. Images courtesy of companies Luckily, the glowing rec and the concept encouraged me to give it a shot. Seriously, I changed my mind at least three different times as I was reading....
(And that can also trigger all sorts of interestingfeelingsfor Black people.) George Floyds killing started a national and international crisis, therapistMyisha Jackson, L.P.C., tells SELF. And as she points out, many of us cant rely on our normal coping mechanisms. Amrita Marino Below, several therapists share the most common emotional themes theyre hearing from Black people in America. Youreallowed to feelwhatever is coming up. Anger is ausefuland healthy emotion. If you find yourself angry, its crucial to allow yourself to feel it....
Most of us are nevernoton the lookout for easy, healthy dinner ideas. After all, some delicious andheadache-freenourishment is just what you need at the end of a long day. (More on how we like to think abouthealthy eatingat SELF below!) Esteban Castillo viaChicano Eats With that in mind, we rounded up 60 easy, healthy dinner ideas. A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept. Some of those foods might fall into conventional ideas of what healthy is....
Many of these deaths have been captured on camera. And were tired of constantly dealing with the physiological effects of this trauma. AsSELF previously reported, experts can calculate a persons allostatic load with various lab tests. Marina Esmeraldo This concept is also known as weathering. The signs of weathering can be emotional, physical, and behavioral, says Affuso. When an individual faces repeated or chronic exposure to stress, it can result in a higher allostatic load....
I eyed the pile of dirty dishes in the sink. Even my own husband and now teenage son never helped while my father-in-law still lived with us. Only after his father returned to his hometown could I convince and cajole my husband into equal responsibilities. Hindustan Times When India entered lockdown in late March, children were confined to home and schools conducted classes online. My husband was buried in office work, and I could not expect much from my 10-year-old daughter....
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. When the world feels overwhelming, I turn to my roots and look toward ancestral wisdom. Loveis Wise One of the best pieces of advice that I have ever received comes from an Audre Lorde quote. The Black lesbian warrior poetonce rightfully said, Caring for myself is not self-indulgence....
Of course, the list of things not permitted on the ultra-restrictive ketogenic diet is pretty darn long too. That includes protein, and even the carbs in nuts and veggies. Heres a good place to start as far aswhat to know beforestarting a keto diet. Jennifer Lee viaKirbie’s Cravings Here she uses frozen spinach, diced ham, and scallions. 2-Ingredient ChafflesfromGimme Delicious Keto aficionados will know that chaffles is short for cheese waffles....
It is impossible to declare thatBlack lives matterwithout reiterating the fact that Black trans lives matter. But this fight didnt start in 2020. Its imperative to recognize and support trans organizers and trans-ledorganizationsthat have been consistently working toward change. Lugao/Courtesy of Ianne Fields Stewart However, nourishment remains a core mission. It taught me the value that comes when someone chooses you and cooks for you. It makes me wonder how youre practicing self-care at a moment like this....
While some conspiracy theories can be harmless, theyve also been associated withradicalization of fringe groups. What makes people prone to believing conspiracy theories? Theresnothing newabout conspiracy theories, and theyre not unique to the pandemic. Fanatic Studio/Gary Waters/Science Photo Library/Getty Images So how do they start, and why are they so believable? Anything that encroaches on that could be seen as a conspiracy, says Knight. That doesnt mean Americans are necessarily more susceptible to conspiracy theories....
Whengyms closed, many people started running to get in their cardio. So, PSA time: Incorporating a strength workout for runners into your routine is super important. But one thing I wish I knew when I first laced up? Katie Thompson The importance of strength training for runners. If youre into running, shouldnt your workoutsberunning? Its not quite that simple. So keep reading to find out why strength training for runners is key to your performanceandyour health....
Youve signed the petitions. Youve posted on social media. You haveprotested, hung signs in your windows. CACTUS Creative Studio/Adobe Stock But theres a pit in your stomach about the thing you know you oughta do but have been avoiding. And if youre like many of the white folks I know, that thing istalking to your family. Some white people relish the opportunity to unload political grievances on their families. Others shudder at the thought of conflict, overcome with anxiety about some lavishly imagined worst-case scenario....
