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I have a hard time getting myself to eatlunch. Not five-ingredient sandwiches, though. Another plus: They’re so easy to pack! Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell Most are perfect for a packed lunch, but there are some breakfast sandwiches included, too! And while they may be simple, they definitely aren’t boring. Turkey Sandwich With Hummus and Avocadofrom SELF Cucumbers add a crunch to this creamy protein-packed sandwich. In this sandwich it adds a bunch of protein, a creamy texture, and salty flavor....

Runningis good for your health. Picking up litter is good for the planets health. Why not combine the two? Abby Drake Thats the idea behind plogging, a new environmentally consciousfitness trendwhere people pick up rubbish while on a run. The next day I took gloves and a bag and started picking up garbage along the way. She documents their hauls via @dogplog_hoboken. Like Lindberg, she chronicles her plogging hauls viaInstagram....

As apickle lover, my fridge is almost always full of empty pickle jars. Yes, you read that right: They’re empty, save for the brine. You see, I can’t really help myself when it comes to those little green guys. http://turniptheoven.com/ So I place the juice-filled jar back in my fridgea new addition to my collection. “I’ll use the pickle juice eventually!” I tell myself, but then I never do. The reason I don’t use the pickle juice isn’t because I don’t want to....

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. What I’ve learned is that what constitutes easy is pretty open to interpretation. Photos by Andrew Purcell; Design by Morgan Johnson They all taste good, but they’re definitely bare-bones, because isn’t that the point? Feel free to add herbs, spices, or condiments, if you have them!...

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. Mykitchengadget situation is abysmal. I’m not kidding. (Until that point, I’d just been using my roommate’s. When she moved out, I was doomed.) Needless to say, mysingle-use productgame is weak. Without it, I’m the avocado tool. When I stumbled upon the Aerolatte frother, it changed my coffee world for the better....

Being assertive is a core communication skill. Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view. It can also help you do this while respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Being assertive can also help boost your self-esteem and earn others' respect. This can help with stress management. Some people seem to be naturally assertive. But if you’re not assertive, you’re free to learn to be....

Eyeirritation can kind of hijack your brain. It is literally impossible to focus on anything else. Its not like your eyes actuallyhurt, so no need to see a doctor, right? Justin Case/Getty Images Here are six times you should see a doctor about eye irritation. This could signalpink eye, aka conjunctivitis. That leads to symptoms like redness, itching, andexcessive tearingbasically all signs that somethings up. Youve probably heard that pink eye happens when you getpoop particlesin your eye....

There aresomany iced coffees on the market now that it’s not always clear which ones are worth grabbing. Additionally, she says thatcaffeine contentis something to keep in mind. confirm you’re reading labels and not accidentally taking in way more caffeine than you think. Just crack it open and enjoy. The latter is pressurized, which gives it a foamy head and makes it taste creamier. The same is true of Lucky Jack’s other coffee products too....

But despite criticism of the show, Netflix is about to release a second season. Some may be wondering why Netflix decided to continue a show that produced such controversy. They found that the majority of the adolescents who watched the show felt its level of intensity was appropriate. Beth Dubber/Netflix Based on that feedback, the team behind13 Reasons Whyproduced content to supplement season two. To help answer that question, SELF asked seven mental health professionals for their thoughts on the show....

Whatd you get Mom and Steve? my older brother, Tom, asked me the day before Christmas last year. It checked all the boxes, and I felt good about it. Me and mom at The Rockhouse I wrote in her card, which was originally only supposed to be for the scarf. This card entitles you to one Mother-Daughter trip of your choosing anytime in the next 365 days. I will doall of the planning....

A kidney infection requires prompt medical attention. Kidney infection treatment, which usually includes antibiotics, might require hospitalization. Severe kidney infection can lead to life-threatening complications. Seek immediate medical attention if you have kidney infection symptoms combined with bloody urine or nausea and vomiting. This is the most common cause of kidney infections. Bacteria from an infection elsewhere in your body also can spread through your bloodstream to your kidneys. Rarely, kidney infection results after kidney surgery....

Despite some outdated misconceptions, sex doesnt need to include penetration. Diseases are advanced infections that exhibit symptoms, according to theMayo Clinic.) Its a really common mode of transmission, he says. Many STIs can be transmitted through oral sex. Here, experts explain how you’ve got the option to keep on keeping on. In short, for the same reason that you get an infection from penetrative sex. What STI symptoms should I watch for?...

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. Yes, log rollingand no, she is not a lumberjack. Courtesy of Key Log Rolling From this clip, you might see that log rolling is an undeniably legit (and mesmerizing) workout. But how did it become a thing? The sport beganin the 1800s with the advent of the logging industry, explains Delaney....