Meet a woman who no longer shaves and who doesn’t hesitate to explain why. If you’ve been following the ongoing societal conversations about gender and beauty norms, you might have noticed a growing trend. Today, many women are choosing to ditch their razors and stop shaving their hair. This change may come as a surprise to some, mainly because female body hair removal has been a well-established norm in Western societies for years. So what motivation could be behind this trend? We will discover the countless reasons why many women choose to give up the razor. Meet Angelica, an Instagrammer…
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Have you ever wondered how to teach children to develop a growth mindset? Have you ever struggled to explain the growth mindset to a friend or colleague? I was a research associate for Mike Csikszentmihalyi at the Quality of Life Research Center. I made this short video that explains how to talk to students to foster resilience, long-term success, and a growth mindset. Here are some of the minute marks in the video: 0:14 Columbia University study on parents’ use of the word “smart” 0:35Carol Dweck’s study on the use of “smart” vs “hard-working” as forms of praise …
Time is a precious resource that often goes unnoticed. Many of us find ourselves immersed in activities that contribute little to our personal growth or general well-being. Instead of spending hours watching movies we don’t care about or enduring uninteresting lectures, it’s worth considering the alternative – using our time for more productive endeavours. Why not learn to control your time, instead of letting it control you? In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of prioritizing meaningful activities, such as learning, goal-directed pursuitsand mindfulness practices like meditation. By making conscious choices about how we spend our time, we can…
Betsy Lake from Loughborough University is looking for participants to help with her dissertation research project, ‘Investigate the experiences of people with physical disabilities vis-à-vis telework practices”, situated in the social model of disability. His research aims to explore, through 30-60 minute interviews on Microsoft Teams, the experiences (needs, barriers, facilitators, advantages, disadvantages, etc.) of UK-based physically disabled teleworkers. This study is much needed at present due to the very limited research done in this area to date. As employers restructure long-term work practices in response to Covid-19, and with predictions that a hybrid work model is likely the future,…
Cigna expands liposuction coverage under ERISA class settlement. Cigna Health & Life Insurance Co. has expanded its specialty liposuction coverage and will reprocess claims for coverage for lipoedema patients whose claims were previously denied, according to a class settlement filed in the Northern District of California. The settlement, which is expected to benefit more than 239 people, was reached after Cigna opted to change its policy on liposuction coverage following Banafsheh Akhlaghi’s lawsuit raising claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Cigna’s “post-litigation reversal”, in which he now finds liposuction to be a medically necessary treatment for lipedema if…
How to Use Journal Prompts for Money MindsetNow that we understand the benefits of journaling to improve your financial mindset, let’s explore how to effectively use log prompts to improve your financial well-being. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:Step 1: Prepare the groundCreate a sacred space for your money journaling practice. Find a quiet, comfortable place where you won’t be interrupted. Gather your favorite journals, pens, and any extra materials that inspire you, like positive affirmations or quotes.Step 2: Keep a diary of your financial goalsStart by keeping a diary of your financial goals. What do you want…
HI! I’m so excited to start this new monthly post. so many people have reached out to me, privately and publicly, and I can’t wait to start responding! so let’s go…”What inspired you to create this blog? »I wanted to make mental health information easily accessible to teenagers. in times when I felt so lost, over-stressed, maybe even anxious and overwhelmed, I could never find a blog/account that would go beyond the surface. quotes like “everything will be fine” and “just keep going” weren’t going to be the answer. I wanted to feel a real connection with the author, and…
UnitedHealthcare has reached an agreement to end a class action lawsuit accusing the healthcare giant of violating employee benefits law by refusing to cover liposuction treatment, promising to reimburse policyholders and changing its coverage policy. In a motion for preliminary approval filed in California federal court, UnitedHealthcare Inc. and class representative Mary Caldwell urged U.S. District Judge William Alsup to sign the agreement, saying it would limit the risks and expense of prolonged litigation. “The parties agree that it is in their best interests, and in the best interests of the court, to conserve resources and avoid the unnecessary commitment…
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recognizes that lipedema is distinct from obesity and lymphedema. NICE recognizes that lipedema is common, underrecognized and extremely debilitating and significantly more common in women than in men. NICE recommends that there be more research to understand who would benefit most from liposuction, long-term results, and quality of life (QOL). NICE will revise its advice when publishing future trials and research. Link to full NICE report: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ipg721/resources/liposuction-for-chronic-lipoedema-pdf-1899876154386373 NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recognizes that lipedema is distinct from obesity and lymphedema.