In the previous article, 10 Resolutions for your Body, we looked at New Year's goals for the body, now let's take a look at some for mind, soul, and spirit! 1. Take in some culture. So often when we have free time, we tend to do the
Like clockwork, every year around this time I end up racking my brain for ways I can improve upon myself for the following year. It’s not that I’m unable to conjure up any weaknesses that need to be refined, on the contrary, there are so
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Continued from Color-Ful, a guide to practical color psychology. PINK: Associations: Nurturing, like the care of a good woman. Calm, sweet, pure. Effects: Calming and tranquilizing in it's lightest forms, and bright pink evokes a feminine mystic. Physical Effects: Mauve pink causes muscles to relax. Uses: In prisons and sports
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If you listen to popular ‘wisdom’ you will hear a very subtle refrain, almost too quiet to hear: Take care of yourself first, others next. It seems worthy--I mean, the "others" part is in there, right? I can’t put an oxygen mask on someone else before
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Most swear Nutella should have its own food group, but this recipe definitely earns its own day of the month
Young love, beginning of the fall college semester
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What makes something or someone beautiful, really? What is it that makes us stop in our tracks and be left in awe? In nature, we often recognize beauty when it's unexpected, unique or rare. For example, a rose blooming from a stem of thorns or
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Write a note to yourself and stash it away for next year. Make a list of things you are thankful for this year, and important lessons you have learned. Or perhaps write down a quote or scripture from the Bible that was especially significant to
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This Christmas, while you listen to the familiar music of Bing Crosby or Frank Sinatra, listen to the words a little closer. You will hear tales of the birth of Jesus, talk of angels, and a holy night. While some of the carols speak of
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Say a prayer. Wherever you are at on your spiritual journey, God wants you to talk to Him. This Christmas Eve night, pray for direction in 2012, for your family or friends, and give thanks for all you have. From the series: 25 Days of Darling http://unwastedyouth.tumblr.com/
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Be a servant. This Christmas we will all most likely be around family or friends who have taken us in for the holiday. Make it a point to serve them. Here are some ideas: Offer to vacuum, sweep or clean whatever is needed before the
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I have been sitting in the coffee shop for several hours, a chai latte on my left and a stack of books on my right. This is a charming little shop, with wrought-iron chairs and big windows welcoming the sunlight. The room is full and
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You may be overwhelmed by the amount of holiday party tips you are receiving in every magazine you pick up, but remember, being a Hostess is an honor. Darling believes in all of you, that you can create an unforgettable night for your guests in
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Talk to the person next to you on the airplane. As many of us will probably be on planes this season, let's take this challenge and actually engage someone new. Asking "tell me about yourself" is a great question. Instead of discussing the typical background
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Put away your cell phone while conversing with someone. It's harder than it sounds, but it also will make a bigger difference than you would think! Give the person you are with your full attention. It sends a message of "you are not as important as
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This singing duo of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel began as an unexpected collaboration in 2006. Now they have given us delightful Christmas cheer through their album A Very She & Him Christmas. These classic tunes harken to the past but keep us in the
Talk to someone at a party that is an "outsider." Some people are very shy and uncomfortable in social situations. Go out of your way to approach them and introduce yourself. Ask them questions about themselves and make them feel comfortable. Invite them into a
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Are you taking the challenge to host a holiday get-together this year
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In our previous article The Darling Holiday Guide, we discussed easy, fun food ideas for your holiday party. Now we are moving into dressing confidently for the evening. Every occasion should be celebrated with just the right ensemble. Finding that "just right" combination should be formulated
Give a compliment. Many times we think something nice about a friend, or even a stranger, but don't tell them. Instead of letting that thought pass, say it out loud. For example, if a sales associate has great hair, a bright smile, or stylish shoes,
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We’ve all met that woman--the one who is so radiant we can’t take our eyes off of her. She’s beautiful, but we can’t quite figure out why. Is it her hair? Her figure? Her clothes? After speaking with her for a few moments, we know
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I lied to my mother. Yes, the woman to whom I owe my life. And it wasn't a white lie, a "harmless" lie. No, this lie was more like a platinum lie. It was to her benefit. Not to spare her feelings or anything, but
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Put others first. There are only a few shopping days until Christmas, and parking lots and malls are a scene of mayhem; people are on edge--honking at one another and fighting for their place in long lines. Until Christmas, be conscientious while driving, even give someone
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Send a Christmas card to your kindergarten or first grade teacher. Yes it was ages ago, but with the amount of social networking sites we now have, you might be able to find him/her easier. If you can't send a physical card, Darling recommends Paperless Post for cute
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Say "I'm sorry." Maybe you said something to a co-worker that caused a ripple in the relationship, and you both pretend it didn't happen. Or perhaps you said something to your husband that belongs on an episode of Real Housewives; you both have swept past
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Welcome to the Darling Holiday Party Guide. We will be featuring different aspects of parties over the next couple weeks--whether you are hosting one, bringing food to a potluck, or trying to find what to wear, we hope this is helpful to you this holiday
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Hug a person who you haver never hugged before. Yes, you may think it might be awkward, but it is worth it. Maybe you have been seeing the same cashier every morning for the last three months; you know she has 3 kids and a dog
You know the situation. Scraps of paper with random items jotted down, pictures of goods from stores on your iPhone, emails to yourself from the site with that new cozy knit sweater that you long to have
Treat a friend to a manicure or pedicure--or both! If your finances allow, go for the massage chair and foot soak as well! Also pick fun holiday colors, so you're both ready for the many holiday parties ahead! For color ideas, see our article, Darling's
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