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This Fan-Led Bachelor Diversity Campaign Is Demanding ABC Make Some Pivotal Changes
Forty seasons, 18 years, and one Black lead. If those statistics sound familiar to you, you're probably a fan of The Bachelor. It's also the phrase at the center of a recent campaign launched by a group of fans who are tired of the franchise's blatant lack of diversity and are demanding change. Titled The Bachelor Diversity Campaign, the organization's mission is to hold the beloved franchise accountable for BIPOC representation and antiracism.
Related: It's Been 18 Years, and the Bachelor Franchise Hasn't Done Much to Improve Its Diversity Issue
On June 8, the campaign launched a petition titled "A Campaign for Anti-Racism in the Bachelor Franchise," which features 13 calls to action, including casting a Black lead in season 25 (season 16 of The Bachelorette has already cast Clare Crawley), casting BIPOC for "at least 35 percent of contestants" while giving them equitable screen time, hiring a BIPOC diversity consultant, and properly vetting new contestants to prevent anyone who has promoted prejudice ("e.g. ableism, racism, sexism, white supremacy, religious intolerance, homophobia, transphobia") from being cast.
Considering how social media has been a frequent problem for the franchise lately, a thorough scrub through contestants' accounts is truly the least production can do. Just to name a few incidents in recent Bachelor past: Lee Garrett was exposed for tweeting a string of racist and sexist remarks during Rachel Lindsay's season, Garrett Yrigoyen "liked" social media posts that mocked feminists and transgender people, and Victoria Fuller was involved in a controversial photo shoot. Not a good look for the franchise by far.
The campaign organizers describe themselves as a group of "diverse fans who united in a Bachelor fan group with the shared mission to increase BIPOC representation within the Bachelor franchise."
"We believe that the national conversation should be focused on black lives, but at this moment where diversity issues have been brought to the forefront, our support has to extend beyond a symbolic gesture or a single social media post," Ria Ali, a 32-year-old lawyer from Massachusetts who helped form the campaign, told The LA Times. "The Bachelor is something in our daily lives that we spend time with and enjoy, and we feel we have to make that place as diverse, inclusive, and reflective of the principles of anti-racism that we are marching for and donating to."
The campaign sprung into action on the same day as the debut of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons-Ever, the franchise's latest installment. The show airs one new three-hour episode a week that highlights a past season, and kicked off by featuring Sean Lowe's journey to finding love. As Lindsay - the sole Black lead noted in the campaign's slogan - said in a blog post addressing the franchise's lack of diversity on Monday, "make sure you tune in on Mondays for all the white reasons to watch The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever as it will weekly highlight the very thing that is wrong with this franchise."
Related: 7 Things The Bachelor Needs to Do in Order to Be Good Again (or at Least Not Awful)
At the time of publication, the petition has sailed past its initial goal of 50K signatures and now has almost 76K names signed. A new goal of 150K has been set with several franchise cast members sharing the campaign on their social media accounts, including Lindsay, Tyler Cameron, Nick Viall, Bibiana Julian, Evan Bass, Jubilee Sharpe, Chris Bukowski, Onyeka Ehie, Mykenna Dorn, and Marquel Martin. Only time will tell if The Bachelor franchise is here for the right reasons.
ABC Reveals the Franchise's First Black Bachelor Well Ahead of His Season: Meet Matt James
We haven't even gotten to Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette yet, but we already know who's moving into the Bachelor mansion after her. On Friday, June 12, ABC announced their lead for season 25 of The Bachelor well ahead of schedule, but thankfully, it's a familiar face for Bachelor Nation. Say hello to the new Bachelor, Matt James, looking for love and making history while doing so!
The 28-year-old real estate broker was initially meant to feature in Crawley's season as one of her contestants, though Bachelor Nation has known him as Tyler Cameron's longtime best friend, roommate, and business partner for longer. The two of them run the charity ABC Food Tours together, and they're as likely to be spotted goofing off on Instagram as promoting their charity work. Cameron actually predicted James's big role in the Bachelor franchise in 2019 when People asked him who he'd choose to be the next Bachelor. "I can't wait to watch [Matt] next year," he joked. "I know my mom signed him up." Talk about manifesting the future!
"Matt has been on our radar since February, when producers first approached him to join Bachelor Nation, as part of Clare's season. When filming couldn't move forward as planned, we were given the benefit of time to get to know Matt and all agreed he would make a perfect Bachelor," ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke said in a statement announcing the casting. "We know we have a responsibility to make sure the love stories we're seeing onscreen are representative of the world we live in and we are proudly in service to our audience. This is just the beginning and we will continue to take action with regard to diversity issues on this franchise. We feel so privileged to have Matt as our first Black Bachelor and we cannot wait to embark on this journey with him."
The news of James's casting comes amid cries of the Bachelor franchise's blatant lack of diversity. James will be the first Black Bachelor in its entire 18-year-history and the second Black lead in the franchise, following Rachel Lindsay, who was season 13's Bachelorette. Lindsay has been among the people demanding that the ABC franchise acknowledge their system is not designed for people of color and make changes to their production. Fans have even begun a Bachelor Diversity Campaign to hold the beloved franchise accountable for BIPOC representation and antiracism. While James's casting takes care of one huge point (casting a Black lead), the franchise has plenty more actions to take before fans are satisfied.
When asked on Friday's Good Morning America if he thinks his casting marks a turning point for the franchise, James said, "I think it's a step in the right direction. When Rachel speaks, we listen. She has a very important voice in all of this, being the [first Black Bachelorette], so I think we're all following suit in that conversation, and hopefully, this is the first of many Black men to be in the position that I'm at now."
ABC Reveals the Franchise's First Black Bachelor Well Ahead of His Season: Meet Matt James
We haven't even gotten to Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette yet, but we already know who's moving into the Bachelor mansion after her. On Friday, June 12, ABC announced their lead for season 25 of The Bachelor well ahead of schedule, but thankfully, it's a familiar face for Bachelor Nation. Say hello to the new Bachelor, Matt James, looking for love and making history while doing so!
The 28-year-old real estate broker was initially meant to feature in Crawley's season as one of her contestants, though Bachelor Nation has known him as Tyler Cameron's longtime best friend, roommate, and business partner for longer. The two of them run the charity ABC Food Tours together, and they're as likely to be spotted goofing off on Instagram as promoting their charity work. Cameron actually predicted James's big role in the Bachelor franchise in 2019 when People asked him who he'd choose to be the next Bachelor. "I can't wait to watch [Matt] next year," he joked. "I know my mom signed him up." Talk about manifesting the future!
"Matt has been on our radar since February, when producers first approached him to join Bachelor Nation, as part of Clare's season. When filming couldn't move forward as planned, we were given the benefit of time to get to know Matt and all agreed he would make a perfect Bachelor," ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke said in a statement announcing the casting. "We know we have a responsibility to make sure the love stories we're seeing onscreen are representative of the world we live in and we are proudly in service to our audience. This is just the beginning and we will continue to take action with regard to diversity issues on this franchise. We feel so privileged to have Matt as our first Black Bachelor and we cannot wait to embark on this journey with him."
The news of James's casting comes amid cries of the Bachelor franchise's blatant lack of diversity. James will be the first Black Bachelor in its entire 18-year-history and the second Black lead in the franchise, following Rachel Lindsay, who was season 13's Bachelorette. Lindsay has been among the people demanding that the ABC franchise acknowledge their system is not designed for people of color and make changes to their production. Fans have even begun a Bachelor Diversity Campaign to hold the beloved franchise accountable for BIPOC representation and antiracism. While James's casting takes care of one huge point (casting a Black lead), the franchise has plenty more actions to take before fans are satisfied.
When asked on Friday's Good Morning America if he thinks his casting marks a turning point for the franchise, James said, "I think it's a step in the right direction. When Rachel speaks, we listen. She has a very important voice in all of this, being the [first Black Bachelorette], so I think we're all following suit in that conversation, and hopefully, this is the first of many Black men to be in the position that I'm at now."
These Brides Had a True Modern Fairy-Tale Wedding, and It Was Beyond Gorgeous
Alicia and Tameka tied the knot last summer at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture in Charlotte, NC. The pair were practically beaming with joy on the big day. "Our wedding was one of the best days of my entire life," Alicia said. "We described our theme as 'modern fairy tale!' I wanted to be a princess at our wedding. I've always imagined getting married and wearing a ballgown." Their wedding definitely lived up to the theme. Alicia channeled her inner Cinderella and wore an ivory ballgown with a sweetheart neckline and embroidered bodice, while Tameka rocked a chic white suit with golden buttons.
The altar's background was on theme, featuring a large storybook with the phrases "Once Upon a Time . . ." and "Happily Ever After" written on it along with a large castle. The ceremony was absolutely stunning, and one of the highlights was Tameka's vows. Alicia describes Tameka as not much of a talker, so when she delivered these beautiful lines, there was not a dry eye in the room:
"You have loved me in times where I have struggled to love myself and for that I am forever grateful! You have pushed me to be a better partner and person. You have changed my life. There aren't enough words to express my gratitude for you, and how extremely fortunate I am that you have never given up on me."
Alicia and Tameka finished the night with a romantic kiss as shimmering gold confetti showered down on them, and photographer Casey Hendrickson was there to capture the magical day. Keep reading to see every beautiful moment of this fairy-tale wedding.
Related: These Brides Eloped on the Steps of the New York Public Library, and It Was Magic
These Brides Had a True Modern Fairy-Tale Wedding, and It Was Beyond Gorgeous
Alicia and Tameka tied the knot last summer at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture in Charlotte, NC. The pair were practically beaming with joy on the big day. "Our wedding was one of the best days of my entire life," Alicia said. "We described our theme as 'modern fairy tale!' I wanted to be a princess at our wedding. I've always imagined getting married and wearing a ballgown." Their wedding definitely lived up to the theme. Alicia channeled her inner Cinderella and wore an ivory ballgown with a sweetheart neckline and embroidered bodice, while Tameka rocked a chic white suit with golden buttons.
The altar's background was on theme, featuring a large storybook with the phrases "Once Upon a Time . . ." and "Happily Ever After" written on it along with a large castle. The ceremony was absolutely stunning, and one of the highlights was Tameka's vows. Alicia describes Tameka as not much of a talker, so when she delivered these beautiful lines, there was not a dry eye in the room:
"You have loved me in times where I have struggled to love myself and for that I am forever grateful! You have pushed me to be a better partner and person. You have changed my life. There aren't enough words to express my gratitude for you, and how extremely fortunate I am that you have never given up on me."
Alicia and Tameka finished the night with a romantic kiss as shimmering gold confetti showered down on them, and photographer Casey Hendrickson was there to capture the magical day. Keep reading to see every beautiful moment of this fairy-tale wedding.
Related: These Brides Eloped on the Steps of the New York Public Library, and It Was Magic
5 Tips For Avoiding Injuries on Trail Runs
Running a 5K on a rocky trail in the middle of the woods is a completely different experience than hitting a local track for a 3.1-mile jog.
Besides the obvious perks - the canopy of trees and the soothing sounds of nature - trail running terrain presents different obstacles that are important to prep for to prevent injuries, especially if you're brand new to the sport.
So, for the essential info on avoiding injuries while trail running as a beginner, we turned to ultrarunner and Merrell athlete Mirna Valerio.
From wearing the right footwear to the importance of getting familiar with and walking local trails before picking up your speed and running, check out Valerio's top tips below.
Get Familiar With the Trails
"To train for trail running, you should run and hike on trails," Valerio says. "It's such a different sport than road running that taking some extra care to prepare yourself for trail running would be very beneficial."
For example, Valerio says that training on the actual running trails "will help you strengthen not only the big muscle groups involved in running, but it will help all of those smaller foot muscles, ligaments, and tendons to help you maintain your stability and flexibility on uneven terrain."
Learn How to Read a Trail Map
Even if you only plan on running on a well-marked trail, it's not a bad idea to get skilled at reading a trail map - Valerio also recommends learning how to use a compass.
"Learn a few things about basic survival out in the woods. Familiarize yourself with the 10 Essentials of Hiking and Camping, especially if you'll be out for more than a couple of miles," Valerio adds.
Wear the Right Gear
Before you lace-up your cross-training sneakers, know that the terrain of your trail might dictate what shoes you wear.
For example, Valerio says if you're on a trail free of rocks, bounders, and roots sticking out from the ground, a road shoe could work. But, if your trail isn't smooth at all, she suggests a pair of trail running shoes with lugs to prevent slipping in wet areas and to grip rocks. Though, Valerio does add that falling can really happen anyway.
When shopping for trail running shoes, Valerio suggests checking out Merrell's selection - specifically MTL Skyfire and Antora.
Stay Hydrated
Be conscientious about your fluid intake - and be sure to keep your body fueled.
"If you don't eat or drink enough, you may get sluggish, your form might be off, and you will be more likely to fall or trip - not being able to recover," Valerio says.
"Make sure you eat and drink as needed. Practice carrying your own hydration and food in a pack or belt."
Take Your Time and Listen to Your Body
Really, this goes for any form of exercise - that's how important this tip truly is!
Instead of sprinting, Valerio suggests taking your time on the trails to prevent injury. Remember: listen to your body's cues.
When trail running, Valerio also mentions that your brain memorizes what's ahead, so you don't have to constantly look up or down at your feet. "Trust that your body remembers, and go with the flow," she says.
Instead, concentrating on looking ahead to prevent getting hit with branches. "I have definitely had my eye poked more than once by a pesky branch," she adds.
I Used a Yoga and Meditation App as My Alarm For 2 Weeks, and It Changed Everything
Like many people these days, I'm feeling pretty anxious. It's currently from a mix of stress from multiple jobs, having to move three times this summer, starting grad school in the fall, and of course, the threat of a global pandemic. And while I always remind myself that life could be a whole lot worse - I can just hear Kourtney Kardashian saying, "Kim, there's people that are dying" - sometimes you need to take some action to feel calm and centered.
Right as this stress started piling up, something beautiful happened . . . and in none other than my Twitter DMs (this is probably the first and last time I'll ever be able to say that). When Lizzie Brown, CEO and cofounder of the Yoga Wake Up app, reached out to me to talk about her app, it sounded perfect for me. As a yoga-lover and a perpetually stressed-out person with irregular sleep patterns, it seemed like this app was created with people like me in mind.
Yoga Wake Up is an audio-guided yoga and meditation app with hundreds of sessions that are updated weekly and range from five to 15 minutes in length. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was content catered specifically to coronavirus-related anxiety. They also drastically lowered their subscription prices to be more accessible right now, to just $35 per year. With programs for the morning (while you're in bed, or to get you out of bed), afternoon (to get you through that midday slump), and evening (for bedtime relaxation), and categories like mood, goals, and family, I was quickly able to find instructors whose styles I connected with.
Related: This Meditation Takes Just a Few Minutes and Helps Me Drift Off to Sleep Every Time
While there's obviously yoga involved, sessions feel very meditation-based, which I found to be ideal. Here's why: there's no video component. Now, before you groan and leave me no choice but to get on my soap box and talk about screen addiction, hear me out. One of the best parts of this app is that it requires very little time on your device. Since there aren't any super complex moves, it's easy to follow along audibly, and stay present in your body without visual distractions. All you have to do is go into the app and pick something to listen to, or schedule alarms for any day of the week. (Pro tip: you have to open the app at night for your alarm to go off in the morning.)
Taking the time to get in a positive headspace and stretch out my body helped me set an intention that carried me throughout the day.
When I first got the app, I decided to fully commit and set alarms for the days I'd be working, which was every day but Saturday, and see if I'd feel a difference without it. Spoiler: I did, and in a huge way. Taking the time to get in a positive headspace and stretch out my body helped me set an intention that carried me throughout the day. I caught myself saying the affirmations I'd heard in the morning in my head when I was feeling overwhelmed. By the time Saturday rolled around, I woke up at the time my alarm would have gone off. Not once have I naturally woken up at 8 a.m.
I've always dreamed of becoming a morning person, but since I'm constantly sleepy (especially after quitting my out-of-control coffee habit), I'd made peace with the fact that it would never be in the cards for me. But then week two of this experiment happened. I started getting up at 7:30 a.m. because I wanted to keep moving after my meditations, and the extra half hour gave me the time to practice yoga on my back patio - yet another thing I'd wanted to do but never did. The biggest change of all was that I started thinking about developing my sense of agency.
Personality changes with age. You see more, experience more, make mistakes, reflect, adapt. Over time, I've become much less emotional because it made life easier, but it also made me lose my ability to make decisions confidently. When the world is so full of structure and order and other opinionated people, it isn't hard to let someone else call the shots. But in the midst of a global pandemic, everything feels unknown, and we have no choice but to rely on ourselves. Through meditation, I was reminded that when all the outside noise isn't there, we're left to trust, hear, and act ourselves. Now more than ever, that's all we can do.
In these uncertain times, we need to let go of the things we can't control and focus on the things we can. Not only do we need to, but we get to. We get to wake up every day and decide that we're going to make the best of what we have, and do everything we can to stay healthy, physically and mentally. If you need help setting that positive intention in the morning, like I do, try Yoga Wake Up. You won't regret it.
Artemis Fowl Is Finally on Disney Plus! Here's What Parents Should Know Before Watching
Artemis Fowl is finally being released on Disney+ after being rescheduled from last August and then pushed back to even later this year due to the pandemic. But reader, it was worth the wait! The movie, which is based off the first book of the bestselling series of the same name by Eoin Colfer, is about 12-year-old genius Artemis who is trying to find out what happened to his father after he mysteriously disappeared and is being exposed by the media as a criminal. The movie has several notable differences from the book, but the basic story remains: Artemis discovers the existence of an ancient fairy civilization that lives in an underground world, and he knows they are somehow connected to his father's capture.
What results from this discovery is a mission filled with moments of peril and danger, some of which aren't necessarily suited for your younger elementary kids and toddlers. If you plan on watching this new release when it hits Disney+ on June 12, keep reading for what you should know prior to pressing play with your kids, especially if they're more sensitive to hectic action scenes in movies.
What Parents Should Know Before Watching Artemis Fowl With Their Kids
- There's plenty of violence, as well as the use of weapons both physical and mental. Both the faires and Artemis wield weapons at various points in the film, including blaster guns and a sleeping dart gun; plus, the fairies have the technology to wipe the memories of humans and also control their minds through eye contact. In terms of violence, there are a bunch of fight scenes, an explosion in a prison, and a violent troll who is said to be able to eat a human in under three seconds ("a fairy in less than one.")
- The characters are constantly in peril. In conjunction with the aforementioned violence, many of our characters are consistently in danger. The troll first poses a threat to civilians at a wedding - it throws a young girl clean across a village square and destroys the entire reception setting while harming guests in the process. Then later, the troll is unleashed at Fowl Manor, Artemis's mansion, and injures all of the characters in one way, shape, or form, and nearly kills one of them (for a second there, you really believe that they are going to die).
- The plot is sometimes confusing to follow. Aside from the fast-paced action scenes, some of the slower scenes are tough to follow, as so much of what Artemis discovers about the fairy world is fictional. Lots of concepts are introduced and could be confusing for younger viewers to follow along with, especially if they haven't read the book.
- There are some creepy moments involving one of the villains, Opal, and Josh Gad's character, Mulch Diggums. One of the villains of this first movie, Opal, who has captured Artemis's father, speaks with a sinister voice and is only ever seen with a creepy bright green light emanating out of their face, which hides their identity. Additionally, Mulch Diggums, a dwarf and kleptomaniac who lives in the fairy world - and who is telling Artemis's story from a prison interrogation room - specializes in digging tunnels . . . with his mouth. In order to dig, Mulch dislocates his jaw and pulls it down to his neck, which causes his whole mouth to widen. It's not a huge deal, but it's definitely unpleasant; he even mentions to an off-camera character that if they get squeamish, they should look away before he goes ahead and casually unhinges his jaw. It's something to behold, for sure.
TL;DR: Artemis Fowl is an action-packed movie that's appropriate for most kids and tweens, but you know your kids best, so if they're sensitive to jumpy moments, characters in peril, or movie violence, just prep them beforehand and assure them that in the end, everything works out for Artemis and his friends. And if your kids don't want to watch it with you, you'll still be entertained by the film's plot, as well as Josh Gad's constant comic relief and his more adult, blink-and-you'll-miss-it one-liners.
5 Tips For Avoiding Injuries on Trail Runs
Running a 5K on a rocky trail in the middle of the woods is a completely different experience than hitting a local track for a 3.1-mile jog.
Besides the obvious perks - the canopy of trees and the soothing sounds of nature - trail running terrain presents different obstacles that are important to prep for to prevent injuries, especially if you're brand new to the sport.
So, for the essential info on avoiding injuries while trail running as a beginner, we turned to ultrarunner and Merrell athlete Mirna Valerio.
From wearing the right footwear to the importance of getting familiar with and walking local trails before picking up your speed and running, check out Valerio's top tips below.
Get Familiar With the Trails
"To train for trail running, you should run and hike on trails," Valerio says. "It's such a different sport than road running that taking some extra care to prepare yourself for trail running would be very beneficial."
For example, Valerio says that training on the actual running trails "will help you strengthen not only the big muscle groups involved in running, but it will help all of those smaller foot muscles, ligaments, and tendons to help you maintain your stability and flexibility on uneven terrain."
Related: 5 Tips to Help You Transition From Road to Trail Running
Learn How to Read a Trail Map
Even if you only plan on running on a well-marked trail, it's not a bad idea to get skilled at reading a trail map - Valerio also recommends learning how to use a compass.
"Learn a few things about basic survival out in the woods. Familiarize yourself with the 10 Essentials of Hiking and Camping, especially if you'll be out for more than a couple of miles," Valerio adds.
Wear the Right Gear
Before you lace-up your cross-training sneakers, know that the terrain of your trail might dictate what shoes you wear.
For example, Valerio says if you're on a trail free of rocks, bounders, and roots sticking out from the ground, a road shoe could work. But, if your trail isn't smooth at all, she suggests a pair of trail running shoes with lugs to prevent slipping in wet areas and to grip rocks. Though, Valerio does add that falling can really happen anyway.
When shopping for trail running shoes, Valerio suggests checking out Merrell's selection - specifically MTL Skyfire and Antora.
Stay Hydrated
Be conscientious about your fluid intake - and be sure to keep your body fueled.
"If you don't eat or drink enough, you may get sluggish, your form might be off, and you will be more likely to fall or trip - not being able to recover," Valerio says.
"Make sure you eat and drink as needed. Practice carrying your own hydration and food in a pack or belt."
Related: A Toned Backside and 4 Other Benefits of Trail Running
Take Your Time and Listen to Your Body
Really, this goes for any form of exercise - that's how important this tip truly is!
Instead of sprinting, Valerio suggests taking your time on the trails to prevent injury. Remember: listen to your body's cues.
When trail running, Valerio also mentions that your brain memorizes what's ahead, so you don't have to constantly look up or down at your feet. "Trust that your body remembers, and go with the flow," she says.
Instead, concentrating on looking ahead to prevent getting hit with branches. "I have definitely had my eye poked more than once by a pesky branch," she adds.
I Used a Yoga and Meditation App as My Alarm For 2 Weeks, and It Changed Everything
Like many people these days, I'm feeling pretty anxious. It's currently from a mix of stress from multiple jobs, having to move three times this summer, starting grad school in the fall, and of course, the threat of a global pandemic. And while I always remind myself that life could be a whole lot worse - I can just hear Kourtney Kardashian saying, "Kim, there's people that are dying" - sometimes you need to take some action to feel calm and centered.
Right as this stress started piling up, something beautiful happened . . . and in none other than my Twitter DMs (this is probably the first and last time I'll ever be able to say that). When Lizzie Brown, CEO and cofounder of the Yoga Wake Up app, reached out to me to talk about her app, it sounded perfect for me. As a yoga-lover and a perpetually stressed-out person with irregular sleep patterns, it seemed like this app was created with people like me in mind.
Yoga Wake Up is an audio-guided yoga and meditation app with hundreds of sessions that are updated weekly and range from five to 15 minutes in length. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was content catered specifically to coronavirus-related anxiety. They also drastically lowered their subscription prices to be more accessible right now, to just $35 per year. With programs for the morning (while you're in bed, or to get you out of bed), afternoon (to get you through that midday slump), and evening (for bedtime relaxation), and categories like mood, goals, and family, I was quickly able to find instructors whose styles I connected with.
Related: This Meditation Takes Just a Few Minutes and Helps Me Drift Off to Sleep Every Time
While there's obviously yoga involved, sessions feel very meditation-based, which I found to be ideal. Here's why: there's no video component. Now, before you groan and leave me no choice but to get on my soap box and talk about screen addiction, hear me out. One of the best parts of this app is that it requires very little time on your device. Since there aren't any super complex moves, it's easy to follow along audibly, and stay present in your body without visual distractions. All you have to do is go into the app and pick something to listen to, or schedule alarms for any day of the week. (Pro tip: you have to open the app at night for your alarm to go off in the morning.)
Taking the time to get in a positive headspace and stretch out my body helped me set an intention that carried me throughout the day.
When I first got the app, I decided to fully commit and set alarms for the days I'd be working, which was every day but Saturday, and see if I'd feel a difference without it. Spoiler: I did, and in a huge way. Taking the time to get in a positive headspace and stretch out my body helped me set an intention that carried me throughout the day. I caught myself saying the affirmations I'd heard in the morning in my head when I was feeling overwhelmed. By the time Saturday rolled around, I woke up at the time my alarm would have gone off. Not once have I naturally woken up at 8 a.m.
I've always dreamed of becoming a morning person, but since I'm constantly sleepy (especially after quitting my out-of-control coffee habit), I'd made peace with the fact that it would never be in the cards for me. But then week two of this experiment happened. I started getting up at 7:30 a.m. because I wanted to keep moving after my meditations, and the extra half hour gave me the time to practice yoga on my back patio - yet another thing I'd wanted to do but never did. The biggest change of all was that I started thinking about developing my sense of agency.
Personality changes with age. You see more, experience more, make mistakes, reflect, adapt. Over time, I've become much less emotional because it made life easier, but it also made me lose my ability to make decisions confidently. When the world is so full of structure and order and other opinionated people, it isn't hard to let someone else call the shots. But in the midst of a global pandemic, everything feels unknown, and we have no choice but to rely on ourselves. Through meditation, I was reminded that when all the outside noise isn't there, we're left to trust, hear, and act ourselves. Now more than ever, that's all we can do.
In these uncertain times, we need to let go of the things we can't control and focus on the things we can. Not only do we need to, but we get to. We get to wake up every day and decide that we're going to make the best of what we have, and do everything we can to stay healthy, physically and mentally. If you need help setting that positive intention in the morning, like I do, try Yoga Wake Up. You won't regret it.
3 Things in Your Home That Could Be Causing Allergy Symptoms
Staying indoors to temper your seasonal-allergy symptoms is a realistic way to feel better throughout spring and early summer - just as long as the inside of your home is allergen-free, too.
If you're feeling unwavering congestion, sinus pressure, and headaches while inside, Dr. Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network, wants you to know of three common triggers that could be present in your home.
And while her advice could have you one step closer to feeling better, she urges you to see a board-certified allergist, too, in order to help further decrease the severity of your symptoms.
Dust Mites
Dust mites - although too small to see without a microscope - are part of the tick and spider family and thrive in warm, humid environments, Mayo Clinic reports.
Despite their size, they could be the reason you're experiencing allergy-like symptoms such as hay fever, headaches, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
That's why Dr. Parikh suggests frequently vacuuming, removing carpets and rugs, and covering your mattress and box spring with dust-mite covers, as these are where dust mites are most commonly found in homes.
Mold
"If you have water damage or leaks in your home and are allergic to mold, this could be a potential trigger," Dr. Parikh admits.
She recommends installing a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter in your home and removing any mold damage that could have accumulated over time.
Having a dehumidifier, changing the filters in your furnace, removing carpets from bathrooms and basements, recycling old books and newspapers, and keeping organic plant containers clean and dry can help prevent coughing, itchy eyes, and enhanced asthma symptoms, too.
Animal Dander
As much as pet lovers hate to admit it, cats and dogs are known to trigger allergies, as well.
An animal's urine, saliva, and sweat (that includes rodents and rabbits, too) can all spark allergy symptoms, but dander (also known as skin cells shed by animals) is particularly a problem because it remains airborne for long periods and collects in upholstered furniture and clothing. This can all lead to sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, facial pressure, coughing, swollen eyes, and frequent awakening.
Keeping your furry friends out of the bedroom as much as possible and using an air purifier could help you lessen allergy symptoms, Dr. Parikh says.
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7 Supportive and Stylish Summer Sandals to Shop Now
Supportive sandals reign supreme on my list of fashion trends I can get behind. Chunky soles, strap closures, slingbacks, sporty builds - these styles are headlining my summer shoe lineup, and my comfortable feet are beyond thankful.
After years of feeling flip flop-induced achiness, this switch has been a long time coming, and the Arthritis Foundation agrees: "Shoes that are flimsy can be a pain in the back (and the hips, knees, and feet)."
According to the organization, a good sandal should support the ball, arch, and heel of your foot with semirigid soles, backs, or sides. Shoes with edges that rise above the sole and are made of cushiony materials, like soft leather and neoprene, are best.
Luckily, the foundation's recommendations to prioritize support, coverage, comfort, and fit when picking out summer sandals align with what's cool this trend cycle - which is why I had no problem rounding up stylish options for you to slip into all season long.
3 Things in Your Home That Could Be Causing Allergy Symptoms
Staying indoors to temper your seasonal-allergy symptoms is a realistic way to feel better throughout spring and early summer - just as long as the inside of your home is allergen-free, too.
If you're feeling unwavering congestion, sinus pressure, and headaches while inside, Dr. Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network, wants you to know of three common triggers that could be present in your home.
And while her advice could have you one step closer to feeling better, she urges you to see a board-certified allergist, too, in order to help further decrease the severity of your symptoms.
Dust Mites
Dust mites - although too small to see without a microscope - are part of the tick and spider family and thrive in warm, humid environments, Mayo Clinic reports.
Despite their size, they could be the reason you're experiencing allergy-like symptoms such as hay fever, headaches, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
That's why Dr. Parikh suggests frequently vacuuming, removing carpets and rugs, and covering your mattress and box spring with dust-mite covers, as these are where dust mites are most commonly found in homes.
Mold
"If you have water damage or leaks in your home and are allergic to mold, this could be a potential trigger," Dr. Parikh admits.
She recommends installing a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter in your home and removing any mold damage that could have accumulated over time.
Having a dehumidifier, changing the filters in your furnace, removing carpets from bathrooms and basements, recycling old books and newspapers, and keeping organic plant containers clean and dry can help prevent coughing, itchy eyes, and enhanced asthma symptoms, too.
Animal Dander
As much as pet lovers hate to admit it, cats and dogs are known to trigger allergies, as well.
An animal's urine, saliva, and sweat (that includes rodents and rabbits, too) can all spark allergy symptoms, but dander (also known as skin cells shed by animals) is particularly a problem because it remains airborne for long periods and collects in upholstered furniture and clothing. This can all lead to sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, facial pressure, coughing, swollen eyes, and frequent awakening.
Keeping your furry friends out of the bedroom as much as possible and using an air purifier could help you lessen allergy symptoms, Dr. Parikh says.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
7 Supportive and Stylish Summer Sandals to Shop Now
Supportive sandals reign supreme on my list of fashion trends I can get behind. Chunky soles, strap closures, slingbacks, sporty builds - these styles are headlining my summer shoe lineup, and my comfortable feet are beyond thankful.
After years of feeling flip flop-induced achiness, this switch has been a long time coming, and the Arthritis Foundation agrees: "Shoes that are flimsy can be a pain in the back (and the hips, knees, and feet)."
According to the organization, a good sandal should support the ball, arch, and heel of your foot with semirigid soles, backs, or sides. Shoes with edges that rise above the sole and are made of cushiony materials, like soft leather and neoprene, are best.
Luckily, the foundation's recommendations to prioritize support, coverage, comfort, and fit when picking out summer sandals align with what's cool this trend cycle - which is why I had no problem rounding up stylish options for you to slip into all season long.
If You Thought Netflix’s Dark Was Confusing Before, the Season 3 Trailer Just Made It So Much Worse
Netflix's German sci-fi thriller Dark has blown the minds of fans with its intricate story of time travel and the subsequent butterfly effects that span through three generations of families who live in the fictional small town of Winden, Germany. Now, Dark's third and final season is coming to put an end to the enthralling story and (hopefully) reveal to us the show's remaining secrets; and it's all happening on a very significant date: June 27, 2020.
In the first season, a young boy named Mikkel goes missing in November of 2019. Throughout 18 episodes, the four intertwined families affected by Mikkel's disappearance are seen throughout the years, namely in 1953, 1986, and 2019, which turns over into 2020 as sh*t is really starting to hit the fan. Although the first season of the show premiered in 2017, it appears as though the show's creators were working two years into the future for a reason. As we know from the season two premiere, an apocalypse is coming to Winden, and just as season two comes to a close, we're seconds away from the event, which occurs on - you guessed it - June 27, 2020.
According to Netflix, in its third season, "Dark reaches its mind-bending conclusion, moving beyond the concept of space and time. Upon arrival in a new world, Jonas tries to make sense of what this rendition of Winden means for his own fate, while the ones left behind in the other world are left on a quest to break the loop that now not only bends time but also space. Two worlds. Light and dark. And in the center a tragic love story of epic proportions."
Sounds epic. Watch the season three trailers below and catch the final season of Dark when it hits Netflix on June 27, the day of the fictional apocalypse, at 3 a.m. ET.
Dark Season 3 Official Trailer
Dark Season 3 Date Announcement
More Than 100 Beautiful Jewish Baby Name Ideas
In Judaism, it's tradition to name a newborn child after a loved one. Unlike in many other religions, it's customary to name after the deceased instead of someone still living. It's also tradition to only use the first letter of the name of the person you're honoring - and not their full moniker - to inspire your baby's name. Whether you're looking for a modern Hebrew name or traditional biblical inspiration, here are some stunning Jewish options worthy of your little one.
Girls
A
Abigail, Adina, Adva, Aleigha, Aliza, Alona, Amalia, Amira, Annaliese, Anne, Ariella, Atara, Ava, Aviva, Axelle, Ayla, Aziel
B
Baila, Barbara, Beatrice, Becky, Bethany, Bettina, Breana, Breindel
C
Cecelia, Charlotte, Chaya, Carmela, Carmen, Chasye, Chaya
D
Dalia, Dalila, Dana, Danae, Danele, Daniella, Danielle, Dara, Dareen, Davi, Dayla, Deah, Deborah, Dena, Devi, Devorah, Dinah, Dorothy, Dynah
E
Eden, Edrea, Eleanor, Elia, Eliana, Eliza, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellice, Elora, Elsie, Emma, Ester, Esther, Eva, Eve, Evetta, Evia, Evika,
F
Faye, Frances, Frayda, Fina
G
Gabriela, Gail, Galya, Gana, Gavra, Genesis, Genisia, Gila, Giza, Golda
H
Hadara, Hannah, Hanne, Hannele, Haya, Henya, Hila, Hosanna
I
Ilana, Ilia, Iris, Isabella, Isabelle, Israela, Iva, Ivanna
J
Jael, Jamie, Jane, Janelle, Janessa, Janet, Janice, Jean, Jessica, Jo, Joan, Joasia, Jody, Joelle, Jolene, Jordan, Jordana, Josie, Judith, Judy
K
Kaela, Kaiyah, Kala, Kayla, Kelilah, Kelilah, Kelyn, Kelyn, Keren, Kyla
L
Lael, Laila, Laylie, Leah, Leesa, Liat, Libby, Liddy, Liesbet, Lila, Lina, Lisa
M
Madalyn, Madelene, Maia, Mara, Mazal, Meira, Michaela, Michelle, Minna, Mira, Mirele, Miriam, Moriah
N
Neomi, Nava, Nessa, Nina, Nissa, Niva, Noa, Nira, Norah, Nancy
O
Odelia, Ona, Ora, Oralee
P
Paz, Pearl, Penina, Perke
R
Rachael, Rachel, Raisa, Raisel, Reba, Rebecca, Rena, Reva, Reyna, Rinna, Rivka, Rosana, Ruth
S
Sadie, Sallie, Samantha, Samarah, Sara, Sarah, Sari, Seanna, Seraphina, Shani, Sharon, Shayna, Sheena, Shira, Shiran, Simone, Sivan, Susan, Suzanna
T
Tabitha, Tal, Talia, Talori, Talya, Tamara, Tamra, Temira, Tova
V
Vanessa, Vania, Varda, Vida, Vidette
Y
Yael, Yalissa, Yisarela, Yona
Z
Zahava, Zamora, Zanna, Zara, Zelda, Zera, Zilah, Zisse, Ziva
Boys
A
Aaron, Abraham, Adam, Adin, Albert, Alexander, Alon, Alter, Amir ,Ari, Asher, Avi, Aviv ,Avner, Avrum, Axel
B
Baer, Baruch, Benjamin, Boaz
C
Carmiel, Caleb, Charles, Chaym ,Cain, Chaim
D
Dael, Dagan, Dan, Danel, Daniel, Davey, David, Deen, Doron, Dov
E
Eban, Eitan, Elazar, Eli, Elias, Elija, Elior, Elliot, Emanuel, Eran, Evan, Ezra
F
Frances
G
Gabe, Gabriel, Gavi, Gideon, Gil, Guy
H
Hanan, Hansel, Harel, Hershel
I
Ian, Idan, Ike, Ira, Isaac, Isaiah, Iser, Israel
J
Jack, Jacob, Jaedon, Jake, Jamiel, Jared, Jasper, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jesse, Joel, John, Jonas, Jonathan, Jordan, Jordy, Joseph, Joshua, Josias, Jospeh, Jud, Judah
K
Kaleb, Karmel
L
Lazar, Lazzaro, Lev, Levi, Lewi
M
Mal, Malachi, Manuel, Matan, Matson, Meir, Mendel, Meron, Micah, Michael, Mitchell ,Moses, Myer
N
Nadir, Natan, Nathan, Nathaniel, Nir, Noah, Noe
O
Oded, Omar, Omet, Omri, Or, Oren, Ori, Oved
P
Pascal, Paz, Pesach, Phineas
R
Raanan, Raphael, Raziel, Reuben, Reuel, Ron, Ronen, Roni
S
Salem, Samson, Samuel, Sanson, Sason, Saul, Seth, Shane, Shiloh, Simon, Sol, Solomon, Symeon
T
Tamir, Thaddius, Thomas, Tobia, Tobias, Tobin, Tomer, Tovi, Tzion
U
Uri, Uriel, Uzi, Uziel
X
Ximen, Ximon
Y
Yaacov, Yadin, Yaron, Yishai, Yoav, Yoel, Yoram, Yosef
Z
Zachary, Zalman, Zev, Ziv, Zuriel
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50+ Shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Other Streaming Sites With More Than 5 Seasons Each
Looking for something to binge-watch that's a little longer than your average weekend watch? Between all the major streaming services, there are quite a few long-running TV shows that are sure to keep you occupied for as long as you need to be. Every single one of the shows recommended here has run for at least five seasons - most of them have run for even longer - so they're perfect for quarantine viewing or just a long-term investment in a good story. There's something for everyone here, from superhero action thrillers to prestige dramas and heartwarming comedies. Keep reading for dozens of our favorite long-running shows that you can watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO right now!
Settle In! These Are the Longest TV Shows Hulu Has to Offer
A weekend binge-watch can be great, but sometimes we'd rather buckle in for the long haul. That's where these long-running shows on Hulu come in! If you're looking for a show to watch that you can get invested in over the course of five seasons or more, you've definitely come to the right place. While Hulu's own library of originals doesn't boast much for long-running shows, it has the streaming rights for some of your all-time faves, from old-school sitcoms that will make you crack up to some of modern TV's grittiest and most acclaimed dramas. There's definitely something for everyone - check out our recommendations for some of the best long-running TV shows on Hulu that you can get lost in for a while.
10 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Mean Girls That Might Just Make Fetch Happen
Even though it came out in 2004, Mean Girls remains, in Gretchen Wieners's words, as fetch as ever. We still unofficially celebrate Oct. 3, wear pink on Wednesdays, and tell Glen Coco to go. Ariana Grande even paid homage to the film in her "Thank U, Next" music video, just in case you forgot how much the Tina Fey-penned comedy enlightened the masses. Given the cult following of the teen flick, there's a ton of fun trivia around its production as well as the cast and crew. To pay our respects to this American masterpiece, we're breaking down truly intriguing behind-the-scenes facts about Mean Girls, so scroll ahead for all the details!
Proof That Nicole Kidman Is (and Will Always Be) a Total Beauty
We can pretty much all agree that Nicole Kidman is a beautiful human being, inside and out. The Oscar-winning actress got her big break in 1983 and has been wowing us with her incredible performances ever since, including Moulin Rouge!, Practical Magic, and Big Little Lies. Her multiple Emmys and Golden Globes aside, Nicole is also a loving mother - she has two young daughters, Sunday and Faith, with husband Keith Urban and two older adopted children, Connor and Isabella, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise. While a lot has changed in her career and personal life over the years, one thing has remained constant: her grace and beauty. See her incredible evolution ahead.
A Look Back at Chris Pratt Through the Years
Chris Pratt may have taken Hollywood by storm over the past few years, but he was a talented star long before he became a sexy superhero. He first hit the spotlight back in the early 2000s, making a name for himself on the small screen with roles on Everwood and The O.C.. For years, Chris cracked up Parks and Recreation fans with Andy Dwyer's antics, and he's become one of the biggest movie stars in the world thanks to the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises. Although his onscreen talents are certainly a reason to appreciate Chris Pratt, his real-life charisma definitely makes him one of the most lovable celebrities.
Related: 24 Chris Pratt Pictures That'll Make You Weak in the Knees
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Bring Their Aussie Love All Over the World
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been spreading their love all over the globe ever since they first got together back in 2005. From their picture-perfect red carpet moments at the Cannes Film Festival to their cuddly appearances at award shows, this hot Australian duo does not shy away from showing PDA. Keep reading to see their best moments.
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25 Stunning Wall Decor Pieces From Amazon That Are Perfect For Every Budget
If you've been feeling inspired lately to spruce up your space, you don't have to do much. Why? Because wall decor can completely transform a room without you having to buy a ton of new furniture and go way over your budget. If your walls are bare, there are so many colorful, simple, and effective wall decor pieces to choose from. Keep reading to shop our top picks and give your home that makeover it deserves in no time.
A Ballerina Shared a Petition For Race-Inclusive Dancewear - Now It Has Over 300,000 Signatures
On June 7, lifelong dancer and recent high-school grad Briana Bell took to Twitter to share a cause of personal significance to her and dancers across the world. "Black dancers everywhere have to come out of their pockets to buy cheap foundations to 'pancake' their ballet shoes," she wrote, in order to match the shoes to their skin tone. White dancers - for whom "the pink satin ballet shoes are made," Bell said - don't have to deal with the same burden.
The petition she urged readers to sign, which was originally created by Megan Watson, serves as a call to dancewear companies, and specifically the brand Capezio, to fix this disparity. "Few manufacturers make brown pointe shoes," the petition explains. "Not only is there very little diversity in ballet itself, but what exacerbates the issue is that there is often zero diversity in shoe shades. If you don't fit the one shade of shoe color, you automatically feel like you don't belong."
In other words, it's not just about shoes, Bell wrote later in her thread. "Black ballerinas have constantly been pushed out of the typically and traditionally white ballet world because our bodies aren't like theirs," she said. "This is just another way to make us feel unwanted!"
In an interview with Good Morning America, Bell shared more of her experience with skin color-exclusive dancewear. "Only recently have efforts been made in the way of tights, leotards, ballet flats," she said. "Out of all my numerous pairs of tights that I've acquired over the years, I can honestly say only one or two match my skin tone and I got them this year." And pointe shoes - the subject of her post and the petition - are even farther behind, Bell added. It's already taxing for ballerinas to break in and wear out multiple pointe shoes a week; "having to pancake them on top of all that . . . it's ridiculous and could be avoided," she said.
Bell was joining an ongoing conversation that dancers of color have been having for years around ballet's struggle to provide skin color-inclusive gear and, in a broader sense, support and encourage diversity across the field. Pancaking is "a process that I wish that, if the brands pushed a little bit on their research, we didn't have to (go through)," said Ingrid Silva, a Brazilian-born ballerina with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, in a 2018 interview with Today. "I could just wake up and put them on and dance, you know?"
Misty Copeland, the first and only Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, summed up the full impact. "There's so many underlying, subliminal messages that have been sent to people of color from the time ballet was created," she told Today. "When you buy pointe shoes or ballet slippers, and the color is called European pink, I think that it says so much to young people - that you don't fit in, you don't belong, even if it's not being said."
The industry appears, at last, to be listening. On June 10, the Capezio CEO Michael Terlizzi responded to the outcry on the company's Facebook page, saying, "We have heard the message of our local dance community who want pointe shoes that reflect the color of their skin, and now will offer our two most popular pointe shoe styles as an in stock item available worldwide, Fall of 2020[,] in darker shades." Dancewear company Bloch has also pledged to offer their pointe shoes in darker shades, beginning in the fall. They join Gaynor Minden and Freed of London, brands that have offered darker shades of pointe shoes since 2016 and 2018, respectively.
As of June 10, the petition shared by Bell has gathered nearly 320,000 signatures.
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