See the full table of contents for Mindful‘s August 2014 issue.

The four most common strategies that most people rely on when they feel threatened are to: Dismantling these kneejerk reactions is a courageous process that requires both self-awareness and self-disclosure, but the results are transformational, Taylor says. The key is to focus on your own experience, without blaming or criticizing your partner. Ask Yourself: What’s Getting Triggered? In other words: Be mindful and investigate your own strong reactions to see what old trauma or wound might be getting triggered before you lash out or withdraw....

If you’re thinking about trying an alt hairstyle, you might be surprised by just how many options there are out there. There’s truly something for everyone in the alt hairstyle realm. ** If you are thinking about trying out an alt hairstyle, read on for some inspiration: 1. Multi-Colored Pastels Play with a range of colors in the same general family by opting for pastel hues. Blend purple, pink, and a soft orange hue for a truly impactful alt style....

Dr. Lalkhen, who has been helping patients with pain for over two decades, and who is on the Faculty of Pain Medicine at UK Royal College of Anesthetists, hopes to advance all of our understanding—medical professionals and laypeople alike—of the subtleties of pain. And in so doing he asks that we get past some fundamental and harmful misconceptions: “Simply put, we need to stop viewing our bodies as machines that medicine can fix when they go wrong....

Did you know that the tradition of giving themed anniversary gifts by year dates all the way back to the 18th century? It’s true! And while we love anniversaries of all kinds here at The Dating Divas, we also love traditions! We get asked a lot for anniversary gift suggestions. We decided to help everyone out by compiling a list of the best ideas for wedding anniversary gifts by year to keep with the long-standing tradition!...