Understand: Every girl who’s ever had both long hair and a bob (or an undercut or side-shave, even) has gone through that stage at some point in her life, so we feel your pain. Check out a few tips on how to grow hair painlessly to get out of this awkward stage ASAP: ** Step 1: Keep it clean. The dirtier, greasier and all-around gnarlier hair is, the harder it is to style—and the easier it is for you to give in to the temptation to just lop it all off yourself....

You know the type of non-conversation I am talking about: the really uncomfortable one, where you know what you need to say is going to be awkward and might disappoint another person. Think about it—have you ever edited a response because you felt uncomfortable revealing your thoughts concerning a certain topic? This might look like: Not sharing that you don’t agree that the redesign plan is the best choice. Going along with the excitement around a new initiative even though you have serious doubts about its viability....

“This sort of unrequited passion – so often celebrated in literature and society more generally – may sound generous and in that sense loving, but a devotion to an unrequited situation is, in truth, a clever way of ensuring we won’t end up in a relationship at all; that we won’t ever need to suffer the realities of love,” he explains. Whether you’re pining over someone who broke it off, or can’t stop thinking about a crush who could have been the one, here are three ways to move on from heartbreak:...

Using rollers in your hair is great for volume because you have total control of the curl and how those curls are set. You can opt for large-size rollers for a wavy look or smaller rollers for a curlier effect. We know this technique can seem complicated and a little time-consuming, but once you get the hang of it, the final effect is worth it. With all this sudden free time at home, what better time to learn how to use hair rollers?...

Or, maybe you only half heard what was said, as the subject matter sent you into a fear-based place. It’s a common reaction: When anyone says something we don’t like, it’s plausible that instead of really listening and then thinking it through, we feel threatened. This activates the amygdala, which readies us to attack back. Really taking the time to listen to how another person feels—without immediately and sometimes impulsively reacting—creates the space for both parties to feel heard and then to show up with kindness and a more mindful ear....