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Apr 26, 2024 | dailyom.com | Jessica Migala

Walking delivers a host of known health benefits, from improved cardiovascular health to a mood boost. And you can bring body and mind together when you participate in a walking meditation. How so? You get the perks of developing a regular walking routine while focusing and calming your mind for a well-rounded program that bolsters your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, according to Amanda Lawford, a certified meditation and yoga teacher and DailyOM course creator.

Dec 20, 2023 | dailyom.com | Erin Mosbaugh

The term “sadfishing” has gained traction across social media as a way to describe the act of posting about personal struggles online to seek (or “fish” for) attention and sympathy. While the term itself has a negative connotation, these days it’s only natural to seek support through our digital networks and communities. Everyone with a social media account has likely experienced some version of this scenario: You’re mindlessly scrolling when a person’s post stops you in your tracks.

Dec 6, 2023 | dailyom.com | Paige Brettingen

The holidays can be stressful for relationships — especially when that mistletoe is adorned with red flags. Experts share what relationship red flags to watch out for during the holidays and why they shouldn’t be ignored. For those in a new relationship, the holidays can be a make-it-or-break-it time of year. There’s a lot of cultural pressure to be in a picture-perfect union and introduce your partner to your closest family and friends. But the holidays can also reveal a person’s true colors.

Nov 20, 2023 | dailyom.com | Erin Mosbaugh

Working with a death doula can help provide the emotional, physical, and spiritual support you and your loved ones need. U.S. society is a death-denying culture, notes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ernest Becker. Less than 25 percent of Americans have written down their end-of-life wishes, according to a 2023 report from NORC at the University of Chicago. As Dr. Sok K. Lee put it in The Permanente Journal: “Modern Americans die hard.

Sep 12, 2023 | dailyom.com | Jessica Estrada

You’ve likely heard of Mercury retrograde, but there’s also the lesser-known celestial event that precedes and follows it: the Mercury retroshade shadow period. Here’s what to expect. The infamous Mercury retrograde, which occurs a few times each year, is known for causing communication snafus galore and triggering all things technology to go on the fritz. So, during those chaotic few weeks, we collectively hold our breath and hope we get through it unscathed.