Why would you stay? If someone hit you, why would you stay? If your partner beat you, harassed you, assaulted you, raped you, why? How could you stay with that person? Why wouldn’t you come forward with your story? Coming of age as a young woman in America, these were questions that crossed my mind—more…
Read MoreThe workweek can seem practically endless—even before it begins. Most of us spend roughly 7-8 hours at our desks every day, without moving an inch. Instead of feeling chained to our desks, our “homes away from homes” should feel like a space in which we’re able to find moments to relax. Unfortunately, sometimes that’s just…
Read MoreWhen I create a post on Instagram, my primary concern is how each individual photo will enhance my profile’s feed. The look I’m going for is colorful, curated and bright, and the overall aesthetic matters more to me than the number of likes a singular post receives. In many ways, designing my feed is like…
Read MoreOne of my longest, most fraught relationships is one that I can never seem to escape — that is my relationship with my allergies. For a long time, I used to get sick with a sinus infection every six weeks until my doctor recommended I see an allergist a few years ago. From there I…
Read MoreWelcome to ‘The Switch’. Our latest series that focuses on the troubles and tribulations of being an adult in and around our 30s. Instead of feeling lost in a world that feels so different but is constantly compared to how our parents grew up, this series will be tackling topics for those who are about…
Read MoreI love Netflix. No, but seriously I do. It’s a safe haven. I’ve got hours and hours of television and film at my fingertips whenever I want to indulge. But, I’m also someone who likes the debate why the hell the film/TV industries in the United States have always been so… white. From the actors…
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The days are getting shorter, the sun is setting earlier, and it feels like your spirit is changing – along with the color of the leaves. You’re feeling the weight of your responsibilities, your urge for adventure has diminished, and things feel a little bit heavier and well, different. You can’t seem to put a…
Read MoreHey, you. Yeah, you! Cyndi here, just crashing the Chill Times party and disrupting the usual CT dinner table topics to share some news and maybe even words of wisdom. Are you an entrepreneur in the making or someone who is looking to build up your existing business? Then you may want to keep reading…
Read MoreWith the midterm elections happening right around the corner, it’s imperative now more than ever that we go out and vote. However, while a vote can push us to actively engage in social issues, there are 364 days out of the rest of the year where we can choose to show up, get involved, and…
Read MoreDo you remember what life was like when “self-help” wasn’t cool? Think about that for a moment: Back in the day, you needed to have real excuses for evenings you’d rather spend with a face mask in front of the TV instead of out with the girl gang. There was no such thing as PDFM…
Read MoreThe most important rule for fall: an outfit isn’t complete without a seasonal mani to match. Fine, that might not be the most important rule, but it’s pretty high up there, and if there’s anyone who can confirm that, it’s the nail experts at Chillhouse. They’re always reminding us to give our nails a little extra love (self-care…
Read MoreCreating a home sanctuary to return to after a hectic day in the office has only recently become popular. While things might’ve been different a few years ago, nowadays, most people have been on the hunt to figure out how to create a safe space for them to find peace, to feel relaxed, and to…
Read MoreI am by no means a lover of horror movies. I love Halloween, I love costumes, I love the crisp October weather, and I love apple cider. But I am not the kind of person who enjoys the adrenaline and anxiety-ridden experience of watching the supernatural unfold on the big screen—or at least, I wasn’t until…
Read MoreNothing, and I really do mean nothing, relaxes me like my Gua Sha. This stone tool is small, slim, and feels just as good, if not better, than its cousin the crystal roller. Just a few minutes with this little gadget and the tension in my face melts away, relieving the clench in my jaw, the…
Read More“Oh great, another zit.” How many times have you felt yourself saying that? Wouldn’t it be easier to know what was causing these breakouts than just letting them ride out and hoping they go away in time for your next night on the town? That’s what we thought. So when we discovered face mapping, which…
Read MoreSo you’ve got this whole “self-care routine” thing nailed: you have your acupuncturist on speed dial, your affirmations plugged into your Google cal (it’s 11:11 a.m. which means, “My worth is not determined by work!”) and you even meditate (almost) daily. Good work: what you say “yes” to is in alignment with your needs and…
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