Wellness

Confidence starts with a healthy smile, and more confidence results in better workplace performance. Invisalign is in the business of healthy smiles, and the company has given us five benefits of smiling more at work:

This water-based moisturizer instantly quenches and hydrates skin. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, it boosts hydration and locks it in so skin stays replenished, smooth and supple all day.

Le Petit Marseillais is the beloved and number one bath and body line from the beautiful region of Provence, in the south of France.

This past year, I’ve focused a lot on fear and being more vulnerable (I could listen to Brené Brown all day).

Recycling is an important part of conservation, but that alone won’t solve our planet’s pollution issues. There are a number of other small changes you can easily make that will have a positive impact on the environment.

For me, summer is the time to step back from the busy semester of college and focus on relaxing while still learning. It is a time when I can read for enjoyment instead of reading the tedious assigned readings from professors.

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

My fiancé and I recently began watching “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix. Two episodes in, we got to work on our closets, clearing up more than half of the space in both areas.

One of the world’s best-selling hair care ranges has arrived. The new OGX range of salon-inspired shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments is full of exotic ingredients to help nourish your tresses.

The gritty, industrial landscape of Al Quoz has changed over the past decade, with art, culture and cool ventures now integral to the area. We’re delighted to see another lifestyle addition now – that of wellness.

From the stress of pressing deadlines to hours sitting in front of a computer, heart health is not top priority in most workplaces. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America making it important to incorporate cardiovascular wellness into your office culture. Here are five tips to protect your heart health while at work:

Ripe market brings together a selection of unique products from clothes and home décor, to bags, art, skin care and delicious treats.

Workplace success used to depend on spending 40+ years climbing the corporate ladder or having connections. While those tactics are still around, a more sound approach is working to develop emotional intelligence.

Are you having a stressful day at work that just doesn’t seem to end? We have one simple cure for you: Just smile. Spiritual leaders, psychologists and neuroscientists agree that a simple act of smiling can change your attitude and the world around you.

Is stress lurking around your office environment? If so, take 10 minutes to host a team stretch break and let everyone know why it’s important.

With today’s hurried pace, it’s important to create time to chill out. Meditation can help return the focus that’s often lacking. You don’t even have to go to a retreat. Check out these apps (even for kids) that can help you keep your mind and body tranquil:

In celebration of International Day of Yoga 2018, the yoga oasis Nilaya House is running a full-day retreat on Saturday, June 23. Bringing together yoga practitioners of all different styles and methods, sessions are open for all levels – whether beginner or experienced.

If you’re passionate about sports, then head to Dubai Sports World to beat the heat this summer. From May 17 – September 8, Dubai World Trade Centre will transform into the Emirate’s largest indoor sports centre.

Therapy can be used in a variety of ways. Sometimes therapy is used to reach a goal; other times it’s used to achieve a life change or as a way to discover who you are at your core. Counseling is a tool to use as you wish, and your therapist is there to guide and assist in the process.

Fancy a new hairdo? A beauty tech platform, blowout&go, has launched a fast and convenient partnership with Uber called bgX, through which customers can book premium beauty services to their homes with just the tap of a screen.

You’re your own best guru when it comes to your well-being. Learn to tune into yourself and listen to your body’s innate wisdom with these steps:

Have you always said you “would definitely go to the gym if you had someone to go with”? Well I am one of those people, and I’ve found the perfect solution to my thinly veiled excuse: Beyond Human boot camp at Skydive Dubai.

We’ve all heard that in order to reduce stress, we should “reconnect with nature.” However, science suggests that we may not be taking this advice literally enough.

Do you often make new year’s resolutions only to forget them by the 3^rd of January? Start your 2018 recharged and reset with a long weekend at Alma Retreats. Nestled in the heart of the desert, this bohemian-style haven will take you back to basics to engage your mind, body and soul.

As the food conscious revolution continues to innovate, it is no surprise that one of Dubai’s newest foodie spots is “plant-forward” restaurant Sesame based in Sunset Mall, Jumeirah.

With Dubai’s new initiative of becoming the most active city in the world, Dubai Holding and XDubai have announced an inspiring new partnership that will push the impact of the Dubai Fitness Challenge to three years and beyond.

Another vital project was given the greenlight by the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for the development of an extra 500km of bicycle tracks and routes through the city.

We love the premise behind Oni Earth-Kind Fabrics – creating bedspreads that spread kindness to everyone they touch. Made with 100% pure organic cotton, printed with vegetable and non-toxic dyes, and inspired by vibrant patterned fabrics of Rajasthan, they are not only beautiful additions to any bedroom, they’re blissfully soft to the touch.

Last month marked the 10^th anniversary of the first iPhone. Leapfrogging its smartphone competition, it set in motion the mobile revolution and created an even bigger technological shift than the Internet.

Who knew that lying back effortlessly in a bath of warm water and drifting into a blissful state of nothingness would be a route to health and wellness!