In the last year, Chelsea’s wallet’s done more gymnastics than an Olympic floor routine, splashing cash on young football prodigies from every corner of the globe. Then, in comes Mauricio Pochettino, the coach known for turning young buds into blooming contenders. It’s like pairing a newbie chef with a fancy new kitchen – sounds tasty, right? But why does it feel like Chelsea ordered a gourmet meal and got served fast food instead? Now, the head-scratchers don’t stop there. Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, our chatty consortium chiefs, seem to be reading from a different playbook than the rest. Promising us fiscal fitness and patience, what we get is a conga line of new faces that fade faster than jeans from a discount store and a coaching musical chairs that’s seen four maestros. From silverware snipers, Chelsea slid to a…
7 Dos and Don’ts of Celebrating With Sober (and Not Drinking) Friends This Holiday Season
Read More at Well+Good For many, the holiday season is synonymous with celebrating, and celebrating goes hand-in-hand with booze. This reality can make it an uncomfortable time for folks who don’t drink alcohol (whether they’re on a lifelong sobriety journey, or leading a sober- or sober-curious lifestyle for health or other personal reasons). But in the company of supportive loved ones, it certainly doesn’t have to be. Even if you’re planning to imbibe at holiday parties, learning how to support sober friends and family members during the holidays can ensure that everyone is feeling comfortable and included—right on par with the spirit of the season, after all. From the outset, it’s important to acknowledge the basic fact that, despite societal pressure to the contrary, not drinking alcohol is “a perfectly normal thing,” says Nick Bodkins, co-founder and CEO of alcohol-free…
These Are the Supplements an RD Uses for Support During the No-Stop Holiday Season
Read More at Well+Good What do people who start listening to holiday playlists in November and self-proclaimed Grinches have in common? No matter how you feel about the holidays, this time of year can be a little extra hectic. Between all the gatherings, gift swaps, and go-go-going, your usual well-being routines can all-to-easily fly out the window—which is cool if you’re enjoying the pace of the season, but if you’re feeling the effects of being out of your usual rhythm, there are a few simple, expert-approved ways to support yourself through the celebrations. “I tell my clients that being prepared is half the battle,” registered dietitian Amy Shapiro, RD says. “So each week I would recommend you to look at your calendar, see what is coming up, and do what you can to easily incorporate or maintain your healthy habits.”…
7 Tips From Family Therapists for Repairing Soured Family Relationships This Holiday Season
Read More at Well+Good Classically a time reserved for family gatherings and annual traditions, the holiday season has a way of stoking childhood nostalgia—and also dredging up deep-seated disagreements with family members. The combination can leave you feeling sentimental for a simpler time, perhaps one before the family drama began or the realities of life distanced you from a particular sibling or relative. Though you certainly don’t need to be close or maintain a relationship with anyone for the sole reason that they’re related to you, if the approaching holidays have you in the peacemaking spirit or you’ve simply realized that you’d like to repair certain family relationships, now is as good a time as any to initiate the process of making amends. Around this time of year, we’re naturally predisposed to seek resolution within even long-soured family relationships largely…
The 13 Best Workout Sets To Instantly Boost Your Confidence, No Matter the Season or Sport
Read More at Well+Good There are a ton of things that can turn a workout sour: Not having the proper fuel, unwarranted shin splints, and forgetting your water bottle at home, just to name a few. But there’s another culprit that can quickly kill our “big gym energy”, so to speak: our outfit. Sometimes, when we look our best, we feel our best, making a world of difference between a great workout and a mediocre one. Cue the cute, matching workout sets which can instantly lighten our mood and boost our confidence when we need it most. (Not to mention, make figuring out to wear so much easier, which is always a plus, amirite?) Whether you’re sweating through an outdoor pilates class in the middle of summer, taking a “hot girl walk” on a brisk autumn afternoon, or braving the…