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Give The Gift Of Yourself This Holiday Season

By Blake Cohen on November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

The holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. Whether your stress comes from making the perfect turkey, decorating the perfect tree, company coming over, or simply being home by yourself, November and December are typically both the busiest and most stressful months on the calendar. Everyone feels it differently, but now there’s a new way to manage your holiday stress in an entirely different way.

IdentifyU offers a platform that boasts many of today’s most in-demand coaches. The company has an extensive interview process, only hiring ten percent of the coaching candidates it sees. Before becoming a member and joining the IdentifyU family, users are given an independent digital assessment which looks at everything from their concerns to their goals. In other words, it is an efficient deep dive into what they want to change in their lives. For many, this change includes managing stress and anxiety around the holidays. For some it is changing their professional goals, and for others, it’s finding that new relationship they’ve been dreaming about.

Coaching isn’t a new profession. Actually, it’s one that has gained significant traction of late. There are happiness coaches, business coaches, nutrition and health coaches, and many, many other types of coaches. By bringing together the best of the best in one platform, IdentifyU has made it easy to shift between coaches as your needs change.

“The core strength of our business is helping our members get the best results possible,” said Parker Terlaak, CEO and Founder, IdentifyU. “Members are motivated and excited to take on life’s challenges. Coaches find strength in our matching, connectivity, and scheduling process. Both sides love our flexibility, as well as their ability to connect consistently with each other on a secure, protective platform,” noted Terlaak.

It is a known fact that reducing your stress has a positive impact on your health. IdentifyU coaches have significant experience navigating the holiday high tide. They can work with you to plan, set boundaries, and deploy tactics which help you mitigate your reactions to the stresses around you. Having a game plan in place prior a stressful time not only helps manage the stress, but also helps you avoid it.

One way to do this is to prepare a menu, schedule, or travel itinerary in advance. Have a large group coming to Thanksgiving Dinner or for the holidays? Assign table seats. These tips help boost the atmosphere. For women, this is especially important because they typically have numerous responsibilities, all of which have an impact on the happiness quotient and success of each individual holiday. That’s why it’s so important to take a moment for yourself before the chaos erupts.

“Our sweet spot for members is currently women who, because of their families, or jobs, put themselves last. In other words, they want to have time for self-care, but don’t know how to make it a priority,” notes Terlaak.

You can learn more about IdentifyU by visiting www.identifyU.com. The company is so confident you’ll thrive from their offering, that they’ve made every first visit with a coach free of charge.

Grateful Labs is working to save the mental health of many through technology, art, and gratitude at A Street-Art Installation & Wellness Festival in Tel Aviv

By Blake Cohen on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

Grateful Labs is working to help the mental health of many through technology, art, and gratitude at A Street-Art Installation & Wellness Festival in Tel Aviv. This installation was live from March 25th, 2022, to April 9th, 2022, at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square.

Two weeks really doesn’t seem like a lot of time to achieve a lot, however they had over a thousand visitors to their festival and gratitude wall. Packed with community-based events for everyone, the event was a gigantic success. There was yoga, music-based healing, meditations, art, wellness, and gratitude practices, all taking place by the wall. This was the first of many Gratitude Walls that will be installed in a variety of locations in the coming year.

During the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic, and all the lockdowns and restrictions have negatively impacted the well-being and mental health of so many people around the world. Max Marine, CEO and Co-Founder of Grateful Labs realized mental illness was ravaging through the pandemic and decided to create something that has never been seen before, to help people all over the world. Marine and his team created the first of its kind Street-Art installation to bring communities together, to remind people that gratitude is important. It is scientifically proven to raise happiness levels and improve overall well-being.

Following the success of their installation, the company is looking at more sites for walls soon. Grateful Labs chose a Giraffe to be the focus for this installation because of the Giraffe’s symbolism, representing the balance between the heart and head. In addition, the company is turning their success into an NFT and wellness program to be launched this June. This NFT and many more will be available for purchase on their website. Marine chose to turn it into NFT, because the NFT community is a very tight knit and caring group that is supportive of social causes.

Marine combined art, technology (AI), and the practice of gratitude to install happiness and well-being back into people’s lives. The practice of gratitude has been around for centuries. According to Positivepsychology.com: “Every time a person expresses or receives gratitude, dopamine releases in the brain. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter, is produced in two areas of the brain: the substantia nigra and the ventral tegmental. The former has to do with movement and speech, the latter with reward (Carter, 2009).”

Summer Skin Care Tips – Genucel Has You Covered

By Blake Cohen on April 29, 2019

The long, dark and dry winter days are finally over. Summer is just around the corner, and you are ready to bask in its warmth and sunshine. However, before you do that, think about how the extra hours in the sun can affect your skin. Specifically, how will they impact the delicate skin of your face that is going to be exposed the most?

There will the occasional summer sun burn, UV rays are particularly dangerous and threatening as they can accelerate typical signs of aging that include fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin. Add to that the threats of humidity and hot temperatures that cause their own set of skin problems such as extra oil and shine. In order to protect your skin, in order to foster the most beautiful summer skin all summer long, follow the best skin regimen for the hot, sunny months that are ahead of us. The Genucel skin care line by Chamonix has devised a skin care routine that will leave you feeling beautiful inside and out

Cleanse twice a day and exfoliate for radiant skin

The hot and humid air may cause your skin to be more oily than usual. You may also experience more sweat than during the previous spring and winter months. In order to maintain your skin both matte (read: not oily) as well as moisturized, cleansing twice daily with a natural wash is the best approach. In the morning, the wash will help remove oil and debris that may have accumulated overnight, while at night it may help remove residue that has built up during the day. Exfoliation is one secret to smoother and younger looking skin. Whatever your age, exfoliation is beneficial to help keep skin clear of blemishes by removing dead skin. Every day, dirt and skin cells build up and clog the pores. Microdermabrasion is like deep cleansing the skin. Genucel’s Cristalles Microdermabrasion exfoliates the skin for a younger and smoother appearance. This treatment reveals radiant, smooth skin, and the best part is that you do not have to go to the spa for this. Cristalles Microdermabrasion uses Magnesium oxide which is the same ingredient spas use for microdermabrasion. As such, it encases the exfoliant in a rich cream base – this luxurious cream moisturizes and soothes the skin to improve the appearance of roughness, acne, age spots, skin discoloration, fine facial lines, and wrinkles. Regular exfoliation may even enable your skin to better absorb other products.

Light Daily Moisturizer

Given the summers humidity and hot temperatures, you no longer need the thick and greasy moisturizers that you have turned to during the winter. The key to maintaining glowing and radiant skin during the humid and hot summer months is a light moisturizer that will leave your skin hydrated without making it too greasy and/or clogging your pores. Chamonix’s Genucel XV is a soft and silky moisturizer that is also an advanced wrinkle treatment and perfect to use during the summer time. The cream is based on the latest Plant Stem Cell technology with new peptides, hyaluronic acid and a few other ingredients that not only moisturizes effectively but also offers powerful anti-aging effects. The proprietary base of calendula flower and essential oil extracts help you achieve the difficult combination of moisturized skin and breathing and free pores.

Eye Cream

The skin around your eyes always needs more TLC than the rest of your face, and this is especially true in the summer heat. Using regular moisturizer under the eyes may be too think and heavy and therefore wear them down. What you want to use is something light that will leave the area under your eyes moisturized but also light at the same time.

Genucel is the industry leader’s latest under-eye product that will help make tired eyes look younger instantly. The secret is in a. blend of Beautifeye and Meadowlactone that will help improve the appearance of your eyes. Beautifeye is a mix of rare botanica extracts, while Meadowlactone is an ingredient that is extracted from meadowfoam seed oil, one of the most effective moisturizers on the market.

Wrinkle Care

Protecting your face from the heat and humidity of the summer months should be a priority. However, just because you are focused on that, it does not mean that you should not think about anti-wrinkle treatments. Given that the summer heat can leave your skin dehydrated, this can only enhance the appearance of wrinkles, especially those around your eye area.

Genucel’s Immediate effects reduces the appearance of wrinkles, bags, and puffiness around the eyes. It is based on the Relaxoderm technology that helps relax your facial muscles without harmful side effects while reducing the appearance of wrinkles and bags around your eyes for up to 24 hours. Other ingredients such as GABA and Gynostemma combine nicely to help relax the skin. We recommend combining it with Genucel Plant Stem Cell Therapy for the best results.

Beauty Sleep and night creams

Now that you are cleaning your face twice a day and exfoliating on a regular basis, using an effective night cream is a great way to maintain your skin’s moisture, elasticity, and firmness. The Genucel Revitalizing Face Crème for night repair is a powerful firming and moisturizing product. It enhances the appearance of healthy, vibrant, and youthful-looking skin and works really well for mature and dry skin. The best part about this is that it all takes place while you sleep.

Sunscreen

The sun’s UV rays are always damaging to the skin and can lead to more wrinkles as well as spots. You want to look for something that will protect you from both UVA and UVB rays so that your face does not burn and is not exposed to aging factors. Look for a sunscreen with a broad spectrum and a SPF of at least 30. For your body, a sunscreen of SPF 30 or more on any exposed skin is always good. Also, make sure to protect your shoulders, arms, hands or legs. For lip protection from the sun’s exposure, try SPF-rated lip balms or makeup.

Hydrate

Summer’s higher temperatures and generally longer days outdoors in the heat can lead to internal dehydration. This can result in headaches, dizzy spells, lack of concentration and dry skin. In order to prevent all that, eight 8-ounce glasses of plain, filtered water a day may help maintain a moisture balance inside and outside. Drinking enough water every day can also help with detoxification. Also, be aware that if you are drinking caffeinated beverages (read: diuretics that are dehydrating), make sure that you drink at least three times the recommended amount of water.

Chamonix Skin care is a natural, antioxidant-based, and transformative line of products. The company creates their products around antioxidants as the primary ingredient with the confidence that elements such as grape seed oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Ester-C and others fight free radicals, boost collagen production, nourish, and moisturize the skin.

Read reviews of the Genucel line here:

https://genucelreview.com

How To Find Chelsea Apartments For Rent

By Blake Cohen on March 4, 2019

It can be difficult to find NYC apartments for rent for an affordable price. Chelsea apartments can be expensive. However, there are some things that you can do to save money on your apartment.

Get Your Credit Together

You have probably been told that credit isn’t everything. However, your credit score will determine how much money you will spend on your apartment. Get a copy of your credit report. Make sure that the information on your credit report is correct. You should also work towards improving your credit.

Pay off any past-due accounts that you have. You should also pay every bill on time. If you plan on moving in with a roommate, then you should make sure that they also have good credit.

It will be easier for you to get an apartment if you have good credit. You will also have a lower security deposit. Keep in mind that there are income requirements that have to be met. Most landlords require that your annual salary is 40 times what the rent is. For example, the monthly rent is $1,500 per year. You need to make $60,000 per year.

Move in the Winter

If you do not have to move right away, then you should start looking for an apartment in the winter. This is a time when fewer people move. Because landlords are trying to fill vacancies, they will be able to offer you a better deal on your rent.

Find a Good Broker

It is best to work with a real estate broker if you are trying to find an apartment. The real estate broker can help you save money. They can also help you find an apartment that fits your budget and needs.

Offer to Help Fix Up the Property

Landlords spend a lot of money on fixing up the property. You can save money on your rent by offering to fix up the property for the landlord. You can paint the property, take care of the yard work and vacuum the hallway. Many landlords will deduct hundreds of dollars off of your rent per year if you fix up the property.

Keep an Open Mind

You may have your dream apartment in mind. However, you may not be able to get an apartment that has all of the features that you want. You may be able to save a lot of money if you do not get your dream apartment.

About Loftey

Loftey can help you get an apartment. You will be able to search for an apartment based on your monthly rent budget and the number of bedrooms that you want. Loftey has relationships with real estate brokers and landlords- especially in the Chelsea neighborhood. You are guaranteed to get Chelsea apartments for rent at lower prices if you work with Loftey.

About the Chelsea Neighborhood

You can find Chelsea apartments for rent on the west side of Manhattan. It has several points of interest including Chelsea Market, Pika Opera House and Empire Diner. The Chelsea Neigborhoods is home to over $38,000.

Eric Lefkofsky Talks About Using Data to Improve Medicine

By Blake Cohen on February 22, 2019March 11, 2019

In a recent interview on Bloomberg TV, Eric Lefkofsky talked about data-driven medicine. Mr. Kefkofsky is the CEO of Tempus, a company he founded to provide technological solutions to medical problems.

Throughout his career, he brought technology to industries that hadn’t used much technology before. He became inspired to do the same with the medical industry when he realized how little health care providers were using data in their work. There was a clear need to bring data to medicine, and he strove to fill it.

He founded Tempus with the initial goal of fixing the data infrastructure underlying care for cancer patients. That involved collecting data about who cancer patients were, what drugs they were taking, and how they responded to those drugs. Tempus than analyzed the data to discover patterns that explain why patients responded to the drugs the way that they did.

The process involves sophisticated genetic sequencing. It relies on cutting-edge technology tools to perform complex analyses that would have been impossible or unaffordable several years ago. For example, as recently as 12 years ago, it would have cost a million times more to generate the kind of genomic data that Tempus generates and uses today.

The result has important clinical applications. Physicians use the information Tempus provides to select medications for their patients. The data helps them pick the drug that is most likely to help patients.

Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all recently announced that they are starting to become involved in the business of data mining for health care. Mr. Lefkofsky thinks this is a positive trend. Using more technology in medicine will improve people’s lives, and the health care industry is so big that there is room for all of these companies to thrive in the medical data space.

Although Tempus is a young company, founded in 2015, it already has had a strong impact on the way that cancer is treated. There are approximately 250 hospital systems that are working with Tempus, and data from about 25 percent of all cancer patients in the U.S. is now processed at Tempus.

The technology will have an even larger impact in the future. Mr. Lefkofsky predicts that in about five years, all cancer patients in the U.S. are likely to have their genomes sequenced. He believes the same thing will start to happen at some point with cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and other health problems. Within five to 10 years, almost everyone in the U.S. will have their genonmes sequenced a lot. The result will be an era where medical treatment can be tailored to individuals in a way that was not possible in the past.

Mr. Lefkofsky said that he has learned from all of his past business experiences. He has a simple formula for success. After each experience, he tries to repeat what worked well and avoid repeating what didn’t. One lesson he has learned from past experiences is to wait longer before taking a company public. He says that when there are huge paradigm shifts in the way things are done, it’s better to wait until everything is solidly in place before going public.

Meanwhile, Tempus is growing. The company that started by focusing on cancer patients has now expanded to helping patients with diabetes and depression. Its plans for the future include working with other diseases, including cardiovascular disease.

In addition to being CEO and founder of Tempus, Eric Lefkofsky is chairman and co-founder of Groupon, whose world-famous site changed the way that companies attract new customers. He also co-founded Mediaocean, Echo Global Logistics, Inner Workings, and Uptake Technologies.

The Top 5 Gifts for Your Valentine From the RealReal

By Blake Cohen on February 11, 2019April 26, 2021

The RealReal is there for those who want to go all out this Valentine’s day. You know your beloved deserves to be pampered, so why not let the RealReal do the work for you? Then, all you have to do is choose something rather than stress out about a gift. The following are five gifts to give your wife or partner this holiday.

Mikoh One-Piece

It may be time to admit that the perfect gift for your beloved is a swimsuit piece. It is always hard to find the perfect piece. You need something that makes a statement and looks wonderful. Of course, it is always a good idea to look through your partner’s swim-wear to make sure you get swim-wear that your loved one likes. She might like this Mikoh Hawaii Hula one-piece. It is a classy and colorful piece that is not too trendy. It can definetly be worn a few seasons.

John Hardy Hoops

There are times when the best gift is jewelry. Your loved may like to show off jewelry from time to time, and wearing hoops is a great way to do that. This type of accessory simply does the trick from time to time, especially when she wants to look classy and chic at the same time. The John Hardy Two-Tone Palu hoop earrings are wonderfully designed, and the color could match any outfit. They are definitely worth the trouble, and they should make a great Valentine’s gift.

Gucci Loafers

Gucci loafers could also be the right gift. The Gucci loafers look stylish and comfortable. You want your loved one to walk on air, and why not let your Valentine walk in style, too? These are quite unique and should help make your partner feel special.

Rick Owens Beanie

If your loved one lives in a region that gets cold during the winter, you may want to consider this Rick Owens gift. The Rick Owens 2019 Wool Beanie looks spectacular, yet it is also a simple design that was made to be worn with almost anything. The natural fabric is soft but also warm as can be, making it ideal for any person who wants to stay warm and feel luxurious. You definitely cannot go wrong with this particular gift.

Fendi Bag Charm

Your partner may have a few purses, but there are some nice accessories out there. You can opt for a nice bag charm. These charms have a special way of revitalizing any purse in just one second. Fendi has a beautiful fox fur bag charm that your loved one can use with any purse. It will give all your loved ones bags a new look.

Hopefully, you find the perfect gift in this short list. Flowers are always a go too gift according to a company that offers hand bouquet in Singapore. Of course, you need to make sure you go with your heart when it comes to gifts, so make sure you are listening because it is whispering what your beloved really wants this Valentine’s.

5 Valentine’s Day Gifts You Can Find at The RealReal

By Blake Cohen on February 6, 2019

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, its time to get shopping for something for your loved one. On this special day, you want to give them something that is unique and which they would truly admire. For those who are on the lookout for something truly special, a piece of fine luxury is what you should consider.

Designer goods always have a special appeal, no matter what the occasion. If you are thinking of getting something truly admirable, a good piece of designer clothing or a well-styled accessory is all that you need.

The RealReal is one of the best sites to get luxury goods that are just as good as the ones that are brand new and off the shelves. Because of the lowered price that you have to pay on goods, this is a great place for those who want to make a wise investment and buy something that is worth giving. The wide inventory and range of products also make finding the perfect gift incredibly easy.

Here are some of the products from The RealReal that would make for great gifts this Valentine’s Day:

Louis Vuitton – Monogram Ellipse GM

Louis Vuitton is one of the most well-known luxury brands and going in for a beautiful Monogram Ellipse is a great gift to give your Valentine. The luxury bad comes with the signature brown tan monogram and comes with brass hardware for a superior level of support. The product has a single exterior zip and comes with flat shoulder straps. Moreover, the joy of owning a Louis Vuitton bag is something that your Valentine surely won’t forget.

Burberry – Belted Zip-Front Jacket

Burberry is a luxury brand that is unmatched by most of the newer brands that have been emerging. A jacket from Burberry is not only incredibly luxurious but also something that stands as a style statement in itself. This particular product comes with four front pockets and a blent closure at the waist. If you want to give your Valentine something that is practical and which looks incredibly fashionable, this is the product to go in for.

Sharon Khazzam – Diamond Stitch Ring

Jewelry always makes for a great gift on Valentine’s day, and a ring is an even better choice to cement your love for that special person. A Sharon Khazzam ring is something that is sure to grab your Valentine’s attention and is something that they can’t not treasure. If you want to score extra brownie points with the person you love, this is one gift that you should definitely consider choosing.

Roger Muhl – Pierres de Provence

Sometimes, clothing or accessories might not be the best gift to give to the one you love, especially if they are rather picky about what they like. If your valentine is, however, someone who appreciates fine art, consider giving them a beautiful Roger Muhl piece. The Pierres de Provence is one of the more famous pieces by the French Artist, who is particularly known for his landscape paintings and intriguing textures.

5. Frederique Constant – Slimline Mini Watch

A watch is always a classic gift that you can’t ever go wrong with, especially if it is one by Frederique Constant. The Slimline Mini Watch is designed to look dainty and beautiful and is definitely a gift that is worth giving. The diamond bezel and silver dial are all the more reason why this watch is a statement piece that your Valentine would appreciate. The watch can also make a great gift if you are torn between getting your Valentine a good luxury accessory or a nice piece of jewelry.