We all work far more hours than we should and the constant digital connection to work makes us feel like we can’t ever really get away. The point of a weekend is to relax and take the time to give your mind the rest it needs to get back out there and work hard – so why is it that so many of us are spending our nights and weekends working? And should there be a time when “work” ends and “life” begins?
Pre-digital, work hours ended when we left the office. Now that we are connected all the time, it’s made detaching from work an almost-impossible task. We take our work everywhere with us and, as a result, never separate our work life and our life-life. Yes, we all want to fast track success and happiness, so it’s only natural to think that the harder (and more) we work, the faster we will achieve desired success. Right? Well, maybe.
When it comes to being happy and achieving success, we recently learned that those who rigidly separate their personal and work lives are significantly happier about their well-being than those who tend to blur the lines between the two. Most importantly, these individuals were more successful in their careers. You read that right—according to Google, a simple division of work and play is the key to career success, and it leads to a happier you. Knowing this, why is that we are keeping ourselves from being happy? Google’s People Analytics team wanted to understand this better. They looked to past research from Christena Nippert-Eng which suggests that people tend to use one of two strategies to manage work and non-work roles: They are either:
1. Segmentors are employees who create rigid boundaries between their personal and work lives. They reported that: “In my life, there is a clear boundary between my career and my non-work roles.”
2. Integrators are employees who blur the lines been work and home, switching back and forth between the two. This group often agreed that: “It is often difficult to tell where my work life ends and my non-work life begins.”
Using this framework, Google’s People Analytics team asked Googlers (Google employees) to tell them the type of work-life arrangement they preferred and what their actual work-life experience was in the present. What they found was fascinating. The study found that, regardless of preference, “Segmentors” were significantly happier with their well-being than “Integrators,” because there was a clear boundary between career and non-work roles. This sentiment is supported by a study by Accenture revealing that work-life balance — ahead of money and recognition — is the key determining factor for more than half of men and women on whether or not they have a successful career. So if you are ready to speed up your internal smile-o-meter, the key is separating your work life from your life-life. And we’re not referring to just the digital paperwork. We mean leave the meetings and the deadlines at the office, and enjoy your personal life. It’s time to stop working on the weekend and take a trip to happy town. Ready?
Ahead, we list our tips to help you create a clear boundary between your career and your personal life.
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How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair?
It’s the debate that can tear families apart. Well, maybe not families, but certainly hair care enthusiasts. Everyone has their opinion and swears it’s the best. You guessed it; it’s the great debate over how often you really need to wash your hair. Marie Claire says that “dry hair should be washed a maximum of two times a week.” Into the Gloss claims that some people can go up to two weeks in between washes. Meanwhile, The New York Times says that you can get away with washing your hair once a week. Clearly, there is some competing information out there. To bring you a definitive answer, we tapped our expert hair care specialist Brianna Colette stylist at the famed Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood. Brianna styles the hair of all different textures, colors, and thicknesses, so she knows a thing or two about how to properly care for hair.
According to Brianna, “washing hair every 2-3 days is ideal.” Why? Brianna says that waiting to wash your hair avoids “stripping hair of natural oil causing it to become dry.” She says that this is especially important if you use heat styling every time you wash. Additionally, if you have colored hair “washing too much can also fade your color faster.” If you’re used to washing your hair every day and are afraid that waiting in between washes may ruin your style, there are a few things Brianna recommends doing. First, use a sulfate-free dry shampoo like Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo or Drybar’s Detox Dry shampoo. Dry shampoo helps keep your hair looking fresh in between washes by absorbing oil and odor for ultra-clean hair. Second, “try pinning your hair into a loose bun when you sleep. When you use hair pins instead of hair ties, you avoid the annoying kinks (AKA bed head). This way when you let your hair down in the morning your style isn’t ruined or flat to your head.” All this may sound easy (and it really is) but, to fully execute Brianna’s advice and to keep your hair looking marvelous between washes, we asked Brianna to share which styling products she counts as her ride-or-die products for fresh hair always. Keen to know more?
Keep scrolling to see what they are!
What are your thoughts on the great debate? Let us know below!
The Best New Year’s Dresses to Buy on Reformation Right Now
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means a festive and fabulous frock is a must! If you’ve been lagging planning your party outfit, don’t panic. There’s still time to order a dress–and get in time for the festivities.
L.A.-based eco-conscious label, Reformation, offers fast and cheap shipping and overnight options. Better yet, Reformation just announced its end of year sale–with dresses so pretty you’ll be wanting to wear them well into 2017.
So that dress you were checking out a few months ago could not be 30% off or more! From glamorous velvet midi dresses to glittery body-cons pieces, Reformation offers dresses for every look your going for. So, are you ready to get shopping?
Check out these stylish options that are available for quick shipping–and SALUTE to a happy and healthy New Year!
Did you buy one of our picks? Sound off in the comments below!
Here Are the Absolute Best Sales to Shop This Week
Christmas is around the corner, people. And if you didn’t get a chance to shop the sales on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, we have good news. There are now even better sales.
With so many sales surfacing just this week, from every girl’s favorite beauty brand, Glossier, to Norstrom and H&M, navigating your way through the clutter of discounts and promotions can be tricky—so we are here to help.
Scroll through to see the best sales to shop this week
The 30 Coolest Wellness Gifts Your Friends and Family Actually Want
Finding the perfect gift for a loved one is tricky—especially when said person is a health junkie. And while wellness is one of our favorite topics here at Style Salute, we admit that the vast world of wellness gear and nutritional supplements can be just a tad overwhelming when it comes to shopping. Until now, that is. Meet Kit, a new online community we like to peruse for product buys.
In addition to being the best online community for recommending and finding products for new activities and experiences, Kit serves as a social recommendation platform where tastemakers (a.k.a you!) share the products they love. And when experts and community members give a product glowing reviews, we know it has to be good.
Hence, to take some of the stress out of your holiday shopping, we put together a roundup of the coolest wellness gifts out there, each which boasts stellar reviews on Kit. From the Boscia Konjac Sponge to health supplements, these gifts promise to help friends and family live their life to the fullest.
Keep scrolling for 30 popular wellness gifts for your loved ones, S.O. (or, you know, for yourself too).
30 Unexpected Beauty Gifts Men Will Love
If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift for the man on your list, your search ends here. This gift guide is your one-stop shop for beauty gifts that he will actually be thrilled to receive IRL.
So, whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for dad or something small for that guy you’re kind of maybe seeing, we think you just might find it in this guide.
Scroll down to start checking off all the men off your list!
Under $20: Secret Santa Gifts Everyone Will Be Fighting For
Stumped on what get for your Secret Santa this year? Don’t panic, we’ve rounded up 20 presents under $20 that everyone will love, whether you’re matched with your boss or best-friend.
From a cool mist travel humidifier to a pro-quality clip-on wide angle lens for your cell phone, everything in this list is covetable. Even better, we found all of them on gifts Amazon. Buy today, and have tomorrow — a win-win
Scroll down to shop our Amazon picks for the best Secret Santa gifts on Amazon!
16 Editor-Approved Hair Brushes for Every Hair Type
16 Editor-Approved Hair Brushes for Every Hair Type. Picking a hair brush for your type of hair doesn’t have to be complicated. We made it easy by curating our editors favorite hair brushes for every type of hair or lace wigs. We put together the best of the best below.
Behold: This Affordable Two-In-One Mask Is Everything
As beauty editors, we test quite a lot of skincare products, which is why the moment I put on Origins’ two-in-one purifying mask ($26), I noticed that it was not only fabulous, but that it gives the same results as Sisley’s Radiant Glow Express Mask–which costs four times more.
Formulated with Canadian willowherb and Mediterranean rose clay, Origins Original Skin™ Re-texturizing Mask is an affordable mask that creates a smooth, even complexion we have come to love. And while I love expensive skincare just as much as the next girl, this mask has the same ingredients and leaves your skin just as clean and radiant in as little as five minutes. Win, win, win.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Phthalates
Intrigued? Keep scrolling to try it yourself!
Feeling like a splurge? The Sisley mask is prety incredible too! Shop it below!
The Perfect Gift for the Writer in Your Life
Looking for a gift for the poet or writer in your life? We have your covered. This journal is perfect for jotting down your plans for success.
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