Elite Daily

Jordan Bissell

Jordan is a DC-based lifestyle writer. She is an MFA candidate in poetry at American University. Find her on Instagram @jordanbissell93.
If you've ever been to Los Angeles (or even just a fancy coffee shop), you've probably heard of maca. From creamy maca lattes to maca pastries, it seems like the ingredient pops up all the time in sweet treats. But you may be wondering what it is,…
Whenever a new season begins, you break up with your S.O., or you're just looking for a change, it can be fun to try something new with your hair. Whether you opt for a trendy new cut or go wild with the color, having a fresh new look can really put…
For years, I thought that my excruciatingly painful periods were normal. Any time I complained to someone about my cramps, they were sympathetic, but always said something like, "periods are the worst." I had never met anyone who had a history of…
When my dog Hank was a puppy, I thought that the thing he liked most in the world was trying out tasty new treats. Whenever he seemed especially bored or sad, I would pull out a crunchy bone or a long-lasting rawhide for him. But I soon began to…
Flights can be fun. You can gaze at the 'Grammable clouds and stunning sunset right outside your window, watch that movie you've been meaning to see, and snack on those tasty cookies the flight attendants hand out. (Seriously, why are they so good?)…
Life is so busy that it's sometimes hard to remember to do the simplest things, like packing a lunch to take to work the next day, or buying dog food before you run out. With all of the hustle and bustle, you probably don't find yourself telling…
The moment I feel a cold creeping in or notice the back of my throat starting to get sore, I jump into full sickness-prevention mode. I drink extra water, eat lots of citrus, and try to sleep more than I usually do. Most importantly, I cuddle up…
Lunch is one of my favorite parts of the day. I love taking a little break from whatever I'm working on to sit down and refuel my body. But sometimes I find myself drooping soon after I've devoured my plate of flavorful pasta or my bowl of steaming…
Whenever I'm facing something scary, whether it's my thesis defense or a brand new workout class, I pull up a playlist I've designed specifically for the occasion. There are plenty of Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Dua Lipa jams to pump me up until I'm…
Whenever I discover a new favorite food, I want to eat it for every. Single. Meal. When I first made polenta with fresh herbs and olive oil, I found myself whipping it up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner more times than I care to admit. These days,…
More often than not, the stress of traveling makes me forget to pack something important each time I hit the road. Sometimes the culprit is an extra belt I meant to bring just in case, or a magazine I wanted to share with my mom during my visit. But…
I don't know about you, but I drink a lot of water. It helps me avoid getting sick, it keeps my energy up, and I get to sip out of a really cute mason jar all day. But full disclosure: Drinking all of that water tends to lead to a lot of trips to…
If my dad is having an especially great nap on a Sunday afternoon, he's probably asleep with his mouth slightly open as his snores fill the living room. When my siblings and I were younger, we would sometimes make tiny balls out of paper and see who…
On a night when you're tossing and turning in bed, unable to stop planning your grocery list for the next day or agonizing over an awkward interaction you had with a co-worker, you might find yourself turning to your trusty bottle of melatonin…
If I'm being really honest, the only time I actually remember to stretch before a workout is when I'm doing yoga. Since the practice is so focused on being present in your body, I always take the extra time to warm up my muscles before settling into…
For the past few weeks, you've probably been enjoying the gentle sunlight streaming into your bedroom in the early hours of the day. There's something about sunshine that makes everything just a little bit better, from taking your dog on her morning…
While my dog Hank tolerates crunchy dog kibble, he goes absolutely wild for any raw-meat dog food. The moment he gets a whiff of the fancy stuff (which I usually save for special occasions), he begins to run in circles because he just can't contain…
Unless I'm photographing a spectacularly beautiful food like a 10-layer chocolate cake or a slice of pizza that seems almost impossibly cheesy, most of my attempts to Instagram food are met with groans from my friends. I get it, though. They're…
You're cozy underneath your comforter, dreaming of fluffy puppies and perfectly gooey cookies, and then your alarm goes off. All of a sudden, you have a choice to make: pull yourself out of your warm bed and face the world, or enjoy 10 more minutes…
This morning, I was supposed to get up bright and early and go for a nice jog around my neighborhood to start my day. As soon as my alarm went off, though, I rolled over and promptly decided that my workout would have to wait until the evening,…