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Mental Well-Being Recharge

While the events of the past year (and change) have impacted Americans’ mental well-being in different ways and to varying degrees, it feels safe to say that no one was left completely unscathed.

This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve enlisted the help of some of the wisest, most inspiring health and wellness experts we know to create a 31-day plan to help you rest and recharge. Each day, we’ll give you a small, actionable tip to help you prioritize your mental well-being. And each week, you’ll also find a few calls to action that offer recommendations for connecting with and giving back to others in need of support.

It all starts May 1. Sign up to have the weekly plans delivered straight to your inbox.

The Creative Journaling Hack To Improve Your Mental Health
January 26, 2021
The Creative Journaling Hack To Improve Your Mental Health
By Mary Grace Garis
20 Joyful Activities To Make Play a Priority in Your Self-Care Routine
January 12, 2021
20 Joyful Activities To Make Play a Priority in Your Self-Care Routine
I haven't watched The Shining in a while, but I do remember enough to know…
By Mary Grace Garis
Gardening is actually a sneaky form of meditation—here's the reward you'll get from it
May 04, 2020
Gardening is actually a sneaky form of meditation—here's the reward you'll get from it
Whether you have a sprawling vegetable garden in your yard or one thriving ZZ plant…
By Kara Jillian Brown

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Simply *Feeling* More Connected to Nature Is Linked With Happiness and Greater Well-being
May 28, 2022
Simply *Feeling* More Connected to Nature Is Linked With Happiness and Greater Well-being
Calling the outside world “mother nature” might seem like a cutesy way to demonstrate our…
By Erica Sloan
Why Actress and Activist Diane Guerrero Sees Herself as An 'Intersectional Mujerista’
May 28, 2022
Why Actress and Activist Diane Guerrero Sees Herself as An 'Intersectional Mujerista’
Since 2013, actress and activist Diane Guerrero, 35, has graced screens as Maritza Ramos on…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How To Care for Your Mental Health as a Parent in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
May 27, 2022
How To Care for Your Mental Health as a Parent in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
On Tuesday requests for therapy sessions started flooding into the office of clinical psychologist Lizzy Weisinger,…
By Annita Katee
A Neuroscientists Explains Why Yawning Is Contagious
May 27, 2022
A Neuroscientists Explains Why Yawning Is Contagious
We're one sentence into this story and I've already yawned three times. If that doesn't…
By Kells McPhillips
The 18 Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales To Shop This Weekend for Better Sleep All Year
May 26, 2022
The 18 Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales To Shop This Weekend for Better Sleep All Year
Memorial Day is finally here, our unofficial official start to summer. Every year, the warm…
By Francesca Krempa
How Your Body’s Hydration Levels Impact Your Mood and Anxiety, According to an RD
May 26, 2022
How Your Body’s Hydration Levels Impact Your Mood and Anxiety, According to an RD
When it comes to managing your mood and energy levels, it helps to check in…
By Michele Ross
Here's What Stress Looks Like for Introverts Versus Extroverts, and How Each Handles It
May 25, 2022
Here's What Stress Looks Like for Introverts Versus Extroverts, and How Each Handles It
Specific facets of someone's personality can shine a light on how they might react to…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Psychological Phenomenon That Explains Why You Still Feel Like 2019 Was Last Year
May 24, 2022
The Psychological Phenomenon That Explains Why You Still Feel Like 2019 Was Last Year
Something has happened to time. It’s always been a bit tricky, flying by “when you’re…
By Erin Bunch
This Fun Visual Exercise Will Help You Identify Your 'People' and Set Much-Needed Boundaries
May 22, 2022
This Fun Visual Exercise Will Help You Identify Your 'People' and Set Much-Needed Boundaries
The last few years have been characterized by a great deal of loneliness. A recent…
By Kells McPhillips
Why We Hold Trauma in Our Hips—And 4 Ways To Release It
May 22, 2022
Why We Hold Trauma in Our Hips—And 4 Ways To Release It
When it comes to trauma, we often think about the mental effects—but accidentally ignore the…
By Sara Harowitz
How To Make a Truly-Useful (And Non-Stressful) To-Do List
May 21, 2022
How To Make a Truly-Useful (And Non-Stressful) To-Do List
A day without a to-do list is kind of like dancing without a soundtrack: You…
By Kells McPhillips
'I'm a Pro Cliff Diver, and This Is My Number One Secret for Facing My Fears'
May 21, 2022
'I'm a Pro Cliff Diver, and This Is My Number One Secret for Facing My Fears'
Although she may be a professional cliff diver, Ellie Smart swears she's not an adrenaline…
By Jennifer Heimlich
How To Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Having the Same Argument on Repeat
May 20, 2022
How To Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Having the Same Argument on Repeat
As a couples therapist, I often hear people express frustration about having the same fight…
By Lia Avellino, LCSW
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Are all Stress Responses—Here’s What Psychologists Say Each Means
May 20, 2022
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Are all Stress Responses—Here’s What Psychologists Say Each Means
Let’s say that you’re in a work meeting and one of your coworkers says something…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Today's Menopause Solutions Aren't Your Mom's Hot-Flash Remedies (I Know Because I Asked Mine)
May 20, 2022
Today's Menopause Solutions Aren't Your Mom's Hot-Flash Remedies (I Know Because I Asked Mine)
By Eva Rohan
Social Isolation and Alone Time Aren’t the Same—Here Are the Mental-Health Implications of Each
May 19, 2022
Social Isolation and Alone Time Aren’t the Same—Here Are the Mental-Health Implications of Each
Many folks value having a certain amount of alone time in their life, during which…
By Jihan Basyah
Sleep Doctors Say Falling Asleep Instantly Actually *Isn’t* a Superpower
May 19, 2022
Sleep Doctors Say Falling Asleep Instantly Actually *Isn’t* a Superpower
If you’re someone who tends to drop into sleep without barely any recollection of having…
By Erica Sloan
Have Goosebumps? Here’s What Your Body Might Be Trying To Communicate to You
May 18, 2022
Have Goosebumps? Here’s What Your Body Might Be Trying To Communicate to You
Typically, you might notice that you get goosebumps in response to physical triggers, like going…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How This 18-Year-Old Magazine Founder Protects Her Mental Health Online (and in High School)
May 17, 2022
How This 18-Year-Old Magazine Founder Protects Her Mental Health Online (and in High School)
Balancing life as a high school senior is complicated enough, but what happens when you…
By Hannah Schneider
There Are 3 Sets of Needs in Every Relationship—And They Can't Be Met Simultaneously
May 17, 2022
There Are 3 Sets of Needs in Every Relationship—And They Can't Be Met Simultaneously
In the scope of relationships all any sort, “needy” is often considered a dirty word.…
By Lia Avellino, LCSW
Gabrielle Bernstein's Top Advice for Confronting Hidden Trauma and Then Moving Forward With More Ease
May 17, 2022
Gabrielle Bernstein's Top Advice for Confronting Hidden Trauma and Then Moving Forward With More Ease
If you met Gabrielle Bernstein in 2015, when her career as a motivational speaker was…
By Erica Sloan
Meet the Gen Z Graphic Artist Helping Asian People Prioritize Joy
May 16, 2022
Meet the Gen Z Graphic Artist Helping Asian People Prioritize Joy
If it feels like your mental health is under attack, you're not alone. From the…
By Hannah Schneider
How To Handle a Case of 'the Icks' in a New or Long-Term Relationship
May 16, 2022
How To Handle a Case of 'the Icks' in a New or Long-Term Relationship
A close cousin of “moist” in my book, “ick” is a word that sounds a…
By Erica Sloan
How To Practice the 'Lengthened Breath' Technique and Fall Asleep in Literal Minutes
May 16, 2022
How To Practice the 'Lengthened Breath' Technique and Fall Asleep in Literal Minutes
It’s probable that you’ve looked for and found at least some tricks to help you…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Do You Need To Have the 'Define the Relationship' Talk in a Friendship? A Therapist Explains
May 15, 2022
Do You Need To Have the 'Define the Relationship' Talk in a Friendship? A Therapist Explains
We've been watching friendships end in a dramatic, fiery way on reality TV for decades.…
By Allie Flinn
How To Ease the 7 Most Common Triggers of Work-Related Anxiety, According to a Psychologist
May 15, 2022
How To Ease the 7 Most Common Triggers of Work-Related Anxiety, According to a Psychologist
Anxiety disorders are common, affecting an estimated 40 million adults in the United States every…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
6 Ways To Make Sure Your Workouts Are Helping—Not Harming—Your Mental Health
May 14, 2022
6 Ways To Make Sure Your Workouts Are Helping—Not Harming—Your Mental Health
My husband likes to joke that you don't want to talk to me if I…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Yep, It's a Thing To Snore After Drinking Alcohol—Here’s What To Know and How To Stop
May 14, 2022
Yep, It's a Thing To Snore After Drinking Alcohol—Here’s What To Know and How To Stop
If you’ve ever had a couple boozy drinks and conked out as soon as your…
By Erica Sloan
Give Your Body the Lunch Break It’s Craving With This 7-Minute Stretch
May 13, 2022
Give Your Body the Lunch Break It’s Craving With This 7-Minute Stretch
If your butt is dangerously close to becoming fused to your chair, it’s time for…
By Rachel Kraus
‘Post-Event Processing’ May Be Why You Feel Anxious After a Social Interaction—Here’s How To Deal With It
May 13, 2022
‘Post-Event Processing’ May Be Why You Feel Anxious After a Social Interaction—Here’s How To Deal With It
Any social situation can come with a few tense unknowns: How will conversations flow? What…
By Erica Sloan
There Are Pronounced Racial Disparities in the Goal To Get Enough Sleep—And That’s a Serious Health Issue
May 12, 2022
There Are Pronounced Racial Disparities in the Goal To Get Enough Sleep—And That’s a Serious Health Issue
For decades, scientists have identified time and again, through both self-report and scientific methods, the…
By Erica Sloan
This 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Pudding Is Packed With Brain-Boosting Benefits
May 11, 2022
This 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Pudding Is Packed With Brain-Boosting Benefits
Having a bowl of overripe bananas is baking's version of a choose your own adventure…
By Kells McPhillips
Both Mindful and Mindless Activities Can Help You Cope With Stress, According to Mental Health Experts
May 10, 2022
Both Mindful and Mindless Activities Can Help You Cope With Stress, According to Mental Health Experts
When you’re overwhelmed and trying to get back into your body instead of letting your…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
It's Not Just Your Imagination—Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to More Intense, Vivid Dreams
May 10, 2022
It's Not Just Your Imagination—Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to More Intense, Vivid Dreams
Our most fantastical or conceptually rich dreams tend to happen during the final of four…
By Erica Sloan
Need Some Positive Vibes ASAP? Here Are 3 Ways To Cultivate Happiness, According to a Psychologist
May 10, 2022
Need Some Positive Vibes ASAP? Here Are 3 Ways To Cultivate Happiness, According to a Psychologist
Some days, you just wake up feeling "blah" for no reason (and that's okay!). And…
By Well+Good Editors
Feel Like You Just Can’t Relax? These 5 Stress-Relief Wearables Are Scientifically Designed To Help
May 09, 2022
Feel Like You Just Can’t Relax? These 5 Stress-Relief Wearables Are Scientifically Designed To Help
As it arises, stress or anxiousness can feel like a whirling vortex, leaving you somehow…
By Erica Sloan
7 Ways To Welcome Your New Neighbors With a Great First Impression, According to an Etiquette Expert
May 09, 2022
7 Ways To Welcome Your New Neighbors With a Great First Impression, According to an Etiquette Expert
Knocking on your new neighbor's door can feel intimidating: What if they don't accept the…
By Kells McPhillips
I’ve Been Practicing 'the Container Exercise' for 2 Months, and It's Worked Wonders for My Anxiety
May 09, 2022
I’ve Been Practicing 'the Container Exercise' for 2 Months, and It's Worked Wonders for My Anxiety
I started seeing a therapist in January to help me manage my stress, and after…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
‘I'm an Astrologer, and Here's How I Prepare for Mercury Retrograde’
May 09, 2022
‘I'm an Astrologer, and Here's How I Prepare for Mercury Retrograde’
Astrologically speaking, any time a planet goes retrograde, it’s the universe’s way of encouraging people…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
If You Prefer Sleeping on Your Stomach, These Mattresses Are the Perfect Match for You—According to a Mattress Expert
May 08, 2022
If You Prefer Sleeping on Your Stomach, These Mattresses Are the Perfect Match for You—According to a Mattress Expert
Shopping for a new mattress can be overwhelming—so many choices! To help you narrow it…
By Kate Antoniades
What Happens to Your Body When You Breathe Out Through Your Nose or Breathe Out Through Your Mouth
May 08, 2022
What Happens to Your Body When You Breathe Out Through Your Nose or Breathe Out Through Your Mouth
Breathing is something we do without thinking, but it's a powerful tool that, when wielded…
By Allie Flinn
'Trauma Drive' Explains Why a Loss of Motivation May Just Be Sign of Healing 
May 07, 2022
'Trauma Drive' Explains Why a Loss of Motivation May Just Be Sign of Healing 
Past trauma we’ve experienced affects so many things we do and how we live our…
By Jessica Estrada
Why Making an Anti-Vision Board Can Help You Hone in on the Life You Want
May 07, 2022
Why Making an Anti-Vision Board Can Help You Hone in on the Life You Want
Typically, a vision board is made with images and words that represent your dreams and…
By Allie Flinn
'Leisure Sickness' Could Be Why You're Feeling Tired or Sick on Your Days Off—Here's What You Can Do About It
May 07, 2022
'Leisure Sickness' Could Be Why You're Feeling Tired or Sick on Your Days Off—Here's What You Can Do About It
Let’s say you very much need a break from your daily grind, so you decide…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Drinking Just One Cup of This Beverage Daily Helps Ensure Your Bones and Brain Stay Strong as You Age
May 06, 2022
Drinking Just One Cup of This Beverage Daily Helps Ensure Your Bones and Brain Stay Strong as You Age
If you grew up in the '90s, you probably can't hear "bone health" and not…
By Allie Flinn
Mercury Is About To Be Retrograde in Gemini *and* Taurus—Here’s What That Means for Your Sign
May 06, 2022
Mercury Is About To Be Retrograde in Gemini *and* Taurus—Here’s What That Means for Your Sign
In 2022, there are a whopping four Mercury retrograde transits happening in six different zodiac…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Feeling Numb, Angry, or Overwhelmed by Roe v. Wade News? Here's a 10-Step Action Plan To Take Care of Yourself
May 05, 2022
Feeling Numb, Angry, or Overwhelmed by Roe v. Wade News? Here's a 10-Step Action Plan To Take Care of Yourself
For many, this week's news of the Supreme Court’s expected decision to overturn Roe v.…
By Erica Sloan
6 Reasons To Say Yes to a Second Date, Even if You Didn't Feel an Initial Spark
May 05, 2022
6 Reasons To Say Yes to a Second Date, Even if You Didn't Feel an Initial Spark
There's no right or wrong way to go about dating (though, do steer clear of…
By Lauren Dana
How I Used Yoga To Heal From Heartbreak
May 05, 2022
How I Used Yoga To Heal From Heartbreak
I sat there quietly with the shades drawn in the small Brooklyn apartment that I…
By Alicia Ferguson
13 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts on Amazon (Because You're Not the Only One Who Procrastinated)
May 04, 2022
13 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts on Amazon (Because You're Not the Only One Who Procrastinated)
If you're like me, then you, too, procrastinate when it comes to buying gifts. And…
By Taylor Bell
Once a Pandemic Necessity, the Low-Key Wedding Is Still Trending—Here’s Why That Matters
May 04, 2022
Once a Pandemic Necessity, the Low-Key Wedding Is Still Trending—Here’s Why That Matters
After a dismal two-plus years of pandemic times, you'd be an anomaly if COVID-19 didn't…
By Erica Sloan
ADHD Can Impact Your Sex Life—Here's What To Know
May 04, 2022
ADHD Can Impact Your Sex Life—Here's What To Know
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts an individual’s ability to…
By Hannah Schneider
Learn How Each of the 9 Enneagram Types Fight, and Make Conflict Resolution a Breeze With Everyone You Know
May 03, 2022
Learn How Each of the 9 Enneagram Types Fight, and Make Conflict Resolution a Breeze With Everyone You Know
Part of the beauty of life is that people have different points of view and…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
3 Tips for Setting Up a Daily Wellness Routine for You and Your Dog, According to a Fitness Trainer
May 03, 2022
3 Tips for Setting Up a Daily Wellness Routine for You and Your Dog, According to a Fitness Trainer
Whether you've got your self-care practices on lock or you're just dipping your toes into…
By Well+Good Editors
PSA: Buffy’s Cool-to-the-Touch, Breathable Sheets, Bedding, and Pillows Are All on Sale Now
May 02, 2022
PSA: Buffy’s Cool-to-the-Touch, Breathable Sheets, Bedding, and Pillows Are All on Sale Now
Skip the flowers and jewelry—all Mom wants for Mother's Day is to recharge her batteries…
By Francesca Krempa
How Abandoning the Golden Rule for the Platinum Rule Improved All My Relationships
May 02, 2022
How Abandoning the Golden Rule for the Platinum Rule Improved All My Relationships
I vividly remember the day in kindergarten when my teacher asked the class to repeat…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Self-Healing Advocate Yasmine Cheyenne Wants You To Carry Your COVID Boundaries Into the Future
May 01, 2022
Self-Healing Advocate Yasmine Cheyenne Wants You To Carry Your COVID Boundaries Into the Future
Boundaries are something people have been trying to create and maintain boundaries for a long time.…
By Kells McPhillips
Let's Go, Don't Wait—You Need To Try Travis Barker's CBD Bath Bomb
May 01, 2022
Let's Go, Don't Wait—You Need To Try Travis Barker's CBD Bath Bomb
We all know Travis Barker as the drummer of Blink-182 and Kourtney Kardashian’s partner–but did…
By Emily Popp
How the Stress-Fighting Adaptogen Ashwagandha Helps You Sleep Better
May 01, 2022
How the Stress-Fighting Adaptogen Ashwagandha Helps You Sleep Better
Of all the ancient, stress-fighting herbs, collectively known as adaptogens, to go mainstream in recent years,…
By Isadora Baum
Reinvigorate Your Mental Health With This Month-Long Well-Being Roadmap
May 01, 2022
Reinvigorate Your Mental Health With This Month-Long Well-Being Roadmap
Recently, social entrepreneur and writer Rachel Cargle posted the following on Instagram: "Today I laughed…
By Kells McPhillips
The Mysterious Meaning of Déjà Vu
April 30, 2022
The Mysterious Meaning of Déjà Vu
About two-thirds of people have experienced déjà vu in their lifetimes, but for something that's…
By Kells McPhillips
If Infertility Is Putting a Strain on Your Relationship, You’re Not Alone—Here’s How To Deal
April 29, 2022
If Infertility Is Putting a Strain on Your Relationship, You’re Not Alone—Here’s How To Deal
Affecting an estimated 8 to 12 percent of reproductive-aged people globally, infertility refers, technically, to…
By Erica Sloan
Pluto's 5-Month Retrograde in Capricorn Is Like the Cosmic Version of Broccoli Before Dessert
April 28, 2022
Pluto's 5-Month Retrograde in Capricorn Is Like the Cosmic Version of Broccoli Before Dessert
Get ready to think about your life on a grand scale, folks. On Saturday, April…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
'I'm an Herbalist, and These Are The Top 5 Types of Herbs To Help With Sleep, Stress, Digestion, and Skincare'
April 28, 2022
'I'm an Herbalist, and These Are The Top 5 Types of Herbs To Help With Sleep, Stress, Digestion, and Skincare'
One question that herbalist and Supernatural founder Rachelle Robinett gets all the time: "Where do…
By Allie Flinn
12 People With ADHD Share One Thing They Wish Their Managers Knew 
April 27, 2022
12 People With ADHD Share One Thing They Wish Their Managers Knew 
Whether someone has known they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) since first grade, they're…
By Hannah Schneider
9 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts That Will Make the Mom in Your Life Feel Pampered (Bonus: Everything Ships for Free)
April 27, 2022
9 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts That Will Make the Mom in Your Life Feel Pampered (Bonus: Everything Ships for Free)
Every year, it happens. You look at the calendar only to realize Mother's Day is…
By Francesca Krempa
How To Spot The Difference Between Main Character Energy and Full-Blown Narcissistic Behavior
April 27, 2022
How To Spot The Difference Between Main Character Energy and Full-Blown Narcissistic Behavior
Sometimes, it’s hard to tell the difference between two very similar things, like, for instance,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Bearaby Just Launched a New Stress-Relief Pillow in Three Sizes—And There's Already a Waitlist
April 26, 2022
Bearaby Just Launched a New Stress-Relief Pillow in Three Sizes—And There's Already a Waitlist
Chances are, you've come across Bearaby's thickly woven weighted blankets on social media. Their signature…
By Taylor Bell
After 2 Years of Enduring Chronic Pain, I Tried a Cutting-Edge Therapy To 'Re-Wire' My Brain 
April 26, 2022
After 2 Years of Enduring Chronic Pain, I Tried a Cutting-Edge Therapy To 'Re-Wire' My Brain 
For a long time, I didn't want to open up about my experience with chronic…
By Jess Freedman
5 Mental Strategies That Bring You Closer to Your Fitness Goals, According to a Neuroscientist and U.S. Army Athlete
April 25, 2022
5 Mental Strategies That Bring You Closer to Your Fitness Goals, According to a Neuroscientist and U.S. Army Athlete
We all know by now that the mind and body are inextricably intertwined. This idea,…
By Sophie Wirt
This New Wellness Clinic Wants You To Know That Age Is Just a Number—And a Subjective One at That
April 25, 2022
This New Wellness Clinic Wants You To Know That Age Is Just a Number—And a Subjective One at That
Short of inventing time travel, figuring out how to slow down or even reverse your…
By Erica Sloan
Golde Co-Founder and CEO Trinity Mouzon Wofford Believes Wellness Comes In Seasons—And It's Time to Honor Yours
April 24, 2022
Golde Co-Founder and CEO Trinity Mouzon Wofford Believes Wellness Comes In Seasons—And It's Time to Honor Yours
Right now is my favorite season to garden: It's springtime, so everything's just beginning again,…
By Trinity Mouzon Wofford