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A Sleep Specialist Says Weighted Blankets Can Help Keep You Calm in Stressful Times—This Best-Seller Is on Sale Now
January 11, 2023
A Sleep Specialist Says Weighted Blankets Can Help Keep You Calm in Stressful Times—This Best-Seller Is on Sale Now
If stress and anxiety are keeping you up at night (hi, welcome to the club),…
By Alexa Casanova
'I'm a Celebrity Face Trainer, and These Are the 9 Facial Exercises I Always Recommend for Staving Off Tech Neck and Sagging Skin'
January 10, 2023
'I'm a Celebrity Face Trainer, and These Are the 9 Facial Exercises I Always Recommend for Staving Off Tech Neck and Sagging Skin'
Your face is made up of 40 major muscles, and—much like your glutes, core, and…
By Anneke Knot
There Are 4 Different Types of Attention, and Understanding Them All Can Help You Improve Your Focus
January 10, 2023
There Are 4 Different Types of Attention, and Understanding Them All Can Help You Improve Your Focus
Ever fallen down a TikTok rabbit hole, spent hours playing Candy Crush, or had a…
By Erica Sloan
This Year, I’m Resolved To Stop Expecting the Worst To Happen
January 08, 2023
This Year, I’m Resolved To Stop Expecting the Worst To Happen
In the last couple of years, I’ve become somewhat of a worrywart. I believed that…
By Danielle Calma
7 Physically Calming Things You Can Do To Soothe a Stressed-Out Mind
January 08, 2023
7 Physically Calming Things You Can Do To Soothe a Stressed-Out Mind
Because the emotional and physical elements of our being are inextricably intertwined, it’s possible to…
By Kimberly Snyder
Focus on Fun Over Happiness Is the Key to Long-Term Satisfaction, According to a Psychologist and Behavioral Scientist
January 07, 2023
Focus on Fun Over Happiness Is the Key to Long-Term Satisfaction, According to a Psychologist and Behavioral Scientist
Over the past two decades, global analytics firm Gallup has surveyed Americans on 29 different…
By Annita Katee
Anxiety Can Be Responsible for Excessive (and Random) Gagging and Increased Acid Reflux
January 07, 2023
Anxiety Can Be Responsible for Excessive (and Random) Gagging and Increased Acid Reflux
When it comes to anxiety, the way it manifests is different for everybody. “There is…
By Annita Katee
Here's Why I'm Resolving To Take Time To Be an Adult This Year—And Not Just a Parent
January 07, 2023
Here's Why I'm Resolving To Take Time To Be an Adult This Year—And Not Just a Parent
Ah, motherhood. The gateway to baby giggles, endless sniffing of your newborn’s head as they…
By Allison Tsai
Could You Be *Too* Hopeful? Here's How To Appreciate What You Have While Still Being Open
January 06, 2023
Could You Be *Too* Hopeful? Here's How To Appreciate What You Have While Still Being Open
It's a New Year, and for many, that calendar distinction functions as a line in…
By Helen Carefoot
3 Ways Tech Can Actually Help You Meet—and Maintain—Your Wellness Goals This Year
January 06, 2023
3 Ways Tech Can Actually Help You Meet—and Maintain—Your Wellness Goals This Year
Technology is everywhere. You know it, we know it. It’s undeniably a part of our…
By Well+Good Editors
The Best Sleep Tips From Experts We're Using in 2023 for Better ZZZs
January 06, 2023
The Best Sleep Tips From Experts We're Using in 2023 for Better ZZZs
In an effort to wake up on the right side of the bed this year,…
By Amelia McBride
How the Playful Nostalgia of ‘Kidulting’ Can Boost Your Mental Health, According to Psychologists
January 05, 2023
How the Playful Nostalgia of ‘Kidulting’ Can Boost Your Mental Health, According to Psychologists
Once enough time passes from a popular thing’s heyday—be it an object of clothing, a…
By Erica Sloan
The Dark Empath Personality Merges Empathy With Dark Triad Traits—And That Spells Big Trouble
January 05, 2023
The Dark Empath Personality Merges Empathy With Dark Triad Traits—And That Spells Big Trouble
When it comes to personality types and traits, there are two takeaways that run along…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here’s Why Your Doctor May Not Catch a Postpartum Mood Disorder–And How To Get Help
January 05, 2023
Here’s Why Your Doctor May Not Catch a Postpartum Mood Disorder–And How To Get Help
Maternal mental health is a big topic these days. And it’s no wonder since an…
By Rachel Nall
10 Unique Planners for Every Habit You Want To Build in 2023 (No, It's *Not* Too Late To Get One)
January 04, 2023
10 Unique Planners for Every Habit You Want To Build in 2023 (No, It's *Not* Too Late To Get One)
Whether you set resolutions, goals, or intentions, suffice it to say that the glimmering promise…
By Alexa Casanova
Neurologists Explain How Weather Changes Trigger Migraines, and How To Prevent Them
January 04, 2023
Neurologists Explain How Weather Changes Trigger Migraines, and How To Prevent Them
While most people know what it's like to deal with the occasional headache, having a migraine…
By Sara Radin
Yes, Stress Is a Migraine Trigger—But It's Far From the Only One
January 04, 2023
Yes, Stress Is a Migraine Trigger—But It's Far From the Only One
The last few years have been undeniably stressful. So, if you've noticed an uptick in…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Cardiologist and Therapist Talk Through How Planting and Living Near Trees May Actually Help You Live Longer
January 04, 2023
A Cardiologist and Therapist Talk Through How Planting and Living Near Trees May Actually Help You Live Longer
From stone fruit and summer shade to showy fall foliage and fresh, oxygen-rich air, it’s…
By Morgan Greenwood
The One Thing This Fitness Trainer Always Does During Her Morning Routine
January 04, 2023
The One Thing This Fitness Trainer Always Does During Her Morning Routine
You know the scenario well: You set out your workout clothes the night before and…
By Well+Good Editors
For the Sleep of Your Dreams, Understanding the (Very) Different Ways That Melatonin and Magnesium Impact Your Circadian Rhythm Is Key
January 03, 2023
For the Sleep of Your Dreams, Understanding the (Very) Different Ways That Melatonin and Magnesium Impact Your Circadian Rhythm Is Key
If you get high-quality shuteye night after night, consider yourself (incredibly) lucky. But for the…
By Michele Ross
Okay, But What's Really Happening to Your Body When You're Stressed or About To Cry and You Get a Lump in Your Throat?
January 02, 2023
Okay, But What's Really Happening to Your Body When You're Stressed or About To Cry and You Get a Lump in Your Throat?
You're all cozied up watching the series finale of your favorite TV show. You feel…
By Jessica Estrada
Hospice Workers Conduct a 'Life Review' for Every Dying Patient—Here's Why You Should Do One Now To Find Purpose and Live Regret-Free
January 02, 2023
Hospice Workers Conduct a 'Life Review' for Every Dying Patient—Here's Why You Should Do One Now To Find Purpose and Live Regret-Free
Life gets busy (read: chaotic), and, too often in the mayhem, the things that are…
By Jessica Estrada
Learning Your Human Design Type Could Be the Key to Understanding Why You're So Burnt Out—And What To Do About It
January 01, 2023
Learning Your Human Design Type Could Be the Key to Understanding Why You're So Burnt Out—And What To Do About It
While burnout is typically the result of being overworked or overtaxed, whether by your actual…
By Erin Bunch
Start the Year Grounded With 7 Self-Care Practices Designed To Help You Feel More Present
January 01, 2023
Start the Year Grounded With 7 Self-Care Practices Designed To Help You Feel More Present
As a holistic wellness expert, meditation teacher, and nutritionist, I’ve spent my career seeking the…
By Kimberly Snyder
Outgrowing Friendships Is a 'Normal' Part of Life—So Why Does It Feel So Much (More) Like a Failure?
December 31, 2022
Outgrowing Friendships Is a 'Normal' Part of Life—So Why Does It Feel So Much (More) Like a Failure?
I used to roll my eyes at the sentiment of “You should be able to…
By Annita Katee
I Tried Shaking Out My Body for a Month To Release Stress and Trauma—Here’s What Happened
December 31, 2022
I Tried Shaking Out My Body for a Month To Release Stress and Trauma—Here’s What Happened
Most people will experience trauma, with The National Council for Mental Well-Being revealing that 70…
By Annita Katee
I'm a Health Writer With ADHD, and These Are the Noise-Canceling Headphones I Swear By To Help Me Focus
December 30, 2022
I'm a Health Writer With ADHD, and These Are the Noise-Canceling Headphones I Swear By To Help Me Focus
As a health writer with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sometimes I really need to get…
By Han Schneider
Moon Milk Is an Ayurvedic Staple for Getting More Restful Sleep—Here’s How To Make It With Just 3 Ingredients
December 30, 2022
Moon Milk Is an Ayurvedic Staple for Getting More Restful Sleep—Here’s How To Make It With Just 3 Ingredients
When it comes to drinking habits for better sleep, it’s just as important to know…
By Michele Ross
How To Practice ‘Prospection’ (aka Future Thinking) To Infuse Life With More Joy and Meaning
December 30, 2022
How To Practice ‘Prospection’ (aka Future Thinking) To Infuse Life With More Joy and Meaning
You can likely intuit some of the ways that thinking about the future can benefit…
By Erica Sloan
Could Your Skin Concerns Be Linked to Your Mental Health? 'Psychodermatology' Is the Study of Exactly That
December 29, 2022
Could Your Skin Concerns Be Linked to Your Mental Health? 'Psychodermatology' Is the Study of Exactly That
Ever notice that pimples often pop up during especially busy times at work? Or that…
By Anneke Knot
Want To Teach Your Kids Emotional Resilience? A Conscious Parenting Expert Says To Model That Behavior Yourself
December 29, 2022
Want To Teach Your Kids Emotional Resilience? A Conscious Parenting Expert Says To Model That Behavior Yourself
For parents on social media, there seems to be a new trend or talking point…
By Kathryn Watson
10 Secret Therapy Lessons We Learned for Free in 2022
December 29, 2022
10 Secret Therapy Lessons We Learned for Free in 2022
At Well+Good, we’ve interviewed many psychologists, therapists, and social workers over the last year, and…
By Danielle Calma
How To Respectfully Support a Friend Going Through IVF—And 10 Things To *Definitely* Not Say
December 28, 2022
How To Respectfully Support a Friend Going Through IVF—And 10 Things To *Definitely* Not Say
With the rush of hormones, the all-encompassing uncertainty, endless doctor visits, and shelling out thousands…
By Rachel Nall
'I’m a Psychologist, and Here Are My 5 Tips to Help You Actually Feel Rejuvenated After a Holiday Break’
December 27, 2022
'I’m a Psychologist, and Here Are My 5 Tips to Help You Actually Feel Rejuvenated After a Holiday Break’
‘Tis the season for PTO, but even so,  relaxation may not be on your radar.…
By Kathryn Watson
5 Boundary-Setting Phrases and Practices We Learned in 2022 That Will Change Your Relationships for the Better
December 27, 2022
5 Boundary-Setting Phrases and Practices We Learned in 2022 That Will Change Your Relationships for the Better
By challenging nearly all aspects of our physical health, mental well-being, and day-to-day routines, the…
By Erica Sloan
Do You Get Weepy When You're Mad? Therapists Explain Why Angry Crying Is a Thing
December 27, 2022
Do You Get Weepy When You're Mad? Therapists Explain Why Angry Crying Is a Thing
Being angry is no walk in the park. Your muscles are tense, your palms are…
By Kirsten Nunez
Release All Your Pent-Up Stress With Shaking Meditation
December 26, 2022
Release All Your Pent-Up Stress With Shaking Meditation
When you picture meditation, you likely imagine sitting quietly on a cushion with your legs…
By Jessica Estrada
9 Discreet Fidget Toys for Adults Who Need To Do Something With Their Hands To Focus
December 25, 2022
9 Discreet Fidget Toys for Adults Who Need To Do Something With Their Hands To Focus
Pop-its, fidget spinners, stress balls—using toys to occupy your hands for things like stress relief…
By Han Schneider
These Are the 6 Dreamiest Sleep-Boosting Recipes We Made All Year
December 24, 2022
These Are the 6 Dreamiest Sleep-Boosting Recipes We Made All Year
When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, finding the perfect recipe (literally) for…
By Maki Yazawa
Why a Gratitude Journal Can Help With Anxiety, Sleep, and More—And the Best Ones To Try
December 23, 2022
Why a Gratitude Journal Can Help With Anxiety, Sleep, and More—And the Best Ones To Try
Translating a feeling into words on paper is one way to empty your mind of…
By Erica Sloan
I Tried the Scandinavian Sleep Method—And Now My Partner and I Refuse To Sleep Any Other Way
December 23, 2022
I Tried the Scandinavian Sleep Method—And Now My Partner and I Refuse To Sleep Any Other Way
Last month, my now-husband, Alex and I spent a week in Copenhagen, Denmark for part…
By Alexa Casanova
Use This ‘Moving Meditation’ To Find Your Calm Before, During, or After a Holiday Gathering
December 23, 2022
Use This ‘Moving Meditation’ To Find Your Calm Before, During, or After a Holiday Gathering
Whether the holidays are a source of excitement or dread for you, your nervous system…
By Rachel Kraus
What Giving Yourself Grace at Work—and in Life—Really Means
December 23, 2022
What Giving Yourself Grace at Work—and in Life—Really Means
In my work as an anti-burnout speaker and expert, I've seen and heard it all…
By Erayna Sargent
38 Actually Fun Things To Do if You’re Home Alone for the Holidays
December 22, 2022
38 Actually Fun Things To Do if You’re Home Alone for the Holidays
Watching Home Alone this year hits different. With a so-called "tripledemic" causing concern this holiday…
By Mary Grace Garis
These 18 Long-Lasting Candles Will Keep Your Home Scented (and You Happy) for Longer
December 22, 2022
These 18 Long-Lasting Candles Will Keep Your Home Scented (and You Happy) for Longer
A candle can make your home (which is now also an office, for many of…
By Saanya Ali
Therapists Share What To Do if *You’re* the Biggest Offender of Your Own Boundaries
December 22, 2022
Therapists Share What To Do if *You’re* the Biggest Offender of Your Own Boundaries
It’s easy to throw blame when someone else crosses one of your boundaries—like the coworker…
By Erica Sloan
Mimetic Desire: Do You Really Want What You Want or Do You Want It Because Other People Want It, Too?
December 21, 2022
Mimetic Desire: Do You Really Want What You Want or Do You Want It Because Other People Want It, Too?
To desire is human. But do we really want what we want... or do we…
By Danielle Calma
5 Thought Leaders in Wellness Reflect on Their Personal Growth in 2022
December 21, 2022
5 Thought Leaders in Wellness Reflect on Their Personal Growth in 2022
The past year has been a whirlwind of ups and down. While we saw advancements…
By Han Schneider
Feeling a Little Hectic or Chaotic? De-Stress With This 12-Minute Stretching Routine
December 20, 2022
Feeling a Little Hectic or Chaotic? De-Stress With This 12-Minute Stretching Routine
There’s a reason you might call someone a “ball of stress” or a “stress ball.”…
By Rachel Kraus
Were You Parentified as a Kid? Here’s What That Means, and How It Might Affect Your Relationships in Adulthood
December 19, 2022
Were You Parentified as a Kid? Here’s What That Means, and How It Might Affect Your Relationships in Adulthood
As a kid, lending a hand around the house or offering to babysit a sibling…
By Erica Sloan
3 Ways To Shift To an Empowered Mindset
December 19, 2022
3 Ways To Shift To an Empowered Mindset
By Well+Good Editors
‘I’m a Morning News Anchor With a Call Time of 3:30 A.M. and This Is How I Get To Sleep Fast’
December 18, 2022
‘I’m a Morning News Anchor With a Call Time of 3:30 A.M. and This Is How I Get To Sleep Fast’
At the point in the night when most people are deep in their sleep cycles,…
By Annita Katee
How Your Body Tells You That You’re Grinding Your Teeth at Night
December 18, 2022
How Your Body Tells You That You’re Grinding Your Teeth at Night
Like night terrors or sleep apnea, teeth grinding (aka bruxism) while you're asleep—a habit 10–20…
By Annita Katee
Stuck Carrying the Full Mental Load of The Holidays? Here's How To Deal
December 18, 2022
Stuck Carrying the Full Mental Load of The Holidays? Here's How To Deal
Between wrapping up work duties for the year and holiday festivities, this season can be…
By Jessica Estrada
'I Live in a Place Where It's Dark 20 Hours a Day All Winter—Here's How I Stave Off Seasonal Depression and Keep to a ‘Normal’ Schedule'
December 17, 2022
'I Live in a Place Where It's Dark 20 Hours a Day All Winter—Here's How I Stave Off Seasonal Depression and Keep to a ‘Normal’ Schedule'
Over the summer I visited Iceland, and I couldn’t believe how the sun was up…
By Annita Katee
'I’m a Trauma Therapist, and This Is Why I Never Force My Kids To Hug Anyone—Including Family Members'
December 17, 2022
'I’m a Trauma Therapist, and This Is Why I Never Force My Kids To Hug Anyone—Including Family Members'
Decades ago, famous family therapist Virginia Satir once said that humans need four hugs a…
By Amelia McBride
3 Easy and Thoughtful Ways To Show Appreciation to Delivery Drivers, the True MVPs of the Holiday Season
December 16, 2022
3 Easy and Thoughtful Ways To Show Appreciation to Delivery Drivers, the True MVPs of the Holiday Season
For most, Christmas is a joyful time of year, but it can also be stressful,…
By Kayla Hui
The 4 Nighttime Habits That a Rockette Swears By To Get Solid Sleep After High-Kicking, High-Energy Performances
December 14, 2022
The 4 Nighttime Habits That a Rockette Swears By To Get Solid Sleep After High-Kicking, High-Energy Performances
The Rockettes are back in action, kicking their legs to high heaven, and bringing joy…
By Haley Hilton
10 Best Careers for Introverts To Achieve Success
December 14, 2022
10 Best Careers for Introverts To Achieve Success
Largely because being bold, outspoken, and extroverted in general are thought to be valued qualities…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Future of Health Is Finally Starting To Look More Inclusive Thanks to These Exciting New Trends
December 14, 2022
The Future of Health Is Finally Starting To Look More Inclusive Thanks to These Exciting New Trends
Historically, the health paradigm in this country has been highly restrictive in both the aspects…
By Erica Sloan
4 Ways Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mental Health and Help the Environment
December 13, 2022
4 Ways Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mental Health and Help the Environment
The pursuit of presence is an essential part of being a person. It’s pretty important…
By Calin Van Paris
Why Do You Sleep Better Next to Your Partner? Sleep Psychologists Weigh In
December 12, 2022
Why Do You Sleep Better Next to Your Partner? Sleep Psychologists Weigh In
If you’ve ever had sex only to conk out shortly after, you’re familiar with the…
By Erica Sloan
*The* Scripts To Use Your First Time Talking With a Therapist—Particularly if You're Shy, Introverted, or Guarded
December 11, 2022
*The* Scripts To Use Your First Time Talking With a Therapist—Particularly if You're Shy, Introverted, or Guarded
Whether you've never been to therapy or are getting to know a new therapist, the…
By Jessica Estrada
‘I’m a Sleep Specialist, and No, Herbal Teas Can’t Really Help You Sleep’
December 11, 2022
‘I’m a Sleep Specialist, and No, Herbal Teas Can’t Really Help You Sleep’
"Can't sleep? Try herbal tea!" Be honest: It's advice we've all heard more times than…
By Maki Yazawa
Do You Cricket in Bed? Why This Foot Movement Is Calming for So Many
December 10, 2022
Do You Cricket in Bed? Why This Foot Movement Is Calming for So Many
Whether conscious or subconscious, we all have certain movements we do or actions we take…
By Annita Katee & Helen Carefoot
8 Signs You're Healing Your Inner Child, According to Therapists
December 10, 2022
8 Signs You're Healing Your Inner Child, According to Therapists
Doing inner child work is, well, work. For the uninitiated, inner child work (also known…
By Jessica Estrada
Camila Cabello Gets Candid About Her Anxiety, Being a Night Owl, and Her Newest Partnership With OLIPOP
December 09, 2022
Camila Cabello Gets Candid About Her Anxiety, Being a Night Owl, and Her Newest Partnership With OLIPOP
Camila Cabello is definitely known for her star power—and she's bringing that same energy to…
By Samantha Leal
How To Care for an Elderly Pet With Love and Compassion, According to an Animal Behaviorist
December 09, 2022
How To Care for an Elderly Pet With Love and Compassion, According to an Animal Behaviorist
Aging comes for everyone, including our pets. As they get older, they require special care…
By Danielle Calma
Some Have Replaced Religion with Astrology—But Are We Just Putting Ourselves in New Boxes?
December 09, 2022
Some Have Replaced Religion with Astrology—But Are We Just Putting Ourselves in New Boxes?
When I discovered my birth chart for the first time, I was blown away. It…
By Nadine Jane
10 People Share the Personal Hygiene Task They Struggle With the Most
December 09, 2022
10 People Share the Personal Hygiene Task They Struggle With the Most
Routine hygiene tasks are often viewed as just a normal part of the day. You…
By Han Schneider
I Treated My Skin to At-Home LED Light Therapy for 4 Weeks, and the 'Before and After' Photos Are So Impressive
December 08, 2022
I Treated My Skin to At-Home LED Light Therapy for 4 Weeks, and the 'Before and After' Photos Are So Impressive
It’s not hard to sway me on a new skin-care device. Professional-grade treatments are notoriously…
By Alexa Casanova
18 Last-Minute, Feel-Good Gifts You Can Still Get at Nordstrom for Under $75
December 08, 2022
18 Last-Minute, Feel-Good Gifts You Can Still Get at Nordstrom for Under $75
So, you’re behind on your holiday shopping? Join the club. Between treating ourselves to too…
By Alexa Casanova
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