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How Dying My Hair Pink In the Midst of the Pandemic Boosted My Confidence *and* My Mood
April 15, 2022
How Dying My Hair Pink In the Midst of the Pandemic Boosted My Confidence *and* My Mood
For the past few years, my depressive symptoms have had a firm grip on my…
By Casey Clark
How To Speak (and Comprehend) the 'Words of Affirmation' Love Language
April 15, 2022
How To Speak (and Comprehend) the 'Words of Affirmation' Love Language
It's often said that actions speak louder than words, but for people whose love language…
By Emily Laurence
Cyberbullying Uniquely Impacts Mental Well-Being—Here's How To Protect Yourself Online
April 15, 2022
Cyberbullying Uniquely Impacts Mental Well-Being—Here's How To Protect Yourself Online
The word "cyberbullying" first appeared in a 1995 New York Times article, but if you Google…
By Kells McPhillips
23 Best Beauty, Home, and Wellness Mother's Day Gifts They'll *Actually* Want—All for $50 or Less
April 14, 2022
23 Best Beauty, Home, and Wellness Mother's Day Gifts They'll *Actually* Want—All for $50 or Less
Mother's Day is coming up, and while we'd all love to treat the mother and…
By Francesca Krempa
Visiting This Healing Space in Miami Is Like Taking a Breath of Fresh Air
April 14, 2022
Visiting This Healing Space in Miami Is Like Taking a Breath of Fresh Air
For Elizabeth Trattner, AP, DOM, a doctor of Chinese Medicine, healing has as much to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why Taking It Easier During Exercise May Be Better for Your Brain, According to a Neuroscientist
April 14, 2022
Why Taking It Easier During Exercise May Be Better for Your Brain, According to a Neuroscientist
We often focus on the physical benefits of working out—improved heart health, stronger muscles, management…
By Amber Sayer
Pulling Reversed Tarot Cards Changes a Card's Meaning—Here's What To Know
April 14, 2022
Pulling Reversed Tarot Cards Changes a Card's Meaning—Here's What To Know
When pulling a tarot card—a practice that can help sort things out in a conscious,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Losing My Peloton Streak Helped Me Combat My Perfectionism
April 13, 2022
Losing My Peloton Streak Helped Me Combat My Perfectionism
When I first considered buying a Peloton, I read a lot of reviews. The one…
By L'Oreal Thompson Payton
Fun and Sobriety Are Not Mutually Exclusive—And That Reality Needs To Be Normalized
April 13, 2022
Fun and Sobriety Are Not Mutually Exclusive—And That Reality Needs To Be Normalized
Your friend says to you, “Let’s get drunk and have some fun.” Or maybe they…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Uh… My Partner Reminds Me of My Parent—What Should I Make of That?
April 12, 2022
Uh… My Partner Reminds Me of My Parent—What Should I Make of That?
You wouldn't be alone if you spent a number of your teenage years and then…
By Korin Miller
Need Constant Affection? You May Struggle With Emotional Impermanence—Here Are Signs and Helpful Tips
April 11, 2022
Need Constant Affection? You May Struggle With Emotional Impermanence—Here Are Signs and Helpful Tips
Emotional permanence can look like knowing your partner loves you, even when they aren’t around…
By Ashley Broadwater
Do You Have Intellectual Humility? Here's Why Being Open To Being Wrong Can Be a Superpower
April 10, 2022
Do You Have Intellectual Humility? Here's Why Being Open To Being Wrong Can Be a Superpower
A great strategy for effectively communicating with people who may have different points of view…
By Taylor Bell
Your Body Has a Memory—Here's How It Physically Holds Trauma, and Ways To Release It
April 09, 2022
Your Body Has a Memory—Here's How It Physically Holds Trauma, and Ways To Release It
Sometimes our bodies react quicker than our minds. Maybe you walk into a room and…
By Sara Harowitz
4 Mobility Moves To Do in Bed for Better Sleep, According to a Chiropractor
April 09, 2022
4 Mobility Moves To Do in Bed for Better Sleep, According to a Chiropractor
In a world where you may be working from home, one in which fancy pajamas count as business…
By Allie Flinn
Glimmers Are the (Unofficial) Opposite of Triggers. Here's How Keeping a Log of Them Affected My Mental Health
April 08, 2022
Glimmers Are the (Unofficial) Opposite of Triggers. Here's How Keeping a Log of Them Affected My Mental Health
I was walking in Bushwick while clutching a gallon-sized glass jar full of rolled oats,…
By Han Schneider
Why Experts Affirm That ‘What I Eat in a Day’ Videos Should Not Be Anyone's Guide to Nutrition
April 08, 2022
Why Experts Affirm That ‘What I Eat in a Day’ Videos Should Not Be Anyone's Guide to Nutrition
Thanks to TikTok and Instagram, peeking into someone's life—nitty-gritty food choices included—has become absurdly routine.…
By Alondra Segoviano
30 Questions To Ask Your Parents To Get To Know Them As People, Not Just Parents
April 08, 2022
30 Questions To Ask Your Parents To Get To Know Them As People, Not Just Parents
It's often easier to forget that your parents are full, complete people—with their own friends,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
5 Ways To Regulate Your Nervous System, According to a Neuroscientist
April 07, 2022
5 Ways To Regulate Your Nervous System, According to a Neuroscientist
After over two years of living through a global pandemic, it’s safe to say our nervous…
By Jessica Estrada
If You’re Going To Do One Thing To Improve Your Sleep Quality, Make It This
April 07, 2022
If You’re Going To Do One Thing To Improve Your Sleep Quality, Make It This
Almost like clapping off tempo to a song, sleeping at off times for your circadian…
By Erica Sloan
Exactly How To Test Your Emotional Intelligence (Which, by the Way, You Can Improve)
April 06, 2022
Exactly How To Test Your Emotional Intelligence (Which, by the Way, You Can Improve)
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is one of those multifaceted traits that’s easier to pinpoint in action…
By Erica Sloan
L-Tyrosine Is an Amino Acid Known To Boost Happiness, Memory, and Reduce Stress—Here’s How To Get More in Your Diet
April 06, 2022
L-Tyrosine Is an Amino Acid Known To Boost Happiness, Memory, and Reduce Stress—Here’s How To Get More in Your Diet
When it comes to relieving stress, everyone’s got their own tried and true coping methods.…
By Laura Fisher
Lana Condor's Skin-Care Essentials Are All Under $20—Here's What Her Nighttime Routine Looks Like
April 05, 2022
Lana Condor's Skin-Care Essentials Are All Under $20—Here's What Her Nighttime Routine Looks Like
Lana Condor is doing all the things. When she and I connected over Zoom last…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
You May Not Enjoy 'Type 2 Fun' in the Moment—But Brain Scientists Say It's Still Worth Having
April 05, 2022
You May Not Enjoy 'Type 2 Fun' in the Moment—But Brain Scientists Say It's Still Worth Having
Cheers-ing with friends at a bar or sinking into the couch for an episode of…
By Erica Sloan
We Asked Your Thoughts on Health Care, and Over 1,400 of You Responded—Here's Where You Say It's Headed Next
April 05, 2022
We Asked Your Thoughts on Health Care, and Over 1,400 of You Responded—Here's Where You Say It's Headed Next
Navigating health and well-being during COVID-19 includes its own unique set of difficulties: 9-to-5s pivoting…
By Well+Good Editors
'I’m a Sleep Expert, and These 4 Throat and Mouth Exercises May Ease Snoring'
April 04, 2022
'I’m a Sleep Expert, and These 4 Throat and Mouth Exercises May Ease Snoring'
There are myriad factors that affect the quality of sleep someone gets—and whether or not…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Miranda Kerr On One of Her Oldest, Most-Transformative Wellness Practices
April 03, 2022
Miranda Kerr On One of Her Oldest, Most-Transformative Wellness Practices
A favorite of Miranda Kerr's long-standing wellness practices doesn't cost a cent. For years, the…
By Kells McPhillips
Being Celibate and Abstinent Aren't the Same—Here's Why Sexologists Say the Difference Is Important
April 03, 2022
Being Celibate and Abstinent Aren't the Same—Here's Why Sexologists Say the Difference Is Important
Where you grew up, when you grew up, and the type of education you received…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Wondering if You're More of an Introvert or an Extrovert? Take This Test To Find Out
April 02, 2022
Wondering if You're More of an Introvert or an Extrovert? Take This Test To Find Out
If you’ve ever told someone that you prefer going out to staying in, they might…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The ‘Wake’ App in ‘Inventing Anna’ Isn’t Real—But Dream Scientists *Are* Collecting and Analyzing Dream Data
April 01, 2022
The ‘Wake’ App in ‘Inventing Anna’ Isn’t Real—But Dream Scientists *Are* Collecting and Analyzing Dream Data
Sure, the greatest swindle on the recent based-on-true-events Netflix series Inventing Anna is undeniably that…
By Erica Sloan
'Toxic Company Founder Story' Is Basically a TV Genre Now—Here Are the Personality Traits These Folks Tend To Share
March 31, 2022
'Toxic Company Founder Story' Is Basically a TV Genre Now—Here Are the Personality Traits These Folks Tend To Share
A new kind of love-to-hate-’em protagonist has been gracing our televisions as of late. No,…
By Erica Sloan
Climate Anxiety Is Sweeping the Planet—Here's How To Manage It
March 30, 2022
Climate Anxiety Is Sweeping the Planet—Here's How To Manage It
Climate change is best understood as a shift in temperatures and weather patterns that results…
By Isadora Baum
Take the 'Likable Person Test' To Find Out How Easy You Are To Get Along With
March 30, 2022
Take the 'Likable Person Test' To Find Out How Easy You Are To Get Along With
Let's say you're quietly sitting alone at a party and you notice people gravitating toward…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Why Everyone—Especially These 4 Zodiac Signs—Should Take April Fool's Day Seriously This Year
March 30, 2022
Why Everyone—Especially These 4 Zodiac Signs—Should Take April Fool's Day Seriously This Year
April 1 is widely known as April Fool's Day, an annual occasion when tricks and…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Your Skin Can Be Stressed Out Even When You Feel Fine—Here Are The Signs and How To Fix It
March 29, 2022
Your Skin Can Be Stressed Out Even When You Feel Fine—Here Are The Signs and How To Fix It
As we navigate difficult jobs, tricky schedules, and never-ending to-do lists, we sometimes get used…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Is FOMO a Diagnosable Mental Health Condition?
March 29, 2022
Is FOMO a Diagnosable Mental Health Condition?
There's a reason you're addicted to scrolling through Instagram and checking your Facebook feed: Each…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
7 Lesser-Known Effects of Sleep Deprivation, According to Sleep Experts
March 29, 2022
7 Lesser-Known Effects of Sleep Deprivation, According to Sleep Experts
When you’re yawning every three minutes at 10 a.m., you might think, I did not…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Here's How To Use the HALT Method To Figure Out Why You're So Grumpy
March 28, 2022
Here's How To Use the HALT Method To Figure Out Why You're So Grumpy
When you're feeling worked up, it’s always better to take a pause in order to…
By Isadora Baum
Autistic Women and Gender Diverse People Are Often Diagnosed Late—Here's Why
March 28, 2022
Autistic Women and Gender Diverse People Are Often Diagnosed Late—Here's Why
Back in 1997, when I was 3 years old, my parents recognized that having a…
By Haley Moss
The Angel Number 4 Is Basically Your Ancestors Giving You a Supportive Hug
March 28, 2022
The Angel Number 4 Is Basically Your Ancestors Giving You a Supportive Hug
When you take a holistic approach to your health, it should ideally include physical, mental,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Napping Can Help Prevent You From Waking up in the Middle of the Night To Pee—Here's Why
March 28, 2022
Napping Can Help Prevent You From Waking up in the Middle of the Night To Pee—Here's Why
Fact: When done right, a solid Sunday afternoon nap is among the most sanity-restoring of…
By Lulu Chang
I'm a Psychotherapist, and Here Are 4 Ways Positive Selfishness Can Actually Improve Relationships
March 28, 2022
I'm a Psychotherapist, and Here Are 4 Ways Positive Selfishness Can Actually Improve Relationships
As a feminist psychotherapist who specializes in modern love, I support individuals and couples in…
By Lia Avellino, LCSW
7 Ways To Integrate Community Care Into Your Wellness Practice
March 28, 2022
7 Ways To Integrate Community Care Into Your Wellness Practice
In order for wellness to be a realistic goal for all members of society, it's…
By Sara Weinreb
8 Magnesium-Rich Nighttime Snacks Dietitians Love for Promoting Restful Sleep
March 28, 2022
8 Magnesium-Rich Nighttime Snacks Dietitians Love for Promoting Restful Sleep
A bedtime snack can be a great way to boost your intake of fruits or…
By Lauren Wicks
If You Find Yourself Over-Explaining Trauma, It Might Be a Sign of 'Fawning'—Here's What That Means
March 25, 2022
If You Find Yourself Over-Explaining Trauma, It Might Be a Sign of 'Fawning'—Here's What That Means
Are you a people-pleaser? Or do you have a close relationship with someone who is?…
By Rebecca Norris
Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's Comments on Motherhood Are Like a Collective Sigh of Relief for Moms Juggling Love and Ambition
March 25, 2022
Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's Comments on Motherhood Are Like a Collective Sigh of Relief for Moms Juggling Love and Ambition
I was in the middle of yet another late-night social media scroll during my Bedtime…
By L'Oreal Thompson Payton
Parents Sleep Better When Their Kids Do—Here Are Sleep Experts’ 5 Tips for Bedtime Routine Success
March 25, 2022
Parents Sleep Better When Their Kids Do—Here Are Sleep Experts’ 5 Tips for Bedtime Routine Success
As far as physiological needs go, sleep is right up there with eating and exercising.…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Waking Up To Pee in the Middle of the Night Way Too Often? You May Need More of This Nutrient
March 25, 2022
Waking Up To Pee in the Middle of the Night Way Too Often? You May Need More of This Nutrient
Being forced to peel yourself away from the warm comfort of your bed is never…
By Lulu Chang
The Power of Eye Contact in Conversation—Plus, Tips for Improving Yours
March 23, 2022
The Power of Eye Contact in Conversation—Plus, Tips for Improving Yours
Successfully using and maintaining direct eye contact in conversation often requires a little bit of…
By Isadora Baum
The Best Affordable Bedding Sets That Look and Feel Way More Expensive Than They Are
March 23, 2022
The Best Affordable Bedding Sets That Look and Feel Way More Expensive Than They Are
It’s laundry day and you can’t make your bed until your sheets are washed and…
By Kells McPhillips
Yes, You *Can* Meditate Even if You Can't Sit Still—Here's How
March 23, 2022
Yes, You *Can* Meditate Even if You Can't Sit Still—Here's How
You know that meditation comes with a whole host of physical and mental benefits. But…
By Garnet Henderson
5 Ways Quality Sleep Is the Simplest Ingredient for a Positive Life Outlook
March 23, 2022
5 Ways Quality Sleep Is the Simplest Ingredient for a Positive Life Outlook
Getting quality sleep is a prized goal of the masses for a number of reasons,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Lezé the Label’s Newest Launch Feels Like Your Sleepover PJs All Grown Up
March 22, 2022
Lezé the Label’s Newest Launch Feels Like Your Sleepover PJs All Grown Up
I was always the kid whose mom had to take them to the mall the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 Signs Your Can-Do Attitude Is Actually 'Toxic Positivity' in Disguise
March 22, 2022
7 Signs Your Can-Do Attitude Is Actually 'Toxic Positivity' in Disguise
Toxic positivity can be harmful to your body and your mind. Think of it as…
By Mary Grace Garis
It’s the 10th Anniversary of the World Happiness Report—Here’s the Biggest Takeaway From This Year’s Study
March 22, 2022
It’s the 10th Anniversary of the World Happiness Report—Here’s the Biggest Takeaway From This Year’s Study
Amid the ongoing pandemic and its related experiences of burnout and languishing, you might suspect…
By Erica Sloan
Your Monthly Lunar Return Functions Like a Cosmic ‘Reset’ Button—Here's How To Find and Use Yours
March 22, 2022
Your Monthly Lunar Return Functions Like a Cosmic ‘Reset’ Button—Here's How To Find and Use Yours
Anytime you have a planetary “return” in your chart, it means that the celestial body…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The World’s Oldest Person Is 119—And Her Secret Has Nothing To Do With Diet or Exercise
March 21, 2022
The World’s Oldest Person Is 119—And Her Secret Has Nothing To Do With Diet or Exercise
Sometimes, the quest for living a healthy life can distract from what's most important: enjoying…
By Emily Laurence
Here’s How To Test Your Level of Self-Esteem
March 20, 2022
Here’s How To Test Your Level of Self-Esteem
Whether we realize it or not, our level of self-esteem affects every area of our…
By Jessica Estrada
The Secret To Waking Up With Hydrated Skin Every Day When Your Bedroom Is Super-Dry, According to Dermatologists
March 20, 2022
The Secret To Waking Up With Hydrated Skin Every Day When Your Bedroom Is Super-Dry, According to Dermatologists
The beauty of a nighttime skin-care regimen is that you can slather on any number…
By Erica Sloan
How To Optimize Your Exercise for Better Sleep, According to Sleep and Fitness Experts
March 19, 2022
How To Optimize Your Exercise for Better Sleep, According to Sleep and Fitness Experts
If you’ve ever had a good workout and then a great night sleep afterward, you…
By Amy Schlinger
Lucy Hale's Trick for Always Having Time for a Slow Morning—No Matter How Packed Her Schedule
March 19, 2022
Lucy Hale's Trick for Always Having Time for a Slow Morning—No Matter How Packed Her Schedule
We all have bad days—but there are some things you can do to set yourself…
By Samantha Leal
7 Under-the-Radar Signs of Disrespect That Could Mean Bad News for Your Relationship
March 19, 2022
7 Under-the-Radar Signs of Disrespect That Could Mean Bad News for Your Relationship
Mutual respect is crucial to the success of any healthy relationship, so when there’s a…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Never Have Another Nighttime Leg Cramp Again With the Help of This Common Bathroom Product
March 18, 2022
Never Have Another Nighttime Leg Cramp Again With the Help of This Common Bathroom Product
Waking up from a really bad dream is awful, but waking up thanks to a…
By Tehrene Firman
What It Means When You Imagine Things, Well, 'Happening' To You As You’re About To Fall Asleep
March 18, 2022
What It Means When You Imagine Things, Well, 'Happening' To You As You’re About To Fall Asleep
On most nights, the process of falling asleep may seem pretty straightforward: One minute, you’re…
By Erica Sloan
15 Buzzy Wellness Products That Launched in March Our Editors Are *Actually* Excited About
March 17, 2022
15 Buzzy Wellness Products That Launched in March Our Editors Are *Actually* Excited About
In the wild and wonderful world of wellness, there's no shortage of new products to…
By Francesca Krempa
Do You Have Strong Anger-Management Skills? Here’s Exactly How To Tell
March 17, 2022
Do You Have Strong Anger-Management Skills? Here’s Exactly How To Tell
Anger can take many forms, like a fleeting period of rage or a lengthy blowout…
By Erica Sloan
The 5 Products Alicia Keys Uses on Her Skin Every Day in Her 40s
March 16, 2022
The 5 Products Alicia Keys Uses on Her Skin Every Day in Her 40s
Alicia Keys has always had a complicated relationship with her skin. She experienced acne during…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why Nonbinary Beauty Is the Cornerstone of TooD Beauty’s Operations
March 16, 2022
Why Nonbinary Beauty Is the Cornerstone of TooD Beauty’s Operations
Even in walking down the aisle at a pharmacy, it's abundantly clear that the gender…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Best Sleep Week Sales That'll Help Turn Your Bedroom Into a Cozy, Restful Oasis
March 15, 2022
The Best Sleep Week Sales That'll Help Turn Your Bedroom Into a Cozy, Restful Oasis
If you've been feeling Princess and the Pea-esque (read: unsatisfied) with your sleep situation lately,…
By Kells McPhillips
The Beginner’s Guide to Sex Toys for Couples—Because Toys Aren’t Just for Solo Time
March 15, 2022
The Beginner’s Guide to Sex Toys for Couples—Because Toys Aren’t Just for Solo Time
When it comes to intimacy with your S.O., dirty talk and mutual self pleasure may…
By Well+Good Editors
How To Break Free From the Caffeine-to-Cabernet Cycle
March 14, 2022
How To Break Free From the Caffeine-to-Cabernet Cycle
Though "coffee-to-Cabernet" sounds like a hipster hotspot, it's not whimsical, charming, nor (exclusively) Brooklyn-based. You…
By Erin Bunch
What To Do (and Avoid Doing) if Anxiety About Falling Asleep Is Keeping You Awake
March 14, 2022
What To Do (and Avoid Doing) if Anxiety About Falling Asleep Is Keeping You Awake
All too often, the more you worry about or pine over sleep, the more sleep…
By Erica Sloan
8 Concepts Practiced in the Happiest Countries You’ll Want To Adopt ASAP
March 13, 2022
8 Concepts Practiced in the Happiest Countries You’ll Want To Adopt ASAP
While the US may be home to its very own Blue Zone, Loma Linda, California,…
By Allie Flinn
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