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Experts Say *These* Lightweight Summer Pajamas Will Keep You Cool as a Cucumber While You Snooze
June 26, 2022
Experts Say *These* Lightweight Summer Pajamas Will Keep You Cool as a Cucumber While You Snooze
Do you have a favorite pair of pajamas? Better yet, do they remain your favorite…
By Rebecca Norris
I Lived in a Camping Van for a Week—Here’s What It Was Like
June 25, 2022
I Lived in a Camping Van for a Week—Here’s What It Was Like
Stuck in my apartment during the early days of the pandemic, I passed the time…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio Share How They Self-Care—And Their Biggest Tip for Better Confidence
June 25, 2022
Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio Share How They Self-Care—And Their Biggest Tip for Better Confidence
Charli D'Amelio and Dixie D'Amelio are two of the biggest stars on social media. With…
By Samantha Leal
Finally, a Reason To Explain Why You Remember Scary Memories Most Vividly
June 24, 2022
Finally, a Reason To Explain Why You Remember Scary Memories Most Vividly
When you think back on your most vivid memories, there are some obvious biggies that…
By Korin Miller
3 Tips for Relationship Success With a Partner Who Has a Totally Different Sleep Schedule
June 23, 2022
3 Tips for Relationship Success With a Partner Who Has a Totally Different Sleep Schedule
Getting enough quality sleep is crucial for the pursuit of being a healthy, happy, optimally…
By Ashley Broadwater
We Need More Trans Representation in Media So More—and More Authentic—Trans Stories Can Be Told
June 21, 2022
We Need More Trans Representation in Media So More—and More Authentic—Trans Stories Can Be Told
Jaclyn Moore is an executive producer of the recently released Peacock series Queer as Folk,…
By Han Schneider
The Top Tip for Living Harmoniously With *Any* Personality Type—Whether Type A, B, C, or D
June 21, 2022
The Top Tip for Living Harmoniously With *Any* Personality Type—Whether Type A, B, C, or D
Every person has their own preferences when it comes to managing their living space, some…
By Jihan Basyah
I'm a Writer With ADHD. Here Are 11 Things I Can't WFH Without.
June 20, 2022
I'm a Writer With ADHD. Here Are 11 Things I Can't WFH Without.
I'm a writer who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD. It's a…
By Han Schneider
11 Dreamy Hotels That Are Making Sleep a Priority
June 20, 2022
11 Dreamy Hotels That Are Making Sleep a Priority
Sleep is foundational for optimal health, and that need for quality zzzs doesn’t just magically…
By Lindsay Cohn
Is It More Important To Surround Yourself With Positive Energy or Be the Origin of It?
June 20, 2022
Is It More Important To Surround Yourself With Positive Energy or Be the Origin of It?
Scientifically speaking, it's actually possible to catch a vibe from (or pass a vibe onto)…
By Erica Sloan
Yoga Can and Should Become More Inclusive to Queer Folks
June 17, 2022
Yoga Can and Should Become More Inclusive to Queer Folks
In Sanskrit, the word "yoga" translates "to yoke" or "to unite," but in the United…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's What a Podiatrist *Really* Thinks About Treating Dry, Cracked Feet With Glycolic Acid
June 16, 2022
Here's What a Podiatrist *Really* Thinks About Treating Dry, Cracked Feet With Glycolic Acid
Peeling dead skin off of your heels might just be one of the least-sexy beauty…
By Rebecca Norris
6 Ingredients Hairstylists Want You To Add To Your Routine as Soon As You Start Going Gray
June 16, 2022
6 Ingredients Hairstylists Want You To Add To Your Routine as Soon As You Start Going Gray
Almost everyone, at some point in time, will notice a gray strand on their hairline.…
By Rebecca Norris
As a Black Father, I've Long Been Excluded From Wellness—And Now, I'm Working To Change That for Others
June 16, 2022
As a Black Father, I've Long Been Excluded From Wellness—And Now, I'm Working To Change That for Others
Throughout my life, I didn’t have an example of what wellness could look like as…
By Quentin Vennie
Jennifer Aniston’s Best Days Always Include This Mind-Body Wellness Duo
June 15, 2022
Jennifer Aniston’s Best Days Always Include This Mind-Body Wellness Duo
Jennifer Aniston has long been a fan of practicing various fitness modalities—it's what she calls…
By Erica Sloan
How To Harness the Sleep-Boosting Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
June 15, 2022
How To Harness the Sleep-Boosting Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There is no denying that what you eat can either enhance or hinder your ability…
By Isadora Baum
The 3 Biggest Reasons So Many People Love To Take Personality Tests
June 15, 2022
The 3 Biggest Reasons So Many People Love To Take Personality Tests
Enneagram, astrology, numerology—there are so many systems that aim to sort people based on fundamentals…
By Jihan Basyah
Podcasts Have Long Felt Like My Personal Meditation—But This New Pod Literally Is
June 15, 2022
Podcasts Have Long Felt Like My Personal Meditation—But This New Pod Literally Is
For me, podcasts are like an always-there-for-me old friend. In the mornings I power up…
By Stephanie Valente
How To Improve Your Handwriting as an Adult
June 14, 2022
How To Improve Your Handwriting as an Adult
Have you ever looked at a friend's or family member’s handwriting and wished that your…
By Rebecca Norris
Meet the 2022 Well+Good Changemakers
June 13, 2022
Meet the 2022 Well+Good Changemakers
The ways we think about and nurture our well-being have never felt more critical. Which…
By Well+Good Editors
‘Dopamine Dressing’ Is a New Fashion Concept Your Brain Will Love
June 10, 2022
‘Dopamine Dressing’ Is a New Fashion Concept Your Brain Will Love
Outside the confines of a dress code, your mood likely has some influence over your…
By Erica Sloan
The Top Longevity-Boosting Practice That's Also Key for Relationship Compatibility
June 09, 2022
The Top Longevity-Boosting Practice That's Also Key for Relationship Compatibility
While it’s certainly true that healthy behaviors like eating a nutritious diet and regularly moving…
By Erica Sloan
I'm a Burnout Expert and These 3 Tips Help Me Avoid Workplace Burnout As a New Parent
June 09, 2022
I'm a Burnout Expert and These 3 Tips Help Me Avoid Workplace Burnout As a New Parent
Question: I am expecting my first child, and I'm still working full-time, full-steam ahead. My…
By Erayna Sargent
How To Protect Yourself From the Hurt of Getting Ghosted and Maybe Even Prevent Ghosting From Happening at All
June 08, 2022
How To Protect Yourself From the Hurt of Getting Ghosted and Maybe Even Prevent Ghosting From Happening at All
Whether it happens by way of a seemingly slow fade-out or an abrupt lack of…
By Erica Sloan
It's High Time We Understand That Confidence Isn’t a Personality Trait
June 08, 2022
It's High Time We Understand That Confidence Isn’t a Personality Trait
Confidence is often regarded as a positive personality trait, as in “Wow, they’re so confident”…
By Rachel Wright
How Queer Community Helps ALOK and Rachel Ricketts Feel Joy and Process Grief 
June 08, 2022
How Queer Community Helps ALOK and Rachel Ricketts Feel Joy and Process Grief 
Your not-so-favorite brands have swaddled their logos in rainbow stripes, signaling that LGBTQ+ Pride Month…
By Han Schneider
Queerplatonic Relationships Are Like Supercharged Friendships That Aren't Necessarily Romantic
June 07, 2022
Queerplatonic Relationships Are Like Supercharged Friendships That Aren't Necessarily Romantic
There are all kinds of relationships a person can have: friendly, romantic, professional, familial, etc.…
By Ashley Broadwater
The Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By To Quiet Anxious Thoughts at Night and Fall Asleep in Minutes
June 07, 2022
The Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By To Quiet Anxious Thoughts at Night and Fall Asleep in Minutes
One minute, you’re brushing your teeth, drowsy and ready to pass out. And the next,…
By Erica Sloan
Community Care Is a Crucial Part of Eating Disorder Recovery—Here’s What It Entails
June 06, 2022
Community Care Is a Crucial Part of Eating Disorder Recovery—Here’s What It Entails
In popular culture, eating disorder storylines usually go the same way: A thin white girl…
By Ashley Broadwater
8 Buzzy Summer Wellness Essentials You Can Score for Under $100 From Saks
June 06, 2022
8 Buzzy Summer Wellness Essentials You Can Score for Under $100 From Saks
It happens every year like clockwork: The seasons start to change, and you're suddenly hit…
By Well+Good Editors
The Under-Explored Intersection of Queer Identity and Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction
June 06, 2022
The Under-Explored Intersection of Queer Identity and Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction
Clark Hamel is a New York City-based gender and LGBTQ+ educator who primarily works with…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Want To Upgrade Your Morning Routine? Include Your Cat
June 06, 2022
Want To Upgrade Your Morning Routine? Include Your Cat
As the founder of a matcha cafe, Geraldine Ridaura Schumacher's morning routine includes all of…
By Well+Good Editors
What Pets Can Teach Us About Rest, According to a Mental Health Advocate and Dog Owner
June 06, 2022
What Pets Can Teach Us About Rest, According to a Mental Health Advocate and Dog Owner
Prioritizing rest can feel exhausting. Between making time to meditate, scheduling self-care nights, remembering to…
By Well+Good Editors
Why Prolonged Grief Shouldn’t Be Considered a Mental Illness—Especially During a Pandemic
June 05, 2022
Why Prolonged Grief Shouldn’t Be Considered a Mental Illness—Especially During a Pandemic
It is August 2018. We are at a cemetery in New Jersey where some of…
By Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu
Why It's Time For Inner Teenager Healing to Take Center Stage
June 04, 2022
Why It's Time For Inner Teenager Healing to Take Center Stage
If you’ve dipped even a pinky toe into the personal development and healing space in…
By Jessica Estrada
How I Discovered the Doubts I Had About My Relationship Were In Fact a Form of OCD
June 04, 2022
How I Discovered the Doubts I Had About My Relationship Were In Fact a Form of OCD
When I met my now husband, Marc, I didn’t believe in love at first sight…
By Bonnie Azoulay
Get Crappy Sleep Just Before Your Period Hits? Here’s Why, and What To Do About It
June 04, 2022
Get Crappy Sleep Just Before Your Period Hits? Here’s Why, and What To Do About It
Often, menstrual periods have a decidedly miserably way of warning you, “Hey, I’m about to…
By Erica Sloan
How the Goal-Oriented Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius May Affect You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
June 03, 2022
How the Goal-Oriented Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius May Affect You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
If any astrological transit were to be associated with a cosmic curveball, it would be…
By Erica Sloan
Take This Chronotype Quiz To Discover Your Sleep Animal
May 31, 2022
Take This Chronotype Quiz To Discover Your Sleep Animal
Do you prefer to get in bed and go to sleep early, or do you…
By Kells McPhillips
15 AAPI-Owned Beauty Brands You Can Shop at Target (and Get Free Shipping)
May 31, 2022
15 AAPI-Owned Beauty Brands You Can Shop at Target (and Get Free Shipping)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month may almost be over, it’s always important to…
By Marie Lodi
The Spiritual Significance of Crossing Paths With Crows and Ravens
May 31, 2022
The Spiritual Significance of Crossing Paths With Crows and Ravens
Thanks to Edgar Allen Poe and Alfred Hitchcock, crows and ravens have garnered a sinister…
By Kells McPhillips
Masturbating Every Night for a Week Gave Me the Best Sleep and Body Image I've Had in Months
May 30, 2022
Masturbating Every Night for a Week Gave Me the Best Sleep and Body Image I've Had in Months
The very term “masturbation” used to make me feel uneasy. I was raised by devout…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How To Set Rest Goals That Tone Down the Stress of Everyday Life
May 29, 2022
How To Set Rest Goals That Tone Down the Stress of Everyday Life
Goal setting tends to be defined by doing. Maybe you want to make a point…
By Kells McPhillips
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 Han 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 Han 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
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