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The Return of the Dreaded In-Office Poop—How To Prep Your Brain and Your Bowels for Public Pooping
June 07, 2021
The Return of the Dreaded In-Office Poop—How To Prep Your Brain and Your Bowels for Public Pooping
I think one of the best things about this pandemic-induced work-from-home situation is that I'm…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Create the Ultimate Breezy Bedroom—Because Being a Hot Sleeper Is the Worst
June 07, 2021
How To Create the Ultimate Breezy Bedroom—Because Being a Hot Sleeper Is the Worst
Summer's got a lot of signature scenarios: Sipping lemonade by the pool, slathering on SPF,…
By Well+Good Editors
Why Is Anxiety Crying *a Thing,* and How Can You Make it Stop (Especially at Work)?
June 06, 2021
Why Is Anxiety Crying *a Thing,* and How Can You Make it Stop (Especially at Work)?
It's time for your annual performance review. You know you're good at your job and…
By Erin Bunch
How Chronic Insomnia Differs From a Bad Night's Sleep—and What You Can Do About It
June 05, 2021
How Chronic Insomnia Differs From a Bad Night's Sleep—and What You Can Do About It
Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, especially when things are stressful. But some…
By Erin Bunch
How to Uphold Boundaries When Friending Family Members on Social Media
June 05, 2021
How to Uphold Boundaries When Friending Family Members on Social Media
I have a closer relationship with my most-distant cousins than I do with my first…
By Mary Grace Garis
Going to Sleep and Waking Up Just an Hour Earlier Is Connected to Improved Mental Health
June 04, 2021
Going to Sleep and Waking Up Just an Hour Earlier Is Connected to Improved Mental Health
Getting enough sleep is one key component to promoting mental health, but when, specifically, you…
By Erica Sloan
Can Straight People Call Themselves Queer Without Being Appropriative? It's Complicated
June 04, 2021
Can Straight People Call Themselves Queer Without Being Appropriative? It's Complicated
The first time I heard the word queer, it was violently flung at me and…
By Gabrielle Kassel
3 Steps To Set and Maintain a Post-Lockdown Budget That Works for You
June 03, 2021
3 Steps To Set and Maintain a Post-Lockdown Budget That Works for You
For many, the pandemic has had devastating money-related consequences, whether in the form of layoffs,…
By Erica Sloan
The ‘Cognitive Clock’ Is a New Tool Scientists Use To Measure Brain Longevity
June 03, 2021
The ‘Cognitive Clock’ Is a New Tool Scientists Use To Measure Brain Longevity
There's a new tool in town that's supposed to help measure longevity, cognition, and the…
By Francesca Krempa
3 Well+Good Staffers All Tried This Sleep-Tech Upgrade—Here Are Their Honest Reviews
June 03, 2021
3 Well+Good Staffers All Tried This Sleep-Tech Upgrade—Here Are Their Honest Reviews
Staying up late to finish "one more episode" or get to the next chapter in…
By Well+Good Editors
Black Girls Breathing Pledges To Support the Mental Health of 1 Million Black Women and Girls by 2025
June 02, 2021
Black Girls Breathing Pledges To Support the Mental Health of 1 Million Black Women and Girls by 2025
When Jasmine Marie founded Black Girls Breathing in 2018, she sought to make breathwork more…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Orange Essential Oil Benefits To Have on Your Radar That Go Way Beyond a Crisp Scent
June 01, 2021
Orange Essential Oil Benefits To Have on Your Radar That Go Way Beyond a Crisp Scent
Orange essential oil regularly shows up in scented candles and perfumes, thanks to its crisp,…
By Korin Miller
How I Overcame My ‘Shameful’ Past To Find the Meaning of Pride
June 01, 2021
How I Overcame My ‘Shameful’ Past To Find the Meaning of Pride
I attended my first Pride in 2018. I took the train downtown and switched to…
By Harrison Cook
Do Prescription Sleeping Pills Actually Work?
May 31, 2021
Do Prescription Sleeping Pills Actually Work?
We are a country of fatigued insomniacs. According to the Sleep Foundation, almost half of…
By Emily Laurence
Lots of People Love Working From Home—And It's Not Hard To Understand Why
May 31, 2021
Lots of People Love Working From Home—And It's Not Hard To Understand Why
The past 15 or so months have been traumatizing in just about every way but…
By Erin Bunch
'I'm an Intuitive Healer—Here Are 4 Ways to Tap Into Your Intuition'
May 29, 2021
'I'm an Intuitive Healer—Here Are 4 Ways to Tap Into Your Intuition'
There’s a reason people say the phrase “trust your gut.” Sometimes, our bodies can sense…
By Francesca Krempa
The Best Mattress for Lower Back Pain Will Tick These Boxes
May 29, 2021
The Best Mattress for Lower Back Pain Will Tick These Boxes
Lower back pain is no joke. Whether you have minor aches and pains from time…
By Jessica Estrada
Your Dharma Is Your Soul’s Purpose—Here’s How To Learn Yours in 5 Steps
May 28, 2021
Your Dharma Is Your Soul’s Purpose—Here’s How To Learn Yours in 5 Steps
According to a January 2021 Pew Research Center survey of 715 unemployed, furloughed, or temporarily…
By Jessica Estrada
8 Gorgeous Lightweight Bedding Options for Hot Summer Nights
May 28, 2021
8 Gorgeous Lightweight Bedding Options for Hot Summer Nights
As the temperatures rise, your big fluffy comforter loses its appeal real quick. Instead of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I’m the Founder of 'Transparent Black Girl', a Wellness Collective for Black People, And This Is Why I’m Creating Physical Healing Spaces for My Community
May 28, 2021
I’m the Founder of 'Transparent Black Girl', a Wellness Collective for Black People, And This Is Why I’m Creating Physical Healing Spaces for My Community
Almost a decade ago, I was 100 pounds heavier than I wanted to be, suffering…
By Yasmine Jameelah
A Psychologist Created a Routine To Help Me Bust My Stress Cycle—and I've Never Felt Better
May 28, 2021
A Psychologist Created a Routine To Help Me Bust My Stress Cycle—and I've Never Felt Better
When the Well+Good offices shut down last March, the first thing I did was go…
By Zoe Weiner
Bloomingdale's Now Sells Chic Sexual Health Products—Here Are 4 of Our Fave Products To Snag
May 27, 2021
Bloomingdale's Now Sells Chic Sexual Health Products—Here Are 4 of Our Fave Products To Snag
In December 2020, Well+Good forecasted that pleasure being embraced as a form of self-care would…
By Amiah Taylor
Is It *Actually* Possible To Become a Morning Person if You Aren't One?
May 27, 2021
Is It *Actually* Possible To Become a Morning Person if You Aren't One?
It's Tuesday morning. Your alarm goes off at 8:30, and after hitting snooze (a few…
By Well+Good Editors
This Functional Fragrance Duo Can Help You Break the Coffee-to-Cabernet Cycle
May 26, 2021
This Functional Fragrance Duo Can Help You Break the Coffee-to-Cabernet Cycle
If you're stuck in the coffee-to-cabernet cycle—meaning you need to be stimulated awake in the…
By Erin Bunch
3 Signs That You Need To Set Boundaries in Your Relationships for the Sake of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
May 26, 2021
3 Signs That You Need To Set Boundaries in Your Relationships for the Sake of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Saying no, limiting your availability, and prioritizing your needs over those of others is selfish—and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Can't Snooze Through the Night? Here's What Sleep Doctors Think About Alternative Sleep Schedules
May 25, 2021
Can't Snooze Through the Night? Here's What Sleep Doctors Think About Alternative Sleep Schedules
It’s no secret that getting quality sleep is essential for good health, as doing so…
By Erica Sloan
I'm a Psychotherapist, and Here Are My 3 Best Tips for Dealing With Social Anxiety Post-Quarantine
May 25, 2021
I'm a Psychotherapist, and Here Are My 3 Best Tips for Dealing With Social Anxiety Post-Quarantine
As we work on transitioning back to normalcy, with recommendations around masking and social distancing…
By Minaa B.
The Genital Sensory Cortex Is the ‘Crotch of Your Brain’—Here’s How To Arouse It
May 25, 2021
The Genital Sensory Cortex Is the ‘Crotch of Your Brain’—Here’s How To Arouse It
When you sat through whatever version of sex ed your high school hopefully provided, basic…
By Erica Sloan
The Simple Solution to Languishing Is Rewarding Yourself Throughout the Day—Here Are 9 Ways To Do It
May 24, 2021
The Simple Solution to Languishing Is Rewarding Yourself Throughout the Day—Here Are 9 Ways To Do It
If you've been experiencing a loss of motivation, passion, and purpose, you're not alone. This…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Nothing Soothed My Anxious Thoughts at Bedtime—Until I Tried This Personalized App
May 24, 2021
Nothing Soothed My Anxious Thoughts at Bedtime—Until I Tried This Personalized App
"I've really been struggling to fall asleep at night," is maybe the most "join the…
By Eva Rohan
We Have More than 400+ Emotional Experiences a Day—Here's How To Check on Your Emotional Intelligence Right Now
May 23, 2021
We Have More than 400+ Emotional Experiences a Day—Here's How To Check on Your Emotional Intelligence Right Now
Typically speaking, people call on book smarts or street smarts as the route to success.…
By Mary Grace Garis
CBD Mental Health Research Has a Gender Gap– Here's Why That Matters
May 22, 2021
CBD Mental Health Research Has a Gender Gap– Here's Why That Matters
With a year like 2020, it's little wonder that people are turning to cannabidiol (CBD),…
By Mercey Livingston
These Mental Health Symptoms of Menopause Don't Get Mentioned Enough but Affect the Majority of Women
May 22, 2021
These Mental Health Symptoms of Menopause Don't Get Mentioned Enough but Affect the Majority of Women
As you may already know, menopause comes with a lot of not-so-fun symptoms, to put…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Dopamine vs. Serotonin—A Neurologist Breaks Down the Two Happy Hormones
May 22, 2021
Dopamine vs. Serotonin—A Neurologist Breaks Down the Two Happy Hormones
As I vaguely remember from 10th grade science, we're all flesh factories that run on…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Set and Maintain Your Boundaries About COVID-19 Precautions, Even After Getting Vaccinated
May 21, 2021
How To Set and Maintain Your Boundaries About COVID-19 Precautions, Even After Getting Vaccinated
With many folks filling their social calendars to the brim in light of updated recommendations…
By Mary Grace Garis
'I Replaced My Post-Work Glass of Wine With This Delicioius CBD Juice, and I'm Not Looking Back'
May 21, 2021
'I Replaced My Post-Work Glass of Wine With This Delicioius CBD Juice, and I'm Not Looking Back'
One of the best things you can do for the sake of your sleep routine…
By Zoe Weiner
The Difference Between Social Anxiety and Shyness, According to a Psychologist
May 21, 2021
The Difference Between Social Anxiety and Shyness, According to a Psychologist
Perhaps you've waited all of quarantine for authentic social connection—hugs, maskless conversations, eating outdoors because…
By Mary Grace Garis
15 Easy Breathing Techniques to Help You Take 5 Minutes Out of Your Day To Be Present
May 20, 2021
15 Easy Breathing Techniques to Help You Take 5 Minutes Out of Your Day To Be Present
These days, whenever you're feeling stressed, frustrated, angry, sad, or really any emotion outside of…
By Erin Bunch
Casper's New 'Snow Technology' Mattress Keeps You Cool All Night Long
May 20, 2021
Casper's New 'Snow Technology' Mattress Keeps You Cool All Night Long
Casper quickly established itself as the cool mattress brand after its founding in 2014. Now,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
4 Psychologist-Backed Tips for How To Be Confident Socially as Your Calendar Fills Up
May 20, 2021
4 Psychologist-Backed Tips for How To Be Confident Socially as Your Calendar Fills Up
With summer upon us, and the latest masking update from the Centers for Disease Control…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Support a Newly Sober Loved One (Plus, What Not To Do)
May 20, 2021
How To Support a Newly Sober Loved One (Plus, What Not To Do)
When someone close to you is trying to get or stay sober, it can be…
By Erin Bunch
The Quilt App Is an Audio-Only Community for Self Care—And It's an Introvert's Dream
May 19, 2021
The Quilt App Is an Audio-Only Community for Self Care—And It's an Introvert's Dream
I had never sent a voice note message to someone until last year, but by…
By Allie Flinn
It's Okay To Keep Wearing Your Mask If That Makes You Feel Better
May 19, 2021
It's Okay To Keep Wearing Your Mask If That Makes You Feel Better
After more than a year of guidance on the matter, the Centers for Disease Control…
By Erin Bunch
The Amount of Sleep You Need Changes as You Age—Here’s How To Calculate Your Dream Number
May 18, 2021
The Amount of Sleep You Need Changes as You Age—Here’s How To Calculate Your Dream Number
While everyone strives to get enough sleep as possible, the actual number of hours of…
By Isadora Baum
Why It's so Freaking Hard To Do the Dishes, According to a Procrastination Expert
May 18, 2021
Why It's so Freaking Hard To Do the Dishes, According to a Procrastination Expert
If there were ever a relatable yet inexplicable vice, it's this one: You make a…
By Erin Bunch
5 Grand Slam Self-Care Practices Venus Williams Swears By
May 18, 2021
5 Grand Slam Self-Care Practices Venus Williams Swears By
Whether you're a caretaker or living alone, employed or unemployed, 19 or 90, looking after…
By Emily Laurence
Could Your Bed Be Contributing to Your Allergy Symptoms?
May 18, 2021
Could Your Bed Be Contributing to Your Allergy Symptoms?
As comfortable as your bed might be for you, it could also be an ideal…
By Lulu Chang
The 'G-Scale' Is Like a Richter Scale for Your Orgasms—Here’s How To Use It
May 17, 2021
The 'G-Scale' Is Like a Richter Scale for Your Orgasms—Here’s How To Use It
It's no secret that not every orgasm is created equally. Whether marked by a slow,…
By Francesca Krempa
How To Combat 'Waiting Brain'—The Reason It's Impossible To Get Anything Done Between Meetings
May 17, 2021
How To Combat 'Waiting Brain'—The Reason It's Impossible To Get Anything Done Between Meetings
The other day, I found myself nervously laughing about the concept of "waiting mode," which…
By Mary Grace Garis
Yes, "Work From Home Brain" Is a Thing. Here's How to Handle It
May 16, 2021
Yes, "Work From Home Brain" Is a Thing. Here's How to Handle It
For many, working from home has become the new norm since the pandemic hit. While…
By Isadora Baum
5 Important Questions To Ask Yourself About Happiness
May 14, 2021
5 Important Questions To Ask Yourself About Happiness
If a search for "secret to happiness," which leads to over 345 million Google results…
By Emily Laurence
What Is Interpersonal Therapy? What You Need to Know Before You Start Sessions
May 14, 2021
What Is Interpersonal Therapy? What You Need to Know Before You Start Sessions
Our relationships, platonic, romantic, and familial, all color the person that we are or end…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 Daytime Habits To Save Yourself From Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and Assert Control
May 14, 2021
8 Daytime Habits To Save Yourself From Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and Assert Control
Revenge bedtime procrastination, the phenomenon of putting off going to bed in order to assert…
By Danielle Keita-Taguchi
Learning To Love the Little Dancer I'd Hidden Within Myself
May 13, 2021
Learning To Love the Little Dancer I'd Hidden Within Myself
I always wanted to dance like the girls in music videos. To move like Britney,…
By Alicia Lutes
Curiosity Is Key for Keeping Your Memory in Top Shape as You Age—Here Are 4 Exercises That Are Better Than Brain Games
May 13, 2021
Curiosity Is Key for Keeping Your Memory in Top Shape as You Age—Here Are 4 Exercises That Are Better Than Brain Games
When it comes to brain health, we know a ton of different components can influence…
By Francesca Krempa
The Scripting Manifestation Technique Literally Lets You Draw Up Your Dream Life—Here's How To Practice It in 4 Steps
May 13, 2021
The Scripting Manifestation Technique Literally Lets You Draw Up Your Dream Life—Here's How To Practice It in 4 Steps
When it comes to mindfulness practices like manifestation, many folks who don't enjoy an expansive…
By Francesca Krempa
I’ve Tried Thousands of Dollars of Sleep Tech and This Pillowcase Is the Only Thing That’s Helped Me Sleep Through the Night
May 13, 2021
I’ve Tried Thousands of Dollars of Sleep Tech and This Pillowcase Is the Only Thing That’s Helped Me Sleep Through the Night
Can't sleep? The wellness world has a seemingly endless number of solutions to help you…
By Zoe Weiner
5 Unproductive Thought Patterns With the Power To Hijack Your Brain
May 12, 2021
5 Unproductive Thought Patterns With the Power To Hijack Your Brain
No matter what we're doing—answering emails, unloading the dishwasher, scrolling through social media—there's a near-constant…
By Emily Laurence
Sleep Training Isn't Just for Babies—How To Use It for Better Nightly Zzzs
May 12, 2021
Sleep Training Isn't Just for Babies—How To Use It for Better Nightly Zzzs
If you yearn to "sleep like a baby," you'd do well to start by taking…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here's How the 3 Dual Signs of the Zodiac Balance Their Double Nature
May 11, 2021
Here's How the 3 Dual Signs of the Zodiac Balance Their Double Nature
Do you find yourself with duality problems? A back-and-forth nature? You may be one of…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Turn Your Worries About the Future Into Excitement When You're a Glass-Half-Empty Type of Person
May 11, 2021
How To Turn Your Worries About the Future Into Excitement When You're a Glass-Half-Empty Type of Person
For some of us, anticipation will always spark a little bit of worry—and that's the…
By Francesca Krempa
Nike and Crisis Text Line Are Teaming Up To Empower People To Ask for Mental Health Support
May 10, 2021
Nike and Crisis Text Line Are Teaming Up To Empower People To Ask for Mental Health Support
Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. live with a mental health condition, yet…
By Tamara Pridgett
'Sleep Inertia' Is That Groggy, Can't-Think-Without-Coffee Feeling—Here Are 6 Tips To Wake Up Faster
May 10, 2021
'Sleep Inertia' Is That Groggy, Can't-Think-Without-Coffee Feeling—Here Are 6 Tips To Wake Up Faster
Waking up can be hard, even under the best of circumstances. But sometimes, it can…
By Korin Miller
Adult Temper Tantrums Are a Thing—And the Pandemic Has Made Them Even More Prevalent
May 10, 2021
Adult Temper Tantrums Are a Thing—And the Pandemic Has Made Them Even More Prevalent
There's only thing more mortifying than watching a grown adult throw a temper tantrum: being a…
By Erin Bunch
How My Mom's Over-the-Phone, Dominican Cooking Lessons Saved Me From Spiraling
May 09, 2021
How My Mom's Over-the-Phone, Dominican Cooking Lessons Saved Me From Spiraling
From a young age, I’ve seen myself as a superwoman of sorts. I’ve always relied…
By Jasely Molina
In the Year I Found Out I'd Never Be a Mom, a Garden Showed Me There Are Other Ways To Nurture
May 09, 2021
In the Year I Found Out I'd Never Be a Mom, a Garden Showed Me There Are Other Ways To Nurture
I was scrolling through Twitter one morning in summer 2020 when a familiar number popped…
By Catherine Renton
Holding Everything In To Keep Everything Together—How One Mom Is Surviving These Pandemic Times
May 09, 2021
Holding Everything In To Keep Everything Together—How One Mom Is Surviving These Pandemic Times
It’s been a year since our collective world’s came to a quarantined halt. Since I,…
By Angela Hatem
How To Cook With Sea Fennel, the Brain-Healthy Staple of the Greek Blue Zone Where Dementia Is Rare
May 07, 2021
How To Cook With Sea Fennel, the Brain-Healthy Staple of the Greek Blue Zone Where Dementia Is Rare
While all five Blue Zones are known to be longevity hot spots and regions where…
By Emily Laurence
Co-Regulation Techniques Are Simple Ways To Calm the Nervous System—Here Are 3 Ways To Try
May 06, 2021
Co-Regulation Techniques Are Simple Ways To Calm the Nervous System—Here Are 3 Ways To Try
I’ve struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. I’m talking decades here.…
By Jessica Estrada
The 'FITT' Formula Is the Easiest Way To Find the Right Exercise for Your Body
May 06, 2021
The 'FITT' Formula Is the Easiest Way To Find the Right Exercise for Your Body
Even though exercise is an excellent way to reduce anxiety and depression, if you're anxious…
By Allie Flinn
How Loneliness Might Be Compromising Your Sleep, According to a Sleep Expert
May 06, 2021
How Loneliness Might Be Compromising Your Sleep, According to a Sleep Expert
It’s no secret that feelings of isolation and loneliness can have some serious side effects…
By Francesca Krempa
Sage Green Is 2021’s It-Color—Here's the Soul-Soothing Reason Why
May 05, 2021
Sage Green Is 2021’s It-Color—Here's the Soul-Soothing Reason Why
If you've found yourself gravitating towards green these days, or even just noticing more pops…
By Mary Grace Garis
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