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Spiraling Thoughts Keeping You Up at Night? Try This Breathwork Exercise for Sleep
March 26, 2021
Spiraling Thoughts Keeping You Up at Night? Try This Breathwork Exercise for Sleep
With so much happening in the world—a pandemic, the climate crisis, widespread inequality, and hate…
By Kayla Hui
The World Happiness Report Is Giving You Something To Smile About
March 25, 2021
The World Happiness Report Is Giving You Something To Smile About
Nobody was really roaring in 2020 or 2021, unless you mean in absolute anguish. Nonetheless,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I Wish People Supported the Asian Community the Way They Do Our Wellness Practices
March 25, 2021
I Wish People Supported the Asian Community the Way They Do Our Wellness Practices
As an Asian American, I’ve carried a silent and heavy pain throughout the pandemic watching…
By Sara Ku
9 Bamboo Cooling Sheet Sets That Make You Never Want to Leave Bed
March 25, 2021
9 Bamboo Cooling Sheet Sets That Make You Never Want to Leave Bed
You never quite appreciate good bed sheets until you've experience what a difference they can…
By Mary Grace Garis
Is Post-Traumatic Growth a Thing? Psychs Weigh In on the Potential Positive Effect of Life in Lockdown
March 24, 2021
Is Post-Traumatic Growth a Thing? Psychs Weigh In on the Potential Positive Effect of Life in Lockdown
Post-traumatic growth is a phenomenon that basically gives credence to the phrase, "what doesn't kill…
By Erin Bunch
'I'm a Neuroscientist, and This Is How To Reboot Your Brain After a Year of Chronic Stress'
March 24, 2021
'I'm a Neuroscientist, and This Is How To Reboot Your Brain After a Year of Chronic Stress'
While some of us are deliberately trying to forget the entirety of the last 12…
By Erin Bunch
To My Mum: Thank You for Being Our Good Ancestor, the Glue That Holds Our Family Together
March 24, 2021
To My Mum: Thank You for Being Our Good Ancestor, the Glue That Holds Our Family Together
Dear Mum, On my Good Ancestor Podcast I ask all my guests the same question…
By Layla F. Saad
My Mom Taught Me That My Mind Is My Strongest Muscle
March 23, 2021
My Mom Taught Me That My Mind Is My Strongest Muscle
Dear Mom, It's been some time since we've laid our eyes on one another. Although…
By Tunde Oyeneyin
This Is a Dermatologist's Favorite (and Most Recommended) At-Home Tool—And It's Only $15
March 23, 2021
This Is a Dermatologist's Favorite (and Most Recommended) At-Home Tool—And It's Only $15
If you haven't tried microneedling, it sounds kind of scary. Rolling your face with tons…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'Complicated Grief' Disrupts Daily Functioning in 10% of Grievers—Here's What To Know About It
March 23, 2021
'Complicated Grief' Disrupts Daily Functioning in 10% of Grievers—Here's What To Know About It
The experience of navigating grief can feel erratic, exhausting, and hardly ever linear. But with…
By Mary Grace Garis
Eating Chocolate Before Bed Is a Bad Idea—Here's Why
March 22, 2021
Eating Chocolate Before Bed Is a Bad Idea—Here's Why
Sleep is something everybody wants more of these days. Despite the fact that our bodies…
By Allie Flinn
Decisiveness Is a Learned Trait—Here Are 11 Tips To Master the Art of Decision-Making
March 22, 2021
Decisiveness Is a Learned Trait—Here Are 11 Tips To Master the Art of Decision-Making
I'm someone who agonizes and agonizes and agonizes over the simplest of decisions until I've…
By Erin Bunch
The 5 Best Headphones for Sleep, Because We Need All the Help We Can Get
March 20, 2021
The 5 Best Headphones for Sleep, Because We Need All the Help We Can Get
One of the key components of getting a good night of sleep is, unfortunately, not…
By Allie Flinn
No, Being Open and Being Vulnerable Aren't the Same Thing—Here are 4 Key Differences
March 20, 2021
No, Being Open and Being Vulnerable Aren't the Same Thing—Here are 4 Key Differences
I don't know who needs to hear this (or if the headline tipped you off)…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Well-ified Alarm Clock Will Help You Keep Your Phone Out of Bed
March 19, 2021
This Well-ified Alarm Clock Will Help You Keep Your Phone Out of Bed
This extended period of time spent at home has made me really freaked out by…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why Jessamyn Stanley Says Chair Pose Can Teach You a *Ton* About Mental Toughness
March 19, 2021
Why Jessamyn Stanley Says Chair Pose Can Teach You a *Ton* About Mental Toughness
When a yoga teacher tells you to engage your core, sit your hips back, and…
By Zoe Weiner
Thank You, Ancestors, for Teaching Me That Nothing Can Break Us
March 19, 2021
Thank You, Ancestors, for Teaching Me That Nothing Can Break Us
Dear Grandmas, Ancestors, Women who came before me, When I find myself exhausted from parenting…
By Chelsey Luger
8 Ways To Support Your Friends Emotionally When You're Also Struggling
March 19, 2021
8 Ways To Support Your Friends Emotionally When You're Also Struggling
Should "bad" still be your default answer to "how are you?" know that you're not…
By Mary Grace Garis
Acupuncture May Help You Have the Absolute Best Sleep of Your Life—Here's How
March 18, 2021
Acupuncture May Help You Have the Absolute Best Sleep of Your Life—Here's How
If being prodded with needles is your worst nightmare, you're not alone—but here's a plot…
By Mary Grace Garis
Naj Austin Centers People of Color Through Tech Platforms Focused on Wellness and Community
March 18, 2021
Naj Austin Centers People of Color Through Tech Platforms Focused on Wellness and Community
When Naj Austin—one of our 2021 Changemakers—opened the doors to Ethel's Club, a Brooklyn social…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Align Your Self-Care Practice With the 4 Main Phases of the Moon, According to Astrologers
March 17, 2021
How To Align Your Self-Care Practice With the 4 Main Phases of the Moon, According to Astrologers
As the moon waxes and wanes through its different phases, it not only changes visually…
By Jessica Estrada
I'm a Financial Advisor, and Here's My 6-Step Checklist To Keep Stress About Money Away
March 17, 2021
I'm a Financial Advisor, and Here's My 6-Step Checklist To Keep Stress About Money Away
In the spring of 2020, daily life for many changed drastically as the pandemic swirled…
By Kayla Hui
Why It's So Important To Prioritize Sleep After You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
March 16, 2021
Why It's So Important To Prioritize Sleep After You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Research suggests that lack of sleep makes you more susceptible to viral infections. Conversely, getting…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This 'Mental Health Gym' Wants You to Improve Your 'Emotional Fitness'
March 16, 2021
This 'Mental Health Gym' Wants You to Improve Your 'Emotional Fitness'
If your health goal is to get stronger physically, you pretty much know what to…
By Emily Laurence
To My High School Soccer Coach, Thank You for Showing Me That Lesbian Adults Can Thrive
March 16, 2021
To My High School Soccer Coach, Thank You for Showing Me That Lesbian Adults Can Thrive
Coach, You weren’t my coach in the traditional sense. As a spectacularly average high school…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I'm a Physician, and Here's How I Process Grief While Holding a Taxing Job
March 16, 2021
I'm a Physician, and Here's How I Process Grief While Holding a Taxing Job
My experience working as a physician has been is bittersweet: I’ve witnessed the magic of…
By Errin Weisman, DO
Needing To Pee Is One of the Most Common Causes of Sleep Loss—Here’s How To Fix It, According to a Urologist
March 16, 2021
Needing To Pee Is One of the Most Common Causes of Sleep Loss—Here’s How To Fix It, According to a Urologist
Sleep is so vital to health that losing it consistently can contribute to mental health…
By Erin Bunch
I Spent All Day Trying to Boost My Sleep—These Are the Products That Helped Me Do It
March 16, 2021
I Spent All Day Trying to Boost My Sleep—These Are the Products That Helped Me Do It
Sleeping well is something I've taken for granted for most of my life. My roommate…
By Erin Flynn
How To Make a Home Altar That Honors Whatever Energetically Empowers You
March 15, 2021
How To Make a Home Altar That Honors Whatever Energetically Empowers You
Though it's become a mainstay on certain spiritually inclined Pinterest boards, there's nothing new about…
By Mary Grace Garis
What Carrie Fisher Taught Me About Embracing My Bipolar Disorder on My Own Terms
March 15, 2021
What Carrie Fisher Taught Me About Embracing My Bipolar Disorder on My Own Terms
Dear Carrie, Instead of exchanging basic pleasantries, I would rather defer to your preferred greeting…
By Lauren Pinnington
How To Deal With Unexpected Anxiety About Life Post-Pandemic
March 15, 2021
How To Deal With Unexpected Anxiety About Life Post-Pandemic
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations have begun (albeit slowly and imperfectly), which is great news.…
By Erin Bunch
5 Unexpected Things That Can Affect Dreams, According to an Expert Who Analyzes Them
March 14, 2021
5 Unexpected Things That Can Affect Dreams, According to an Expert Who Analyzes Them
Should sweet dreams be a goal when getting a good night's sleep, knowing what affects…
By Mary Grace Garis
'Psychological Distancing' Leads to Better Decision Making and Less Obsessive Thoughts
March 14, 2021
'Psychological Distancing' Leads to Better Decision Making and Less Obsessive Thoughts
Even if you consider yourself a glass-half-full type of person, negative thoughts can be really…
By Emily Laurence
The Pandemic Year Was Also the Beginning of My Sobriety
March 12, 2021
The Pandemic Year Was Also the Beginning of My Sobriety
One day in February last year, I pulled my car to the side of a…
By Kristin Shrader
Establishing These 4 Types of Boundaries Can Help Alleviate Stress, Says a Psychologist
March 12, 2021
Establishing These 4 Types of Boundaries Can Help Alleviate Stress, Says a Psychologist
Stress is an inevitable part of life—no spoiler alert there. What you might not realize,…
By Saanya Ali
'I’m a Sleep Expert, and Here’s My Step-By-Step Guide To Prep Your Body for Daylight Saving Time'
March 11, 2021
'I’m a Sleep Expert, and Here’s My Step-By-Step Guide To Prep Your Body for Daylight Saving Time'
We're just days away from one of the most bittersweet moments of the year. On…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Study Neuropsychology and Here's My Best Advice for Reframing Overwhelming Thoughts
March 11, 2021
I Study Neuropsychology and Here's My Best Advice for Reframing Overwhelming Thoughts
Virtually every person has experienced moments when they wake up and start feeling overwhelmed thinking…
By Emily Laurence
I'm a Dream Specialist, and Here Are 3 Tips for Controlling Your Dreams
March 10, 2021
I'm a Dream Specialist, and Here Are 3 Tips for Controlling Your Dreams
Ever tried to go back to an aborted-too-soon dream you were enjoying after opening your…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Write a Meaningful Thank-You Note Without Getting Too Corny
March 10, 2021
How To Write a Meaningful Thank-You Note Without Getting Too Corny
Technology has made communication easier than ever, but that doesn't necessarily mean there's been an…
By Erin Bunch
There Are at Least 8 Different Romantic Orientations—Here's Why Learning Yours Is Important
March 09, 2021
There Are at Least 8 Different Romantic Orientations—Here's Why Learning Yours Is Important
Many understand sexual orientation to be the term that describes who a person is attracted…
By Mary Grace Garis
Anti-Racism Work Requires Rest—Here's How 4 Social Justice Activists Practice Self Care
March 09, 2021
Anti-Racism Work Requires Rest—Here's How 4 Social Justice Activists Practice Self Care
Between protesting and demonstrating following the May, 2020 murder of George Floyd, working to counteract…
By Kayla Hui
Why More People Might Now Be Sleeping in the Fetal Position Than Pre-Pandemic
March 09, 2021
Why More People Might Now Be Sleeping in the Fetal Position Than Pre-Pandemic
Depending on who you are and what your situation is, it's possible that the pandemic…
By Emily Laurence
Feeling Stressed? This Simple Herbal Tea Recipe Will Help You Chillax Pronto
March 09, 2021
Feeling Stressed? This Simple Herbal Tea Recipe Will Help You Chillax Pronto
"Stress and anxiety are the most common combined symptoms that I treat and see," says…
By Allie Flinn
#IHadaMiscarriage Campaign Creator Expands on Her Mission in a New Book
March 09, 2021
#IHadaMiscarriage Campaign Creator Expands on Her Mission in a New Book
After Jessica Zucker, PhD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health,…
By Erin Bunch
How To Be Okay With Loose Plans in Your Life
March 08, 2021
How To Be Okay With Loose Plans in Your Life
Officially a year into the pandemic, nothing much has changed. From Zoom happy hours to…
By Kayla Hui
Buckingham Palace Failed To Help Meghan Markle During a Mental Health Crisis—And Workplaces Everywhere Should Take Note
March 08, 2021
Buckingham Palace Failed To Help Meghan Markle During a Mental Health Crisis—And Workplaces Everywhere Should Take Note
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s March 7th interview with Oprah Winfrey was a jaw-dropper. Perhaps…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Tips For Maintaining a Healthy Romantic Relationship as a Couple Living With Parents In Quarantine
March 08, 2021
5 Tips For Maintaining a Healthy Romantic Relationship as a Couple Living With Parents In Quarantine
About a year ago, I moved back in with my parents and younger sibling, with…
By Talya Honebeek
These are the 5 Best Sleep Masks That Totally Block the Rays
March 07, 2021
These are the 5 Best Sleep Masks That Totally Block the Rays
A good, restful sleep is a hot commodity these days. So, when we do fall…
By Saanya Ali
How To Respectfully Re-Connect With Someone You Care About After Kinda Ghosting Them
March 06, 2021
How To Respectfully Re-Connect With Someone You Care About After Kinda Ghosting Them
I turned into a vapor for a few weeks in January. Maybe all of January.…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Most Important Indicators of Success Have Nothing To Do With Money—And I Thank My Mom for Teaching Me That
March 05, 2021
The Most Important Indicators of Success Have Nothing To Do With Money—And I Thank My Mom for Teaching Me That
Dear Mom, It feels strange to be writing to you since, in my head and…
By Arianna Huffington
We’re All Accumulating 'Grief Debt' Right Now—Will We Ever Be Able To Repay It?
March 04, 2021
We’re All Accumulating 'Grief Debt' Right Now—Will We Ever Be Able To Repay It?
Almost a full year after the U.S. went into lockdown, folks are grieving, for one…
By Emily Laurence
How To Politely Decline a Wedding Invitation
March 04, 2021
How To Politely Decline a Wedding Invitation
First off, no need for RSVP guilt. We’re still very much in the midst of…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Donate Your Hair When Giving Yourself a Whole New Look
March 03, 2021
How To Donate Your Hair When Giving Yourself a Whole New Look
Hair is a pretty big deal; a simple refresh with a new cut or maybe…
By Erin Bunch
How To Select the Best Pillow for Neck Pain, Based on Your Preferred Sleep Position
March 02, 2021
How To Select the Best Pillow for Neck Pain, Based on Your Preferred Sleep Position
Getting a good night’s sleep can be a pain in the neck—literally. While there’s no…
By Mary Grace Garis
Your Mattress Is Filthy—Here’s How To Clean and Deodorize It
March 02, 2021
Your Mattress Is Filthy—Here’s How To Clean and Deodorize It
There’s nothing quite like slipping under the sheets after an exhaustingly long day. But did…
By Rebecca Norris
The Venn Diagram of Wellness and COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Has a Dangerous Amount of Overlap—Here’s Why
March 02, 2021
The Venn Diagram of Wellness and COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Has a Dangerous Amount of Overlap—Here’s Why
One of the things that attracted Katie* to her boyfriend was his healthy lifestyle. Like…
By Erin Bunch
Sleep Divorce in the Pandemic May Be on the Rise—But Is That a Bad Thing?
March 02, 2021
Sleep Divorce in the Pandemic May Be on the Rise—But Is That a Bad Thing?
Let’s set the scene: It’s been a long day, so you fall into bed exhausted,…
By Harriet Prior
To My Mom, Who Was the Definition of 'Black Girl Magic' Before It Had a Name
March 02, 2021
To My Mom, Who Was the Definition of 'Black Girl Magic' Before It Had a Name
Dear Mom, I remember that day, several years ago, shortly after your first stroke. While…
By Mara Schiavocampo
4 Sustainable Tencel Sheet Sets So Soft You'll Forget All About Cotton
March 01, 2021
4 Sustainable Tencel Sheet Sets So Soft You'll Forget All About Cotton
When you sink into soft, luxurious bedding, it's like your body breathes a sigh of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
54 Million Americans Are Facing Food Insecurity—Here's How To Start a Community Fridge in Your Neighborhood
March 01, 2021
54 Million Americans Are Facing Food Insecurity—Here's How To Start a Community Fridge in Your Neighborhood
More than 54 million Americans are experiencing food insecurity as a result of COVID-19. For…
By Saanya Ali
6 Community Care Strategies To Help New Parents In Your Life Catch a Break (or at Least a Nap)
March 01, 2021
6 Community Care Strategies To Help New Parents In Your Life Catch a Break (or at Least a Nap)
While you're hardly alone if you have trouble clocking the optimum hours of sleep on…
By Mary Grace Garis
What Happens to Your Mood When You Quit Drinking, According to a Neuroscientist
March 01, 2021
What Happens to Your Mood When You Quit Drinking, According to a Neuroscientist
We turn to alcohol to lift our spirits, quell our anxieties, and make us feel…
By Kara Jillian Brown
These Are the Best Pillows for Side and Back Sleepers
March 01, 2021
These Are the Best Pillows for Side and Back Sleepers
Your pillow should provide comfort and support, and allow you to wake up feeling rested…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm a Travel Nurse at One of the Nation's Largest Rural Hospitals—Here's What My Life Has Been Like During COVID-19
March 01, 2021
I'm a Travel Nurse at One of the Nation's Largest Rural Hospitals—Here's What My Life Has Been Like During COVID-19
During the pandemic, as hospitals across the country have swelled with COVID-19 patients, the need…
By Bethany Vaughan, RN
My Grandmother and I Share a Chronic Illness, and Her Example of Strength, Grace, and Love Has Gotten Me Through My Darkest Days
March 01, 2021
My Grandmother and I Share a Chronic Illness, and Her Example of Strength, Grace, and Love Has Gotten Me Through My Darkest Days
Dear Nanima, I remember when you got sick like it was yesterday. I was only…
By Nitika Chopra
5 Sensual Jasmine Essential Oil Benefits That Make It a Must-Sniff for Blah Days
February 27, 2021
5 Sensual Jasmine Essential Oil Benefits That Make It a Must-Sniff for Blah Days
In the great wide world of aromatherapy, jasmine essential oil doesn’t get nearly enough attention…
By Mary Grace Garis
Let the Stress Melt Away With the Best Mindfulness Practices for Your Enneagram Type
February 26, 2021
Let the Stress Melt Away With the Best Mindfulness Practices for Your Enneagram Type
Ever roll out of bed without much thought paid to the day ahead? When you're…
By Julianne Ishler
Why Fitness Trainers Need To Educate Themselves on Eating Disorder Recovery
February 26, 2021
Why Fitness Trainers Need To Educate Themselves on Eating Disorder Recovery
Spending time in the fitness world—either IRL or online—you're bombarded with inspirational words. Quotes like…
By Zoe Weiner
4 CBD Bath Bombs That Will Turn Your Tub Into a Spa for Your Muscles
February 26, 2021
4 CBD Bath Bombs That Will Turn Your Tub Into a Spa for Your Muscles
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-psychoactive compound found in hemp, and exists in products like…
By Saanya Ali
I'm Not a 'Bath Person,' So Someone Please Tell Me: WTF Do People Do in the Tub?
February 25, 2021
I'm Not a 'Bath Person,' So Someone Please Tell Me: WTF Do People Do in the Tub?
As someone who's super into the drama of rom-com protagonists during their "dark moment" scenes,…
By Allie Flinn
How I Use My Personal Experience as a Black Woman in Astrology To Empower All
February 25, 2021
How I Use My Personal Experience as a Black Woman in Astrology To Empower All
For as long as I can remember—long before the astrological and spiritual path found me—I’ve…
By Adama Sesay
Meet the 2021 Changemakers: These Are the People Changing the Future of Wellness
February 24, 2021
Meet the 2021 Changemakers: These Are the People Changing the Future of Wellness
Wellness has become even more of a focus for so many—particularly after this past year.…
By Well+Good Editors
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