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Asking Yourself 'Why Don't I Have Dreams?' The Answer Might Surprise You
February 21, 2021
Asking Yourself 'Why Don't I Have Dreams?' The Answer Might Surprise You
For many people, the occasional dream is part of their natural sleep cycle, whether it's…
By Jessica Estrada
Around My Dinner Table, We Hold Hands—And Space—For Generations of Healing
February 21, 2021
Around My Dinner Table, We Hold Hands—And Space—For Generations of Healing
We’re supposed to be celebrating, right? Carter G. Woodson introduced Negro History Week—the first iteration…
By Dalbin Osorio
Real Talk: How Do You Truly *Take* The Advice That You Give to Other People?
February 20, 2021
Real Talk: How Do You Truly *Take* The Advice That You Give to Other People?
Take a moment to visualize this very common scenario: Your best friend talks incessantly about…
By Erin Bunch
What Doctors Want You To Know Before Trying Valerian Root for Anxiety
February 19, 2021
What Doctors Want You To Know Before Trying Valerian Root for Anxiety
Feeling a bit more on-edge or struggling to get a good night’s rest these days?…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Eating Disorders Are on the Rise During the Pandemic—Here's How To Get Help if You're Struggling
February 19, 2021
Eating Disorders Are on the Rise During the Pandemic—Here's How To Get Help if You're Struggling
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put an immense strain on all aspects of people's health…
By Kayla Hui
My Van Life Road Trip Helped Me Choose the Life I Want—Here Are 4 Lessons I Learned
February 18, 2021
My Van Life Road Trip Helped Me Choose the Life I Want—Here Are 4 Lessons I Learned
Toward the tail end of 2020, I booked my first van life road trip in…
By Dominique Jackson
The Art of Resting My Eyes: How I Embraced My Family's Wellness Practice as an Act of Resistance
February 18, 2021
The Art of Resting My Eyes: How I Embraced My Family's Wellness Practice as an Act of Resistance
A phrase I’d often hear from my grandmother growing up is “I’m just resting my…
By Hope Lewis
7 Resources To Help Moms Right Now—Because We See You
February 17, 2021
7 Resources To Help Moms Right Now—Because We See You
The pandemic has teased out some of America’s most harrowing social-justice and financial equitability deficiencies,…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Stress-Reducing Tips To Copy From the Longest-Living People in the World
February 17, 2021
5 Stress-Reducing Tips To Copy From the Longest-Living People in the World
Whenever someone talks about how stress can negatively impact general well-being, I'm pretty sure I can…
By Mary Grace Garis
What the Differences Between Chemistry and Compatibility Can Mean for Relationships
February 16, 2021
What the Differences Between Chemistry and Compatibility Can Mean for Relationships
Have you ever experienced “love at first sight” with someone, only to come to realize…
By Morgan Mandriota
Living With Parents Again? A Psychologist Shares 6 Ways To Remind Yourself That You're Still Adult
February 16, 2021
Living With Parents Again? A Psychologist Shares 6 Ways To Remind Yourself That You're Still Adult
When I left New York City for my mom's house last March, I figured it…
By Zoe Weiner
This Doctor Gives a Convincing Case for Wearing Socks To Bed for Better Sleep
February 16, 2021
This Doctor Gives a Convincing Case for Wearing Socks To Bed for Better Sleep
Wearing socks to bed is more divisive than Ross and Rachel's "we were on a…
By Emily Laurence
Being a First-Time Mom During the Pandemic Wasn’t Great for My Mental Wellness—Here’s the Virtual Service I Wish I Knew About Sooner
February 16, 2021
Being a First-Time Mom During the Pandemic Wasn’t Great for My Mental Wellness—Here’s the Virtual Service I Wish I Knew About Sooner
Technically speaking, I didn't have a "pandemic baby"—my first child was born in December 2019.…
By Eva Rohan
Why Doctors Say Protecting Your Heart Health Is Crucial for Preventing Dementia
February 15, 2021
Why Doctors Say Protecting Your Heart Health Is Crucial for Preventing Dementia
As you start to reach the age where AARP mailers start coming your way, the…
By Emily Laurence
'I'm an Intuitive Therapist, and This Is the 6-Step Intuition Exercise I Use To Clear My Limiting Beliefs'
February 15, 2021
'I'm an Intuitive Therapist, and This Is the 6-Step Intuition Exercise I Use To Clear My Limiting Beliefs'
Follow your gut. It may sound like simple advice to follow when you could use…
By Emily Laurence
How to Master Tech/Life Balance During This (Seemingly Unending) Time at Home
February 15, 2021
How to Master Tech/Life Balance During This (Seemingly Unending) Time at Home
As we near the (gasp) one-year anniversary of the pandemic, working, learning, and socializing has…
By Devorah Lev-Tov
The Newest Wearables Are Using Sweat To Track Stress—Here's How It Works
February 14, 2021
The Newest Wearables Are Using Sweat To Track Stress—Here's How It Works
Almost a year into the pandemic, it seems like the right time to commit to…
By Emily Laurence
'I’m a Dermatologist and These Are the Best Bath Soaks For Every Skin Concern'
February 14, 2021
'I’m a Dermatologist and These Are the Best Bath Soaks For Every Skin Concern'
Loving baths is part of my personality. Soaking in the tub gives me an excuse…
By Saanya Ali
Skip the Waiting Room—Here Are 5 Surprising Types of Appointments You Can Book Through Telehealth
February 12, 2021
Skip the Waiting Room—Here Are 5 Surprising Types of Appointments You Can Book Through Telehealth
Whether you're a mom who'd have to pile all your kids in a car or…
By Well+Good Editors
Unlearning My Family's Wellness Values Taught Me How To Be Truly Resilient
February 11, 2021
Unlearning My Family's Wellness Values Taught Me How To Be Truly Resilient
What have you done to be tired? I’ve heard that refrain countless times during my…
By Taneasha White
How To (Safely) Explore a Sense of Adventure During the Pandemic
February 11, 2021
How To (Safely) Explore a Sense of Adventure During the Pandemic
For a great many people, life during the pandemic hasn't been all that exciting, and…
By Emily Laurence
I Ate Libido Chocolate To Boost My Sex Drive—Here’s What Happened
February 11, 2021
I Ate Libido Chocolate To Boost My Sex Drive—Here’s What Happened
My libido took a huge (and totally normal) nosedive after my ex and I broke…
By Morgan Mandriota
The 8 Most Luxurious Mattresses Are Deeply Discounted for President's Day
February 10, 2021
The 8 Most Luxurious Mattresses Are Deeply Discounted for President's Day
Sleeping on a quality mattress can change your life, according to Michael Breus, PhD, a…
By Tehrene Firman
30 of the Best Self-Care Gifts To Show Yourself Some Extra Love This Valentine's Day
February 10, 2021
30 of the Best Self-Care Gifts To Show Yourself Some Extra Love This Valentine's Day
Though I can confidently admit that I'm pretty happy being single, after the past year…
By Saanya Ali
The 2021 Color of the Year Wants To Help You Feel Grounded and Comforted—Here Are 5 Ways To Bring It To Your Space
February 10, 2021
The 2021 Color of the Year Wants To Help You Feel Grounded and Comforted—Here Are 5 Ways To Bring It To Your Space
At the end of last year, we predicted that our indoor spaces would begin taking…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 Sex-Free Valentine’s Day Ideas That Still Cater To Romantic Connection
February 10, 2021
6 Sex-Free Valentine’s Day Ideas That Still Cater To Romantic Connection
Valentine’s Day is definitely a sexy holiday, what with candles, mood music, lingerie, new toys,…
By Isadora Baum
AstroDreamwork Combines (You Guessed It) Astrology and Dream Interpretation—Here's How To Use It
February 09, 2021
AstroDreamwork Combines (You Guessed It) Astrology and Dream Interpretation—Here's How To Use It
If you seek out astrological connections in every moment of your waking life, perhaps you're…
By Mary Grace Garis
What Scalp Care Taught Me About Love
February 09, 2021
What Scalp Care Taught Me About Love
When I look back on my childhood, I rarely think of the big moments or…
By Kui Mwai
How To Sleep on Your Back and Get the Best Rest Possible
February 08, 2021
How To Sleep on Your Back and Get the Best Rest Possible
Comfort is the cornerstone of a quality night’s sleep—and getting the appropriate number of winks…
By Mary Grace Garis
How a Pandemic Revealed the Complexities of My 'Chosen Family'
February 08, 2021
How a Pandemic Revealed the Complexities of My 'Chosen Family'
It was Diane's birthday. We had just finished dinner, and our attention turned to her…
By Nicole Schnitzler
8 Ways To Enjoy Valentine’s Day if You’re Celebrating Solo
February 08, 2021
8 Ways To Enjoy Valentine’s Day if You’re Celebrating Solo
Being single on Valentine’s Day can actually be a real pleasure. The setup allows you…
By Isadora Baum
4 Foot Creams To Soothe Every Foot Issue
February 08, 2021
4 Foot Creams To Soothe Every Foot Issue
Not all foot creams are created the same. Think beyond standard moisturizing creams—some have antimicrobial…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Does At-Home Lab Testing Live Up to the Hype? I Tried It to Find Out
February 08, 2021
Does At-Home Lab Testing Live Up to the Hype? I Tried It to Find Out
If you'd asked me pre-2020 whether I cared about my health and wellness, my answer…
By Alex Taylor
Meditation—Not Just Medication—Can Help Alleviate Pain From Headaches. Here's How
February 07, 2021
Meditation—Not Just Medication—Can Help Alleviate Pain From Headaches. Here's How
When you start to feel a headache coming on, you know you're in for a…
By Kayla Hui
We’re All Getting Vaccinated at Different Stages—Here's What That Means for Your Social Life
February 05, 2021
We’re All Getting Vaccinated at Different Stages—Here's What That Means for Your Social Life
As the vaccine rollouts continue in the coming months, friends and families are experiencing vaccination…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Access to Education in Black Communities Is a Privilege My Family Taught Me To Value—And It's Guided Me Toward Success
February 05, 2021
Access to Education in Black Communities Is a Privilege My Family Taught Me To Value—And It's Guided Me Toward Success
When I was 8 years old, I knew I must have a master’s degree. My…
By Akilah Cadet
11 Valentine’s Day Gifts To Appeal to All 5 of Your Partner’s Senses
February 05, 2021
11 Valentine’s Day Gifts To Appeal to All 5 of Your Partner’s Senses
Whether you and your S.O. will be enjoying a candle-lit dinner at home or catching…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why the Compounding Traumas of the Pandemic Year May Spark Another Wave of the #MeToo Movement
February 04, 2021
Why the Compounding Traumas of the Pandemic Year May Spark Another Wave of the #MeToo Movement
On Monday evening, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) took to Instagram Live to discuss her experience during…
By Jessie Van Amburg
Are You Experiencing 'Emotional Fusion'? Look for the 3 Signs You Need To Detach
February 04, 2021
Are You Experiencing 'Emotional Fusion'? Look for the 3 Signs You Need To Detach
Have your thoughts, emotions, and activities become completely entangled with those of another person? Have…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Brain-Boosting Yoga Move Improves Your Concentration in 60 Seconds Flat
February 04, 2021
This Brain-Boosting Yoga Move Improves Your Concentration in 60 Seconds Flat
Need to improve your concentration? There's a yoga move for that. And the best part…
By Tehrene Firman
11 Ways To Take a Skin-Boosting 'Power Shower,' According to Dermatologists
February 04, 2021
11 Ways To Take a Skin-Boosting 'Power Shower,' According to Dermatologists
I’ve long been attuned to the restorative powers of a shower—for both physical ailments and…
By Kelsey Haywood Lucas
You're Not Alone If You're Feeling 'Vaccine Envy' Toward Those Who Have Already Gotten Their Doses
February 04, 2021
You're Not Alone If You're Feeling 'Vaccine Envy' Toward Those Who Have Already Gotten Their Doses
When my 92-year-old grandmother recently told me she got the first dose of her COVID-19…
By Zoe Weiner
8 Apps Every Personality-Test Lover Will Find Equal Parts Entertaining and Genuinely Useful
February 04, 2021
8 Apps Every Personality-Test Lover Will Find Equal Parts Entertaining and Genuinely Useful
The concept of personality types is, of course, not new. But, the past few years…
By Allie Flinn
Hitting Your 'Pandemic Wall'? You're Certainly Not Alone—Here Are 11 Tips to Deal from Experts
February 03, 2021
Hitting Your 'Pandemic Wall'? You're Certainly Not Alone—Here Are 11 Tips to Deal from Experts
Almost a year into the pandemic, the end is sort of in sight as vaccines…
By Erin Bunch
How To Stop Your Computer Screen From Hurting Your Vision, According to an Eye Doctor
February 03, 2021
How To Stop Your Computer Screen From Hurting Your Vision, According to an Eye Doctor
Looking at a computer screen all day forces sedentary behavior, strains your neck and shoulders,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 Wellness Traditions From My Jamaican Heritage That I Plan To Pass On to My Child
February 03, 2021
3 Wellness Traditions From My Jamaican Heritage That I Plan To Pass On to My Child
Wellness is more than just yoga classes, face masks, and drinking green juices. It's creating…
By Shani Hillian
5 Weighted Eye Masks To Help You Fall Asleep Fast
February 02, 2021
5 Weighted Eye Masks To Help You Fall Asleep Fast
Weighted blankets are said to promote relaxation and help with sleep. So it would make…
By Tehrene Firman
How My Childhood Summer Book Club With My Dad and Sister Reinforced My Relationship With Wellness
February 02, 2021
How My Childhood Summer Book Club With My Dad and Sister Reinforced My Relationship With Wellness
By the time I was born, my parents were separated. They agreed that during the…
By Kennedy Horton
Are You Really Sorry? Here's a Therapist's 4-Step Checklist To Save Yourself From Over-Apologizing
February 02, 2021
Are You Really Sorry? Here's a Therapist's 4-Step Checklist To Save Yourself From Over-Apologizing
"Sorry" is an overused word. It's something that's wielded incorrectly for things like "taking up…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 Tips To Ease Feelings of Loneliness if You're Long Distance on Valentine's Day
February 02, 2021
6 Tips To Ease Feelings of Loneliness if You're Long Distance on Valentine's Day
If you're in long distance relationship on Valentine's Day and can't spend it with your…
By Isadora Baum
Actually, There Is No 'Happiness Plateau' When It Comes to the Amount of Money You Make
February 01, 2021
Actually, There Is No 'Happiness Plateau' When It Comes to the Amount of Money You Make
A decade ago, a study out of Princeton University made headlines for showing that an…
By Erin Bunch
Celebrating Black History Month By Honoring All That My Family Has Forged Within Me
February 01, 2021
Celebrating Black History Month By Honoring All That My Family Has Forged Within Me
My mother taught me that it's always a good time to luxuriate in the bath—and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Sleep Doctor, and This Is My 5-Step Behavioral Therapy Plan for a Better Night's Rest'
January 31, 2021
'I'm a Sleep Doctor, and This Is My 5-Step Behavioral Therapy Plan for a Better Night's Rest'
Trouble initiating sleep is more common than you think. At a recent Well+Good ReNew Year…
By Tehrene Firman
This New Wearable Claims To 'Cancel Stress'—Here's What Happened When I Tried It Out
January 31, 2021
This New Wearable Claims To 'Cancel Stress'—Here's What Happened When I Tried It Out
Like many of us, I've tried a laundry list of coping mechanisms during times when…
By Emily Laurence
These Two Journal Prompts Will Help You See Yourself in a New Light
January 30, 2021
These Two Journal Prompts Will Help You See Yourself in a New Light
One of the things that's both freeing and, yes, terrifying about journaling is that it…
By Kells McPhillips
There Are 4 Types of Hobbies—Here's How To Pick the Right One To Fulfill You
January 30, 2021
There Are 4 Types of Hobbies—Here's How To Pick the Right One To Fulfill You
The pandemic has introduced a world of change in respect to how we live our…
By Saanya Ali
The One Step You’re Skipping With Your Candles That Diminishes Indoor Air Quality
January 30, 2021
The One Step You’re Skipping With Your Candles That Diminishes Indoor Air Quality
As I sit in my bedroom with a candle on one side and an air…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 Self-Love Kits To Gift Yourself (or Others) for Valentine's Day
January 29, 2021
7 Self-Love Kits To Gift Yourself (or Others) for Valentine's Day
Like a rat in a heart-shaped chocolate box, pandemic Valentine’s season is upon us. But,…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Apology Languages You Should Know To Quickly Resolve Relationship Conflict
January 29, 2021
5 Apology Languages You Should Know To Quickly Resolve Relationship Conflict
It is face-to-the-gravel rough when you deliver an emphatic apology that, somehow, falls flat. Like you…
By Mary Grace Garis
Moving the Needle: How We Can Continue To Raise Mental Health Awareness in 2021
January 28, 2021
Moving the Needle: How We Can Continue To Raise Mental Health Awareness in 2021
For most folks, living through a pandemic was probably the last thing they expected would…
By Minaa B.
How To Navigate Multilingual COVID-19 Conversations
January 28, 2021
How To Navigate Multilingual COVID-19 Conversations
A few weeks ago, my po po (grandmother in Cantonese) and I jumped on a…
By Kayla Hui
Are Intimate Friendships and Romantic Relationships Different at All?
January 28, 2021
Are Intimate Friendships and Romantic Relationships Different at All?
If your life were a movie, which bonds would you identify as being truly soul-nourishing,…
By Jessica Poitevien
The Psychological Case for Adopting a Grounding Practice Before Meals—Even If You’re Not Someone Who Says Grace
January 28, 2021
The Psychological Case for Adopting a Grounding Practice Before Meals—Even If You’re Not Someone Who Says Grace
Growing up Catholic, I always said grace with my family before having a meal. These…
By Mary Grace Garis
Many Nurses on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Feel Overworked and Under-Appreciated—Here's What Needs To Change
January 27, 2021
Many Nurses on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Feel Overworked and Under-Appreciated—Here's What Needs To Change
It's a Tuesday afternoon and Taylor*, a 27-year-old nurse, is driving around Philadelphia thinking about…
By Emily Laurence
Can't Stop Dwelling on Proverbial Spilled Milk? 3 Psychologists Offer Their Top Tip for Moving On
January 27, 2021
Can't Stop Dwelling on Proverbial Spilled Milk? 3 Psychologists Offer Their Top Tip for Moving On
Let's say you set a New Years goal or intention, have since basically abandoned it,…
By Mary Grace Garis
What Time You Should Drink Your Morning Coffee Every Day, According to Your Sleep Chronotype
January 25, 2021
What Time You Should Drink Your Morning Coffee Every Day, According to Your Sleep Chronotype
I've been known to say that one of the main reasons I want a partner…
By Erin Bunch
These 7 Steps Will Help You Create a Self-Care Plan That Sticks
January 24, 2021
These 7 Steps Will Help You Create a Self-Care Plan That Sticks
We've spent three weeks of gently practicing self-care: first with small daily actions to nourish…
By Latham Thomas
Put Down Your Coffee and Check Out Arianna Huffington's 7 Nutrition Tips for Better Sleep
January 24, 2021
Put Down Your Coffee and Check Out Arianna Huffington's 7 Nutrition Tips for Better Sleep
Can we eat our way to better sleep? Not really, but we can eat our…
By Arianna Huffington
Post-Shower Towel Time Is a Psychologist-Approved Form of Self Care—Here's Why
January 22, 2021
Post-Shower Towel Time Is a Psychologist-Approved Form of Self Care—Here's Why
Towel time. After reading those two words, you either know exactly what I'm talking about…
By Mary Grace Garis
Use This Sexologist’s Script When You Want To Try Something New in Bed
January 22, 2021
Use This Sexologist’s Script When You Want To Try Something New in Bed
Even the most vanilla sex life deserves a sundae treatment. You know, adding some hot fudge,…
By Mary Grace Garis
9 Tips for Grieving the Loss of a Pet During the Pandemic, According to a Grief Specialist
January 21, 2021
9 Tips for Grieving the Loss of a Pet During the Pandemic, According to a Grief Specialist
Two weeks ago, my cat unexpectedly passed away. Over the years, she'd become a real-deal…
By Erin Bunch
Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem Captivated Its Audience—Here's Why
January 21, 2021
Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem Captivated Its Audience—Here's Why
When Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman stepped up to the microphone at the inauguration of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
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