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7 Types of Anti-Snoring Devices You Don't Want To Snooze On
January 21, 2021
7 Types of Anti-Snoring Devices You Don't Want To Snooze On
While it’s theoretically lovely to have someone to snuggle up to, co-sleeping with another person…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 One-Minute Stretches To Energize You Throughout the Day—and Help You Sleep at Night
January 21, 2021
5 One-Minute Stretches To Energize You Throughout the Day—and Help You Sleep at Night
Many of us are spending more time at home than ever during the pandemic, and…
By Mary Grace Garis
'I'm a Neuroscientist, and This Is Exactly How Alcohol Ruins Your Sleep'
January 20, 2021
'I'm a Neuroscientist, and This Is Exactly How Alcohol Ruins Your Sleep'
A glass of wine serves to help you wind down after a long day at…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Vacation Anticipation Can Boost Happiness—and It Doesn't Even Require You To Travel
January 20, 2021
Vacation Anticipation Can Boost Happiness—and It Doesn't Even Require You To Travel
Pandemic or not, travel can function as a powerful source of happiness for some. According…
By Alex Palmer
9 of the Best-Smelling Hand Soaps to Lather Up With
January 20, 2021
9 of the Best-Smelling Hand Soaps to Lather Up With
Lesson one in hygiene: Wash your hands. Hum the happy birthday song (or in my…
By Saanya Ali
This Is the Type of Exercise You'll Want To Get for Better Sleep in 2021
January 19, 2021
This Is the Type of Exercise You'll Want To Get for Better Sleep in 2021
Research shows that people who get enough physical activity during the day sleep much better…
By Tehrene Firman
8 Simple, Brain-Healthy Habits To Work Into Your Quarantine Routine ASAP
January 19, 2021
8 Simple, Brain-Healthy Habits To Work Into Your Quarantine Routine ASAP
New year, same pandemic restrictions. While 2021 is trying to be somewhat better than 2020…
By Emily Laurence
How To Protect Your Mental Health Before (and After) Inauguration Day, According to a Therapist
January 19, 2021
How To Protect Your Mental Health Before (and After) Inauguration Day, According to a Therapist
Watching rioters smash their way into the United States Capitol did not offer the refreshing…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Type A Versus Type B Personalities: The Key Wins (and Challenges) for Each
January 18, 2021
Type A Versus Type B Personalities: The Key Wins (and Challenges) for Each
The battle of type A versus type B personalities is a classic clash: Type As popularly…
By Mary Grace Garis
Use These Daily Practices To Build Inner Strength This Week
January 17, 2021
Use These Daily Practices To Build Inner Strength This Week
For your self-care practice to become an integral, non-negotiable part of your life, it has…
By Latham Thomas
Sleep Better at Night by Shifting Your Daytime Habits With 7 Tips From Arianna Huffington
January 17, 2021
Sleep Better at Night by Shifting Your Daytime Habits With 7 Tips From Arianna Huffington
We naturally associate sleep with nighttime, but daytime mindset shifts can make a huge difference…
By Arianna Huffington
As the Unstoppable Betty White Turns 99, These Are Her Secrets To Aging Well
January 17, 2021
As the Unstoppable Betty White Turns 99, These Are Her Secrets To Aging Well
Betty White, the queen of living your best life, celebrates her 99th birthday on January…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Two Journal Prompts for Grief That Will Help You See Loss In a New Light
January 16, 2021
Two Journal Prompts for Grief That Will Help You See Loss In a New Light
Grieving the death of someone you love is among the most painful human experiences—and it's…
By Kells McPhillips
Enjoy Your Essential Oils Without a Bulky Diffuser Using This Scent Pebble
January 16, 2021
Enjoy Your Essential Oils Without a Bulky Diffuser Using This Scent Pebble
Scent can totally transform how your space feels. Every time I run my diffuser, I…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Coolest Wellness Technology Just Announced at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show
January 15, 2021
The Coolest Wellness Technology Just Announced at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show
For those of us who like to geek out on wellness tech, the third week…
By Zoe Weiner
Use the 3-6-5 Method for Meditative Breathing To Help You Sleep Better Every Night of the Year
January 15, 2021
Use the 3-6-5 Method for Meditative Breathing To Help You Sleep Better Every Night of the Year
Wouldn't it be oh-so-delightful if falling asleep were as simple as 1-2-3? Perhaps, but given…
By Mary Grace Garis
'I'm a Meditation Teacher, and This Is How I Use 5 Minutes To Let Go of Something Each Day'
January 14, 2021
'I'm a Meditation Teacher, and This Is How I Use 5 Minutes To Let Go of Something Each Day'
High on stress but pressed for time? Same here. Even meditation teachers trained in the…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why Wellness and Meditation Apps Need More Diverse Voices (Literally)
January 14, 2021
Why Wellness and Meditation Apps Need More Diverse Voices (Literally)
At this point, many people have turned to their phone for mindfulness instruction; and, given…
By Kells McPhillips
What Happened When I Tried Sleep by Dipsea, the Audio Erotica App's New Sexy Bedtime-Story Function
January 13, 2021
What Happened When I Tried Sleep by Dipsea, the Audio Erotica App's New Sexy Bedtime-Story Function
When the clock strikes midnight and you're still tossing and turning, your eureka moment for…
By Kells McPhillips
'I’m a Dermatologist, and This is the Ingredient You Should Look For in Your Body Wash According to Your Skin Type'
January 13, 2021
'I’m a Dermatologist, and This is the Ingredient You Should Look For in Your Body Wash According to Your Skin Type'
Our skin types tend to be the number one determinant of which products we choose…
By Saanya Ali
Bookmark This Bad News Checkpoint for When You Can’t Stop Doomscrolling
January 13, 2021
Bookmark This Bad News Checkpoint for When You Can’t Stop Doomscrolling
It's not that I thought 2021 would bring a hard reset to the pandemic or…
By Mary Grace Garis
Everything You Need To Know if Money Is the Reason You're Not Seeking Therapy
January 13, 2021
Everything You Need To Know if Money Is the Reason You're Not Seeking Therapy
Our editors independently select the brands they recommend. Making a purchase through our links may…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Stop Fixating on Workout Metrics, According to an Exercise Psychologist
January 12, 2021
How To Stop Fixating on Workout Metrics, According to an Exercise Psychologist
It feels like I'm constantly checking the metrics of my workout—how much time has passed…
By Tehrene Firman
'I'm a Peloton Tread Coach, and Fitness Journaling Keeps Me Grounded in My Training'
January 12, 2021
'I'm a Peloton Tread Coach, and Fitness Journaling Keeps Me Grounded in My Training'
By now, you know to end every workout with a nice long stretch or some…
By Kells McPhillips
Sleep: What To Do and What Not To Do, According to Arianna Huffington
January 12, 2021
Sleep: What To Do and What Not To Do, According to Arianna Huffington
From the beginning of time, people have struggled with sleep. As a result, we’ve accumulated…
By Arianna Huffington
'I'm a Psychotherapist, and This Is How To Use Thought-Flipping To Break Out of Negative Thinking'
January 11, 2021
'I'm a Psychotherapist, and This Is How To Use Thought-Flipping To Break Out of Negative Thinking'
Thought-flipping isn't about submerging yourself in toxic positivity. I love magical thinking, but if you…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 of the Best Earplugs To Sleep in That Promise Peaceful Nights and Naps
January 11, 2021
8 of the Best Earplugs To Sleep in That Promise Peaceful Nights and Naps
There are several factors a person might want to preserve a perfect—or at least relatively…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Best 2021 Planner for You To Buy, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
January 11, 2021
The Best 2021 Planner for You To Buy, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
No matter your zodiac sign, 2020 was probably just not your year. Though 2021 is poised…
By Mary Grace Garis
Meditation Has Become a Streamable Form of Entertainment—But Is It That Good for Mental Health?
January 11, 2021
Meditation Has Become a Streamable Form of Entertainment—But Is It That Good for Mental Health?
There's no denying that a meditation practice can offer life-improving benefits. Research supports that the…
By Emily Laurence
Need a Mental Boost? This Week of Self-Nurturing Tips Is Designed To Make You Feel Uplifted
January 10, 2021
Need a Mental Boost? This Week of Self-Nurturing Tips Is Designed To Make You Feel Uplifted
As we dive deeper into self-nurturing, we'll focus on integration of care for the mind,…
By Latham Thomas
The 7-Day Plan That'll Make a Nightly Ritual Out of Your Transition to Sleep Mode
January 10, 2021
The 7-Day Plan That'll Make a Nightly Ritual Out of Your Transition to Sleep Mode
Walking through the door of our bedroom should serve as a symbolic moment that marks…
By Arianna Huffington
It's Glow Time: 16 Wellness Experts Share the Unique Ways They Make Time for Themselves
January 09, 2021
It's Glow Time: 16 Wellness Experts Share the Unique Ways They Make Time for Themselves
January 2021 has just begun, and it's already proven that the challenges (to put it…
By Erin Bunch
Get Three Lives Out of This Candle That Turns Into an Herb Planter
January 08, 2021
Get Three Lives Out of This Candle That Turns Into an Herb Planter
Pretty candle holders make me happy and sad at the same time. Happy, because they're…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 9 Best Jigsaw Puzzles for Relaxation—Including One From Your Favorite Meditation App
January 08, 2021
The 9 Best Jigsaw Puzzles for Relaxation—Including One From Your Favorite Meditation App
While bubble baths and going on walks are great, I'm always looking for a new…
By Tehrene Firman
24 Things To Do Every Morning Before You Look At Your Phone
January 08, 2021
24 Things To Do Every Morning Before You Look At Your Phone
At the start of the pandemic, when stay-at-home orders were first issued, and many workers…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Plants (and Plant Trends) That Are Going To Be Very Big in 2021, According to Renowned Plant Expert Hilton Carter
January 08, 2021
5 Plants (and Plant Trends) That Are Going To Be Very Big in 2021, According to Renowned Plant Expert Hilton Carter
As one Well+Good writer recently put it, "When you water your plants, they water you…
By Erin Bunch
A New Year Never Meant a New America—Here's How To Continue the Work of Political Change
January 07, 2021
A New Year Never Meant a New America—Here's How To Continue the Work of Political Change
Each year, on January 1, an estimated 50 percent of Americans declare their New Year's…
By Kells McPhillips
It Might Sound Cheesy, but These 9 Fitness Mantras Really Rev Up My Motivation To Work Out
January 07, 2021
It Might Sound Cheesy, but These 9 Fitness Mantras Really Rev Up My Motivation To Work Out
No amount of saying "I've got this!" really makes me feel like I've actually got…
By Tehrene Firman
How One Telehealth Company Is Using Free Virtual Cooking Classes To Help People in Recovery
January 07, 2021
How One Telehealth Company Is Using Free Virtual Cooking Classes To Help People in Recovery
Human connection is always important, but it's become even more crucial during the pandemic—especially for…
By Emily Laurence
7 Soothing Bath Products To Help You Luxuriate in the Tub
January 07, 2021
7 Soothing Bath Products To Help You Luxuriate in the Tub
There's nothing quite like a bath to calm your nerves and soothe your muscles. Especially…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Dos and (Very Much) Don'ts of Wearing a Bra to Bed
January 06, 2021
The Dos and (Very Much) Don'ts of Wearing a Bra to Bed
I've fallen deeply, madly in love with a wireless bra. Aside from shower breaks, it's…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Perform a Sleep Audit To Put Your Sleepless Nights to Bed
January 06, 2021
How To Perform a Sleep Audit To Put Your Sleepless Nights to Bed
By now, you're likely well aware that late-afternoon cups of coffee, pre-bedtime Netflix binges, and…
By Kells McPhillips
'I'm a Neurosurgeon, and This Is Your 3-Step Equation for Lasting Brain Health'
January 06, 2021
'I'm a Neurosurgeon, and This Is Your 3-Step Equation for Lasting Brain Health'
Start digging into research on brain longevity and you'll be met with years and years…
By Kells McPhillips
Wave Sleep Wants You To Schedule Your Bedtime Like You Schedule Your Workouts
January 05, 2021
Wave Sleep Wants You To Schedule Your Bedtime Like You Schedule Your Workouts
Sleep experts agree that going to bed at the same time every night and creating…
By Kells McPhillips
‘I’m a Neuroscientist, and This Is How To Stop Past Thoughts From Lingering'
January 04, 2021
‘I’m a Neuroscientist, and This Is How To Stop Past Thoughts From Lingering'
Past memories can hit you like a ton of bricks. Whether it's the smell of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Silver Lining of Loneliness? It Can Help You Harness Your Imagination—Here Are 9 Ways To Use That Creative Energy
January 04, 2021
A Silver Lining of Loneliness? It Can Help You Harness Your Imagination—Here Are 9 Ways To Use That Creative Energy
Coming up on a year of social distancing has led a lot of us to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Harvard Health’s New Cognitive Fitness Course Outlines a 6-Step Plan for Protecting Brain Health
January 04, 2021
Harvard Health’s New Cognitive Fitness Course Outlines a 6-Step Plan for Protecting Brain Health
This time of the year, people are scrubbing their refrigerators, banishing sugary snacks from their…
By Emily Laurence
7 Daily Actions for Cultivating a Self-Care Practice That Nourishes Your Mind, Body, and Soul
January 03, 2021
7 Daily Actions for Cultivating a Self-Care Practice That Nourishes Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Happy New Year! Welcome to a moment customized for you. For the next four weeks,…
By Latham Thomas
Tired of Being Tired? 'Queen of Sleep' Arianna Huffington Has a Month's Worth of Tips To Help
January 03, 2021
Tired of Being Tired? 'Queen of Sleep' Arianna Huffington Has a Month's Worth of Tips To Help
I get asked all the time how much sleep I get. That’s what happens when…
By Arianna Huffington
Why Does It Feel Like My Libido Totally Disappears After a Breakup?
January 01, 2021
Why Does It Feel Like My Libido Totally Disappears After a Breakup?
Sex has been the last thing on my mind since I broke up with my…
By Morgan Mandriota
5 Health Benefits of Cuddling That Can Improve Your Well-Being—Even If You're Single and Live Alone
January 01, 2021
5 Health Benefits of Cuddling That Can Improve Your Well-Being—Even If You're Single and Live Alone
Sure, having a nice cuddle can be a comforting and peaceful way to end a…
By Morgan Mandriota
Dry January? Here Are 11 Tips for Getting Through It in 2022
January 01, 2021
Dry January? Here Are 11 Tips for Getting Through It in 2022
The concept of Dry January (aka, abstaining from alcohol for the month) seems almost quaint…
By Erin Bunch
There's More Than One Type of Motivation—Here's How To Tap Into Each To Get Your Butt Into Action
December 31, 2020
There's More Than One Type of Motivation—Here's How To Tap Into Each To Get Your Butt Into Action
Whether it's to work out, drink more water, or achieve a big career milestone, having…
By Jessica Estrada
14 New Year's Eve Meditation and Yoga Classes You Can Stream Online
December 31, 2020
14 New Year's Eve Meditation and Yoga Classes You Can Stream Online
Much like just about everything else this year, New Year's Eve is going to look…
By Erin Bunch
Yes, Journaling Can Be a Form of Activism—Get Started With These Two Prompts
December 30, 2020
Yes, Journaling Can Be a Form of Activism—Get Started With These Two Prompts
Putting pen to paper gets its due credit for quelling symptoms of anxiety, increasing self-awareness,…
By Kells McPhillips
How to Create Space When Living (and Working) at Home in a Multigenerational House
December 30, 2020
How to Create Space When Living (and Working) at Home in a Multigenerational House
Seemingly overnight, COVID-19 has redefined the functions of our homes. Once havens for self care,…
By Kimberly Hoyos
The Best Sleep-Optimizing Tips To Make Every Night a Dream
December 29, 2020
The Best Sleep-Optimizing Tips To Make Every Night a Dream
According to a 2020 survey conducted by Sleep Standards, 67 percent of Americans believe their…
By Kells McPhillips
10 Mental Health Practices We Learned This Year That We’re Taking With Us Into 2021
December 27, 2020
10 Mental Health Practices We Learned This Year That We’re Taking With Us Into 2021
Someone recently sent me one of those "year in pictures" roundups, and after perusing the…
By Erin Bunch
9 Zoom Fatigue Tips That'll Help You Hate the Video-Meeting Grind a Little Less
December 26, 2020
9 Zoom Fatigue Tips That'll Help You Hate the Video-Meeting Grind a Little Less
In the beginning of quarantine, when people were first shifting to life at home and…
By Carleigh Ferrante
7 Super-Extra Showerheads That Give Your Suds Session a Techy Twist
December 26, 2020
7 Super-Extra Showerheads That Give Your Suds Session a Techy Twist
Our homes have had to become all things for us. Our kitchens are now restaurants,…
By Erin Bunch
5 Powerhouse Essential Oils That Aren't Lavender or Tea Tree
December 26, 2020
5 Powerhouse Essential Oils That Aren't Lavender or Tea Tree
Moments after touting the miraculous impact of tea tree oil on my social media page…
By Allaya Cooks-Campbell
Empathy Burnout Is a Very Real Thing Right Now—Here's How Therapists Say You Can Deal
December 24, 2020
Empathy Burnout Is a Very Real Thing Right Now—Here's How Therapists Say You Can Deal
It's the end of 2020, and everyone hates each other. All of us. We're over…
By Mary Grace Garis
10 Non-Fiction Books To Add to Your Winter Reading List ASAP
December 24, 2020
10 Non-Fiction Books To Add to Your Winter Reading List ASAP
If you're a book lover like me, you're secretly relishing in the fact that it's…
By Emily Laurence
The Zoom Life Is a Journey—Here’s an Exhaustive Guide To Surviving It and Thriving
December 23, 2020
The Zoom Life Is a Journey—Here’s an Exhaustive Guide To Surviving It and Thriving
If you would've told me this time last year that I'd be spending more time…
By Kells McPhillips
Intimacy Versus Isolation: How To Navigate This Tricky Development Stage and Form Healthier Relationships
December 21, 2020
Intimacy Versus Isolation: How To Navigate This Tricky Development Stage and Form Healthier Relationships
According to Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development, a theory developed by psychologist Erik Erikson in…
By Mary Grace Garis
How Scheduling Just 5 Minutes of Small Talk Into Meetings Can Be a Game-Changer for Productivity
December 21, 2020
How Scheduling Just 5 Minutes of Small Talk Into Meetings Can Be a Game-Changer for Productivity
During my team's virtual holiday party, a co-worker noted that the way we talk now…
By Mary Grace Garis
12 Places To Make a Donation in Lieu of Gifts This Year
December 21, 2020
12 Places To Make a Donation in Lieu of Gifts This Year
Every year, 63 million Americans—about 25 percent of the adult population—volunteer to serve their communities…
By Kells McPhillips
Why the 'Do Not Disturb' Button Is Such a Strong Defense Against Burnout
December 21, 2020
Why the 'Do Not Disturb' Button Is Such a Strong Defense Against Burnout
I've had to hit snooze on my social life for the last two weeks because…
By Mary Grace Garis
9 Cooking Classes, Sound Baths, and Other Virtual Experiences You Can Gift This Year
December 20, 2020
9 Cooking Classes, Sound Baths, and Other Virtual Experiences You Can Gift This Year
I'll be the first to admit that I have way too much stuff—sweaters shoved into…
By Saanya Ali
My Relationship With My Childhood Home Changed This Year, and I Couldn't Be More Grateful
December 17, 2020
My Relationship With My Childhood Home Changed This Year, and I Couldn't Be More Grateful
Growing up, my family lived all over: Switzerland, France, Bahrain, Texas, and Washington D.C. Somehow…
By Saanya Ali
5 No-Sound Alarm Clocks That Give You Gentle (Yet Effective) Wake-Up Call
December 16, 2020
5 No-Sound Alarm Clocks That Give You Gentle (Yet Effective) Wake-Up Call
If the ear-splitting alarm you're currently using to wake up gives you heart palpitations, you…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Is Exactly How Much Vigorous Exercise You Need Each Week for Longevity
December 16, 2020
This Is Exactly How Much Vigorous Exercise You Need Each Week for Longevity
The more is more exercise mentality is dead and gone—and we're all better for it.…
By Kells McPhillips
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