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Why are video calls awkward (like *so* awkward) when IRL hangouts wouldn't be?
April 24, 2020
Why are video calls awkward (like *so* awkward) when IRL hangouts wouldn't be?
The first pause in conversation during a Zoom call of any sort, for any number…
By Mary Grace Garis
A functional medicine doctor shares the 4 wellness practices we should all prioritize during social distancing
April 23, 2020
A functional medicine doctor shares the 4 wellness practices we should all prioritize during social distancing
The United States has been in a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
How to *actually* take things day by day, according to a psychologist
April 23, 2020
How to *actually* take things day by day, according to a psychologist
There are two go-to responses right now to the underwhelming yet ubiquitous question of "how…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to talk to your children about the constant uncertainty of the coronavirus
April 23, 2020
How to talk to your children about the constant uncertainty of the coronavirus
The morning I told my fifth grader that school would be closed for the rest…
By Beth Lipton
You can now travel to 9 luxe worldwide destinations for a virtual spa getaway without leaving home
April 23, 2020
You can now travel to 9 luxe worldwide destinations for a virtual spa getaway without leaving home
If you were looking forward to a spa getaway or a wellness retreat you had…
By Kelly Magyarics
The definition of 'optimist' is misunderstood—here's a surprising sign you might actually be one
April 22, 2020
The definition of 'optimist' is misunderstood—here's a surprising sign you might actually be one
What comes to mind when you think of an optimist? I think of someone who…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to set an 'art trap' in your home that catches creativity when your mental health needs it most
April 22, 2020
How to set an 'art trap' in your home that catches creativity when your mental health needs it most
Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has become famous for debunking the "Eureka!" moment in artistic…
By Kells McPhillips
The Oura Ring is sleep-tracking jewelry—here's everything you need to know about it
April 22, 2020
The Oura Ring is sleep-tracking jewelry—here's everything you need to know about it
Even as the world we live in rapidly shape-shifts, there are certain, research-backed truths. For…
By Kells McPhillips
16 calming bedroom ideas that won't break the bank
April 21, 2020
16 calming bedroom ideas that won't break the bank
For some of us, getting a good night's rest has been a challenge lately. I'm…
By Erin Bunch
No, we actually *don’t* have a ton of free time right now. Why we need to stop perpetuating that myth
April 21, 2020
No, we actually *don’t* have a ton of free time right now. Why we need to stop perpetuating that myth
As states across the country issue stay-at-home orders to limit the spread of COVID-19, an…
By Jo Yurcaba
You can help save the world's coral reefs by playing this game on your phone
April 20, 2020
You can help save the world's coral reefs by playing this game on your phone
Sometimes you just need something to do that's a bit mindless. A task that's fun,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 types of music to listen to while working to help you productively soundtrack your day
April 20, 2020
5 types of music to listen to while working to help you productively soundtrack your day
People put on music to listen to while working for myriad reasons. Some may use…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feeling serious video chat fatigue? You can probably blame the 'presence of absence'
April 20, 2020
Feeling serious video chat fatigue? You can probably blame the 'presence of absence'
As of March 2020, the video communication service Zoom saw as many as a 200…
By Kells McPhillips
Sex drive and the coronavirus are like oil and water—here's what to know about your libido right now
April 20, 2020
Sex drive and the coronavirus are like oil and water—here's what to know about your libido right now
Typically, my sex drive hovers at around an 8 or 9 out of 10, but…
By Erin Bunch
12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About To Throw Away
April 19, 2020
12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About To Throw Away
As I sit at home, day in and day out, constantly a 30-second-or-less walk from…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A beginner's guide to the meditative act of bird-watching
April 18, 2020
A beginner's guide to the meditative act of bird-watching
I'm spending my quarantine in Madison, Wisconsin—and for the first time in nearly six years,…
By Kells McPhillips
OK, TMI: Why do I get 'stage fright' when I pee?
April 17, 2020
OK, TMI: Why do I get 'stage fright' when I pee?
I find that some of the most interesting assignments I get are when they start…
By Allie Flinn
Wellness on TikTok is booming—and choreographed dances don't even scratch the surface
April 17, 2020
Wellness on TikTok is booming—and choreographed dances don't even scratch the surface
"Bye, I'm going to go learn a new TikTok dance" was the near-constant refrain I…
By Kells McPhillips
These are the benefits of tree hugging, straight from a forest ranger who does it all the time
April 17, 2020
These are the benefits of tree hugging, straight from a forest ranger who does it all the time
With everything going on right now, what we need more than ever is hugs. Of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to make a daily schedule for yourself that can help you do what you want
April 17, 2020
How to make a daily schedule for yourself that can help you do what you want
When someone has a routine, they're more likely to come across as really having their…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 personal space boundaries to create, even when you don't have personal space to speak of
April 16, 2020
5 personal space boundaries to create, even when you don't have personal space to speak of
It's pretty ironic, but, for many of us, personal space is a rare commodity in…
By Kells McPhillips
Well+Good TALKS: We Could All Use a Little Happiness Right Now—Here's How to Find It, Even During a Global Crisis
April 16, 2020
Well+Good TALKS: We Could All Use a Little Happiness Right Now—Here's How to Find It, Even During a Global Crisis
During our first digital TALK, experts will share actionable intel and tips for finding moments…
By Well+Good Editors
I tried $3,400 worth of sleep technology to see if it would *finally* help me sleep
April 16, 2020
I tried $3,400 worth of sleep technology to see if it would *finally* help me sleep
There are many facets of a solid wellness routine—working out, eating a balanced diet, taking…
By Zoe Weiner
How to not be a sore loser, even when board games are your chief form of entertainment
April 15, 2020
How to not be a sore loser, even when board games are your chief form of entertainment
A lot of people are using this time of social distancing to better themselves in…
By Kells McPhillips
The top Ayurvedic stress tips for your dosha to help you stay calm through quarantine
April 15, 2020
The top Ayurvedic stress tips for your dosha to help you stay calm through quarantine
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are banding together globally in an effort to stop…
By Rachel Lapidos
The meaning of Sisu, the Finnish concept of resilience, and how it will help you better cope in stressful times
April 14, 2020
The meaning of Sisu, the Finnish concept of resilience, and how it will help you better cope in stressful times
In 2017, people in the wellness world and beyond got super into hygge, the Danish…
By Emily Laurence
These online infertility support groups make the journey less isolating for people struggling to conceive
April 14, 2020
These online infertility support groups make the journey less isolating for people struggling to conceive
When Casey* got pregnant at age 28, she was elated. But then she experienced an…
By Emily Laurence
There Are 3 Styles of Coping—Here's How Knowing Yours Could Help Alleviate Stress
April 14, 2020
There Are 3 Styles of Coping—Here's How Knowing Yours Could Help Alleviate Stress
How are you coping right now? If you just raised a wineglass to the screen,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I tried a light-therapy desk lamp to improve my concentration *and* mood
April 14, 2020
I tried a light-therapy desk lamp to improve my concentration *and* mood
Before I dive in, a friendly tip to anyone who tries the Lumie Vitamin L…
By Mary Grace Garis
A behavioral psychologist's top 5 motivating tips to get out of bed on hard mornings
April 14, 2020
A behavioral psychologist's top 5 motivating tips to get out of bed on hard mornings
If you're having trouble finding the motivation to get out of bed in the morning,…
By Mary Grace Garis
What will it take to mobilize us to care about climate change the way we do about the coronavirus?
April 13, 2020
What will it take to mobilize us to care about climate change the way we do about the coronavirus?
Nearly a month after President Trump declared a national state of emergency because of the…
By Erin Bunch
How to ask for a favor when *everyone* is already at full capacity, according to an etiquette expert
April 13, 2020
How to ask for a favor when *everyone* is already at full capacity, according to an etiquette expert
Are you feeling powerful pangs of guilt surging through you when you need to call…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 of the most interesting online courses that'll instantly make you feel smarter
April 13, 2020
8 of the most interesting online courses that'll instantly make you feel smarter
When you're spending most of your time indoors doing the same things with the same…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Yale's happiness expert says 'fresh-start energy' can help you create new meaningful traditions
April 13, 2020
Yale's happiness expert says 'fresh-start energy' can help you create new meaningful traditions
A top mental-health coping strategy for life in quarantine is re-creating your old routine to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why you need a rest day, even in quarantine
April 12, 2020
Why you need a rest day, even in quarantine
"I finally have the time to tone my body," you think between crunches and jumping…
By Mary Grace Garis
I’m an essential oils non-believer but these blends calm me down in times of stress
April 11, 2020
I’m an essential oils non-believer but these blends calm me down in times of stress
To stay cool, calm, and collected during the Covid-19 pandemic, people are turning to all…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is the best exercise for anxiety—and it's absolutely free
April 10, 2020
This is the best exercise for anxiety—and it's absolutely free
Workouts have so much to offer: Yoga "creates space" in the body, Pilates works the…
By Kells McPhillips
A nostalgia expert says reminiscing can provide happiness (so keep reposting those old photos)
April 10, 2020
A nostalgia expert says reminiscing can provide happiness (so keep reposting those old photos)
As of late, when I see other people post old vacation shots of Greece, Versailles,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I’m a psychologist, and these are the 22 things I’m doing to support my mental health during social isolation
April 09, 2020
I’m a psychologist, and these are the 22 things I’m doing to support my mental health during social isolation
In this time of unprecedented stress and uncertainty, you'd be forgiven for leaning on just…
By Erin Bunch
How you handle relationship conflicts, according to whether you're an introverted or extroverted Myers-Briggs type
April 09, 2020
How you handle relationship conflicts, according to whether you're an introverted or extroverted Myers-Briggs type
You've probably heard of the Myers-Briggs personality types—the 16 distinct profiles made up of four…
By Jenna Birch
Why I totally stopped setting goals and made a ‘Life Brief’ instead
April 09, 2020
Why I totally stopped setting goals and made a ‘Life Brief’ instead
I usually spend the first weeks of the year making a list of goals I…
By Larkin Clark
4 of the best sleep apps are free right now—so why *not* optimize your snooze game?
April 09, 2020
4 of the best sleep apps are free right now—so why *not* optimize your snooze game?
The optimist in me has made it her singular mission to find silver linings every…
By Kells McPhillips
There are many ways of dealing with stress—understanding your partner's is more important than ever
April 08, 2020
There are many ways of dealing with stress—understanding your partner's is more important than ever
There are many ways of dealing with stress, and I, for, one tend to isolate.…
By Erin Bunch
Holidays and celebrations look different during a crisis, but upholding the importance of family traditions still makes you happy
April 08, 2020
Holidays and celebrations look different during a crisis, but upholding the importance of family traditions still makes you happy
Whichever holiday you observe this April, be it Passover, Easter, or Ramadan, it's not going…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique a mental health counselor swears by when thoughts spiral out of control
April 08, 2020
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique a mental health counselor swears by when thoughts spiral out of control
My negative thoughts are living their very best lives right now. And I'm not alone.…
By Kells McPhillips
Why it’s so weird watching people go out in TV shows as we're adjusting to a new normal
April 08, 2020
Why it’s so weird watching people go out in TV shows as we're adjusting to a new normal
Television has always been a salve, but adjusting to a new normal has spoiled it…
By Mary Grace Garis
Domestic violence during social distancing is on the rise—here's why
April 08, 2020
Domestic violence during social distancing is on the rise—here's why
Editor's note: The following story includes domestic violence and abusive relationships, which may be upsetting…
By Morgan Mandriota
5 activities that can spark joy even during quarantine, according to a joy strategist
April 08, 2020
5 activities that can spark joy even during quarantine, according to a joy strategist
Monopoly used to spark joy for me—and, well many others. The game as we know…
By Mary Grace Garis
A hot bath can't solve everything, but it can lower stress—here's how to make your soak even more relaxing
April 07, 2020
A hot bath can't solve everything, but it can lower stress—here's how to make your soak even more relaxing
Even in the best of times, a relaxing bath is a legit way to decompress.…
By Erin Bunch
Faking your commute is the psychologist-approved tactic for holding steady when your routine is whack
April 07, 2020
Faking your commute is the psychologist-approved tactic for holding steady when your routine is whack
A mere month ago, I spent my commute on the subway to and from work…
By Kells McPhillips
This $12 phone stand for desks is a game-changer in the era of virtual socializing
April 07, 2020
This $12 phone stand for desks is a game-changer in the era of virtual socializing
"I'm sorry. You're in a vibrator box right now," I tell my friend Shelby. We're…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 affirmations for calmness to keep you feeling grounded in shaky, uncertain times
April 07, 2020
6 affirmations for calmness to keep you feeling grounded in shaky, uncertain times
Even if you're someone who's more keen to roll your eyes at the thought of…
By Kells McPhillips
11 fun online classes to take for free when boredom strikes
April 06, 2020
11 fun online classes to take for free when boredom strikes
Without the option to go out and spend time with friends and family, you may…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to write a polite email, according to an etiquette expert
April 06, 2020
How to write a polite email, according to an etiquette expert
If you were rooting for the death of email with the rise of video calling,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Quarantine love languages: How to effectively convey love and support during the pandemic
April 06, 2020
Quarantine love languages: How to effectively convey love and support during the pandemic
When you or a loved one is feeling down, a hug, gift, or hangout may…
By Morgan Mandriota
9 absolutely free meditation apps that are like an exhale for your brain
April 06, 2020
9 absolutely free meditation apps that are like an exhale for your brain
Up until a few weeks ago, meditation and I were on yet another break because I "just…
By Kells McPhillips
10 virtual birthday ideas to help some one have the happiest day
April 06, 2020
10 virtual birthday ideas to help some one have the happiest day
April 7 is my birthday, and while I haven't looked forward to that date for…
By Erin Bunch
Therapy via text is the new virtual therapy—here's what to expect
April 06, 2020
Therapy via text is the new virtual therapy—here's what to expect
Our editors independently select the brands they recommend. Making a purchase through our links may…
By Jessica Estrada
3 tips to get out of survival mode and find comfort in the abnormal, according to a psychotherapist
April 06, 2020
3 tips to get out of survival mode and find comfort in the abnormal, according to a psychotherapist
Some days, as of late, I feel like I'm living in a zombie-apocalypse video game,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm intersex, and this is what I want you to know about me and my body
April 06, 2020
I'm intersex, and this is what I want you to know about me and my body
I'm 32 years old, and I didn't find out I was intersex until two years…
By Alexandra Magallon
Dating long distance during COVID-19 can add more stress to a tough situation—these 5 expert tips can help
April 04, 2020
Dating long distance during COVID-19 can add more stress to a tough situation—these 5 expert tips can help
Social distancing has transformed (read: upended) the dynamic of countless relationships—platonic and romantic alike. Physical…
By Kells McPhillips
57 activities to do at home when isolation boredom seizes you
April 03, 2020
57 activities to do at home when isolation boredom seizes you
When the outside is off limits, you run out of of fun and fresh activities…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 other ways to say 'how are you doing' that are actually, you know, helpful
April 03, 2020
7 other ways to say 'how are you doing' that are actually, you know, helpful
"How are you" tends to fall flat these days considering, well, [gestures broadly at everything].…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to stay motivated to work at home when, uh, there's a lot going on
April 02, 2020
How to stay motivated to work at home when, uh, there's a lot going on
The transition from office life to a work from home life can be tricky to…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to be an animal foster parent—because now is the best time to get a four-legged companion
April 02, 2020
How to be an animal foster parent—because now is the best time to get a four-legged companion
Now that we're all more time at home with limited human contact, you may be…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I replaced my entire wellness routine with customized products, and life has never been easier
April 02, 2020
I replaced my entire wellness routine with customized products, and life has never been easier
Swatch a thousand foundations? Set your alarm for 2:30 a.m. in the name of nailing…
By Zoe Weiner
Yale's Happiness Expert Explains 8 Strategies for Staying Positive When It Feels Impossible
April 02, 2020
Yale's Happiness Expert Explains 8 Strategies for Staying Positive When It Feels Impossible
Reading horror-tinged headlines, fearing for the health of our loved ones, and worrying about personal…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Feeling exhausted, numb, and unable to handle the onslaught of news and charitable asks? You could be suffering from compassion fatigue
April 02, 2020
Feeling exhausted, numb, and unable to handle the onslaught of news and charitable asks? You could be suffering from compassion fatigue
The American Institute of Stress defines compassion fatigue as “the emotional residue or strain of exposure…
By Janel Martinez
9 Calming Candles To Turn Any Space Into Your Personal Sanctuary With the Strike of a Match
April 02, 2020
9 Calming Candles To Turn Any Space Into Your Personal Sanctuary With the Strike of a Match
Fun fact: candle in French is bougie. While bougie as we use it is derived…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Short- and long-term 'quarantine goals' can help you feel more accomplished and in control
April 02, 2020
Short- and long-term 'quarantine goals' can help you feel more accomplished and in control
My first few days of quarantining myself to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in…
By Zoe Weiner
How I've redefined the stages of grief and realized it's not at all linear
April 01, 2020
How I've redefined the stages of grief and realized it's not at all linear
I’ve lived with grief for 17 years, so nothing surprised me more than the guilt…
By Vivian Nunez
5 therapist-backed tips for what to do when you crave human touch but are social distancing alone
April 01, 2020
5 therapist-backed tips for what to do when you crave human touch but are social distancing alone
While people who are in a relationship or live with others have their own set…
By Emily Laurence
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