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There are 3 different types of smiles, and 1 of them isn't so friendly
March 03, 2020
There are 3 different types of smiles, and 1 of them isn't so friendly
I never trust anyone with a Cheshire grin, smiling ear to ear with an alarmingly…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to stop gaslighting yourself, because you wouldn't let anyone else talk to you this way
March 02, 2020
How to stop gaslighting yourself, because you wouldn't let anyone else talk to you this way
I'm of the conviction that a little bit of self-doubt is healthy, like a little…
By Mary Grace Garis
Finding community—and resolving conflict—in the bleachers at Wrigley Field
March 01, 2020
Finding community—and resolving conflict—in the bleachers at Wrigley Field
On a beautiful Thursday afternoon in August, I decided to do what any Chicago North…
By Nicole Schnitzler
This is the perfect pillow formula for your posture, according to a physical therapist
February 28, 2020
This is the perfect pillow formula for your posture, according to a physical therapist
Your relationship with your pillows is just about the closest in your life. After all,…
By Zoe Weiner
13 ways to set small limits with microboundaries that help you achieve big wins in your life
February 28, 2020
13 ways to set small limits with microboundaries that help you achieve big wins in your life
Creating specific boundaries in your life is critical to success and happiness, especially in the…
By Erin Bunch
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
February 28, 2020
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
With fresh concerns about the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control…
By Tehrene Firman
Calm versus Headspace: The 3 best ways to use each leading meditation app
February 27, 2020
Calm versus Headspace: The 3 best ways to use each leading meditation app
A few years back, a close friend gifted me Yumi Sakugawa's There Is No Right…
By Kells McPhillips
We're all a little psychic—here are 4 ways to develop that intuitive muscle
February 25, 2020
We're all a little psychic—here are 4 ways to develop that intuitive muscle
Regardless of your stance on psychics and their powers (maybe you have yours on speed…
By Jessica Estrada
Why a burnout expert says you should have an 'Untouchable Day' every week
February 25, 2020
Why a burnout expert says you should have an 'Untouchable Day' every week
Every minute I type this my fingers are sad that they can't grab my cell…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 tips to become a more conscientious person who *really* tries to do right by everyone
February 25, 2020
6 tips to become a more conscientious person who *really* tries to do right by everyone
A big reason many struggle with maintaining a sense of conscientiousness boils down to personality.…
By Mary Grace Garis
A gastroenterologist's top 5 ways to stop nervous poops—because if anything's going to make you *more* nervous, it's that
February 24, 2020
A gastroenterologist's top 5 ways to stop nervous poops—because if anything's going to make you *more* nervous, it's that
Nervous poops are a real thing. Sure, it may not part of polite dinner conversation,…
By Tehrene Firman
7 reasons your therapist might break up with you—and what to do next
February 24, 2020
7 reasons your therapist might break up with you—and what to do next
In a perfect world, your experience with going to therapy would be 100 percent on…
By Korin Miller
4 little-known realities of 'resting B face' that a body-language expert wants you to know
February 23, 2020
4 little-known realities of 'resting B face' that a body-language expert wants you to know
I woke up this morning with two creases between my eyebrows that were so deep,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Is it ever actually worth it to wake up before the sun?
February 21, 2020
Is it ever actually worth it to wake up before the sun?
Mark Wahlberg wakes up at 2:30 a.m. I repeat: Mark Wahlberg wakes up at 2:30…
By Kara Jillian Brown
When Instagram 'wellness influencers' sound like the pro-anorexia blogs that fueled my eating disorder
February 21, 2020
When Instagram 'wellness influencers' sound like the pro-anorexia blogs that fueled my eating disorder
My best friend’s Instagram “discover” page is full of photos of golden retrievers. My mother’s,…
By Stephanie Maida
4 real benefits of crying that'll make you feel great about *all* your feelings
February 21, 2020
4 real benefits of crying that'll make you feel great about *all* your feelings
A while back, I showed my parents a video of a baby moved to happy…
By Mary Grace Garis
What I learned about myself from going from brunette to blond (and back)
February 20, 2020
What I learned about myself from going from brunette to blond (and back)
In midsummer of last year, I did something unprecedented to that point in my life:…
By Kells McPhillips
Feel less burnt out in 3 months or less using this 3-step roadmap
February 20, 2020
Feel less burnt out in 3 months or less using this 3-step roadmap
To be upfront, there is no clear "cure" to burnout: it's something clinical, chronic and…
By Mary Grace Garis
If you have 3 key personality traits, you'll have an easier time forgiving a partner who cheated
February 20, 2020
If you have 3 key personality traits, you'll have an easier time forgiving a partner who cheated
When you find out your partner has cheated on you and also still wants to…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 self-love tips for accepting who you are right now—not who you wish you could be
February 19, 2020
3 self-love tips for accepting who you are right now—not who you wish you could be
The critical mass of messaging about self-love that's circulating right now has conditioned a number…
By Kait Hurley
The mistake of assuming mindfulness is for other people
February 19, 2020
The mistake of assuming mindfulness is for other people
It’s Monday morning and I’m sitting at my work desk. In my inbox, dozens of…
By Zahida Sherman
Why it's so easy to feel jealous of other families, even into adulthood
February 19, 2020
Why it's so easy to feel jealous of other families, even into adulthood
Growing up, I couldn’t understand why my mother held me to what felt like a…
By Mary Grace Garis
How my endometriosis diagnosis taught me the importance of respecting my own limits
February 18, 2020
How my endometriosis diagnosis taught me the importance of respecting my own limits
My mother and my grandmother were my first introduction to superheroes. They overcame various adversities…
By April Christina
5 Ways To Cope With the Mid-Winter Blues, Because We’re in the Thick of the Season
February 18, 2020
5 Ways To Cope With the Mid-Winter Blues, Because We’re in the Thick of the Season
The start of winter is exciting, at least on some level, thanks to all the…
By Korin Miller
I adopted my partner's favorite hobby as my own—am I losing myself in my relationship?
February 18, 2020
I adopted my partner's favorite hobby as my own—am I losing myself in my relationship?
It's Saturday morning, and I'm waiting in line at REI to buy $80 climbing shoes…
By Kells McPhillips
How one woman is helping Black mothers thrive through plant-based foods
February 18, 2020
How one woman is helping Black mothers thrive through plant-based foods
Taylor Johnson-Gordon is on a mission to help Millennial Black mothers feed their families plant-based…
By Latham Thomas
Drop what you're doing: It turns out procrastination isn't always a result of laziness
February 18, 2020
Drop what you're doing: It turns out procrastination isn't always a result of laziness
If you’re a living, breathing human, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve procrastinated on something…
By Jessica Estrada
Can your gut bacteria impact your...personality?
February 17, 2020
Can your gut bacteria impact your...personality?
The mind-gut connection is one of the biggest topics in wellness right now. Research has…
By Emily Laurence
I stuck to a 9:30 p.m. bedtime on vacation—here's the Ayurvedic reason I'm continuing the habit at home
February 17, 2020
I stuck to a 9:30 p.m. bedtime on vacation—here's the Ayurvedic reason I'm continuing the habit at home
Even before I arrived at the Rosewood Mayakoba resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, I…
By Erin Magner
3 Dating Tips That'll Turn Your Anxious Attachment Style Into a Romantic Superpower
February 14, 2020
3 Dating Tips That'll Turn Your Anxious Attachment Style Into a Romantic Superpower
The day after I started reading Attached—a deep-dive analysis into how people with different attachment…
By Allie Flinn
The 3 most common mistakes you make when you're stressed—and what to do instead
February 13, 2020
The 3 most common mistakes you make when you're stressed—and what to do instead
Isaac Newton's Third Law of Motion states "what goes up must come down." But stress…
By Kells McPhillips
A to-do list app can power up your productivity—here are 9 worth downloading
February 13, 2020
A to-do list app can power up your productivity—here are 9 worth downloading
When it comes to getting things done, there are many strategies worth trying in order…
By Jessica Estrada
The surprising health benefit of being in a relationship with an optimist
February 12, 2020
The surprising health benefit of being in a relationship with an optimist
In news I hope my boyfriend doesn't read, it turns out that having an optimistic…
By Erin Bunch
99 things to do after a breakup that are actually healthy and healing
February 12, 2020
99 things to do after a breakup that are actually healthy and healing
The morning after my most recent breakup from a serious relationship, I woke up, wiped…
By Mary Grace Garis
The case for *not* cutting your narcissistic best friend out of your life
February 12, 2020
The case for *not* cutting your narcissistic best friend out of your life
I understand the reasoning for cutting toxic people out of your life, yet I often…
By Erin Bunch
It's 2020 and burnout is still ablaze—here's what we need to do about it:
February 11, 2020
It's 2020 and burnout is still ablaze—here's what we need to do about it:
It’s what could happen—it’s completely possible. We don’t know how bad things can get. That’s…
By Alexis Berger
'Friend-mirroring' is the confidence-boosting reason to send selfies to your pals
February 11, 2020
'Friend-mirroring' is the confidence-boosting reason to send selfies to your pals
I'm single and I live in New York City, which is something I admit with…
By Mary Grace Garis
Never heard of circadian entrainment? Here’s how the method can boost your wellness routine (plus how to do it)
February 11, 2020
Never heard of circadian entrainment? Here’s how the method can boost your wellness routine (plus how to do it)
If you've ever struggled to break out of your foggy morning haze or felt ravenous…
By Well+Good Editors
Instagram just made your feed (and your scrolling habit) way better for your mental health
February 10, 2020
Instagram just made your feed (and your scrolling habit) way better for your mental health
Do you think you're a social media hoarder? Are you planning to unfollow Instagram followers…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
February 10, 2020
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
As much as it hurts to acknowledge it, we know sitting is bad for us.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Laws of the Universe: Practice the 12 Laws of Nature & Improve Your Life
February 08, 2020
Laws of the Universe: Practice the 12 Laws of Nature & Improve Your Life
As someone who moonlights as a manifestation coach, I often discuss the universal law of…
By Jessica Estrada
Adinkra guidance cards combine spiritual health and West African history to steer self care away from one-size-fits-all routines
February 07, 2020
Adinkra guidance cards combine spiritual health and West African history to steer self care away from one-size-fits-all routines
Self care. Mindfulness. Staying present. These phrases are synonymous with today’s holistic health movement, but…
By Candace Nicholson
3 steps to stop self-sabotaging behavior from ruining your potential and happiness
February 07, 2020
3 steps to stop self-sabotaging behavior from ruining your potential and happiness
Ever have something really great happen in your life and then you follow it up…
By Jessica Estrada
How your perception is your reality, according to psychologists
February 07, 2020
How your perception is your reality, according to psychologists
There are two types of people in this world: those who view the glass as half-full,…
By Jessica Estrada
How connecting with my spiritual side has helped me better manage my anxiety
February 06, 2020
How connecting with my spiritual side has helped me better manage my anxiety
Full disclosure: I overthink everything. Literally—from what foods I should eat to how many articles…
By Nikhita Mahtani
I tried 3 morning routines, and they worked so well I'm still waking up at 4:45 a.m.
February 06, 2020
I tried 3 morning routines, and they worked so well I'm still waking up at 4:45 a.m.
 Swatch a thousand foundations? Set your alarm for 2:30 a.m. in the name of…
By Zoe Weiner
Why isn’t anyone talking about prenatal depression?
February 06, 2020
Why isn’t anyone talking about prenatal depression?
When Hitha Palepu was pregnant with her second child, she experienced two significant—and scary—panic attacks.…
By Alison Feller
I'm the biggest podcast fan I know, but the constant information in my ears stresses me out
February 06, 2020
I'm the biggest podcast fan I know, but the constant information in my ears stresses me out
I scheduled my podcast listening like I schedule my workouts: Book Riot on Monday, J Train…
By Kells McPhillips
Being cool with your food choices is hard enough—here's what to do when someone makes you feel otherwise
February 05, 2020
Being cool with your food choices is hard enough—here's what to do when someone makes you feel otherwise
Establishing a healthy mindset with food isn't always easy—especially if you're recovering from diet trauma.…
By Emily Laurence
Take a note from 'Cheer' and use structure to win the Grand National Championship of your own life
February 05, 2020
Take a note from 'Cheer' and use structure to win the Grand National Championship of your own life
The six-part Netflix documentary Cheer follows the Navarro College cheer team along its journey to…
By Kells McPhillips
I ditched melatonin for $55 personalized sleep supplements to optimize my zzz's
February 05, 2020
I ditched melatonin for $55 personalized sleep supplements to optimize my zzz's
Melatonin supplements have had a constant home on my nightstand since I was 12 years…
By Kells McPhillips
Can Finland's 24-hour workweek *really* solve our burnout problem?
February 04, 2020
Can Finland's 24-hour workweek *really* solve our burnout problem?
I have to imagine there are few nine-to-five workers out there who'd oppose having one…
By Erin Bunch
How To Get Over Trust Issues: Tips for Old and New Relationships
February 04, 2020
How To Get Over Trust Issues: Tips for Old and New Relationships
When a partner shatters your trust, it’s almost like breaking a mirror. While you can…
By Mary Grace Garis
The best workout for you to try, based on your Myers-Briggs type
February 04, 2020
The best workout for you to try, based on your Myers-Briggs type
If you're someone who simply doesn't like to work out, have you ever considered that…
By Jenna Birch
The books, documentaries, and podcasts recommended by 3 nutrition experts
February 03, 2020
The books, documentaries, and podcasts recommended by 3 nutrition experts
If you're always reading up on ways to get plant-based protein, or shop more sustainably,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Apparently, some people do not have an inner voice—here's how that happens
February 03, 2020
Apparently, some people do not have an inner voice—here's how that happens
No two people think exactly alike, but it seems that some people go through life…
By Mary Grace Garis
What to know about CBDP and THCP, the newly discovered (and highly potent) cousins of CBD and THC
February 03, 2020
What to know about CBDP and THCP, the newly discovered (and highly potent) cousins of CBD and THC
Just when you thought you'd figured out CBD, scientists go discover a whole new cannabis…
By Emily Laurence
Well+Good TALKS: Burnout 2.0: How to Achieve More Balance in a World That Values Busyness
February 03, 2020
Well+Good TALKS: Burnout 2.0: How to Achieve More Balance in a World That Values Busyness
If 2019 was the year burnout became a globally recognized condition by the World Health…
By Well+Good Editors
Therapist-vetted tips on how to get the most out of a ‘mental health day’
February 01, 2020
Therapist-vetted tips on how to get the most out of a ‘mental health day’
It's the resounding advice from mental health professionals that's often said but rarely followed: Take…
By Emily Laurence
How social anxiety can look different for Black women
February 01, 2020
How social anxiety can look different for Black women
Watching the video footage of musician Summer Walker timidly accept her award for Best New…
By Rowana Abbensetts
More than a million people take this personality test each year to better understand their relationships
January 31, 2020
More than a million people take this personality test each year to better understand their relationships
While there are many different personality typologies, each has a primary focus: Myers-Briggs examines how…
By Jenna Birch
Headspace is teaming up with Barbie to bring meditation benefits to kids
January 30, 2020
Headspace is teaming up with Barbie to bring meditation benefits to kids
Burnout has become so pervasive that in 2019, the World Health Organization formally recognized it…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm a relationship therapist, and these are the 6 most common questions married people ask me
January 30, 2020
I'm a relationship therapist, and these are the 6 most common questions married people ask me
No matter the duration of time you've been with your spouse, couples therapy can be…
By Mary Grace Garis
Hit a rut with your self-care routine? Here are 11 expert-approved methods to try
January 30, 2020
Hit a rut with your self-care routine? Here are 11 expert-approved methods to try
Like with anything else in life, doing the same old thing over and over again…
By Jessica Estrada
Use shadow work to transform your 'negative' traits into sources of strength and self-love
January 29, 2020
Use shadow work to transform your 'negative' traits into sources of strength and self-love
No matter how many inspiring quotes pop up on your Instagram feed or how many…
By Jessica Estrada
Why you should wear sunglasses at the airport (even if you’re not a celeb)
January 29, 2020
Why you should wear sunglasses at the airport (even if you’re not a celeb)
It takes a special person *cough, Rihanna* to wear sunglasses at the airport and not…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Stressed about stress eating? Here are healthy ways to scale back, according to experts
January 29, 2020
Stressed about stress eating? Here are healthy ways to scale back, according to experts
We’ve all been there: a panic-inducing email from your boss pops up in your inbox…
By Lauren Del Turco
4 ways to keep your A-average in life without perfectionist tendencies getting in your way
January 29, 2020
4 ways to keep your A-average in life without perfectionist tendencies getting in your way
If you were a straight-A student in school, you might now concern yourself with being…
By Mary Grace Garis
Doing this one thing can help you fall asleep faster, according to a sleep psychologist
January 29, 2020
Doing this one thing can help you fall asleep faster, according to a sleep psychologist
You've tried meditation, chamomile tea, and ASMR videos, but if it still feels like every…
By Well+Good Editors
WHO declares the Coronavirus an international health concern—here’s what you need to know right now
January 28, 2020
WHO declares the Coronavirus an international health concern—here’s what you need to know right now
There are currently six confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. Five of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 easy ways to cleanse your aura, according to a Reiki master
January 27, 2020
3 easy ways to cleanse your aura, according to a Reiki master
Sometimes, I feel a bit... off. I might spill coffee, break a dish, get honked…
By Erin Bunch
Feeling like you're to blame for the mistakes of others? Personalizing is the problem
January 27, 2020
Feeling like you're to blame for the mistakes of others? Personalizing is the problem
If your best friend gets back with her garbage ex, would you feel guilty and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
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