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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 Handle Trust Issues: Tips for New and Old Couples To Identify and Get Over Them
February 04, 2020
How To Handle Trust Issues: Tips for New and Old Couples To Identify and Get Over Them
When a partner shatters your trust, it’s almost like breaking a mirror. While you can…
By Mary Grace Garis & Helen Carefoot
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
Networking doesn't work for everyone—here are 6 alternative ways to get ahead
January 27, 2020
Networking doesn't work for everyone—here are 6 alternative ways to get ahead
It's no secret that being great at networking can open certain professional doors for you.…
By Kristin Wong
Enter a flow state to become joyfully in the moment when the world feels overwhelming
January 27, 2020
Enter a flow state to become joyfully in the moment when the world feels overwhelming
Do you ever feel so immersed in something you're currently doing that the low-stakes goings-on…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a relationship therapist, and this is the most common question single people ask me
January 26, 2020
I'm a relationship therapist, and this is the most common question single people ask me
I'm a perpetually-single-but-never-actually-single individual who alternately uses my therapist as a professional psychologist, best girlfriend,…
By Erin Bunch
Already ace Yale's famous happiness course? Try another (free!) Ivy League online class on positivity
January 25, 2020
Already ace Yale's famous happiness course? Try another (free!) Ivy League online class on positivity
The Yale online course in happiness ("The Science of Well-Being") has earned its spot as…
By Kells McPhillips
Navigating the complicated world of 'Instagram therapy'
January 24, 2020
Navigating the complicated world of 'Instagram therapy'
“The early bird gets to cry for a little bit longer in the work parking…
By Emma Sarran Webster
What 'aging gracefully' means for 7 women of every generation
January 24, 2020
What 'aging gracefully' means for 7 women of every generation
The phrase "aging gracefully" is often used ironically. It means staying—and more importantly, looking—young no…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Orgasm Fast (Like, Really Fast) With 16 Tips From Sex Experts
January 24, 2020
How To Orgasm Fast (Like, Really Fast) With 16 Tips From Sex Experts
The unfortunate truth of the orgasm gap is that for folks with vulvas, climaxing is…
By Kells McPhillips
It's true, stress can turn your hair gray—and now scientists know why
January 23, 2020
It's true, stress can turn your hair gray—and now scientists know why
The term Marie Antoinette syndrome comes from a particularly grim time in Marie Antoinette's life;…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Grammys gift bag is packed with wellness goodies—here's what's inside
January 23, 2020
The Grammys gift bag is packed with wellness goodies—here's what's inside
As if attending the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards wasn't cool enough—the glitz! the glamour!—there's now…
By Tehrene Firman
How Learning To Care Less in All Aspects of Life Can Be the Ultimate Healthy Boundary
January 22, 2020
How Learning To Care Less in All Aspects of Life Can Be the Ultimate Healthy Boundary
I'm taking a personally led crash course in how to stop caring (or, at least,…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 common myths about meditation, debunked
January 22, 2020
5 common myths about meditation, debunked
Meditation isn't new, but given how the industry is booming in the digital age, it's…
By Kait Hurley
Auriculotherapy gives you the benefits of acupuncture, but while you're on the go
January 21, 2020
Auriculotherapy gives you the benefits of acupuncture, but while you're on the go
Riddle me this: What keeps a scaredy-cat away from acupuncture and getting a second piercing…
By Mary Grace Garis
‘Food Guilt’ Is Toxic to Truly Healthy Eating—Here’s How To Start Changing That for Good
January 20, 2020
‘Food Guilt’ Is Toxic to Truly Healthy Eating—Here’s How To Start Changing That for Good
A lot of people think that healthy eating is entirely about what you put on…
By Emily Laurence
Our 9 must-have pieces from our collab with STORY at Macy's, the department store's new wellness shop
January 20, 2020
Our 9 must-have pieces from our collab with STORY at Macy's, the department store's new wellness shop
Imagine discovering a one-stop-shop haven of wellness treasures that has everything you know you need—water…
By Kells McPhillips
Are you tired or fatigued? Here are 4 key differences, according to a sleep doctor
January 19, 2020
Are you tired or fatigued? Here are 4 key differences, according to a sleep doctor
You've been dreaming about bed all day, you've been telling your co-workers, "I'm so exhausted,"…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 secrets to living a long, fulfilling life, according to people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s
January 18, 2020
7 secrets to living a long, fulfilling life, according to people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s
Wouldn't it be great if we could just know how to be the healthiest, happiest,…
By Morgan Mandriota
What Is Emotional Cheating and How Can I Stop It From Ruining My Relationship?
January 18, 2020
What Is Emotional Cheating and How Can I Stop It From Ruining My Relationship?
If someone is in a committed, traditionally monogamous relationship and still decides to sleep with…
By Jessica Estrada
Taking a device break can inspire *major* emotional growth—at any age
January 17, 2020
Taking a device break can inspire *major* emotional growth—at any age
In the digital age, distancing ourselves from phones and gadgets can be a challenge—especially for…
By Taryn Toomey
Suffering a miscarriage can cause long-lasting PTSD, research shows
January 16, 2020
Suffering a miscarriage can cause long-lasting PTSD, research shows
Although miscarriages are fairly common (occurring in about 10 percent of pregnancies), the psychological consequences…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
January 16, 2020
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
Lauren Singer, a zero-waste influencer who founded Package Free Shop and blogs under the cheeky…
By Erin Bunch
Divorce under 30 isn't unique, but it is often uniquely isolating and lonely
January 16, 2020
Divorce under 30 isn't unique, but it is often uniquely isolating and lonely
Kayla* remembers exactly what it was like realizing at age 28, a year into her…
By Emily Laurence
Is your fixed mind-set holding you back in life? Here are 4 steps to change that
January 15, 2020
Is your fixed mind-set holding you back in life? Here are 4 steps to change that
I grew up being quiet and shy, and while there's definitely nothing wrong with either…
By Jessica Estrada
This is the age with the least happiness in life—here's why a psychologist says it's actually a magic year
January 15, 2020
This is the age with the least happiness in life—here's why a psychologist says it's actually a magic year
Happiness in life isn't a constant state of being. It's completely normal for it to…
By Emily Laurence
This interactive graphic shows how music makes you feel 13 distinct emotions
January 15, 2020
This interactive graphic shows how music makes you feel 13 distinct emotions
When I'm feeling angry and need something to match my energy, I turn to Rico…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How I navigate New Year's resolution season as an eating disorder survivor
January 15, 2020
How I navigate New Year's resolution season as an eating disorder survivor
Editor's note: This piece might be triggering for people with a history of disordered eating.…
By Helen Phelan
Hate to say it, but complaining only gets you what you want when it's 'problem-solving'
January 14, 2020
Hate to say it, but complaining only gets you what you want when it's 'problem-solving'
I am very infamous for my champagne complaints, my prosecco problems, if you will. This…
By Mary Grace Garis
A new study describes 4 ‘ageotypes’ that determine how you age—here’s what that means
January 14, 2020
A new study describes 4 ‘ageotypes’ that determine how you age—here’s what that means
New research indicates you have an aging personality, or "ageotype," that determines how your body…
By Kells McPhillips
A nutritionist’s top 5 all-natural foods for better sleep—and why they work
January 14, 2020
A nutritionist’s top 5 all-natural foods for better sleep—and why they work
When it comes to pre-bedtime snacks (and late-night dinners), some foods are known to be…
By Emily Laurence
Harness your body's energy-giving ki passages to help fight stress
January 14, 2020
Harness your body's energy-giving ki passages to help fight stress
People may throw around the word "burnout" like it's a fleeting feeling, but the truth…
By Emily Laurence
Ready to stop caring what people people think? Here's how to do it in 5 steps
January 14, 2020
Ready to stop caring what people people think? Here's how to do it in 5 steps
Right up there with the likes of public speaking, mortality, and rejection is another common…
By Jessica Estrada
A top Tough Mudder athlete shares her decades-long journey recovering from anorexia
January 13, 2020
A top Tough Mudder athlete shares her decades-long journey recovering from anorexia
Editor's note: This piece might be triggering for eating disorder survivors. Amelia Boone, 36, is…
By Emily Laurence
A self-help book from 1936 is New York Public Library's most-borrowed non-fiction title ever—here's why it's still relevant today
January 13, 2020
A self-help book from 1936 is New York Public Library's most-borrowed non-fiction title ever—here's why it's still relevant today
While most advice gets lost as the years go by, certain wisdom proves timeless. First…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Save a Relationship That’s Struggling (and When It’s Best To Let It Go)
January 13, 2020
How To Save a Relationship That’s Struggling (and When It’s Best To Let It Go)
No matter how strong a relationship may be, you’re bound to hit a few rough…
By Jessica Estrada
Reframe your life with a positive spin by cultivating an abundance mentality
January 13, 2020
Reframe your life with a positive spin by cultivating an abundance mentality
After years of studying personal development, there’s one thing I know for sure: your mindset…
By Jessica Estrada
Use ‘Thought Stopping’ Techniques To Shield Yourself from a Spiral of Negative Thinking
January 13, 2020
Use ‘Thought Stopping’ Techniques To Shield Yourself from a Spiral of Negative Thinking
When you find yourself in a whirlpool of negative thinking, it can be tough to…
By Mary Grace Garis
The psychological benefit of having one statement accessory to get you through winter
January 11, 2020
The psychological benefit of having one statement accessory to get you through winter
At the beginning of every winter, I break out my ethically made alpaca hat that…
By Mary Grace Garis
Introduce your winter blues to koselig, Norway's loneliness-fighting version of hygge
January 10, 2020
Introduce your winter blues to koselig, Norway's loneliness-fighting version of hygge
One of my happiest memories takes place in February, which is hilarious because February is…
By Mary Grace Garis
Yale's Ultra-Popular 'Science of Well-Being' Course Is 100% Free
January 10, 2020
Yale's Ultra-Popular 'Science of Well-Being' Course Is 100% Free
With all it has to offer, it might come as a surprise to you that…
By Tehrene Firman
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