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'I'm a neurologist, and these are the 5 things I do to keep my brain healthy'
October 14, 2019
'I'm a neurologist, and these are the 5 things I do to keep my brain healthy'
Brain health—it’s not exactly sexy, but it’s basically the boss when it comes to your…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
ICYWW, left brain vs right brain has nothing to do with the color of *that* viral shoe
October 14, 2019
ICYWW, left brain vs right brain has nothing to do with the color of *that* viral shoe
Let's take a time machine back to early 2015 when the blue and black dress…
By Kells McPhillips
My #MentalHealthMonday morning routine is the most important part of my week
October 13, 2019
My #MentalHealthMonday morning routine is the most important part of my week
 Too many memes on Instagram exist to remind you that Monday morning is the…
By Zoe Weiner
A psychologist's future-forward tip for handling your mistakes
October 11, 2019
A psychologist's future-forward tip for handling your mistakes
You know that moment where you cannot get over how profoundly you effed up? How…
By Mary Grace Garis
The most fulfilling way for you to socialize, according to your Myers-Briggs type
October 11, 2019
The most fulfilling way for you to socialize, according to your Myers-Briggs type
All people have a social muscle they flex in different ways, and no matter how…
By Jenna Birch
Sophia Bush shares how to channel your sacred rage and make changes that matter
October 10, 2019
Sophia Bush shares how to channel your sacred rage and make changes that matter
Want to learn how to save the world while keeping yourself centered, like Bush does?…
By Mary Grace Garis
The secret to saying 'No' without actually saying it
October 10, 2019
The secret to saying 'No' without actually saying it
The World Health Organization's (WHO) addition of burnout syndrome to its International Classification of Diseases…
By Kells McPhillips
On the fence about taking up yoga? These 3 mental health benefits might change your mind
October 10, 2019
On the fence about taking up yoga? These 3 mental health benefits might change your mind
If you're a yoga skeptic, you've likely entertained the belief that yoga is "just for…
By Well+Good Editors
I took an 8-hour course in mental health first aid—here’s what I learned
October 10, 2019
I took an 8-hour course in mental health first aid—here’s what I learned
I've lived in New York City for six years now, and most of the subway…
By Jessie Van Amburg
Research says the upcoming full moon is likely to mess with your sleep
October 09, 2019
Research says the upcoming full moon is likely to mess with your sleep
This Sunday brings the next full moon, and given the time of year, there's always…
By Mary Grace Garis
Memorize this conversation formula to stop gaslighting before it starts
October 09, 2019
Memorize this conversation formula to stop gaslighting before it starts
It’s happened to me countless times before: I’d voiced a feeling, an opinion, or a…
By Marissa Miller
The exact way you feel stressed after socializing, according to your personality
October 09, 2019
The exact way you feel stressed after socializing, according to your personality
The most annoying aspect of being an introvert is how quickly we fall victim to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Are you using all 5 types of boundaries in your life to exert max healthy control?
October 08, 2019
Are you using all 5 types of boundaries in your life to exert max healthy control?
A key element for surviving in this world without losing your mind to burnout—social, professional,…
By Mary Grace Garis
'The Fear and Anxiety I Felt Was the Hardest Part of My Mastectomy'
October 08, 2019
'The Fear and Anxiety I Felt Was the Hardest Part of My Mastectomy'
In the United States, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, with over…
By Emily Laurence
5 reasons to try online therapy that you haven't thought of
October 07, 2019
5 reasons to try online therapy that you haven't thought of
When you think of achieving optimal health, the first points on the checklist are eating…
By Well+Good Editors
3 ways to spot the under-the-radar manipulative people in your life
October 07, 2019
3 ways to spot the under-the-radar manipulative people in your life
You know how in the third act of Mean Girls, Cady Heron becomes her own…
By Mary Grace Garis
'Perfect yoga’ is overrated—here's why to focus on a relaxed, feel-good flow instead
October 06, 2019
'Perfect yoga’ is overrated—here's why to focus on a relaxed, feel-good flow instead
Whether you're scrolling through your favorite yogi's Instagram feed or are mid-downward dog in class,…
By Tehrene Firman
What your go-to confidence coat says about you
October 05, 2019
What your go-to confidence coat says about you
With the arrival of autumn, half of the women in my office started wearing plaid…
By Mary Grace Garis
A therapist’s 6 red flags that you’re over-committing yourself to others
October 04, 2019
A therapist’s 6 red flags that you’re over-committing yourself to others
The looming presence of burnout culture has forced many folks to take a good, hard…
By Kells McPhillips
Real question: Is it possible to have unadulterated fun as an adult?
October 04, 2019
Real question: Is it possible to have unadulterated fun as an adult?
Think back to your elementary school playground. If it was anything like mine, it was…
By Erin Magner
Being more culturally sensitive is crucial for combatting mental health stigma—here's how to start
October 03, 2019
Being more culturally sensitive is crucial for combatting mental health stigma—here's how to start
Growing up in my Panamanian household, the term mental health was often synonymous with being…
By Minaa B.
5 tips for not assuming the worst when your boss schedules an unexpected meeting
October 03, 2019
5 tips for not assuming the worst when your boss schedules an unexpected meeting
Face time with your boss is often a great thing: It provides you the perfect…
By Korin Miller
A happiness expert explains why a 'bronze lining' makes you happier than a silver one
October 03, 2019
A happiness expert explains why a 'bronze lining' makes you happier than a silver one
Back in high school, I spent my weekends playing travel volleyball. My team had a…
By Kells McPhillips
A sleep doctor's 3 golden rules for nailing the perfect nap
October 03, 2019
A sleep doctor's 3 golden rules for nailing the perfect nap
Knowing how to nap is a skill I never mastered, even way back when, in…
By Mary Grace Garis
'I'm an audiologist, and the new Apple Watch noise app could save your hearing'
October 02, 2019
'I'm an audiologist, and the new Apple Watch noise app could save your hearing'
As far as I'm concerned, music should only be listened to one way: at full…
By Kells McPhillips
5 stretches a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
October 02, 2019
5 stretches a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
If you're already feeling a little stiff, just wait—this is just the beginning. As you…
By Tehrene Firman
A psychologist names the 1 type of social media account you can follow without feeling triggered
October 02, 2019
A psychologist names the 1 type of social media account you can follow without feeling triggered
I've actually considered hiring a personal social media manager as a strategy to help me…
By Mary Grace Garis
Navigating the emotional transition of becoming an 'empty nester'
October 01, 2019
Navigating the emotional transition of becoming an 'empty nester'
For Debbie Wright, describing the months leading up to her youngest daughter's college departure as…
By Emily Laurence
Therapists say millennials worry most about 5 specific issues
October 01, 2019
Therapists say millennials worry most about 5 specific issues
Of all the labels used to describe millennials, as one of them, I have to…
By Erin Bunch
It's time we all learned the 5 rules for apologizing like an adult
September 30, 2019
It's time we all learned the 5 rules for apologizing like an adult
"There's no 'but' after 'I'm sorry" was my mom's favorite axiom throughout my childhood. She…
By Kells McPhillips
Are you a narcissist or just self-involved? A narcissism expert explains the difference
September 30, 2019
Are you a narcissist or just self-involved? A narcissism expert explains the difference
I used to laugh off my constant self-doubting and self-obsessing with, "Well, you know me,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a yoga instructor and I have to get ready without a shower—these are my secrets
September 29, 2019
I'm a yoga instructor and I have to get ready without a shower—these are my secrets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9mlNKygsY Pulling off the transition from "sweaty mess at the gym" to "fresh-faced glowing angel"…
By Allie Flinn
How rediscovering the forgotten art of penmanship is helping me spark joy
September 29, 2019
How rediscovering the forgotten art of penmanship is helping me spark joy
When my two daughters were young, and slowly and diligently working on their penmanship, I…
By Jessica Kerwin Jenkins
The people with the most positive relationships in the world share 1 trait
September 27, 2019
The people with the most positive relationships in the world share 1 trait
There's a cliché that you can't love someone if you don't love yourself, and sure,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Experts want you prioritize having friends younger than you—here's why
September 27, 2019
Experts want you prioritize having friends younger than you—here's why
I hit adulthood long before the concept of body positivity was a widely held and…
By Erin Bunch
The 'feelings wheel' reveals the complexity of your emotions
September 27, 2019
The 'feelings wheel' reveals the complexity of your emotions
Emotions are complex, and yet we generally use oversimplified—and often, inaccurate—language to describe them. When…
By Erin Bunch
'I'm a psychologist, and these are the 5 things I do for better mental health'
September 27, 2019
'I'm a psychologist, and these are the 5 things I do for better mental health'
If anyone knows how important self-care practices are for mental health, it’s a psychologist. In…
By Isadora Baum
How to be the most supportive friend to a new mom experiencing postpartum depression
September 26, 2019
How to be the most supportive friend to a new mom experiencing postpartum depression
Everything felt different for Molly Stillman after she gave birth to her second child in…
By Alison Goldman
Use your zodiac sign to optimize the absolute best nighttime routine for you
September 26, 2019
Use your zodiac sign to optimize the absolute best nighttime routine for you
Earlier this year, Well+Good surveyed readers about how they feel about the sleep and rest…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Mattel's new 'gender-neutral dolls' can't possibly encompass every queer experience—but they're a start
September 26, 2019
Mattel's new 'gender-neutral dolls' can't possibly encompass every queer experience—but they're a start
Mattel's most famous creation, Barbie, made her debut 50 years ago at the 1959 New…
By Kells McPhillips
How this hip-hop influencer went from burnout to bliss
September 26, 2019
How this hip-hop influencer went from burnout to bliss
After years of dues-paying in her career, Devi Brown reached milestone after milestone, eventually becoming…
By Latham Thomas
Don't feel like an introvert *or* an extrovert? You might be an ambivert, the Goldilocks of the EQ
September 25, 2019
Don't feel like an introvert *or* an extrovert? You might be an ambivert, the Goldilocks of the EQ
Most people are either extroverts or introverts. Extroverts are society's business-world-ready social butterflies who thrive…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why you should never make an important decision on an empty stomach
September 25, 2019
Why you should never make an important decision on an empty stomach
When hunger strikes, I don't trust myself to decide what pair of shoes goes with…
By Kells McPhillips
Sleeping naked makes me feel Hollywood-star-level confident
September 24, 2019
Sleeping naked makes me feel Hollywood-star-level confident
Marilyn Monroe was a fan of sleeping naked. It's important that I start with that…
By Mary Grace Garis
Perimenopausal depression is the side effect many women don’t see coming
September 24, 2019
Perimenopausal depression is the side effect many women don’t see coming
Thanks in part to the period positivity movement, it’s normal (and welcome!) for people to…
By Amy Barnes
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the more—wait for it—adaptable cousin of IQ
September 23, 2019
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the more—wait for it—adaptable cousin of IQ
The real world does not suffer those who can't keep up—especially at work. There's always…
By Mary Grace Garis
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
September 23, 2019
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
Rose*, a 31-year-old bi+ woman who has struggled with depression for most of her life,…
By Elly Belle
3 therapists get real about what they're actually writing down while you're talking
September 23, 2019
3 therapists get real about what they're actually writing down while you're talking
It happens in most therapy sessions: You sit there, talking about your thoughts and feelings…
By Korin Miller
I'm an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Here's the Most Common Sleep Issue Each Dosha Struggles With
September 22, 2019
I'm an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Here's the Most Common Sleep Issue Each Dosha Struggles With
Ayurveda is a holistic healing practice that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago.…
By Mary Grace Garis
Yale's happiness expert says embracing 'time affluence' can maximize vacation happiness
September 22, 2019
Yale's happiness expert says embracing 'time affluence' can maximize vacation happiness
Radical suggestion for your next vacation: Toss your travel itinerary, delete your friend's email full…
By Mary Grace Garis
Learn to relax in the absolute best way for your specific Myers-Briggs personality
September 20, 2019
Learn to relax in the absolute best way for your specific Myers-Briggs personality
Everyone has different go-to methods for blowing off steam. Some like to be social with…
By Jenna Birch
Crying at Work is Only Stigmatized Because Offices Cater to the Male Experience
September 20, 2019
Crying at Work is Only Stigmatized Because Offices Cater to the Male Experience
Though it's not an everyday occurrence, I wont lie to you: I've done my fair…
By Raven Ishak
To sip on the safe side of sleeping, here's the time of day you should stop drinking coffee
September 19, 2019
To sip on the safe side of sleeping, here's the time of day you should stop drinking coffee
Some people swear they can drink coffee all day—even after dinner—and still drift off to…
By Emily Laurence
There are 7 different types of rest—this quiz reveals which you need right now
September 19, 2019
There are 7 different types of rest—this quiz reveals which you need right now
I always smash the "Like" button when a photo of a cushy twinkle-light adorned bedroom…
By Mary Grace Garis
Scuba diving in the Caribbean gave me the meditative experience I didn't sign up for
September 18, 2019
Scuba diving in the Caribbean gave me the meditative experience I didn't sign up for
When I arrived in Utila, Honduras—one of country's three Bay Islands, which are located in…
By Jaime Brockway
Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero
September 18, 2019
Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero
If you're anything like me, you use your pharmacy mainly for filling prescriptions, buying supplements,…
By Erin Bunch
Try this two-minute trick for turning insecurities into confidence
September 18, 2019
Try this two-minute trick for turning insecurities into confidence
It can be easy to let seemingly harmless thoughts (like wondering why your skin won't…
By Well+Good Editors
Rest easy thanks to 3 chiropractor-approved rules for selecting the perfect pillow
September 18, 2019
Rest easy thanks to 3 chiropractor-approved rules for selecting the perfect pillow
My boyfriend and I have our our sleep setup worked out perfectly, except we disagree…
By Rachel Lapidos
Memorize this one phrase to stop boundary-crossers in their tracks
September 18, 2019
Memorize this one phrase to stop boundary-crossers in their tracks
When someone treads all over my clearly-drawn boundaries, I'm usually too shocked to speak for…
By Kells McPhillips
I struggle with a mental health issue—does my boss need to know?
September 18, 2019
I struggle with a mental health issue—does my boss need to know?
Mental health doesn’t take a day off, and no one knows that better than the…
By Aly Semigran
Can air purifiers help you sleep? I took one for a test-spin to find out
September 17, 2019
Can air purifiers help you sleep? I took one for a test-spin to find out
I don't have many talents, but sleep is definitely one of them. On any sleepover…
By Erin Flynn
The meaning of gratitude is expansive—but here are 4 things it definitely is not
September 17, 2019
The meaning of gratitude is expansive—but here are 4 things it definitely is not
Gratitude isn't necessarily displaying a throw pillow that reads "Don't cry because it's over, smile…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 8 best ‘Friends’ moments that double as legitimately helpful wellness tips
September 17, 2019
The 8 best ‘Friends’ moments that double as legitimately helpful wellness tips
In the 25 years since the September 22, 1994, premiere of Friends on NBC, the…
By Aly Semigran
The top 3 things Simone Biles does every day to prioritize her health and wellness
September 17, 2019
The top 3 things Simone Biles does every day to prioritize her health and wellness
When I watched the video of Simone Biles competing in the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championship…
By Allie Flinn
The Easiest Habit To Adopt To Improve Your Worst Days? Thinking Kind Thoughts About Others
September 16, 2019
The Easiest Habit To Adopt To Improve Your Worst Days? Thinking Kind Thoughts About Others
Right now, my life is amid a phase of change—and I'm personally predisposed to hate…
By Mary Grace Garis
There's a fine line between giving support and attempting to 'rescue' someone—have you crossed it?
September 16, 2019
There's a fine line between giving support and attempting to 'rescue' someone—have you crossed it?
An armor-clad rescuer fighting off fire-breathing beasts in an effort to save the princess trapped…
By Kells McPhillips
If employers can commit to these 10 culture goals, a burnout-free workplace is possible
September 16, 2019
If employers can commit to these 10 culture goals, a burnout-free workplace is possible
"I'm so burned out," is a phrase many of us have called upon to describe…
By Erin Bunch
Sorry chamomile, but banana peel tea is the brew you should sip before bed
September 15, 2019
Sorry chamomile, but banana peel tea is the brew you should sip before bed
Teas have long been used to serve as aids for everything from better energy (matcha!)…
By Emily Laurence
A chef-turned-CEO shares the secret to activating your inner muse
September 15, 2019
A chef-turned-CEO shares the secret to activating your inner muse
While self care is highly personal in terms of what it means, often it's built…
By Mary Grace Garis
30 percent of millennials are lonely, but that's not necessarily a bad thing
September 13, 2019
30 percent of millennials are lonely, but that's not necessarily a bad thing
When YouGov released its survey of 1,254 adults this summer, the results—which found that 30…
By Zoe Weiner
How to strength train your 'emotional resilience' before disaster strikes
September 13, 2019
How to strength train your 'emotional resilience' before disaster strikes
Not to brag, but I think I'm on my way to wining the gold medal…
By Mary Grace Garis
A breakup makeover is a *real thing*, and I went on a shopping spree to prove it
September 13, 2019
A breakup makeover is a *real thing*, and I went on a shopping spree to prove it
In the movies, a makeover montage is all it takes to un-eff-up your life. Somehow,…
By Mary Grace Garis
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