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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 is, you’re bound to hit a few rough patches…
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
How to break up with someone you live with as smoothly as possible
January 10, 2020
How to break up with someone you live with as smoothly as possible
Breakups are tough to handle on their own accord no matter what the circumstance, but…
By Jessica Estrada
Breast reduction surgery helped me regain autonomy over my own body
January 08, 2020
Breast reduction surgery helped me regain autonomy over my own body
When I was in middle school, all I wanted was boobs. This isn’t hyperbolic—I can…
By Francesca Krempa
How to stay calm in high-stress situations, according to a body language expert
January 08, 2020
How to stay calm in high-stress situations, according to a body language expert
Maintaining a calm demeanor at work is rough when the spotlight is put on you…
By Mary Grace Garis
This is exactly how many weeks of yoga you need for stress relief
January 08, 2020
This is exactly how many weeks of yoga you need for stress relief
The first few times you take a yoga class will be challenging. But stick with…
By Kells McPhillips
There Are 8 Types of Empaths, and Only 1 Has To Do With Feeling the Emotions of Others
January 08, 2020
There Are 8 Types of Empaths, and Only 1 Has To Do With Feeling the Emotions of Others
The experience of being an empath can often feel identical in effect to being emotionally…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 questions you should always ask a therapist before your first session
January 07, 2020
5 questions you should always ask a therapist before your first session
You ever scroll down your timeline on Twitter and notice all these tweets from folks…
By Minaa B.
Muse's new brain-sensing headband creates personalized white noise for faster, dreamier sleep
January 07, 2020
Muse's new brain-sensing headband creates personalized white noise for faster, dreamier sleep
Since its launch in 2014, Muse's smart meditation headband has taken personalization to the next…
By Kells McPhillips
2019 was the year I realized the idea of a 'perfect' wellness routine was total BS
January 07, 2020
2019 was the year I realized the idea of a 'perfect' wellness routine was total BS
I absolutely hate avocados. As a millennial woman—who happens to be an editor at a…
By Zoe Weiner
4 journal prompts to ring in the new decade—none of which involve resolutions
January 06, 2020
4 journal prompts to ring in the new decade—none of which involve resolutions
Journaling expert Laura Rubin puts pen to paper for many reasons at the start of…
By Erin Magner
How Long Should a Relationship Break Be in Order To Serve Its Purpose?
January 06, 2020
How Long Should a Relationship Break Be in Order To Serve Its Purpose?
No matter how much you love someone, you may, at some point, get the urge…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feeling Off? You Might Need To Balance Your Chakras.
January 04, 2020
Feeling Off? You Might Need To Balance Your Chakras.
Sometimes things feel out of whack. Who knows how they got there—maybe it’s that new…
By Jessica Estrada & Josey Murray 
How To Rebuild Trust in a Relationship After the Damage Has Been Done
January 04, 2020
How To Rebuild Trust in a Relationship After the Damage Has Been Done
Trust is the backbone of every relationship, but unfortunately, that trust can be broken, whether…
By Jessica Estrada
I leave up Christmas lights until April to ease my seasonal affective disorder symptoms
January 03, 2020
I leave up Christmas lights until April to ease my seasonal affective disorder symptoms
When my father was young and single, his parents would buy him a Christmas tree…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to use the 'halo effect' to become a magnetic social angel
January 02, 2020
How to use the 'halo effect' to become a magnetic social angel
Everyone knows at least one person who is so magnetic that they always seem to…
By Emily Laurence
Goals and intentions aren't the same—here's when to use each for optimum success and happiness
January 02, 2020
Goals and intentions aren't the same—here's when to use each for optimum success and happiness
It’s that time of year again, when you go-getters are bullet-journaling, clipping magazines to craft…
By Jessica Estrada
How to receive signs from the universe in 5 simple steps
January 01, 2020
How to receive signs from the universe in 5 simple steps
If you fancy yourself a spiritual person who regularly turns to tarot cards for intel,…
By Jessica Estrada
Make mental wellness a priority this month with our 28-day feelings challenge
January 01, 2020
Make mental wellness a priority this month with our 28-day feelings challenge
Have some empathy for the “She Doesn’t Even Go Here” chick from Mean Girls; it…
By Mary Grace Garis
Exercise and Mental Health Go Together Like Avocados and Toast
December 31, 2019
Exercise and Mental Health Go Together Like Avocados and Toast
That exercise is good for you is not exactly a revelation; however, according to research,…
By Erin Bunch
How to push yourself from your comfort zone, according to your Myers-Briggs personality
December 31, 2019
How to push yourself from your comfort zone, according to your Myers-Briggs personality
We all face personal challenges that make us feel deeply uncomfortable, and if these issues,…
By Jenna Birch
3 self-reflection questions therapists ask themselves at the end of the year
December 30, 2019
3 self-reflection questions therapists ask themselves at the end of the year
No matter what your think of the events of the past decade, chances are you're…
By Emily Laurence
After my dad almost died, I became gripped with fear—here's how I'm letting it go
December 30, 2019
After my dad almost died, I became gripped with fear—here's how I'm letting it go
The night was already hectic—and that was even before disaster struck. I had spent the…
By Emily Laurence
The 3-step guide for mastering mirror work to level up your self-love practice
December 30, 2019
The 3-step guide for mastering mirror work to level up your self-love practice
I learned about mirror work a few years ago after discovering the book about it…
By Jessica Estrada
The wellness trends we want to say goodbye to in 2019 for a happier, healthier 365 days ahead
December 30, 2019
The wellness trends we want to say goodbye to in 2019 for a happier, healthier 365 days ahead
We're about to close the chapter on another decade, and there's no denying it: wellness…
By Kells McPhillips
How to change your attachment style to improve your relationship issues
December 30, 2019
How to change your attachment style to improve your relationship issues
One of my exes used to tease me that I had no sense of "object…
By Erin Bunch
6 editors share the mental health advice that got them through 2019
December 28, 2019
6 editors share the mental health advice that got them through 2019
2019 has been A Year. It's the end of the decade, which, insert 200 mind-blowing…
By Allie Flinn
Why objectively bad reviews and negativity often pique our curiosity even more
December 27, 2019
Why objectively bad reviews and negativity often pique our curiosity even more
To paraphrase a colleague, Cats reviews are becoming my favorite genre of journalism right now.…
By Mary Grace Garis
Choosing to go to my high school reunion taught me the biggest lesson of my decade
December 27, 2019
Choosing to go to my high school reunion taught me the biggest lesson of my decade
We rolled up in Sonia’s mom’s minivan, driven by Sonia’s little sister, which simultaneously made…
By Mary Grace Garis
The psychological reason breakups lead us to re-prioritize our friendships
December 27, 2019
The psychological reason breakups lead us to re-prioritize our friendships
While navigating a breakup with a long-term serious partner earlier this year, I found myself…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 5 best productivity tips we've learned in the past decade to get you through 2020 (and beyond)
December 26, 2019
The 5 best productivity tips we've learned in the past decade to get you through 2020 (and beyond)
As I write this, I'm fighting the urge to take advantage of one of the…
By Kells McPhillips
An organizational expert shares how to do a decade detox for 2020
December 26, 2019
An organizational expert shares how to do a decade detox for 2020
You know how when you get back from a vacation, you tend to not unpack…
By Mary Grace Garis
The weirdest wellness things we tried this year (and the verdicts)
December 26, 2019
The weirdest wellness things we tried this year (and the verdicts)
If there's one thing to be said about life as a wellness reporter, it's that…
By Erin Magner
An underwater yoga class in Dubai helped me find inner peace after a breakup
December 26, 2019
An underwater yoga class in Dubai helped me find inner peace after a breakup
I'm an active, exercise-loving person—but my favorite workouts are sweaty, high-intensity sessions, à la Rumble…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Joining the 'dead parents club' was the best thing I did to navigate the grief of losing my dad
December 24, 2019
Joining the 'dead parents club' was the best thing I did to navigate the grief of losing my dad
I received hundreds of messages the week my dad died: There were floral arrangements, sympathy…
By Zoe Weiner
The 10 best longevity tips we learned this year for living a longer, healthier life
December 23, 2019
The 10 best longevity tips we learned this year for living a longer, healthier life
If you're ready to make some changes in 2020, we've rounded up the best longevity…
By Tehrene Firman
Meet the 2020 Changemakers: These movers and shakers will change the face of wellness
December 23, 2019
Meet the 2020 Changemakers: These movers and shakers will change the face of wellness
Ten years ago, boutique fitness studios like SoulCycle and Pure Barre were few and far…
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