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A wait-listed Japanese sleep massage promises to help us rest—but does it really work?
July 19, 2019
A wait-listed Japanese sleep massage promises to help us rest—but does it really work?
Want to learn about the dreamy massage? Watch the video here. You seriously shouldn't be…
By Mary Grace Garis
How Megan Rapinoe keeps a winning mentality when haters gonna hate
July 18, 2019
How Megan Rapinoe keeps a winning mentality when haters gonna hate
Whether it's at work or your personal life, it can be really draining when it…
By Emily Laurence
How to *actually* support a friend with cancer, according to survivors
July 18, 2019
How to *actually* support a friend with cancer, according to survivors
A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with a pretty aggressive form of cancer. When…
By Erin Bunch
How thinking about death became the ultimate practice for living well
July 18, 2019
How thinking about death became the ultimate practice for living well
"Don't forget. You're going to die." The notification pops up on my phone five times…
By Zoe Weiner
Make like Awkwafina and turn your anxiety into something bold and brave
July 18, 2019
Make like Awkwafina and turn your anxiety into something bold and brave
I've been on the same page with Awkwafina for a while. Long before she revealed…
By Mary Grace Garis
The weather might be causing your nightmares—here's how to get some ZZZs when temps rise
July 17, 2019
The weather might be causing your nightmares—here's how to get some ZZZs when temps rise
As an adolescent, I had a recurring nightmare that the green villain from Scooby Doo…
By Kells McPhillips
Asking for a friend: Does being a no-person make you a bad person?
July 17, 2019
Asking for a friend: Does being a no-person make you a bad person?
Saying yes to everything is connected to a lot of widely held and generally very…
By Mary Grace Garis
Meet Wave, the new techy, music-focused innovation that's making meditation cooler than ever
July 16, 2019
Meet Wave, the new techy, music-focused innovation that's making meditation cooler than ever
I've never been big into meditating; in fact, for years I've tried and failed to become…
By Rachel Lapidos
What you were like as a kid, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
July 16, 2019
What you were like as a kid, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
As a child and a young adult, you make choices that facilitate you growing into…
By Jenna Birch
How crying cathartic tears of joy in an Australian koala sanctuary set me free
July 16, 2019
How crying cathartic tears of joy in an Australian koala sanctuary set me free
I spent my first public crying session surrounded by strangers in Australia—but also by adorable…
By Allie Flinn
An etiquette expert's 3-step guide for kicking out guests who overstay their welcome
July 15, 2019
An etiquette expert's 3-step guide for kicking out guests who overstay their welcome
When I first signed the lease for my apartment, my landlady informed me of a…
By Mary Grace Garis
It's no coincidence that America's most-stressed city gets the least amount of sleep
July 15, 2019
It's no coincidence that America's most-stressed city gets the least amount of sleep
Let's be honest: stress is a part of life. No matter your zip code, mental…
By Kells McPhillips
The secret to clocking hours worth of sleep in minutes? A yoga nidra session
July 15, 2019
The secret to clocking hours worth of sleep in minutes? A yoga nidra session
There are two kinds of people: those who can hold a tree pose for days…
By Mary Grace Garis
9 soothing alarm clocks that will *finally* break your bedroom phone habit
July 14, 2019
9 soothing alarm clocks that will *finally* break your bedroom phone habit
I've ruined so many songs for myself by setting them as my alarm. John Mayer.…
By Tehrene Firman
Not drinking enough water? These 9 bottles help you hydrate
July 13, 2019
Not drinking enough water? These 9 bottles help you hydrate
My plants get watered on a strict weekly schedule. Unfortunately, I don't keep myself as…
By Tehrene Firman
10 Foods That Make You Sleepy—And How To Use Them to Your Advantage
July 12, 2019
10 Foods That Make You Sleepy—And How To Use Them to Your Advantage
From the parenting trick of lulling kids to sleep with a pre-bedtime glass of milk…
By Emily Laurence
Love change or hate it? The way you answer is a huge indicator of your personality type
July 12, 2019
Love change or hate it? The way you answer is a huge indicator of your personality type
One thing that makes me an absolute delight to hang with is my paralyzing fear…
By Mary Grace Garis
What it’s like to finally reckon with your sexual assault years after it happens
July 11, 2019
What it’s like to finally reckon with your sexual assault years after it happens
Editor's note: This piece may be triggering to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. I…
By Zoe Weiner
Know someone who experienced loss? Here's why you should check in on them 3, 6, 12 months later—and beyond
July 11, 2019
Know someone who experienced loss? Here's why you should check in on them 3, 6, 12 months later—and beyond
If you've ever gone through a tough time—the death of a loved one, a breakup,…
By Emily Laurence
Your instinct to either scream at or squash a bug relies on 2 factors—and only 1 is fear
July 10, 2019
Your instinct to either scream at or squash a bug relies on 2 factors—and only 1 is fear
My fondest New York City memory is also one of my first: when my first…
By Mary Grace Garis
Make those slow AF weeks speed up using a few psychological tricks
July 10, 2019
Make those slow AF weeks speed up using a few psychological tricks
A week is seven days or 168 hours no matter how you slice it, but…
By Mary Grace Garis
Memorize this conversation formula to stop a narcissist mid-sentence
July 09, 2019
Memorize this conversation formula to stop a narcissist mid-sentence
Up until recently, I considered myself one of the lucky ones who'd never come face…
By Kells McPhillips
Wellness is complex, misunderstood, and oh-so important—here's what it means to Team Well+Good
July 09, 2019
Wellness is complex, misunderstood, and oh-so important—here's what it means to Team Well+Good
It's been about a decade since Well+Good launched, and when I recently joined as the…
By Mary Grace Garis
A 114-year-old woman's secrets to living a long, meaningful life
July 09, 2019
A 114-year-old woman's secrets to living a long, meaningful life
Only a handful of people live long enough to earn the title of supercentenarian, folks…
By Kells McPhillips
How to use essential oils for energy and not be so damn tired all the time
July 08, 2019
How to use essential oils for energy and not be so damn tired all the time
Life is exhausting. Family, pets, work, anxiety, having a bedmate who snores...It can all lead…
By Emily Laurence
Read faster with this free online tool that helps you plow through your to-be-read pile
July 08, 2019
Read faster with this free online tool that helps you plow through your to-be-read pile
One of the great injustices of living on Earth is that none of us will…
By Kells McPhillips
3 experts share their true feelings on whether it's ever okay to tell a big or little lie
July 08, 2019
3 experts share their true feelings on whether it's ever okay to tell a big or little lie
Is telling a lie ever okay? Depends on whom you ask. According to our friends…
By Mary Grace Garis
The old cliche of counting sheep to fall asleep actually works really well—here's why
July 07, 2019
The old cliche of counting sheep to fall asleep actually works really well—here's why
At 10 p.m. on the dot, I crawl into my cozy-soft $15 sheets, shut the…
By Kells McPhillips
9 cooling weighted blankets to keep you comfy on hot summer nights
July 07, 2019
9 cooling weighted blankets to keep you comfy on hot summer nights
There's absolutely nothing worse than drifting off to sleep blissfully wrapped up in your cozy,…
By Tehrene Firman
The science of why crushes at any age are like a roller-coaster: fun, young-feeling, and terrifying
July 06, 2019
The science of why crushes at any age are like a roller-coaster: fun, young-feeling, and terrifying
I tend to develop crushes quickly. They come into my sphere with a vengeance, basically…
By Allie Flinn
By scheduling time to do nothing every day for a week, I learned the secret to creativity
July 04, 2019
By scheduling time to do nothing every day for a week, I learned the secret to creativity
I recently fell down an internet rabbit hole that taught me the scintillating history of—I…
By Kells McPhillips
These happiness-boosting products aim to redefine the meaning of 'comfort food'
July 04, 2019
These happiness-boosting products aim to redefine the meaning of 'comfort food'
Typically, the term "feel-good" food conjures up images of mac and cheese, French fries, fried…
By Emily Laurence
Your 4-step guide for rehabilitating a totally botched first impression
July 03, 2019
Your 4-step guide for rehabilitating a totally botched first impression
If you're ever afraid you made a bad first impression, take comfort in the fact…
By Mary Grace Garis
The app for celebs reading bedtime stories just got a ton of funding—because dreams do come true
July 03, 2019
The app for celebs reading bedtime stories just got a ton of funding—because dreams do come true
The sleep-promoting app Calm isn't new, but it's getting more and more well-known by the…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to appreciate the little things when everyone else is having big life moments
July 02, 2019
How to appreciate the little things when everyone else is having big life moments
It feels like everyone I know is buying houses, getting married, going on vacation, and…
By Mary Grace Garis
Does being in a relationship mean going to every social event on your S.O.'s calendar?
July 01, 2019
Does being in a relationship mean going to every social event on your S.O.'s calendar?
Star-spangled bikinis aside, the Fourth of July isn't the most sexy of all holidays (it…
By Mary Grace Garis
How this healing practitioner found her calling—as a baby
July 01, 2019
How this healing practitioner found her calling—as a baby
Wellness in Color is a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are…
By Latham Thomas
How to navigate protests and activism when big crowds trigger your anxiety
July 01, 2019
How to navigate protests and activism when big crowds trigger your anxiety
There are seemingly innumerable important decisions to be made and initiatives to speak up about…
By Aly Semigran
Here's how often you need to clean your eye mask for irritation-free beauty sleep
June 30, 2019
Here's how often you need to clean your eye mask for irritation-free beauty sleep
When you want to settle into a deep, rejuvenating slumber, you can reach for essential…
By Tehrene Firman
4 signs your co-worker is really gaslighting you at work
June 28, 2019
4 signs your co-worker is really gaslighting you at work
Imagine this: You’re sitting in a meeting with your co-worker, who nonchalantly informs you about…
By Raven Ishak
Democrats spent just 7 minutes debating the biggest public health issue in history
June 27, 2019
Democrats spent just 7 minutes debating the biggest public health issue in history
Picture this: An asteroid is barreling toward Earth, every person on the planet knows it…
By Erin Bunch
If you like Myers-Briggs, you'll love the personality attraction quiz 14 million people have already taken
June 27, 2019
If you like Myers-Briggs, you'll love the personality attraction quiz 14 million people have already taken
Do you ever wonder why opposites sometimes attract? And how other times it's the similarities…
By Jenna Birch
There's no one 'right' way to react to a traumatic experience—and that matters for sexual assault survivors
June 27, 2019
There's no one 'right' way to react to a traumatic experience—and that matters for sexual assault survivors
E. Jean Carroll's initial reaction to being sexually assaulted: laughter. Last week, the famed advice…
By Zoe Weiner
It's time for everyone to accept that all parents are imperfect, flawed human beings
June 26, 2019
It's time for everyone to accept that all parents are imperfect, flawed human beings
Every year in mid-June, my Instagram feed—and I assume yours too—is overtaken by “best dad…
By Margarita Bertsos
6 things a functional medicine doctor does every day to promote brain health
June 26, 2019
6 things a functional medicine doctor does every day to promote brain health
When we talk about the concept of "health," we sometimes forget that our brains are…
By Kells McPhillips
Being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is so much more than wearing rainbows in June
June 26, 2019
Being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is so much more than wearing rainbows in June
Hold onto your hats, I'm coming in hot with a public service announcement: My queerness…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Traumedies like 'Dead to Me' are having a moment—and the trend makes total sense
June 25, 2019
Traumedies like 'Dead to Me' are having a moment—and the trend makes total sense
I'd seen the previews for Dead to Me while mindlessly scrolling through Netflix, looking for…
By Allie Flinn
How to turn around your day when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed
June 25, 2019
How to turn around your day when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed
In a perfect world, you’d wake up feeling refreshed and happy every day—but we don't…
By Korin Miller
How to stop yourself from inappropriately laughing in any situation
June 24, 2019
How to stop yourself from inappropriately laughing in any situation
The other day at work, there was a fire drill, and while getting an extensive…
By Mary Grace Garis
It's possible to date while introverted without it feeling like a punishable crime
June 23, 2019
It's possible to date while introverted without it feeling like a punishable crime
I don't discriminate, so first things first: Dating for, like, everyone can be excruciatingly terrible.…
By Mary Grace Garis
14 travel journal ideas so you can access vacation brain after the trip's over
June 22, 2019
14 travel journal ideas so you can access vacation brain after the trip's over
The joy that comes from exploring new places might be the best thing ever. Often,…
By Korin Miller
Exactly how often you should replace your mattress for maximum zzzs, according to a sleep expert
June 22, 2019
Exactly how often you should replace your mattress for maximum zzzs, according to a sleep expert
We spend roughly eight hours per night snoozing (if we’re lucky). Multiply that by a…
By Jessica Estrada
What's the difference between feeling tired and having fatigue?
June 21, 2019
What's the difference between feeling tired and having fatigue?
If you’re like most Americans right now, you’re wandering through life a sleep-deprived zombie, reaching…
By Alanna Nuñez
I don't feel interesting, cool, or funny enough for my friends—how can I get out of my head?
June 21, 2019
I don't feel interesting, cool, or funny enough for my friends—how can I get out of my head?
Meet Good@Life, Well+Good's advice column. Think of it as a safe space to get intel…
By Annie Tomlin
There are 3 common ways to develop an insecurity—and it's possible to shake off each one
June 21, 2019
There are 3 common ways to develop an insecurity—and it's possible to shake off each one
Feeling less than confident in various arenas of life is practically part of being human.…
By Korin Miller
A psychologist’s guide to recovering from life's most embarrassing moments like a champ
June 19, 2019
A psychologist’s guide to recovering from life's most embarrassing moments like a champ
Even though most of us make it our business to never be publicly mortified, let's…
By Kells McPhillips
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Is Good for You—Here's How To Do It, According to Therapists
June 18, 2019
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Is Good for You—Here's How To Do It, According to Therapists
Almost everyone, even the most adventurous among us, has some version of a comfort zone.…
By Korin Miller
4 acupressure points that relieve jaw tension in 60 seconds, according to a dentist
June 18, 2019
4 acupressure points that relieve jaw tension in 60 seconds, according to a dentist
Jaw tension is sneaky. It steals your joy when you're all caught up in your…
By Kells McPhillips
How boxing changed my life after a Parkinson's diagnosis at age 32
June 17, 2019
How boxing changed my life after a Parkinson's diagnosis at age 32
Jennifer Parkinson was 32 years old when she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a nervous…
By Emily Laurence
How you view (and like to have) sex, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
June 17, 2019
How you view (and like to have) sex, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
Sex preferences and sexual appetites and needs fall along a spectrum, and no one is…
By Jenna Birch
The 4-step plan to relieve decision fatigue, because there's no need to stress about dinner
June 17, 2019
The 4-step plan to relieve decision fatigue, because there's no need to stress about dinner
One frustrating aspect of being a functioning adult human is that we always find new…
By Mary Grace Garis
The ultimate playlist for getting over your breakup and moving on
June 16, 2019
The ultimate playlist for getting over your breakup and moving on
When it comes to painful experiences, going through a breakup is right up there with…
By Emily Laurence
How to jump-start your day with a CBD-fueled mini facial
June 16, 2019
How to jump-start your day with a CBD-fueled mini facial
 So much of our mental and spiritual health rests on self-care. But making time…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I turned on my read receipts like a total Dad for a week—and now all my friends hate me
June 16, 2019
I turned on my read receipts like a total Dad for a week—and now all my friends hate me
The first time I shoot a text to a potential friend, I keep an eye…
By Kells McPhillips
Welp, we've been interpreting this common body language sign all wrong
June 14, 2019
Welp, we've been interpreting this common body language sign all wrong
Long before RBF became a thing and then, basically, a personality type, the body-language signal…
By Mary Grace Garis
Friendship imposter syndrome explains why you sometimes feel like your BFF hates you
June 13, 2019
Friendship imposter syndrome explains why you sometimes feel like your BFF hates you
One of my all-time favorite jokes is a John Mulaney bit from his his Netflix…
By Aly Semigran
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it's stressing you out
June 12, 2019
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it's stressing you out
Several months ago, I awoke at midnight to the grating sound of a jackhammer. The…
By Kells McPhillips
Sleep experts reveal how your go-to snoozing position can impact your posture
June 12, 2019
Sleep experts reveal how your go-to snoozing position can impact your posture
How well you sleep impacts so much of your day—your mood, your appetite, even your…
By Rachel Lapidos
How To Stop Thinking About Someone When You Can't Focus on Anything Else
June 12, 2019
How To Stop Thinking About Someone When You Can't Focus on Anything Else
Many of us have found ourselves struggling to concentrate on a task because somebody is…
By Erin Magner
The 4-step guide to becoming a morning person in 3 weeks flat
June 11, 2019
The 4-step guide to becoming a morning person in 3 weeks flat
It took me like six years to learn how to be a morning person, and…
By Mary Grace Garis
How food psychiatry takes the concept of 'brain food' to the next level
June 11, 2019
How food psychiatry takes the concept of 'brain food' to the next level
There's more and more research that the foods we eat affects more than just our…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Checks+Balanced: 34-year-old making $47K gets thrifty to afford her healthy habits and grad school
June 11, 2019
Checks+Balanced: 34-year-old making $47K gets thrifty to afford her healthy habits and grad school
Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and…
By Emily Laurence
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