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This model has a genius perspective on how to love your body even when you don’t feel like it
September 02, 2019
This model has a genius perspective on how to love your body even when you don’t feel like it
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest…
By Well+Good Editors
How to use meditation as a tool to deepen your relationships
September 02, 2019
How to use meditation as a tool to deepen your relationships
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the…
By Well+Good Editors
How to get the most out of meditating—even when you feel like you have zero time
September 02, 2019
How to get the most out of meditating—even when you feel like you have zero time
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest…
By Well+Good Editors
A 3-step plan to stop your constantly complaining friend from confusing you with their therapist
September 02, 2019
A 3-step plan to stop your constantly complaining friend from confusing you with their therapist
It's a tragic thing when your social happy hour shape-shifts into a therapy session for…
By Mary Grace Garis
One woman found a surprising mental health benefit in a simple at-home manicure
September 01, 2019
One woman found a surprising mental health benefit in a simple at-home manicure
 Confession: my at-home manicure routine is mostly me painting over my chipped nail polish…
By Allie Flinn
The expert-approved way to successfully break up with a narcissist for good
September 01, 2019
The expert-approved way to successfully break up with a narcissist for good
Taylor Swift once said "never trust a narcissist." And she's right—especially because trusting a narcissist…
By Zoe Weiner
A nostalgia expert explains why reminiscing in groups is such a great unifier—at work and otherwise
August 30, 2019
A nostalgia expert explains why reminiscing in groups is such a great unifier—at work and otherwise
Which Baby-Sitters Club member do you think best describes you? Well, I'm blonde, wear all…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 'depression traffic lights' method can help you spot a friend who's struggling
August 30, 2019
The 'depression traffic lights' method can help you spot a friend who's struggling
I've had, oh, a whole lot of trouble helping certain loved ones understand when I'm…
By Mary Grace Garis
Add some color to your bedtime routine with pink noise for deeper sleep
August 30, 2019
Add some color to your bedtime routine with pink noise for deeper sleep
In the everlasting quest for a good night's sleep, listening to white noise remains as…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Most Common Thing People in Therapy Discuss About Their Overbearing Parents, According to Therapists
August 30, 2019
The Most Common Thing People in Therapy Discuss About Their Overbearing Parents, According to Therapists
If you feel frustrated by your parents' entitlement to your decision-making process as an adult,…
By Erin Bunch
A dress rehearsal isn't just for the stage—here's what to do before a big change in your life
August 29, 2019
A dress rehearsal isn't just for the stage—here's what to do before a big change in your life
In sixth grade, I begged my mom to buy me a laser pointer at Staples.…
By Kells McPhillips
The secret to developing passions (rather than searching for them, like needles in a haystack)
August 29, 2019
The secret to developing passions (rather than searching for them, like needles in a haystack)
Even if you have the coolest job in the world, when someone asks what you…
By Emily Laurence
Ask yourself these 4 questions to stop your perfectionist ways from sucking up all the fun
August 28, 2019
Ask yourself these 4 questions to stop your perfectionist ways from sucking up all the fun
I now steer clear of Black Swan because I enjoy sleeping at night, but I…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 questions to ask yourself when 'toxic monogamy' is affecting your relationship
August 28, 2019
7 questions to ask yourself when 'toxic monogamy' is affecting your relationship
In our society, monogamy is the ideal to which all relationships are meant to aspire.…
By Erin Bunch
Everything you need to know about sleeping safe and soundly while pregnant
August 27, 2019
Everything you need to know about sleeping safe and soundly while pregnant
The day I found out I was pregnant was also the day I stopped sleeping…
By Alison Feller
Are you performing too much ‘other care’? Here's how to tell
August 27, 2019
Are you performing too much ‘other care’? Here's how to tell
When you place your care in someone else's hands, you may not take stock of…
By Kells McPhillips
3 quick strategies that'll make you more optimistic—and help you live longer, too
August 27, 2019
3 quick strategies that'll make you more optimistic—and help you live longer, too
Looking at the glass half full is like sipping the Elixer of Immortality, according to…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Differences Between Spontaneous and Responsive Desire May Explain Why You Never Initiate Sex
August 27, 2019
The Differences Between Spontaneous and Responsive Desire May Explain Why You Never Initiate Sex
It's always baffled me that my gray, grimy, candy-wrapper-laden couch is the setting for so…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 percent of adult women are diagnosed with ADHD—here's what it was like for 4 of them
August 26, 2019
3 percent of adult women are diagnosed with ADHD—here's what it was like for 4 of them
One of the most harmful mental health stereotypes out there: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is only…
By Alison Goldman
The fastest way to gracefully get out of stuff you don’t want to do
August 26, 2019
The fastest way to gracefully get out of stuff you don’t want to do
My sister and I shared a bedroom throughout childhood. For the two of us, setting…
By Kells McPhillips
A 3-step guide to dealing with envy, the 1 thing in my way of being the best friend I can be
August 26, 2019
A 3-step guide to dealing with envy, the 1 thing in my way of being the best friend I can be
A few years ago, an aspiring actress friend of mine wrote a screenplay as a…
By Erin Bunch
The Bedtime app is your secret weapon for stress-free mornings (trust me, it changed my life)
August 25, 2019
The Bedtime app is your secret weapon for stress-free mornings (trust me, it changed my life)
For me, "stressful" and "mornings" are like avocado and toast—but like, if the avocado were…
By Allie Flinn
Grab your headphones: These 10 must-listen health podcasts drop wellness knowledge you can actually trust
August 24, 2019
Grab your headphones: These 10 must-listen health podcasts drop wellness knowledge you can actually trust
Navigating the world of wellness has always been tricky, but it's especially true in the…
By Tehrene Firman
4 things a sleep expert wants you to know about white noise before you tune in
August 24, 2019
4 things a sleep expert wants you to know about white noise before you tune in
White noise is essentially the little black dress of sleep. Just when it seems like…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 healthy foods that can help you combat stress, according to experts
August 23, 2019
7 healthy foods that can help you combat stress, according to experts
Breathing exercises, essential oils, and even spending ten minutes petting a furry friend can all…
By Emily Laurence
How mentally tough are you? There's now a 10-question quiz for that
August 23, 2019
How mentally tough are you? There's now a 10-question quiz for that
When I was training for the New York Marathon, my desire for the elusive skill…
By Kells McPhillips
Etiquette experts lay out how to RSVP 'no' to anything without having a single regret
August 23, 2019
Etiquette experts lay out how to RSVP 'no' to anything without having a single regret
As a social human being in her mid-thirties, I'd venture to say that I'm not…
By Aly Semigran
Female bodybuilders share how strength makes them feel feminine
August 22, 2019
Female bodybuilders share how strength makes them feel feminine
One of the final frontiers for body positivity in the fitness world: women having muscles.…
By Emily Laurence
Our bodies just aren't designed for constant tech use—here's how to keep yours safe and strong
August 22, 2019
Our bodies just aren't designed for constant tech use—here's how to keep yours safe and strong
I like to joke that if future humans are anything like me, legs won't be…
By Erin Bunch
Why 'no' is the single most important word when it comes to dealing with anxiety
August 22, 2019
Why 'no' is the single most important word when it comes to dealing with anxiety
When it comes to quelling anxiety, ideas for different strategies abound; there are books, balms,…
By Mary Grace Garis
According to Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe, true enlightenment is possible every single day
August 22, 2019
According to Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe, true enlightenment is possible every single day
There's no one definition of enlightenment. The Buddhist principle is defined by some as "a…
By Kells McPhillips
4 tips to heal from friend breakups that feel just as heart-wrenching as romantic splits
August 22, 2019
4 tips to heal from friend breakups that feel just as heart-wrenching as romantic splits
Conversations of heartbreak—and how effects of it can physically hurt, lead you to think mean-spirited…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 reasons you may not agree with your MBTI results, according to a Myers-Briggs practitioner
August 22, 2019
3 reasons you may not agree with your MBTI results, according to a Myers-Briggs practitioner
I first learned about the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) about five years ago, but my…
By Jenna Birch
Found: The trifecta of cooling bed products for the chillest room ever
August 21, 2019
Found: The trifecta of cooling bed products for the chillest room ever
True life: I don't have an air conditioner. And it's not like I don't have…
By Mary Grace Garis
Which style of rest you need, based on your Enneagram type—no naps included
August 21, 2019
Which style of rest you need, based on your Enneagram type—no naps included
If you're anything like me, you probably have one response when asked if you've gotten…
By Tehrene Firman
This nutrition expert makes food traditions healthier—without sacrificing taste
August 21, 2019
This nutrition expert makes food traditions healthier—without sacrificing taste
"As a dietitian of color, I want to always tell the world we exist." So…
By Latham Thomas
There are 4 ways to express gratitude—and only 1 is sure to convey that you're genuine
August 21, 2019
There are 4 ways to express gratitude—and only 1 is sure to convey that you're genuine
Acts of gratitude are a great means of connecting with people—socially, professionally, or otherwise—and also…
By Mary Grace Garis
The easiest way to give your morning a glow-up is to change your alarm sound
August 21, 2019
The easiest way to give your morning a glow-up is to change your alarm sound
Aside from that one time it meant realizing I didn't actually marry Paul Giamatti in…
By Mary Grace Garis
Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" stress? Here's why it's important
August 21, 2019
Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" stress? Here's why it's important
You know what stress feels like: That tight-shouldered, mind-racing sensation that often follows a marathon…
By Well+Good Editors
I challenged myself to find 10 minutes of self care in my daily routine—here’s what happened
August 20, 2019
I challenged myself to find 10 minutes of self care in my daily routine—here’s what happened
Be honest, how often do you really prioritize self care on a daily basis? According…
By Alex Taylor
These limited-edition Nikes were created to bring awareness to mental health
August 20, 2019
These limited-edition Nikes were created to bring awareness to mental health
There's a certain 60-year-old somebody in my life who's constantly bemoaning my generation's "obsession" with…
By Erin Bunch
Your Guide To Distinguishing Real-Deal Narcissists from Mere Narcissistic Moods
August 20, 2019
Your Guide To Distinguishing Real-Deal Narcissists from Mere Narcissistic Moods
You know how every once in a while, you put on an outfit that requires…
By Mary Grace Garis
Summertime sadness is a thing, but 3 experts have tips so it doesn't dampen your transition to fall
August 20, 2019
Summertime sadness is a thing, but 3 experts have tips so it doesn't dampen your transition to fall
August feels to me like the end of an all-night party. More specifically, it feels…
By Erin Bunch
How to truly love living alone without feeling lonely
August 19, 2019
How to truly love living alone without feeling lonely
Eating almond butter right out of the jar without fearing judgement, never having to compromise…
By Emily Laurence
Proof that you're never too old for the best part of back-to-school season
August 18, 2019
Proof that you're never too old for the best part of back-to-school season
Whenever I walk into a store and spot the back-to-school section, I can't help but…
By Tehrene Firman
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely…
By Jessica Estrada
Steal this psychologist’s script when a bad listener makes your blood boil
August 16, 2019
Steal this psychologist’s script when a bad listener makes your blood boil
One of my pet peeves (and, oh, I have many, but this is at the…
By Kells McPhillips
A version of 911 specifically for mental health crises could be coming soon
August 16, 2019
A version of 911 specifically for mental health crises could be coming soon
Suicide is a huge problem in the United States—the Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
By Kells McPhillips
I failed #PlasticFreeJuly—and I'm so glad I did
August 16, 2019
I failed #PlasticFreeJuly—and I'm so glad I did
Last month, the #PlasticFreeJuly hashtag started popping up on some of the Instagram accounts I…
By Annie Tomlin
The key differences between having unrealistic expectations and demanding what you deserve
August 15, 2019
The key differences between having unrealistic expectations and demanding what you deserve
Anyone's who's ever lived a day or had any desire ever—whether it's related to a…
By Mary Grace Garis
Hugger, high-fiver, or cheek-kisser? Your greeting style says a lot about your personality
August 14, 2019
Hugger, high-fiver, or cheek-kisser? Your greeting style says a lot about your personality
I'm convinced that one of most cringeworthy feelings that can be experienced in life comes…
By Mary Grace Garis
A therapist's guide to coping when you feel completely overwhelmed
August 14, 2019
A therapist's guide to coping when you feel completely overwhelmed
Experiencing the heaviness and stress that comes with feeling overwhelmed can be paralyzing, regardless of…
By Emily Laurence
Yes, Your Parents Have a Favorite Child—Here's How To Deal With It, Whether or Not It's You
August 13, 2019
Yes, Your Parents Have a Favorite Child—Here's How To Deal With It, Whether or Not It's You
My little brother and I recently engaged in a heated conversation about who's the favorite…
By Erin Bunch
Life as a lefty helps me to embrace *all* my flaws—not just those related to handedness
August 13, 2019
Life as a lefty helps me to embrace *all* my flaws—not just those related to handedness
If asked to describe myself in a sentence, or even in a string of adjectives,…
By Alexis Berger
Well, at least we're failing to get enough sleep together as a planet
August 13, 2019
Well, at least we're failing to get enough sleep together as a planet
One of the strongest arguments for Aladdin being the hottest Disney prince is that whole…
By Mary Grace Garis
The key differences in how introverts and extroverts can best navigate today's world
August 13, 2019
The key differences in how introverts and extroverts can best navigate today's world
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator has been around for decades, helping countless people understand how they…
By Korin Miller
Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? (And other tips to help the somnambulant people in your life)
August 12, 2019
Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? (And other tips to help the somnambulant people in your life)
The first time Caitlin* learned of her fiancé's sleepwalking habit, they were on vacation, staying…
By Erin Magner
If your bedtime is 11 p.m., new research says you should put down that glass of rosé by 7
August 12, 2019
If your bedtime is 11 p.m., new research says you should put down that glass of rosé by 7
While there's not question that a connection exists between what you eat and drink and…
By Emily Laurence
7 Distinct Greek Words Describe Different Kinds of Love—Which Have You Experienced?
August 12, 2019
7 Distinct Greek Words Describe Different Kinds of Love—Which Have You Experienced?
Consider the many contexts for which people use the word “love.” You can love your…
By Jenna Birch
A face-mask queen shares her favorite self-care habits that follow 2 rules: being easy and fun
August 11, 2019
A face-mask queen shares her favorite self-care habits that follow 2 rules: being easy and fun
Want to learn about her whole self-care routine? Watch the video here. It makes sense…
By Mary Grace Garis
Help! My loved ones are gaslighting me about my mental health struggles
August 10, 2019
Help! My loved ones are gaslighting me about my mental health struggles
My mom's heard me describe the malaise that's plagued me since puberty…pretty much since I…
By Mary Grace Garis
Can you 'fake it til you make it' when it comes to personality traits?
August 09, 2019
Can you 'fake it til you make it' when it comes to personality traits?
It's been a summer of not-enough-Netflixing, so forgive me if I'm still hung up on…
By Mary Grace Garis
Science backs rituals as an empowering strategy to help you bounce back from failure
August 09, 2019
Science backs rituals as an empowering strategy to help you bounce back from failure
Chances are, you have some kind of ritual that makes you feel better about life.…
By Kristin Wong
Reading is the ultimate mindfulness practice for the restless—so grab book and settle in
August 09, 2019
Reading is the ultimate mindfulness practice for the restless—so grab book and settle in
Whenever someone asks about my "hobbies" to fulfill our we-just-met small talk quota, I always…
By Kells McPhillips
Costa Rica's "pura vida" lifestyle prioritizes happiness, and you can harness it no matter where you live
August 09, 2019
Costa Rica's "pura vida" lifestyle prioritizes happiness, and you can harness it no matter where you live
When I first arrive in Costa Rica, I'm met with an exercise of seriously delayed…
By Erin Magner
5 questions you can use to check in on your mental health every day
August 08, 2019
5 questions you can use to check in on your mental health every day
When you go in for a check-up at the doctor, there are things they usually…
By Hannah Paasch
Being a proud cat lady keeps you young, healthy, and happy, says science
August 08, 2019
Being a proud cat lady keeps you young, healthy, and happy, says science
As anyone who owns a cat can tell you, when you adopt a feline, your…
By Emily Laurence
Whoever said 'quitters never win' is obviously unfamiliar with the superpower of giving up
August 08, 2019
Whoever said 'quitters never win' is obviously unfamiliar with the superpower of giving up
Despite the subliminal messaging delivered to me via hustle culture, toxic positivity, and about 40,000…
By Mary Grace Garis
Perimenopause marks the official 'decline' of fertility—but experts say it can be a new beginning, too
August 07, 2019
Perimenopause marks the official 'decline' of fertility—but experts say it can be a new beginning, too
Laura Mael was 41 when she started experiencing heavier periods than she'd ever had before—like,…
By Emily Laurence
Use 'soul medicine' to remedy to that all-too-common 'meh' feeling and vibrate higher
August 07, 2019
Use 'soul medicine' to remedy to that all-too-common 'meh' feeling and vibrate higher
I'm deep in an inexplicable funk of "meh" when I meet Lalah Delia, spiritual writer…
By Erin Bunch
A psychologist's satisfying take on why you should lean into your bad moods
August 06, 2019
A psychologist's satisfying take on why you should lean into your bad moods
The other night, I rendered all my efforts to smile big and self-soothe my way…
By Mary Grace Garis
The little ways that 'micromastery' can help you unlock your greatest gifts
August 06, 2019
The little ways that 'micromastery' can help you unlock your greatest gifts
"Skills" are kind of like Pokémon cards for adults. You collect 'em and earn clout…
By Kells McPhillips
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