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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
Polar’s chic new fitness tracker is like having a meditation and recovery expert on your wrist
August 06, 2019
Polar’s chic new fitness tracker is like having a meditation and recovery expert on your wrist
When you're in the market to buy a fitness tracker, your prime incentive for splurging…
By Tehrene Firman
4 tips for reining in your know-it-all tendencies (even if you really do think you know it all)
August 06, 2019
4 tips for reining in your know-it-all tendencies (even if you really do think you know it all)
Knowledge may well be power, and when you're incredibly informed (or at least think you…
By Mary Grace Garis
Does resting offer any benefits of real sleep? Because my sleepless nights and I need to know
August 05, 2019
Does resting offer any benefits of real sleep? Because my sleepless nights and I need to know
Sometimes it's just not possible to get a good night's sleep; perhaps you drank all…
By Erin Bunch
New startups aim to make it way easier to find a legit holistic health provider
August 05, 2019
New startups aim to make it way easier to find a legit holistic health provider
If you're looking for a new psychiatrist or OB/GYN, it's not the easiest task in…
By Erin Magner
Take notes on this beauty and lifestyle guru's blueprint for success—and staying vibrant at every age
August 04, 2019
Take notes on this beauty and lifestyle guru's blueprint for success—and staying vibrant at every age
To celebrate women embracing their power at every age, our "Better With Age" series with MitoQ—a…
By Well+Good Editors
Can a Banana Before Bed Help You Sleep Better?
August 04, 2019
Can a Banana Before Bed Help You Sleep Better?
Picture this: Here you are rummaging through your kitchen at 10 p.m. looking for a…
By Jessica Migala
This $30 online course at Harvard teaches you to eat and exercise your way to better brain health
August 04, 2019
This $30 online course at Harvard teaches you to eat and exercise your way to better brain health
The American school system is a bit bonkers, if you really think about it. No…
By Erin Bunch
9 habits from wellness entrepreneurs that they owe their success to
August 04, 2019
9 habits from wellness entrepreneurs that they owe their success to
At risk of sounding like that cat hanging onto a tree branch in the inspirational…
By Alyssa Girdwain
The Dutch have their own version of JOMO—and it has serious health benefits
August 03, 2019
The Dutch have their own version of JOMO—and it has serious health benefits
Everyone, I would like to introduce you to my new favorite word: niksen. Roughly translated,…
By Allie Flinn
Marianne Williamson shows why science needs to be an integral part of the wellness conversation
August 02, 2019
Marianne Williamson shows why science needs to be an integral part of the wellness conversation
Before she announced a bid to seek the Democratic nomination for the presidency, I had…
By Erin Bunch
This Is What It's Really Like To Be Involved in an Intervention
August 01, 2019
This Is What It's Really Like To Be Involved in an Intervention
By the time she was 30 years old, Peg owned a house at the beach,…
By Jamie Thilman
Meet orthosomnia, the on-the-rise (and counterproductive) cultural obsession with hacking your sleep
August 01, 2019
Meet orthosomnia, the on-the-rise (and counterproductive) cultural obsession with hacking your sleep
Like many people, my mom is pretty obsessed with her fitness tracker. We could be…
By Emily Laurence
4 actually helpful empathetic phrases, since you can't *know* how someone feels
August 01, 2019
4 actually helpful empathetic phrases, since you can't *know* how someone feels
A few lonely months back, I was having a conversation about how I shed friends…
By Mary Grace Garis
Meticulous planner or spontaneous spirit? Here's what you prefer, according to your Myers-Briggs type
July 30, 2019
Meticulous planner or spontaneous spirit? Here's what you prefer, according to your Myers-Briggs type
Making plans should be simple, right? And maybe in a perfect world, it would be.…
By Jenna Birch
A spontaneous motorcycle trip through Chile got me over a terrible breakup—and made me feel alive
July 30, 2019
A spontaneous motorcycle trip through Chile got me over a terrible breakup—and made me feel alive
"But how many tattoos does he have?" This was my mom's second question after I…
By Zoe Weiner
3 signs that you're not even a little bit boring and are just a wise, old soul
July 29, 2019
3 signs that you're not even a little bit boring and are just a wise, old soul
One of my closest friends lives in a quaint house in Maine, decorated with antique…
By Mary Grace Garis
2 relationship pros say seeing out your revenge fantasy on an ex won't make you feel better
July 29, 2019
2 relationship pros say seeing out your revenge fantasy on an ex won't make you feel better
You can send someone actual shit in the mail. Cow dung, elephant crap, and gorilla…
By Zoe Weiner
CBD is *technically* legal, but the industry still operates in some major gray areas
July 29, 2019
CBD is *technically* legal, but the industry still operates in some major gray areas
December 20, 2018 was a day for the wellness history books: The 2018 Farm Bill…
By Erin Magner
How a novice herbalist uses plant medicine in her daily routine
July 28, 2019
How a novice herbalist uses plant medicine in her daily routine
Want to learn more about the power of plant medicine? Watch the video here. Sometimes…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 questions to ask yourself when you have no idea what you want to do with the rest of your life
July 27, 2019
5 questions to ask yourself when you have no idea what you want to do with the rest of your life
This super-fun existential question of what to do when you don't know what to do…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 1 obstacle between me and body acceptance is my friends' negative self-talk
July 26, 2019
The 1 obstacle between me and body acceptance is my friends' negative self-talk
I have a positive relationship with my body, but cultivating it was one of the…
By Allie Flinn
Science backs up what introverts have known since the beginning of time: public speaking is terrifying
July 26, 2019
Science backs up what introverts have known since the beginning of time: public speaking is terrifying
One of my school's many forms of torture was making a course on public speaking…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to unpack from a guilt trip so baggage doesn't weigh you down at all times
July 26, 2019
How to unpack from a guilt trip so baggage doesn't weigh you down at all times
The time and energy we collectively (and individually) spend feeling guilty adds up considerably. According…
By Sara Angle
How to recover from a therapy hangover, because the post-session blues are super common
July 25, 2019
How to recover from a therapy hangover, because the post-session blues are super common
I'm new to therapy, but having recently embraced my weekly sessions with gusto, I can…
By Mary Grace Garis
2019 has been the year of the wellness scam, and it's forcing us to turn our B.S. meters way up
July 24, 2019
2019 has been the year of the wellness scam, and it's forcing us to turn our B.S. meters way up
When your to-do list starts to rival a CVS receipt in length, you start looking…
By Erin Bunch
The 4 distinguishing traits of highly sensitive people who 'just have a lot of feelings'
July 24, 2019
The 4 distinguishing traits of highly sensitive people who 'just have a lot of feelings'
When I was in the first grade, I remember crying almost every day. My teacher…
By Jenna Birch
The era of sexual self care has brought Big Bush Energy to its climax
July 24, 2019
The era of sexual self care has brought Big Bush Energy to its climax
If record-breaking sales of sexual self-care products are any indication, the contents of people's nightstands…
By Kells McPhillips
How one media executive overcame imposter syndrome by repurposing a swear jar
July 24, 2019
How one media executive overcame imposter syndrome by repurposing a swear jar
A friend and I recently created what we've come to call our "You Are Beautiful…
By Carla Sosenko
I limited my mirror time to 10 minutes a day—and it made me rethink my own reflection
July 23, 2019
I limited my mirror time to 10 minutes a day—and it made me rethink my own reflection
On an average day, I probably spend 30 to 60 minutes looking into a mirror.…
By Celine Cortes
We found the survey psychologists use to determine if you're a narcissist
July 23, 2019
We found the survey psychologists use to determine if you're a narcissist
Once in a blue moon (or, in this case, a Mercury retrograde), paranoia creeps up…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's what happened when a hypnotism skeptic tried a self-hypnosis app
July 23, 2019
Here's what happened when a hypnotism skeptic tried a self-hypnosis app
"I make myself comfortable, close my eyes, and calmly breathe in...and out." "Um, what the…
By Mary Grace Garis
How 2019 became the year of burnout—and effectively ended performative wellness
July 22, 2019
How 2019 became the year of burnout—and effectively ended performative wellness
We called it… but did we get it right? Back in December, the Well+Good editors…
By Mary Grace Garis
There are 2 types of expectations—here's how to meet both, no matter your personality type
July 22, 2019
There are 2 types of expectations—here's how to meet both, no matter your personality type
According to best-selling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, there are two types of expectations…
By Jenna Birch
Sick of being on autopilot? These are the 5 steps to living life to the fullest
July 22, 2019
Sick of being on autopilot? These are the 5 steps to living life to the fullest
Having a routine can be comforting, but sometimes, it can feel like you're living the…
By Emily Laurence
The secret to controlling your emotions has nothing to do with ignoring them
July 22, 2019
The secret to controlling your emotions has nothing to do with ignoring them
Starbucks, the G Train, the L Train, the E train, Penn Station, diners, public parks—those…
By Mary Grace Garis
The art of completing a phone call with an automated voice system—without having a meltdown
July 21, 2019
The art of completing a phone call with an automated voice system—without having a meltdown
Recently, in the midst of step three of my health-insurance company's automated customer service system…
By Mary Grace Garis
I chose to get back on antidepressants—and there's nothing wrong with that
July 19, 2019
I chose to get back on antidepressants—and there's nothing wrong with that
Two years ago, I decided to go off of my antidepressants. I had been taking…
By Rachel Lapidos
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
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