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How to quash those pesky ants in your pants and finally just relax
March 20, 2019
How to quash those pesky ants in your pants and finally just relax
I excitedly anticipate every weekend the same way: With a gravitational-pull-strength desire to kick back…
By Rachel Lapidos
9 things that actually make you happy, according to science
March 20, 2019
9 things that actually make you happy, according to science
What's the one thing you're pining for in your life that would make you happier,…
By Annaliese Griffin
Shift workers share how they sleep, socialize, and generally function on a nontraditional schedule
March 19, 2019
Shift workers share how they sleep, socialize, and generally function on a nontraditional schedule
It's 3 a.m. when firefighter Molly* jolts awake. Great, just great, she thinks. Molly works…
By Emily Laurence
You can't avoid going to work, but "replugging" makes the day easier
March 19, 2019
You can't avoid going to work, but "replugging" makes the day easier
We all might benefit from "mentally reattaching" to work, according to a new study published in…
By Allie Flinn
The "key drop" power-nap technique wakes your creative genius
March 19, 2019
The "key drop" power-nap technique wakes your creative genius
For me, all naps end one of two ways. Either I awake as the full…
By Kells McPhillips
Regular old mushrooms are good for your memory—here are 5 ways to eat 'em
March 19, 2019
Regular old mushrooms are good for your memory—here are 5 ways to eat 'em
Mushrooms may not have the star power of, say, kale, but they're worthy of attention.…
By Allie Flinn
It took literally ripping my tights to realize the size I wear isn't important
March 19, 2019
It took literally ripping my tights to realize the size I wear isn't important
I had a real SpongeBob Squarepants situation this morning when, to the tune of, “Aaahhhh!…
By Mary Grace Garis
Learn the 6 secrets for how to be true to your most authentic self
March 19, 2019
Learn the 6 secrets for how to be true to your most authentic self
That Polonius guy from Hamlet once said, "To thine own self be true." And though…
By Mary Grace Garis
Behold, a rundown of people who are not the best fit to be your therapist
March 18, 2019
Behold, a rundown of people who are not the best fit to be your therapist
Therapist Quest 2019 is well underway for me, and so far, I've been far more…
By Mary Grace Garis
Studies say birth order doesn't affect your personality, but as the eldest I say that's a lie
March 18, 2019
Studies say birth order doesn't affect your personality, but as the eldest I say that's a lie
I usually love science. It has provided me with a legitimate excuse to buy more…
By Allie Flinn
Destination REM: Save up for these 6 dreamy (and luxe) sleep vacations
March 18, 2019
Destination REM: Save up for these 6 dreamy (and luxe) sleep vacations
Being a human in the era of exhaustion means finding the time to relax and taking…
By Kells McPhillips
What it's really like to be a secret girlfriend—and why I'll never, ever be one again
March 18, 2019
What it's really like to be a secret girlfriend—and why I'll never, ever be one again
Lindy West's new comedy series starring Aidy Bryant recently premiered on Hulu, and though it’s called…
By Aly Semigran
How this sexuality doula found her calling
March 18, 2019
How this sexuality doula found her calling
Well+Good is pleased to present Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of…
By Latham Thomas
It's time to kill the idea of the "perfect" morning routine (because I tried it, and it doesn't exist)
March 17, 2019
It's time to kill the idea of the "perfect" morning routine (because I tried it, and it doesn't exist)
A few weeks ago I started a new morning routine. Since I primarily work from…
By Erin Hanafy
7 Ways To Get Rid of Negative Energy, According to the Chakra System
March 17, 2019
7 Ways To Get Rid of Negative Energy, According to the Chakra System
The concept of “bad vibes” (though difficult to pinpoint scientifically or medically) is a sensation…
By Helen Carefoot
If a good cry is healthy, the new season of “Queer Eye” has gotta be a cure-all
March 16, 2019
If a good cry is healthy, the new season of “Queer Eye” has gotta be a cure-all
What does a perfect day look like for you? Maybe it includes an epic meal,…
By Erin Hanafy
Why working out without a mirror helps me love my body more
March 15, 2019
Why working out without a mirror helps me love my body more
As I adjusted the settings on my bike before a spin class got under way…
By Margarita Bertsos
8 mental health tips that are so effective, therapists themselves swear by them
March 15, 2019
8 mental health tips that are so effective, therapists themselves swear by them
There are so many strategies for cultivating a solid sense of mental health (Rethinking your…
By Korin Miller
The most important thing I ever did for my self-esteem was to stop wearing pants
March 14, 2019
The most important thing I ever did for my self-esteem was to stop wearing pants
High school isn't often characterized as a fun time, but those years were tumultuous for…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Think you've tried everything for your sleep issues? Enter CBD...
March 14, 2019
Think you've tried everything for your sleep issues? Enter CBD...
As editor-in-chief and co-founder of Miss Grass, an elevated lifestyle shop and publication for women…
By Anna Duckworth
What to do if your friends swipe left on your new romantic interest
March 14, 2019
What to do if your friends swipe left on your new romantic interest
For those of you #blessed enough to have skipped The Bachelor's most recent "most dramatic"…
By Kells McPhillips
Virtual fit squads are on the rise, and they're about much more than working out
March 14, 2019
Virtual fit squads are on the rise, and they're about much more than working out
Naomi Gugliotta looked around the table at the 17 other women she was spending a…
By Emily Laurence
Why true-crime and murder content is so frighteningly addictive—especially for women
March 14, 2019
Why true-crime and murder content is so frighteningly addictive—especially for women
Making a Murderer. The Staircase. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes. The Jinx. The…
By Aly Semigran
This quiz reveals your happiness language, based on your personality type
March 14, 2019
This quiz reveals your happiness language, based on your personality type
Indulge me for just a second and imagine we live in an alternate universe where…
By Kells McPhillips
Are big tech's digital well-being initiatives actually helping people unplug?
March 14, 2019
Are big tech's digital well-being initiatives actually helping people unplug?
Around 9 a.m. every Sunday, my iPhone buzzes, and I instantly start feeling a little…
By Erin Magner
How a sex writer deals with breakups, BFF brawls, and very bad days
March 14, 2019
How a sex writer deals with breakups, BFF brawls, and very bad days
 A personalized self-care routine is a lot like a fingerprint—no two are exactly alike.…
By Kells McPhillips
Self-esteem begins with "I am," and we have the affirmations to prove it
March 14, 2019
Self-esteem begins with "I am," and we have the affirmations to prove it
For a very long time, "Self Esteem" by The Offspring was my go-to karaoke song.…
By Mary Grace Garis
“How sharing old pictures of myself changed how I felt about my chronic illness”
March 13, 2019
“How sharing old pictures of myself changed how I felt about my chronic illness”
Instagram has a way of making you feel like you really know someone. Like, really…
By Nitika Chopra
You can take UC Berkeley’s “Science of Happiness” class for exactly zero dollars
March 13, 2019
You can take UC Berkeley’s “Science of Happiness” class for exactly zero dollars
The nature of happiness is a subject great minds have been noodling over for centuries.…
By Kells McPhillips
Why right now is the best time to work through your petty grudges
March 13, 2019
Why right now is the best time to work through your petty grudges
My dad is a big fan of celebrations. He says if people aren't gathering for…
By Mary Grace Garis
Checks+Balanced: Here's how much a 30-year-old digital marketer in Toronto making $60K spends on wellness
March 13, 2019
Checks+Balanced: Here's how much a 30-year-old digital marketer in Toronto making $60K spends on wellness
Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely…
By Emily Laurence
Something to ink about: The body-positive healing power of tattoos for many women
March 12, 2019
Something to ink about: The body-positive healing power of tattoos for many women
I heard it all when I was thinking about getting my first tattoo. That they're…
By Aly Semigran
Experts debate whether ultimatums are an effective relationship tool—even if they "work"
March 12, 2019
Experts debate whether ultimatums are an effective relationship tool—even if they "work"
In the heat of the moment, tossing out an ultimatum to your boss, your partner,…
By Sara Angle
Lindy West gets "Shrill" about bathing suits and toxic bosses—and promises to only get louder
March 11, 2019
Lindy West gets "Shrill" about bathing suits and toxic bosses—and promises to only get louder
Feminist journalist and author Lindy West has detailed her life on the internet, in print,…
By Aly Semigran
An infrared sauna date is basically the romance edition of Instagram vs. reality
March 11, 2019
An infrared sauna date is basically the romance edition of Instagram vs. reality
Infrared saunas offer a whole host of science-backed benefits—like being helpful for lowering blood pressure, helping…
By Rachel Lapidos
We asked 6 women to share their thoughts about body positivity. They didn't hold back.
March 11, 2019
We asked 6 women to share their thoughts about body positivity. They didn't hold back.
If you ever want to witness the phenomenon of gassing up—where friends boost each others'…
By Jessie Van Amburg
How to keep pre-workout anxiety from affecting your sweat sesh
March 11, 2019
How to keep pre-workout anxiety from affecting your sweat sesh
I have been to roughly a bajillion workout classes and can confidently say that I'm…
By Rachel Lapidos
Tips for channeling your inner assertive HBIC and getting what you want
March 11, 2019
Tips for channeling your inner assertive HBIC and getting what you want
Think back to the last time you were seated by the restrooms at a restaurant…
By Alyssa Girdwain
Who knew Gayle King was such a Zen badass? Her wellness resume offers some clues
March 09, 2019
Who knew Gayle King was such a Zen badass? Her wellness resume offers some clues
This is the week that everyone stood up and took notice of Gayle King. Not…
By Erin Hanafy
Why we need to celebrate women authors with our wallets
March 08, 2019
Why we need to celebrate women authors with our wallets
More than a century has passed since the celebration of the first International Women's Day in 1911.…
By Kells McPhillips
A powerful secret weapon is leveling the playing field for women at work
March 08, 2019
A powerful secret weapon is leveling the playing field for women at work
When I think about the moment I passed the threshold between aspiring journalist and journalist…
By Kells McPhillips
Just a friendly reminder that your "power suit" is whatever you want it to be
March 08, 2019
Just a friendly reminder that your "power suit" is whatever you want it to be
For those of us still waiting for someone (anyone!) to invent the ensemble-generator Cher Horowitz fires…
By Kells McPhillips
If meditating is stoking rather than extinguishing your anxiety, here's how to tweak your practice
March 08, 2019
If meditating is stoking rather than extinguishing your anxiety, here's how to tweak your practice
I’ve always been a pretty anxious person, but last fall, my anxiety level rose from…
By Leigh Weingus
Race Women: A New Project To Spotlight a Generation of Early Black Feminists
March 08, 2019
Race Women: A New Project To Spotlight a Generation of Early Black Feminists
I’ve thought a lot lately about the stories time takes from us. A year or…
By Maya Millett
If you have zero attention span, sharpen your focus with these essential oils
March 08, 2019
If you have zero attention span, sharpen your focus with these essential oils
I've been really grateful for the world of plant extracts ever since I discovered essential…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why receiving a surprising platonic 'I love you' is so common (and so awkward)
March 08, 2019
Why receiving a surprising platonic 'I love you' is so common (and so awkward)
Right after getting off the phone with my 70-something-year-old landlord about a leaking toilet, my…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here's how to get in on today's worldwide feminist meditation
March 08, 2019
Here's how to get in on today's worldwide feminist meditation
Today is International Women's Day—an opportunity to recognize and support women around the globe. To…
By Guru Jagat
OK, TMI…Why do people fart so much more in their sleep?
March 07, 2019
OK, TMI…Why do people fart so much more in their sleep?
When I think of sleep farts (which is, to be clear, not so often) one…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to deal with ambiguous loss—the grief you feel when closure isn't an option
March 07, 2019
How to deal with ambiguous loss—the grief you feel when closure isn't an option
The death of a loved one is never easy to process, and the grieving process…
By Sara Angle
Your guide to finding a social anxiety support group in NYC
March 06, 2019
Your guide to finding a social anxiety support group in NYC
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: For as long as you can remember, you’ve…
By Jessica Migala
Here's why some eco-conscious Christians are giving up plastic for lent
March 06, 2019
Here's why some eco-conscious Christians are giving up plastic for lent
Today is the very first day of lent 2019. And if you're a member of…
By Kells McPhillips
9 minimalist gift ideas for the newly Kondo'd loved one in your life
March 06, 2019
9 minimalist gift ideas for the newly Kondo'd loved one in your life
After I Kondo'd my apartment last year, I stared down the next challenge: staying Kondo'd.…
By Ben Kassoy
Losing a pet in a breakup is the hardest part of splitting no one talks about—here are tips to deal
March 06, 2019
Losing a pet in a breakup is the hardest part of splitting no one talks about—here are tips to deal
I remember the day we got her: Penny was a tiny chocolate ball of a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Someone told my coworker she has a "tall personality" and now I want one
March 05, 2019
Someone told my coworker she has a "tall personality" and now I want one
Personality traits come in all shapes and sizes. Your might glean some insight from a…
By Kells McPhillips
How to use lemon balm when your anxiety gets the best of you
March 05, 2019
How to use lemon balm when your anxiety gets the best of you
When it comes to calming herbs, let's be honest—they're not necessarily winners in the taste…
By Emily Laurence
Finally, someone found an effective way to limit excess screen time
March 05, 2019
Finally, someone found an effective way to limit excess screen time
Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by screen time. Even though you…
By Mary Grace Garis
Follow 'The Platinum Rule' to be the best LGBTQ+ ally you can be
March 05, 2019
Follow 'The Platinum Rule' to be the best LGBTQ+ ally you can be
One day, I was a single, kissing virgin high-schooler, and the next I was making…
By Gabrielle Kassel
No, the coolest experience of your life being over doesn't mean it's just downhill from here
March 05, 2019
No, the coolest experience of your life being over doesn't mean it's just downhill from here
To celebrate my 31st birthday, my awesome boyfriend whisked me away in an Uber to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Jennifer Garner found inspiration in this reverse poem (and so will you)
March 04, 2019
Jennifer Garner found inspiration in this reverse poem (and so will you)
Despite what you might have deduced from your Instagram feed, nobody lives a perfect life.…
By Tehrene Firman
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
March 04, 2019
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
One of the best parts of getting a massage (aside from, you know, the actual…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to actually express yourself—because “I’m fine” just doesn't cut it
March 04, 2019
How to actually express yourself—because “I’m fine” just doesn't cut it
How often do you say “I’m fine!” when a friend asks how your day is…
By Alyssa Girdwain
We asked a psychologist how to cope when you really, really miss someone
March 04, 2019
We asked a psychologist how to cope when you really, really miss someone
Sometimes feelings of deep longing for someone who is no longer in your life creep…
By Emily Laurence
How the power of negative thinking can supercharge your career and life
March 04, 2019
How the power of negative thinking can supercharge your career and life
There's this notion in the self-help world that positive thinking is key to success in…
By Erin Magner
How we show up at the gym says a lot about how we show up in life
March 04, 2019
How we show up at the gym says a lot about how we show up in life
Divvying up our lives into neat little boxes is kind of what we do. We…
By Kells McPhillips
Why Sunday is the best day to have sex—and other things I learned about peace in the bedroom
March 01, 2019
Why Sunday is the best day to have sex—and other things I learned about peace in the bedroom
One of the most popular topics discussed at Well+Good HQ is sleep. Sometimes we’re drooling…
By Erin Hanafy
For the love of energy, why am I TATT (tired all the time) despite sleeping 7 hours every night?
March 01, 2019
For the love of energy, why am I TATT (tired all the time) despite sleeping 7 hours every night?
I have not experienced every sensation available in the human experience, but I imagine persistent…
By Allie Flinn
I went on a mission to make friends at the gym—here's what I learned
March 01, 2019
I went on a mission to make friends at the gym—here's what I learned
Whether you're swinging kettlebells at boot camp or getting in formation to Beyonce at dance cardio,…
By Emily Laurence
Ever wake up from a dream feeling super angry? It happens, but doesn't have to derail your day
March 01, 2019
Ever wake up from a dream feeling super angry? It happens, but doesn't have to derail your day
Feeling irritated and agitated isn't necessarily an uncommon occurrence for me—it's something I attribute to my…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
How to know if writing gratitude journals (or failure résumés) is right for you
February 28, 2019
How to know if writing gratitude journals (or failure résumés) is right for you
There's no "wrong" way to journal. Whether you employ the bulleted format or put pen…
By Kells McPhillips
Does a new mattress help you sleep better? I tried it so you can save the money
February 28, 2019
Does a new mattress help you sleep better? I tried it so you can save the money
This past fall, I was in the market for a new mattress. At about 10…
By Alexis Berger
How to harness your brain's “veto power” and send negative thoughts packing
February 28, 2019
How to harness your brain's “veto power” and send negative thoughts packing
Inside each and every one of us lives a troll. And no, it's not the…
By Kells McPhillips
You're not nuts: Getting out of bed on winter mornings is a physiologically hard thing to do
February 28, 2019
You're not nuts: Getting out of bed on winter mornings is a physiologically hard thing to do
I like to keep things fresh, so here’s a reference from a 1992 episode of The Simpsons:…
By Mary Grace Garis
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