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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
What's the deal with people who don't get jet lag—and how can I be more like them?
February 27, 2019
What's the deal with people who don't get jet lag—and how can I be more like them?
Traveling is the best. New places! New foods! New Instagram-worthy photos to send everyone back…
By Alanna Nuñez
If this giant study connecting work and depression doesn’t get email off your phone, IDK what will
February 27, 2019
If this giant study connecting work and depression doesn’t get email off your phone, IDK what will
Each week, we're all granted a fresh slate of 168 hours of time to fill.…
By Kells McPhillips
Can’t sleep? Thank your grandma, because genetics may be to blame
February 27, 2019
Can’t sleep? Thank your grandma, because genetics may be to blame
When you're a kid, you just don't appreciate how easy it is to fall asleep.…
By Tehrene Firman
10 Tips for Dealing With Any Kind of Regret, According to Mental-Health Professionals
February 27, 2019
10 Tips for Dealing With Any Kind of Regret, According to Mental-Health Professionals
Trace one big decision back to another and the one before that, and it’s easy…
By Sarah Madaus
How 'Star Wars' inspired this Brooklyn energy worker
February 27, 2019
How 'Star Wars' inspired this Brooklyn energy worker
As Black History Month comes to a close, Well+Good introduces Wellness in Color, a new…
By Latham Thomas
The secret to sleeping better and longer just might be giving yourself a break at the office
February 27, 2019
The secret to sleeping better and longer just might be giving yourself a break at the office
If you're burned out at work—which, let's be honest, most of us have been at…
By Erin Magner
A sleep doctor shares her nighttime routine—and 3 things she'd never do before bed
February 27, 2019
A sleep doctor shares her nighttime routine—and 3 things she'd never do before bed
It's Sleep Week at Well+Good, which means we're investigating what's keeping everyone up at night,…
By Emily Laurence
How to say "let's *not* catch up" without being rude
February 26, 2019
How to say "let's *not* catch up" without being rude
When a chance encounter with someone I barely know ends in the phrase "we should…
By Kells McPhillips
Spain has been declared the healthiest country in the world, thanks (in part) to the Mediterranean diet
February 26, 2019
Spain has been declared the healthiest country in the world, thanks (in part) to the Mediterranean diet
The renaissance of the Mediterranean diet has prompted many to shake up their usual shopping…
By Kells McPhillips
I’m Going To Try To Stay Alive If Only To Spite My Insurance Company
February 26, 2019
I’m Going To Try To Stay Alive If Only To Spite My Insurance Company
Here's something I recently said over the phone to a customer service representative from my…
By Jessie Gaynor
Welcome to the era of exhaustion, where tiredness is our new currency
February 26, 2019
Welcome to the era of exhaustion, where tiredness is our new currency
I have a theory that if we followed up with Taylor Swift five years after…
By Ali Finney
Yes, Nickelodeon, I'm a grown woman who is afraid of the dark and sleeps with the light on
February 26, 2019
Yes, Nickelodeon, I'm a grown woman who is afraid of the dark and sleeps with the light on
I think my nyctophobia turned my partner into Sandra Bullock in Bird Box. At least,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Nearly 1,500 Well+Good readers answered our sleep survey—and the results are a serious wake-up call
February 25, 2019
Nearly 1,500 Well+Good readers answered our sleep survey—and the results are a serious wake-up call
"Love: Everyone wants it, but not everyone finds it," was the oft-quoted (and, okay, oft-ridiculed)…
By Kells McPhillips
Meet HIIPA, which is pretty much HIIT set to the tune of your everyday life
February 25, 2019
Meet HIIPA, which is pretty much HIIT set to the tune of your everyday life
HIIT—or high-intensity interval training—seems to be the workout style designed specifically to accommodate our modern-day…
By Kells McPhillips
How to know when it's time to break up, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
February 25, 2019
How to know when it's time to break up, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
People don’t usually decide to break up with their partners suddenly. I mean, let's be…
By Jenna Birch
Congrats to all the Oscar winners, but these 7 wellness wins deserve statues too
February 25, 2019
Congrats to all the Oscar winners, but these 7 wellness wins deserve statues too
Maybe the main point of the Academy Awards is to recognize the best of the…
By Tehrene Firman
Regardless of my relationship status, sleeping alone is simply the best thing ever
February 25, 2019
Regardless of my relationship status, sleeping alone is simply the best thing ever
Ariana Grande's new, empowering thank u, next album features a song called "NASA," and the gist…
By Allie Flinn
How To Keep FONC (Fear of Not Chilling) From Sparking a Bad Case of the Sunday Scaries
February 24, 2019
How To Keep FONC (Fear of Not Chilling) From Sparking a Bad Case of the Sunday Scaries
In 2019, scheduling "me-time" is kind of a big deal. JOMO (joy of missing out)…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Prevent Morning Anxiety From Totally Ruining Your Day
February 24, 2019
How To Prevent Morning Anxiety From Totally Ruining Your Day
Anxiety has a very unwelcome way of popping up when you least expect it. It…
By Emily Laurence
Smiling depression is a thing worth knowing about—even if it's not officially recognized
February 22, 2019
Smiling depression is a thing worth knowing about—even if it's not officially recognized
Recently I learned that an old friend—a lingerie-loving sprite with a harlequin grin—took her life.…
By Mary Grace Garis
Ever tell a harmless white lie just to keep a conversation going? Here's why
February 22, 2019
Ever tell a harmless white lie just to keep a conversation going? Here's why
“You’ve watched Paris, Texas, right?” “Did you see the latest Cardi B rant?” "Can you even…
By Mary Grace Garis
It's totally normal that you can't move on from an ex—even if you don't want to be together
February 22, 2019
It's totally normal that you can't move on from an ex—even if you don't want to be together
Sometimes I feel as if I'm always trying to get over an ex, no matter how…
By Mary Grace Garis
Waking up at 3 a.m.? Your energy meridians might be triggering that alarm
February 21, 2019
Waking up at 3 a.m.? Your energy meridians might be triggering that alarm
Real talk: My body clock has not been working with me and my Eastern Standard Time…
By Mary Grace Garis
The "addiction spectrum" challenges you to think about substance abuse differently
February 21, 2019
The "addiction spectrum" challenges you to think about substance abuse differently
In our culture, we don't tend to talk about being "a little bit" addicted to…
By Emily Laurence
15 CBD Lube Options To Try That Will, Um, 'Make Your Vagina Feel High'
February 21, 2019
15 CBD Lube Options To Try That Will, Um, 'Make Your Vagina Feel High'
These days, there is seemingly little that CBD can't solve. Feeling anxious? Sip a CBD…
By Zoe Weiner
This makeup artist is living the dream with her 17-step morning routine
February 21, 2019
This makeup artist is living the dream with her 17-step morning routine
 For me, self-care means taking the time to make a frothy warm matcha latte…
By Tehrene Firman
How to use love languages to be the best possible friend to all the VIPs in your life
February 21, 2019
How to use love languages to be the best possible friend to all the VIPs in your life
The concept of love languages isn't quite new, but I sincerely wish my school offered…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Identifying your "hard" and "soft" emotions could be the secret to banishing your anger
February 20, 2019
Identifying your "hard" and "soft" emotions could be the secret to banishing your anger
Real talk: Trying to decipher my emotional landscape sometimes feels like a full-time job. I'm…
By Kells McPhillips
False allegations of sexual assault are rare—so why do so many people still accuse victims of lying?
February 20, 2019
False allegations of sexual assault are rare—so why do so many people still accuse victims of lying?
Since the #MeToo movement took hold in the mainstream in late 2017, more people than…
By Erin Magner
Irritated? These postures are the equivalent of an eye roll, according to a body language pro
February 20, 2019
Irritated? These postures are the equivalent of an eye roll, according to a body language pro
"Don't roll your eyes at me," is a phrase I've heard probably a zillion times…
By Rachel Lapidos
OK, TMI: I have sex dreams about my boss, my friends, and others I *don't* want to sleep with
February 20, 2019
OK, TMI: I have sex dreams about my boss, my friends, and others I *don't* want to sleep with
The only thing worse than starting your day with a blaring alarm is blinking open your…
By Kells McPhillips
All hail Rihanna, the queen of self-love and empowerment
February 20, 2019
All hail Rihanna, the queen of self-love and empowerment
While it may not generate as much buzz as the latest diet craze or workout,…
By Emily Laurence
Anxiety might be the sneaky culprit behind your middle-of-the-night bathroom trips
February 20, 2019
Anxiety might be the sneaky culprit behind your middle-of-the-night bathroom trips
Ugh, how annoying is it when your bladder forces you out of your warm cocoon…
By Tehrene Firman
How the sober-curious lifestyle is key to mastering moderation and being a social queen
February 20, 2019
How the sober-curious lifestyle is key to mastering moderation and being a social queen
Nothing makes you realize how central alcohol is to the life of a social twenty-something…
By Sarah Madaus
Après, please: 7 spa treatments every ski-lodge snow bunny needs to try
February 20, 2019
Après, please: 7 spa treatments every ski-lodge snow bunny needs to try
Getting out in nature and careening over the powdery winter snow is a pretty great…
By Laurel Leicht
I *know* cigarettes are bad for you, so why do I think people who smoke are so damn hot?
February 19, 2019
I *know* cigarettes are bad for you, so why do I think people who smoke are so damn hot?
I'll ignore everything I know about tobacco and health to watch the object of my…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Is ASMR the thing you never knew your sleep routine needed?
February 19, 2019
Is ASMR the thing you never knew your sleep routine needed?
When I learned that the National Sleep Foundation credited ASMR videos as an effective method…
By Mary Grace Garis
“Back on my bullsh*t” is the new mantra of modern wellness
February 19, 2019
“Back on my bullsh*t” is the new mantra of modern wellness
In the past few months, I've seen the same pithy caption hit my Fit-stagram feed…
By Kells McPhillips
Flush Your Potty-Mouth Cursing Habit for Good, Thanks to Expert Tips
February 19, 2019
Flush Your Potty-Mouth Cursing Habit for Good, Thanks to Expert Tips
Whether you’ve stubbed your toe on a desk or you’re singing along to some uncensored…
By Aly Semigran
4 Expert Strategies To Stop Taking Back That Ex Who Keeps Showing Up in Your Life
February 19, 2019
4 Expert Strategies To Stop Taking Back That Ex Who Keeps Showing Up in Your Life
In an ideal world, matters of the heart (and mending a broken one) would be…
By Leigh Weingus
4 mental-health journaling prompts for the reflective soul who doesn't know where to start
February 18, 2019
4 mental-health journaling prompts for the reflective soul who doesn't know where to start
There's something so inexplicably satisfying about cracking open a brand-new journal. It’s a blank canvas…
By Leigh Weingus
A Registered Dietitian Explains the Many, Many Benefits of Selenium—And How To Know Your Limits
February 18, 2019
A Registered Dietitian Explains the Many, Many Benefits of Selenium—And How To Know Your Limits
Certain things in life are just better together: chocolate and peanut butter, you and your…
By Han Schneider
How To Overcome Doubt and Build Trust in a Relationship in Just a Few Steps
February 18, 2019
How To Overcome Doubt and Build Trust in a Relationship in Just a Few Steps
We’ve all been there: One minute, you’re feeling totally confident in your relationship with your…
By Leigh Weingus
How To Let Go of Lingering Resentment And Achieve Peace of Mind, According to Mental-Health Experts
February 17, 2019
How To Let Go of Lingering Resentment And Achieve Peace of Mind, According to Mental-Health Experts
It's easy to feel justified clinging to resentment: The natural response to being wronged, mistreated,…
By Erica Sloan
Are you struggling with that whole self-love thing as much as I am? Here's one way to tell
February 16, 2019
Are you struggling with that whole self-love thing as much as I am? Here's one way to tell
By design, my Instagram is filled with messages telling me to love myself just as…
By Erin Hanafy
How To Be More Patient When You're Running on Empty
February 15, 2019
How To Be More Patient When You're Running on Empty
From the slow, simmering frustration that builds with being on hold with a customer service…
By Sarah Madaus
How Yoga Can Help You Find Kindness On and Off the Mat
February 15, 2019
How Yoga Can Help You Find Kindness On and Off the Mat
I was such an Oscar the Grouch before yoga class the other day. Not only was…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Is a Mantra Worth Repeating
February 15, 2019
Why Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Is a Mantra Worth Repeating
Confession: For a long time, my go-to mantra was something to the effect of, “I…
By Mary Grace Garis
Culture favors the bold—how can you find success as a shy person?
February 15, 2019
Culture favors the bold—how can you find success as a shy person?
Girl bosses. Boss ladies. Boss bitches. There are all kinds of terms for women who…
By Aly Semigran
All self-care routines should have the same first step—and a lot of people don't do it
February 14, 2019
All self-care routines should have the same first step—and a lot of people don't do it
If you created an equation for self care based solely on the contents of your…
By Kells McPhillips
When you've survived a shooting, the emotional recovery can be the hardest part to navigate
February 14, 2019
When you've survived a shooting, the emotional recovery can be the hardest part to navigate
Editor's note: This story contains descriptions of gun violence and abuse, and could be triggering…
By Emily Laurence
7 tips to have the best Valentine's Day of your life—all by yourself
February 14, 2019
7 tips to have the best Valentine's Day of your life—all by yourself
I have a confession to make: This is the first Valentine’s Day in a decade…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Your A-to-Z guide to the passive-aggressive world of digital communication
February 13, 2019
Your A-to-Z guide to the passive-aggressive world of digital communication
Help! I need a manual designed explicitly to help me navigate the nuance that is…
By Kells McPhillips
10 unique getaways for the traveler who just wants a relaxing spring break
February 13, 2019
10 unique getaways for the traveler who just wants a relaxing spring break
Even if it's been decades since you were a student who had glorious week off…
By Lindsay Paige Stein
Giving your new S.O. a gift for V-Day? Follow these guidelines so things don't get weird
February 13, 2019
Giving your new S.O. a gift for V-Day? Follow these guidelines so things don't get weird
I'm sure there are plenty of Valentine's Day gift guides available that factor in the…
By Mary Grace Garis
"I bully my skin for being imperfect even when it does so much to keep me healthy"
February 12, 2019
"I bully my skin for being imperfect even when it does so much to keep me healthy"
Before I sit down at my desk each morning, I've already checked off a lengthy…
By Kells McPhillips
Meet the ultimate self-love-inspiring Valentine's Day queen: Ariana Grande
February 12, 2019
Meet the ultimate self-love-inspiring Valentine's Day queen: Ariana Grande
After a seriously tumultuous 2018, Ariana Grande is basically a phoenix emerging from flames. She…
By Mary Grace Garis
There are 51 million ASMR videos on YouTube, but these 9 will help you fall asleep fast
February 12, 2019
There are 51 million ASMR videos on YouTube, but these 9 will help you fall asleep fast
There are so many different ways to get better sleep and to fall asleep faster—melatonin…
By Tehrene Firman
Use Mandy Moore's script-memorizing technique to make your work presentations award-worthy
February 12, 2019
Use Mandy Moore's script-memorizing technique to make your work presentations award-worthy
Mandy Moore has delivered some seriously impressive monologues in her day. Exhibit A: the "never,…
By Kells McPhillips
I've been on a dating sabbatical for over a year—and phew, that's totally normal
February 12, 2019
I've been on a dating sabbatical for over a year—and phew, that's totally normal
You know that old adage that it'll happen when you're not looking—with "it," of course,…
By Aly Semigran
Why we should all think about our wellness routine like a savings account
February 11, 2019
Why we should all think about our wellness routine like a savings account
6:00 a.m. Wake up 6:10 a.m. Meditate 6:20 a.m. Journal 7:30 a.m. Yoga 8:30 a.m. Shower and 10-step…
By Kells McPhillips
How to talk about mental health in a way that’s actually helpful
February 10, 2019
How to talk about mental health in a way that’s actually helpful
Sometimes, when I know I’m going to have to talk about my mental health with…
By Alicia Lutes
No matter how un-chill you are, it's always possible to let go and move on
February 10, 2019
No matter how un-chill you are, it's always possible to let go and move on
"Remember not to care about the things you don't even care about." I haven't stopped…
By Zoe Weiner
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