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December 27, 2022
'I’m a Psychologist, and Here Are My 5 Tips to Help You Actually Feel Rejuvenated After a Holiday Break’
‘Tis the season for PTO, but even so, relaxation may not be on your radar.…
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Kathryn Watson
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December 27, 2022
5 Boundary-Setting Phrases and Practices We Learned in 2022 That Will Change Your Relationships for the Better
By challenging nearly all aspects of our physical health, mental well-being, and day-to-day routines, the…
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Erica Sloan
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December 27, 2022
Do You Get Weepy When You're Mad? Therapists Explain Why Angry Crying Is a Thing
Being angry is no walk in the park. Your muscles are tense, your palms are…
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Kirsten Nunez
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December 26, 2022
Release All Your Pent-Up Stress With Shaking Meditation
When you picture meditation, you likely imagine sitting quietly on a cushion with your legs…
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Jessica Estrada
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December 25, 2022
9 Discreet Fidget Toys for Adults Who Need To Do Something With Their Hands To Focus
Pop-its, fidget spinners, stress balls—using toys to occupy your hands for things like stress relief…
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Han Schneider
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December 24, 2022
These Are the 6 Dreamiest Sleep-Boosting Recipes We Made All Year
When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, finding the perfect recipe (literally) for…
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Maki Yazawa
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December 23, 2022
Why a Gratitude Journal Can Help With Anxiety, Sleep, and More—And the Best Ones To Try
Translating a feeling into words on paper is one way to empty your mind of…
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Erica Sloan
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December 23, 2022
I Tried the Scandinavian Sleep Method—And Now My Partner and I Refuse To Sleep Any Other Way
Last month, my now-husband, Alex and I spent a week in Copenhagen, Denmark for part…
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Alexa Morales
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December 23, 2022
Use This ‘Moving Meditation’ To Find Your Calm Before, During, or After a Holiday Gathering
Whether the holidays are a source of excitement or dread for you, your nervous system…
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Rachel Kraus
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December 23, 2022
What Giving Yourself Grace at Work—and in Life—Really Means
In my work as an anti-burnout speaker and expert, I've seen and heard it all…
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Erayna Sargent
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December 22, 2022
38 Actually Fun Things To Do if You’re Home Alone for the Holidays
Watching Home Alone this year hits different. With a so-called "tripledemic" causing concern this holiday…
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Mary Grace Garis
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December 22, 2022
These 18 Long-Lasting Candles Will Keep Your Home Scented (and You Happy) for Longer
A candle can make your home (which is now also an office, for many of…
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Saanya Ali
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December 22, 2022
Therapists Share What To Do if *You’re* the Biggest Offender of Your Own Boundaries
It’s easy to throw blame when someone else crosses one of your boundaries—like the coworker…
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Erica Sloan
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December 21, 2022
Mimetic Desire: Do You Really Want What You Want or Do You Want It Because Other People Want It, Too?
To desire is human. But do we really want what we want... or do we…
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Danielle Calma
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December 21, 2022
5 Thought Leaders in Wellness Reflect on Their Personal Growth in 2022
The past year has been a whirlwind of ups and down. While we saw advancements…
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Han Schneider
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December 20, 2022
Feeling a Little Hectic or Chaotic? De-Stress With This 12-Minute Stretching Routine
There’s a reason you might call someone a “ball of stress” or a “stress ball.”…
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Rachel Kraus
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December 19, 2022
Were You Parentified as a Kid? Here’s What That Means, and How It Might Affect Your Relationships in Adulthood
As a kid, lending a hand around the house or offering to babysit a sibling…
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Erica Sloan
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December 19, 2022
3 Ways To Shift To an Empowered Mindset
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December 18, 2022
‘I’m a Morning News Anchor With a Call Time of 3:30 A.M. and This Is How I Get To Sleep Fast’
At the point in the night when most people are deep in their sleep cycles,…
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Annita Katee
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December 18, 2022
How Your Body Tells You That You’re Grinding Your Teeth at Night
Like night terrors or sleep apnea, teeth grinding (aka bruxism) while you're asleep—a habit 10–20…
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Annita Katee
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December 18, 2022
Stuck Carrying the Full Mental Load of The Holidays? Here's How To Deal
Between wrapping up work duties for the year and holiday festivities, this season can be…
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Jessica Estrada
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December 17, 2022
'I Live in a Place Where It's Dark 20 Hours a Day All Winter—Here's How I Stave Off Seasonal Depression and Keep to a ‘Normal’ Schedule'
Over the summer I visited Iceland, and I couldn’t believe how the sun was up…
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Annita Katee
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December 17, 2022
'I’m a Trauma Therapist, and This Is Why I Never Force My Kids To Hug Anyone—Including Family Members'
Decades ago, famous family therapist Virginia Satir once said that humans need four hugs a…
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Amelia McBride
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December 16, 2022
3 Easy and Thoughtful Ways To Show Appreciation to Delivery Drivers, the True MVPs of the Holiday Season
For most, Christmas is a joyful time of year, but it can also be stressful,…
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Kayla Hui
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December 14, 2022
The 4 Nighttime Habits That a Rockette Swears By To Get Solid Sleep After High-Kicking, High-Energy Performances
The Rockettes are back in action, kicking their legs to high heaven, and bringing joy…
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Haley Hilton
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December 14, 2022
10 Best Careers for Introverts To Achieve Success
Largely because being bold, outspoken, and extroverted in general are thought to be valued qualities…
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Mary Grace Garis
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December 14, 2022
The Future of Health Is Finally Starting To Look More Inclusive Thanks to These Exciting New Trends
Historically, the health paradigm in this country has been highly restrictive in both the aspects…
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Erica Sloan
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December 13, 2022
4 Ways Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mental Health and Help the Environment
The pursuit of presence is an essential part of being a person. It’s pretty important…
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Calin Van Paris
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December 12, 2022
Why Do You Sleep Better Next to Your Partner? Sleep Psychologists Weigh In
If you’ve ever had sex only to conk out shortly after, you’re familiar with the…
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Erica Sloan
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December 11, 2022
*The* Scripts To Use Your First Time Talking With a Therapist—Particularly if You're Shy, Introverted, or Guarded
Whether you've never been to therapy or are getting to know a new therapist, the…
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Jessica Estrada
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December 11, 2022
‘I’m a Sleep Specialist, and No, Herbal Teas Can’t Really Help You Sleep’
"Can't sleep? Try herbal tea!" Be honest: It's advice we've all heard more times than…
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Maki Yazawa
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December 10, 2022
Do You Cricket in Bed? Why This Foot Movement Is Calming for So Many
Whether conscious or subconscious, we all have movements and actions we do to self-soothe and…
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Annita Katee
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December 10, 2022
8 Signs You're Healing Your Inner Child, According to Therapists
Doing inner child work is, well, work. For the uninitiated, inner child work (also known…
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Jessica Estrada
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December 09, 2022
Camila Cabello Gets Candid About Her Anxiety, Being a Night Owl, and Her Newest Partnership With OLIPOP
Camila Cabello is definitely known for her star power—and she's bringing that same energy to…
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Samantha Leal
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December 09, 2022
How To Care for an Elderly Pet With Love and Compassion, According to an Animal Behaviorist
Aging comes for everyone, including our pets. As they get older, they require special care…
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Danielle Calma
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December 09, 2022
Some Have Replaced Religion with Astrology—But Are We Just Putting Ourselves in New Boxes?
When I discovered my birth chart for the first time, I was blown away. It…
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Nadine Jane
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December 09, 2022
10 People Share the Personal Hygiene Task They Struggle With the Most
Routine hygiene tasks are often viewed as just a normal part of the day. You…
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Han Schneider
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December 08, 2022
I Treated My Skin to At-Home LED Light Therapy for 4 Weeks, and the 'Before and After' Photos Are So Impressive
It’s not hard to sway me on a new skin-care device. Professional-grade treatments are notoriously…
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Alexa Morales
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December 08, 2022
18 Last-Minute, Feel-Good Gifts You Can Still Get at Nordstrom for Under $75
So, you’re behind on your holiday shopping? Join the club. Between treating ourselves to too…
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Alexa Morales
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December 08, 2022
I Took a 30-Second Cold Shower Every Morning for a Week—Here's How It Affected My Mood, Skin, and Energy
I’m geographically San Diegan, genetically Mediterranean, and all around ill-equipped to handle cold temperatures. I…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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December 08, 2022
These 2023 Pantone Color of the Year Must-Haves Will Give Your Winter Blahs a Mega Dose of Dopamine
You can hypothesize and guesstimate all you like, but Pantone's annual Color of the Year…
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Alexa Morales
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December 07, 2022
A Black Woman With ADHD Shares Why it Was Hard To Accept Her Diagnosis—And What Changed Her Mind
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often calls forth the image of a white male student rambunctiously…
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Han Schneider
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December 07, 2022
7 Ways To Take Care of Yourself After an Intense Therapy Session, According to Therapists Themselves
You might have a time block for therapy on your calendar, but the work of…
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Erica Sloan
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December 06, 2022
Here's How To Choose a Safe and Affordable Dog Daycare, According to Trainers and Veterinarians
If pet owners could spend every waking moment with their dogs, most would take it.…
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Danielle Calma
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December 06, 2022
20 Wellness Gifts for the Work-From-Home Warrior on the Cusp of Burning Out
Working from home definitely has its perks, like flexible-ish hours and furry coworkers, but it’s…
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Alexa Morales
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December 04, 2022
I Took a 'Learn How To Say No' Workshop To Help Get Over the Guilt I Feel Being a Yes-Person
If "no" is a full sentence, then why do some people, like myself, find the…
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Annita Katee
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December 04, 2022
Everyone Gets a 3 p.m. Slump, but There's a Reason *You* Might Be Sleepier Than the Average Person Around This Time
It's 3 p.m., and you've hit the dreaded afternoon slump. You're tired, sluggish, and sleepy.…
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Jessica Estrada
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December 03, 2022
Disenfranchised Grief—Grief That Doesn't Fit Society's Standards and Is Not Often Acknowledged—Is Complex But Common
We’re led to believe that grief can be quantified and divvied up into distinct stages.…
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Brina Patel
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December 03, 2022
I Tried It: The Genius Reusable Ear Plugs Designed To Help You Be More Present (and Less Anxious) in Everyday Situations
It ebbs and flows given the month, but anywhere from 25 to 37 percent of…
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Alexa Morales
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December 03, 2022
What Being Ready To ‘Graduate’ From Therapy Really Means, According to Therapists
Generally speaking, therapy is a learning process that involves picking up mental health skills for…
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Erica Sloan
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December 01, 2022
15 Foolproof Wellness Gifts Perfect for Secret Santa—That Are All Under $30
Finding holiday gifts for the people you know and love is hard enough as is,…
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Alexa Morales
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November 30, 2022
Having ‘Main Character Energy’ Doesn’t Make You a Narcissist, and 7 More Pieces of Expert Intel That Really Resonated With Us in 2022
Year two of The Well+Good Podcast is coming to a close, and we’re officially in…
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Erica Sloan
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November 29, 2022
Round Out Your Weekend Shopping With Gifts That Give Back for Giving Tuesday
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are dwindling down (savings accounts, rejoice!), but before…
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Francesca Krempa
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November 28, 2022
A Study Found That Mindfulness Meditation Works Just as Well as Medication for Anxiety—But Don’t Throw Out Your Meds Just Yet
Anxiety is just a part of life—now more than ever, it seems. Case in point:…
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Lauryn Higgins
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November 28, 2022
Feeling Blah and Unmotivated To Work Out? These 5 Simple Movements Can Help You Get Unstuck
Even though there’s tons of research to attest to the fact that physical activity does…
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Jordan Galloway
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November 28, 2022
It’s Not Just You: Entering Perimenopause Can Throw Your Sleep Out of Whack
If there’s one thing to know about sleep, it’s that it loves a routine, thriving…
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Erica Sloan
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November 28, 2022
For Those Who Experience Gaslighting, the Widespread Misuse of the Word Is Damaging
Merriam-Webster's word of the year is "gaslighting." Used in clinical and therapeutic settings for decades…
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Brenna Holland
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November 28, 2022
Nutrition Advice Is All Over Social Media—These 5 RD-Approved Red Flags Can Help You Suss Out Which Tips Are Totally Bogus
Although social media can be a great place for seeking inspiration for a weeknight meal,…
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Maki Yazawa
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November 27, 2022
‘I’m a Tattoo Artist, and Here’s What You Need To Know About the Very Special Medusa Tattoo’
If you follow #TattooTok (as 1.5 billion people do), you may have come across various…
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Annita Katee
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November 27, 2022
In Their New Book, Authors Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins Examine the 7 Circles of Indigenous Teachings That Keep Us Well
Chelsey Luger and her husband Thosh Collins have long advocated and highlighted Indigenous peoples' way…
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Samantha Leal
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November 26, 2022
5 Mental Health Resources for Men Interested in Learning More About Therapy Without Judgment
Despite research showing that men experience mental health issues at equal, if not higher, rates…
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Jessica Estrada
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November 24, 2022
Use This 25-Day Meditation 'Advent Calendar' To Better Navigate the Stress of the Holiday Season
Advent calendars are traditionally used to count down the days to Christmas. Sometimes you open…
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Jewelia Orlick
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November 24, 2022
‘I’m a Movement Therapist, and These Are 3 Simple Exercises I Do To Calm Down When My Family Is Driving Me up the Wall’
The holidays are here, and with them comes more opportunities to spend time with your…
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Jordan Galloway
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November 23, 2022
Why the First Thing You Drink in the Morning Absolutely Shouldn't Be Coffee
It's Monday morning, barely light outside, and you're just not ready start your week. After…
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Mary Grace Garis
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November 23, 2022
Why You Should Eat a Banana Each Night Before Bed
Ready to crawl into bed after a long day of "normal human" cosplay? Hoping to…
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Allie Flinn
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November 23, 2022
These Calm-Inducing Gifts Are the Total-Body Exhale We Could All Use Right Now
Buy the gifts. Wrap the gifts. Bake the cookies. Visit the family. Find an outfit…
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Well+Good Editors
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November 22, 2022
You're Not Dreaming—Jennifer Garner’s Go-To Pajamas Are 25% Off Right Now
We take sleepwear very seriously here at Well + Good. Considering we spend around one-third…
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Alexa Morales
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November 21, 2022
We Found the Only Wellness Deals on Black Friday Truly Worth Your Attention (Trust Us, They're *Really* Good)
Brace yourselves: The next month-and-a-half is going to feel like precisely three minutes. Between now…
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Gina Vaynshteyn
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November 21, 2022
6 Expert-Backed Tips to Relieve Stress With Laughter—No Matter What's Got You Worked Up
In times of stress, it often seems as though there is little to laugh about.…
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Danielle Calma
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November 20, 2022
How To Give Yourself an Eyebrow Massage—the 30-Second Solve That Can Help With Headaches
Whether you’re stressed at work or in your home life, mental tension can physically manifest…
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Annita Katee
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November 20, 2022
This $9 Self Tanner Will Trick Your Skin Into Thinking It’s Summer (Yes, Even in the Dead of Winter)
Now that it gets darker earlier and earlier every day, I’m pulling out all the…
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Alexa Morales
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November 19, 2022
It's Not Just You If Things Seem Funnier When You're Really Tired—Here's Why
Here’s a scenario that may sound familiar: After a not-so-great night’s sleep, you’re exhausted, delirious,…
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Annita Katee
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