Self-Care Tips
How COVID-19 made playing video games a mental-health practice
June 01, 2020
How COVID-19 made playing video games a mental-health practice
Apart from a brief Wii Tennis phase circa 2007, I've never been much of a…
By Kells McPhillips
6 Ways To Masturbate Without Touching Your Genitals—And Why You’d Want to, According to a Sex Educator
May 29, 2020
6 Ways To Masturbate Without Touching Your Genitals—And Why You’d Want to, According to a Sex Educator
Our current crisis seems to be impacting everyone's sex drive right now, albeit in different…
By Erin Bunch
Need To Get Things Moving? Here Are the 7 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation Relief
May 28, 2020
Need To Get Things Moving? Here Are the 7 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation Relief
Once upon a time, you may have never given a second thought to pooping every…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to deal with uncertainty best, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type
May 28, 2020
How to deal with uncertainty best, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type
These past few months, the coronavirus crisis has upended everyone’s lives in some way, and…
By Jenna Birch
It's totally acceptable to ignore most of your text messages right now—here's why
May 27, 2020
It's totally acceptable to ignore most of your text messages right now—here's why
The floating red bubble on my iMessage app currently reads "333"—meaning, I have 333 unanswered…
By Kells McPhillips
The real reason you're feeling like everyone hates you right now, and how to fix it
May 27, 2020
The real reason you're feeling like everyone hates you right now, and how to fix it
Have you noticed how uncomfortable pauses in conversation seem to cut even deeper right now,…
By Mary Grace Garis
The dos and don'ts of seeing people in person right now, according to doctors and nurses
May 26, 2020
The dos and don'ts of seeing people in person right now, according to doctors and nurses
As states around the country begin to open back up, many people are still left…
By Kara Jillian Brown
10 mystical online courses, classes, and communities to get you in touch with your spiritual side
May 26, 2020
10 mystical online courses, classes, and communities to get you in touch with your spiritual side
I've recently gone deep into studying the mystical trinity of astrology, tarot, and Greek mythology.…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to organize your old photos and digital memories before they get lost
May 26, 2020
How to organize your old photos and digital memories before they get lost
All day my parents have been screaming about how to organize old photos that have…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feeling negative? Yale’s well-being expert says you can train your brain to be happy
May 23, 2020
Feeling negative? Yale’s well-being expert says you can train your brain to be happy
Anyone else feeling a bit like Eeyore these days, with a personal rain cloud hovering…
By Mary Grace Garis
'Too much screen time' is simply not something to berate yourself for right now
May 22, 2020
'Too much screen time' is simply not something to berate yourself for right now
If you've noticed your stomach drops every time you deign to look at your screen-time…
By Mary Grace Garis
Help! I'm disgusted by how jealous I am of other people's superior quarantine situations
May 21, 2020
Help! I'm disgusted by how jealous I am of other people's superior quarantine situations
One thing I've learned during my months spent in quarantine is that no matter what's…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm an optimism doctor, and here are 8 of my best tips to be more optimistic when the bright side is hard to see
May 20, 2020
I'm an optimism doctor, and here are 8 of my best tips to be more optimistic when the bright side is hard to see
With so much about life as we know it being different for an unknown amount…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why Happy Not Perfect founder Poppy Jamie wants you to treat mental wellness like your favorite workout
May 20, 2020
Why Happy Not Perfect founder Poppy Jamie wants you to treat mental wellness like your favorite workout
Poppy Jamie is a 21st century Renaissance woman. The British entrepreneur is one half of…
By Erin Bunch
10 online drawing and painting classes to stimulate your creativity
May 19, 2020
10 online drawing and painting classes to stimulate your creativity
Creating art is an easy way to access a meditative state of mind and the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Dealing with anger *all* the time in quarantine? Here's why, and how to cool down
May 19, 2020
Dealing with anger *all* the time in quarantine? Here's why, and how to cool down
During life in quarantine, many of us are navigating bouts of grief—about the state of…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why you feel such an enthusiasm gap between weekends and weekdays right now
May 18, 2020
Why you feel such an enthusiasm gap between weekends and weekdays right now
If you're sheltering in place and working from home Monday through Friday, your days and…
By Mary Grace Garis
9 holistic online self-care sessions and workshops available for virtual healing
May 16, 2020
9 holistic online self-care sessions and workshops available for virtual healing
With social distancing and stay-at-home orders in place to fight the spread of the novel…
By Jessica Estrada
We all have different quarantine personas because there are many ways of coping with stress
May 15, 2020
We all have different quarantine personas because there are many ways of coping with stress
What's your quarantine persona? Bread-baker? Better-late-than-never TikTok convert? Militant yogi? WFH superslob? FaceTime princess? Armchair…
By Mary Grace Garis
What it's like for 2020 graduates—no ceremony, no celebration, no closure, and an uncertain future
May 15, 2020
What it's like for 2020 graduates—no ceremony, no celebration, no closure, and an uncertain future
Few moments in life are so memorable as graduation day. And millions of 2020 graduates…
By Erin Bunch
A therapist's top 5 tips to cope with out-of-nowhere emotional meltdowns
May 15, 2020
A therapist's top 5 tips to cope with out-of-nowhere emotional meltdowns
Amid worries, anxieties, and perhaps big life adjustments as a result of the pandemic, your…
By Mary Grace Garis
Take a virtual museum tour of 8 global institutions to get your culture fix from home
May 14, 2020
Take a virtual museum tour of 8 global institutions to get your culture fix from home
For many who find themselves with a huge uptick in free time in quarantine (which,…
By Mary Grace Garis
What joy means when there's nothing to look forward to, according to people who've lived through dark times
May 14, 2020
What joy means when there's nothing to look forward to, according to people who've lived through dark times
During World War II, Alice Hoaglund, now 87, and her family relied on rationing tickets…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 shamanic healing practices to help you see the light during dark times
May 14, 2020
6 shamanic healing practices to help you see the light during dark times
We're all navigating challenges set forth on our personal path as a result to the…
By Jessica Estrada
8 relaxing, stress-busting techniques to try if breathing exercises just aren't your thing
May 13, 2020
8 relaxing, stress-busting techniques to try if breathing exercises just aren't your thing
Ask any mental health expert for tips on how to regain control in moments of…
By Emily Laurence
These are 4 of the most common stress dreams—here's why you're having them now
May 13, 2020
These are 4 of the most common stress dreams—here's why you're having them now
As if your waking hours weren't stressful enough as of late, what with economic uncertainty…
By Mary Grace Garis
The EFT tapping technique can help soothe stress in minutes—here's how to do it
May 12, 2020
The EFT tapping technique can help soothe stress in minutes—here's how to do it
If ever there was a time to try a new mental health technique, it's right…
By Erin Bunch
Why you're seeing so many sunsets on social media right now, according to science *and* astrology
May 12, 2020
Why you're seeing so many sunsets on social media right now, according to science *and* astrology
In pre-pandemic times, the hustle and bustle of everyday life makes stopping to take in…
By Kells McPhillips
Don't feel guilty about your list of grievances right now—adopt a 'grievance practice' instead
May 12, 2020
Don't feel guilty about your list of grievances right now—adopt a 'grievance practice' instead
I recently traded grievances with my best friend: She was feeling down because her metalworking…
By Mary Grace Garis
An introvert and extrovert wax poetic about the benefits of FOMO
May 11, 2020
An introvert and extrovert wax poetic about the benefits of FOMO
In 2011, "FOMO" (the "fear of missing out") was one of the top contenders for…
By Zoe Weiner
The reason why your brain's so foggy right now, according to a neurologist
May 11, 2020
The reason why your brain's so foggy right now, according to a neurologist
Yesterday morning, I spent a solid five minutes staring at the word "spaghetti." I was…
By Kells McPhillips
3 ways to connect with nature even when you're stuck inside
May 11, 2020
3 ways to connect with nature even when you're stuck inside
Even if you'd typically choose a living room yoga flow over a trail run, too…
By Well+Good Editors
15 Things To Put in Your Bath for Softer Skin and Aromatherapy
May 08, 2020
15 Things To Put in Your Bath for Softer Skin and Aromatherapy
A hot bath can't solve everything, but it does offer a brief respite from the…
By Erin Bunch
Finding joy in your life right now isn't indulgence, it's survival—here's how to do it
May 07, 2020
Finding joy in your life right now isn't indulgence, it's survival—here's how to do it
With so much going on in the world, it can be hard to know how…
By Kara Jillian Brown
11 fun craft kits for adults to do when you just can't handle another puzzle
May 07, 2020
11 fun craft kits for adults to do when you just can't handle another puzzle
Now that we're about two months into staying at home, I'm starting to get antsy.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
What the unique smell of your bad breath says about you—and how to make it better
May 06, 2020
What the unique smell of your bad breath says about you—and how to make it better
Part of being a real, live human being (which I think we all still are,…
By Erin Bunch
7 self-compassion practices that'll help you *actually* give yourself a break
May 06, 2020
7 self-compassion practices that'll help you *actually* give yourself a break
There are a lot of common phrases and questions we've defaulted to during this pandemic,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Gardening is actually a sneaky form of meditation—here's the reward you'll get from it
May 04, 2020
Gardening is actually a sneaky form of meditation—here's the reward you'll get from it
Whether you have a sprawling vegetable garden in your yard or one thriving ZZ plant…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to use emotional endurance to prepare for the road ahead, according to 26 marathoners
May 01, 2020
How to use emotional endurance to prepare for the road ahead, according to 26 marathoners
Living through this coronavirus pandemic is tough for basically all human beings. We're all doing…
By Mary Kearl
There's a good reason you don't want to masturbate right now—but here's how to change that
May 01, 2020
There's a good reason you don't want to masturbate right now—but here's how to change that
Whoever coined the term "sexy times" definitely didn't have spring 2020 in mind. The stress…
By Kells McPhillips
9 things you can easily automate but probably haven't yet
May 01, 2020
9 things you can easily automate but probably haven't yet
I haven't been inside a store since March 9, and while I say that with…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm an optimism doctor, and I hate the word 'balance'
May 01, 2020
I'm an optimism doctor, and I hate the word 'balance'
You've undoubtedly heard before that the secret to happiness is winning the work-hard, play-hard game…
By Mary Grace Garis
Make your mental health a priority this month with our Mental Wellness Challenge
May 01, 2020
Make your mental health a priority this month with our Mental Wellness Challenge
Today marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month—and I think we can all…
By Kells McPhillips
This is what happens when you stop brushing your teeth every day
April 30, 2020
This is what happens when you stop brushing your teeth every day
Let's say, hypothetically, that "someone you know" has been occasionally forgetting to brush their teeth…
By Erin Bunch
It's possible to fill your 'social fuel tank' with comfort food, TV, and no actual socializing
April 30, 2020
It's possible to fill your 'social fuel tank' with comfort food, TV, and no actual socializing
Finding comfort and social satisfaction amid this pandemic actually doesn't begin and end with video…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a mental-health counselor, and this is my favorite coping technique for anxiety about lack of control
April 30, 2020
I'm a mental-health counselor, and this is my favorite coping technique for anxiety about lack of control
Lately, my family has been circulating lines from Rumi's poem "The Guest House" in our group…
By Kells McPhillips
How to stop your coronavirus nightmares from stealing your dreams, according to a sleep doctor
April 29, 2020
How to stop your coronavirus nightmares from stealing your dreams, according to a sleep doctor
Right now, we quite simply can't escape the impact of COVID-19—not even in our dreams.…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 self-care tips health-care professionals on the front lines can practice in 5 minutes or less
April 27, 2020
3 self-care tips health-care professionals on the front lines can practice in 5 minutes or less
No amount of applause would be sufficient enough right now for those on the front…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why are video calls awkward (like *so* awkward) when IRL hangouts wouldn't be?
April 24, 2020
Why are video calls awkward (like *so* awkward) when IRL hangouts wouldn't be?
The first pause in conversation during a Zoom call of any sort, for any number…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to *actually* take things day by day, according to a psychologist
April 23, 2020
How to *actually* take things day by day, according to a psychologist
There are two go-to responses right now to the underwhelming yet ubiquitous question of "how…
By Mary Grace Garis
The definition of 'optimist' is misunderstood—here's a surprising sign you might actually be one
April 22, 2020
The definition of 'optimist' is misunderstood—here's a surprising sign you might actually be one
What comes to mind when you think of an optimist? I think of someone who…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to set an 'art trap' in your home that catches creativity when your mental health needs it most
April 22, 2020
How to set an 'art trap' in your home that catches creativity when your mental health needs it most
Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has become famous for debunking the "Eureka!" moment in artistic…
By Kells McPhillips
16 calming bedroom ideas that won't break the bank
April 21, 2020
16 calming bedroom ideas that won't break the bank
For some of us, getting a good night's rest has been a challenge lately. I'm…
By Erin Bunch
You can help save the world's coral reefs by playing this game on your phone
April 20, 2020
You can help save the world's coral reefs by playing this game on your phone
Sometimes you just need something to do that's a bit mindless. A task that's fun,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About To Throw Away
April 19, 2020
12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About To Throw Away
As I sit at home, day in and day out, constantly a 30-second-or-less walk from…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Wellness on TikTok is booming—and choreographed dances don't even scratch the surface
April 17, 2020
Wellness on TikTok is booming—and choreographed dances don't even scratch the surface
"Bye, I'm going to go learn a new TikTok dance" was the near-constant refrain I…
By Kells McPhillips
These are the benefits of tree hugging, straight from a forest ranger who does it all the time
April 17, 2020
These are the benefits of tree hugging, straight from a forest ranger who does it all the time
With everything going on right now, what we need more than ever is hugs. Of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 personal space boundaries to create, even when you don't have personal space to speak of
April 16, 2020
5 personal space boundaries to create, even when you don't have personal space to speak of
It's pretty ironic, but, for many of us, personal space is a rare commodity in…
By Kells McPhillips
The top Ayurvedic stress tips for your dosha to help you stay calm through quarantine
April 15, 2020
The top Ayurvedic stress tips for your dosha to help you stay calm through quarantine
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are banding together globally in an effort to stop…
By Rachel Lapidos
There Are 3 Styles of Coping—Here's How Knowing Yours Could Help Alleviate Stress
April 14, 2020
There Are 3 Styles of Coping—Here's How Knowing Yours Could Help Alleviate Stress
How are you coping right now? If you just raised a wineglass to the screen,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I tried a light-therapy desk lamp to improve my concentration *and* mood
April 14, 2020
I tried a light-therapy desk lamp to improve my concentration *and* mood
Before I dive in, a friendly tip to anyone who tries the Lumie Vitamin L…
By Mary Grace Garis
A behavioral psychologist's top 5 motivating tips to get out of bed on hard mornings
April 14, 2020
A behavioral psychologist's top 5 motivating tips to get out of bed on hard mornings
If you're having trouble finding the motivation to get out of bed in the morning,…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 of the most interesting online courses that'll instantly make you feel smarter
April 13, 2020
8 of the most interesting online courses that'll instantly make you feel smarter
When you're spending most of your time indoors doing the same things with the same…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Yale's happiness expert says 'fresh-start energy' can help you create new meaningful traditions
April 13, 2020
Yale's happiness expert says 'fresh-start energy' can help you create new meaningful traditions
A top mental-health coping strategy for life in quarantine is re-creating your old routine to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why you need a rest day, even in quarantine
April 12, 2020
Why you need a rest day, even in quarantine
"I finally have the time to tone my body," you think between crunches and jumping…
By Mary Grace Garis
I’m an essential oils non-believer but these blends calm me down in times of stress
April 11, 2020
I’m an essential oils non-believer but these blends calm me down in times of stress
To stay cool, calm, and collected during the Covid-19 pandemic, people are turning to all…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is the best exercise for anxiety—and it's absolutely free
April 10, 2020
This is the best exercise for anxiety—and it's absolutely free
Workouts have so much to offer: Yoga "creates space" in the body, Pilates works the…
By Kells McPhillips
A nostalgia expert says reminiscing can provide happiness (so keep reposting those old photos)
April 10, 2020
A nostalgia expert says reminiscing can provide happiness (so keep reposting those old photos)
As of late, when I see other people post old vacation shots of Greece, Versailles,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I’m a psychologist, and these are the 22 things I’m doing to support my mental health during social isolation
April 09, 2020
I’m a psychologist, and these are the 22 things I’m doing to support my mental health during social isolation
In this time of unprecedented stress and uncertainty, you'd be forgiven for leaning on just…
By Erin Bunch
Why I totally stopped setting goals and made a ‘Life Brief’ instead
April 09, 2020
Why I totally stopped setting goals and made a ‘Life Brief’ instead
I usually spend the first weeks of the year making a list of goals I…
By Larkin Clark
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique a mental health counselor swears by when thoughts spiral out of control
April 08, 2020
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique a mental health counselor swears by when thoughts spiral out of control
My negative thoughts are living their very best lives right now. And I'm not alone.…
By Kells McPhillips
Why it’s so weird watching people go out in TV shows as we're adjusting to a new normal
April 08, 2020
Why it’s so weird watching people go out in TV shows as we're adjusting to a new normal
Television has always been a salve, but adjusting to a new normal has spoiled it…
By Mary Grace Garis
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