Self-Care Tips
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
February 28, 2020
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
With fresh concerns about the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control…
By Tehrene Firman
Why a burnout expert says you should have an 'Untouchable Day' every week
February 25, 2020
Why a burnout expert says you should have an 'Untouchable Day' every week
Every minute I type this my fingers are sad that they can't grab my cell…
By Mary Grace Garis
Is it ever actually worth it to wake up before the sun?
February 21, 2020
Is it ever actually worth it to wake up before the sun?
Mark Wahlberg wakes up at 2:30 a.m. I repeat: Mark Wahlberg wakes up at 2:30…
By Kara Jillian Brown
4 real benefits of crying that'll make you feel great about *all* your feelings
February 21, 2020
4 real benefits of crying that'll make you feel great about *all* your feelings
A while back, I showed my parents a video of a baby moved to happy…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feel less burnt out in 3 months or less using this 3-step roadmap
February 20, 2020
Feel less burnt out in 3 months or less using this 3-step roadmap
To be upfront, there is no clear "cure" to burnout: it's something clinical, chronic and…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 self-love tips for accepting who you are right now—not who you wish you could be
February 19, 2020
3 self-love tips for accepting who you are right now—not who you wish you could be
The critical mass of messaging about self-love that's circulating right now has conditioned a number…
By Kait Hurley
The mistake of assuming mindfulness is for other people
February 19, 2020
The mistake of assuming mindfulness is for other people
It’s Monday morning and I’m sitting at my work desk. In my inbox, dozens of…
By Zahida Sherman
How one woman is helping Black mothers thrive through plant-based foods
February 18, 2020
How one woman is helping Black mothers thrive through plant-based foods
Taylor Johnson-Gordon is on a mission to help Millennial Black mothers feed their families plant-based…
By Latham Thomas
The 3 most common mistakes you make when you're stressed—and what to do instead
February 13, 2020
The 3 most common mistakes you make when you're stressed—and what to do instead
Isaac Newton's Third Law of Motion states "what goes up must come down." But stress…
By Kells McPhillips
The Case for *Not* Cutting Your Narcissistic Best Friend Out of Your Life
February 12, 2020
The Case for *Not* Cutting Your Narcissistic Best Friend Out of Your Life
I understand the reasoning for cutting toxic people out of your life, yet I often…
By Erin Bunch
'Friend-mirroring' is the confidence-boosting reason to send selfies to your pals
February 11, 2020
'Friend-mirroring' is the confidence-boosting reason to send selfies to your pals
I'm single and I live in New York City, which is something I admit with…
By Mary Grace Garis
Instagram just made your feed (and your scrolling habit) way better for your mental health
February 10, 2020
Instagram just made your feed (and your scrolling habit) way better for your mental health
Do you think you're a social media hoarder? Are you planning to unfollow Instagram followers…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
February 10, 2020
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
As much as it hurts to acknowledge it, we know sitting is bad for us.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 steps to stop self-sabotaging behavior from ruining your potential and happiness
February 07, 2020
3 steps to stop self-sabotaging behavior from ruining your potential and happiness
Ever have something really great happen in your life and then you follow it up…
By Jessica Estrada
I'm the biggest podcast fan I know, but the constant information in my ears stresses me out
February 06, 2020
I'm the biggest podcast fan I know, but the constant information in my ears stresses me out
I scheduled my podcast listening like I schedule my workouts: Book Riot on Monday, J Train…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Handle Trust Issues: Tips for New and Old Couples To Identify and Get Over Them
February 04, 2020
How To Handle Trust Issues: Tips for New and Old Couples To Identify and Get Over Them
When a partner shatters your trust, it’s almost like breaking a mirror. While you can…
By Mary Grace Garis & Helen Carefoot
The books, documentaries, and podcasts recommended by 3 nutrition experts
February 03, 2020
The books, documentaries, and podcasts recommended by 3 nutrition experts
If you're always reading up on ways to get plant-based protein, or shop more sustainably,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Therapist-vetted tips on how to get the most out of a ‘mental health day’
February 01, 2020
Therapist-vetted tips on how to get the most out of a ‘mental health day’
It's the resounding advice from mental health professionals that's often said but rarely followed: Take…
By Emily Laurence
More than a million people take this personality test each year to better understand their relationships
January 31, 2020
More than a million people take this personality test each year to better understand their relationships
While there are many different personality typologies, each has a primary focus: Myers-Briggs examines how…
By Jenna Birch
Headspace is teaming up with Barbie to bring meditation benefits to kids
January 30, 2020
Headspace is teaming up with Barbie to bring meditation benefits to kids
Burnout has become so pervasive that in 2019, the World Health Organization formally recognized it…
By Kells McPhillips
Hit a rut with your self-care routine? Here are 11 expert-approved methods to try
January 30, 2020
Hit a rut with your self-care routine? Here are 11 expert-approved methods to try
Like with anything else in life, doing the same old thing over and over again…
By Jessica Estrada
Use shadow work to transform your 'negative' traits into sources of strength and self-love
January 29, 2020
Use shadow work to transform your 'negative' traits into sources of strength and self-love
No matter how many inspiring quotes pop up on your Instagram feed or how many…
By Jessica Estrada
4 ways to keep your A-average in life without perfectionist tendencies getting in your way
January 29, 2020
4 ways to keep your A-average in life without perfectionist tendencies getting in your way
If you were a straight-A student in school, you might now concern yourself with being…
By Mary Grace Garis
WHO declares the Coronavirus an international health concern—here’s what you need to know right now
January 28, 2020
WHO declares the Coronavirus an international health concern—here’s what you need to know right now
There are currently six confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. Five of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 Easy Ways To Cleanse Your Aura, According to a Reiki Master
January 27, 2020
3 Easy Ways To Cleanse Your Aura, According to a Reiki Master
Sometimes, I feel a bit... off. I might spill coffee, break a dish, get honked…
By Erin Bunch
Feeling like you're to blame for the mistakes of others? Personalizing is the problem
January 27, 2020
Feeling like you're to blame for the mistakes of others? Personalizing is the problem
If your best friend gets back with her garbage ex, would you feel guilty and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Enter a flow state to become joyfully in the moment when the world feels overwhelming
January 27, 2020
Enter a flow state to become joyfully in the moment when the world feels overwhelming
Do you ever feel so immersed in something you're currently doing that the low-stakes goings-on…
By Mary Grace Garis
Already ace Yale's famous happiness course? Try another (free!) Ivy League online class on positivity
January 25, 2020
Already ace Yale's famous happiness course? Try another (free!) Ivy League online class on positivity
The Yale online course in happiness ("The Science of Well-Being") has earned its spot as…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Orgasm Fast (Like, Really Fast) With 16 Tips From Sex Experts
January 24, 2020
How To Orgasm Fast (Like, Really Fast) With 16 Tips From Sex Experts
The unfortunate truth of the orgasm gap is that for folks with vulvas, climaxing is…
By Kells McPhillips
How Learning To Care Less in All Aspects of Life Can Be the Ultimate Healthy Boundary
January 22, 2020
How Learning To Care Less in All Aspects of Life Can Be the Ultimate Healthy Boundary
I'm taking a personally led crash course in how to stop caring (or, at least,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Hate to say it, but complaining only gets you what you want when it's 'problem-solving'
January 14, 2020
Hate to say it, but complaining only gets you what you want when it's 'problem-solving'
I am very infamous for my champagne complaints, my prosecco problems, if you will. This…
By Mary Grace Garis
Introduce your winter blues to koselig, Norway's loneliness-fighting version of hygge
January 10, 2020
Introduce your winter blues to koselig, Norway's loneliness-fighting version of hygge
One of my happiest memories takes place in February, which is hilarious because February is…
By Mary Grace Garis
I leave up Christmas lights until April to ease my seasonal affective disorder symptoms
January 03, 2020
I leave up Christmas lights until April to ease my seasonal affective disorder symptoms
When my father was young and single, his parents would buy him a Christmas tree…
By Mary Grace Garis
Goals and intentions aren't the same—here's when to use each for optimum success and happiness
January 02, 2020
Goals and intentions aren't the same—here's when to use each for optimum success and happiness
It’s that time of year again, when you go-getters are bullet-journaling, clipping magazines to craft…
By Jessica Estrada
The 3-step guide for mastering mirror work to level up your self-love practice
December 30, 2019
The 3-step guide for mastering mirror work to level up your self-love practice
I learned about mirror work a few years ago after discovering the book about it…
By Jessica Estrada
6 editors share the mental health advice that got them through 2019
December 28, 2019
6 editors share the mental health advice that got them through 2019
2019 has been A Year. It's the end of the decade, which, insert 200 mind-blowing…
By Allie Flinn
3 tips to get out of your own way and stop self-sabotage in its tracks
December 21, 2019
3 tips to get out of your own way and stop self-sabotage in its tracks
Have you ever set a goal that you're unable to reach, regardless of how hard…
By Jessica Estrada
7 household items that double as convenient, budget-friendly sex toys
December 20, 2019
7 household items that double as convenient, budget-friendly sex toys
Whether your go-to vibrator is on the fritz, you're jonesing to try something new, you're…
By Morgan Mandriota
8 Tried-and-True Stress Relief Products for Staying Calm in Every Situation
December 13, 2019
8 Tried-and-True Stress Relief Products for Staying Calm in Every Situation
Even if your home is a Zen respite and your workplace epitomizes what a healthy…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to keep your feet warm, according to a podiatrist
December 08, 2019
How to keep your feet warm, according to a podiatrist
Technically, winter doesn't arrive until December 21. But let's be real—it's already in full-force. And…
By Tehrene Firman
Should we be talking about "mental wellness," not "mental health"?
December 05, 2019
Should we be talking about "mental wellness," not "mental health"?
Mental health issues affect everyone, but research suggests people in the Black community are less…
By Latham Thomas
How self-care became a commodity in the modern era of wellness
December 04, 2019
How self-care became a commodity in the modern era of wellness
These days, you'd be hard-pressed to scroll on Instagram without seeing someone eating something delicious,…
By Jenna Birch
Social media isn’t perfect, but it’s brought us together in community, health, love, and beyond
December 03, 2019
Social media isn’t perfect, but it’s brought us together in community, health, love, and beyond
Neither smartphones nor the internet itself were invented within the last 10 years, but both…
By Erin Bunch
Nutric people are the opposite of toxic—here’s how to tell if you tick the boxes
December 01, 2019
Nutric people are the opposite of toxic—here’s how to tell if you tick the boxes
Today in news that makes me question if I'm actually a good person, there's a…
By Allie Flinn
While traveling, yoga helps me find community—anywhere in the world
November 30, 2019
While traveling, yoga helps me find community—anywhere in the world
I embarked on a yearlong travel adventure with my husband back in May. While our…
By Lindsay Cohn
The hand and finger stretches you can do anywhere, anytime
November 28, 2019
The hand and finger stretches you can do anywhere, anytime
In the age of technology, you're texting, scrolling, tapping at your mouse or touch pad,…
By Tehrene Firman
The skeptic's guide to gratitude that won't make you want to roll your eyes
November 26, 2019
The skeptic's guide to gratitude that won't make you want to roll your eyes
One New Year’s Eve ten years ago, Janice Kaplan, journalist and author of The Gratitude…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
The to-do list loophole that lets you feel great about not finishing every single thing
November 23, 2019
The to-do list loophole that lets you feel great about not finishing every single thing
I'm a big believer in the power of crossing things out, and many of the…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to set boundaries with family members when you just need some space
November 21, 2019
How to set boundaries with family members when you just need some space
How often is "yes" your first instinct when someone asks you out for post-work cocktails…
By Well+Good Editors
How to Identify (and Handle) Your Emotional Triggers Before They Cause Real Harm
November 21, 2019
How to Identify (and Handle) Your Emotional Triggers Before They Cause Real Harm
Phone calls during the work day. Cuddling in bed with anyone past 11 a.m. The Sundays' mid-90s cover…
By Mary Grace Garis
Stuck in the Past? Here Are 5 Mindfulness Tricks To Transport You to the Present
November 20, 2019
Stuck in the Past? Here Are 5 Mindfulness Tricks To Transport You to the Present
Reminiscing about the good old days is harmless and often straight-up mood-boosting. But being stuck…
By Jessica Estrada
12 holiday gifts for yourself—because sometimes self care requires shopping
November 17, 2019
12 holiday gifts for yourself—because sometimes self care requires shopping
Common pitfall of holiday shopping: Whenever you're scouring the real (and virtual) aisles for your…
By Well+Good Editors
The strongest muscle in your body is also the tightest—here's how to stretch it out
November 12, 2019
The strongest muscle in your body is also the tightest—here's how to stretch it out
Grinding of the teeth, or bruxism, is so common that you might be doing it…
By Tehrene Firman
The meditative act of baking bread
November 10, 2019
The meditative act of baking bread
When I was traveling in India ten years ago, I learned a lot about meditation.…
By Jessica Kerwin Jenkins
4 nonverbal ways to convey max confidence, according to a body language expert
November 06, 2019
4 nonverbal ways to convey max confidence, according to a body language expert
There's the radical thing I've been trying out recently called "looking people in the eye."…
By Mary Grace Garis
Has burnout culture made you addicted to ambition and busyness?
November 06, 2019
Has burnout culture made you addicted to ambition and busyness?
Like most freelancers who juggle multiple clients, projects, and deadlines—sometimes seven days a week—I often…
By Erin Magner
Self care over the holidays is essential for survival—these 4 steps will get you there
November 04, 2019
Self care over the holidays is essential for survival—these 4 steps will get you there
Meet Wellness Collective, our new, immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice…
By Well+Good Editors
My long hair helped me feel strong against Lyme disease—here's why I cut it
November 04, 2019
My long hair helped me feel strong against Lyme disease—here's why I cut it
I was diagnosed with Lyme disease and babesiosis (a parasite-spread disease similar to malaria) in…
By Tessa Permar
The simultaneously challenging but 'joyful' realities of being a parent with a chronic illness
November 03, 2019
The simultaneously challenging but 'joyful' realities of being a parent with a chronic illness
There are no days off when it comes to being a parent. It doesn't matter…
By Emily Laurence
The surprising restorative power of a self-care box
November 03, 2019
The surprising restorative power of a self-care box
Even if you're generally the happiest person on the planet, you can't escape bad days.…
By Tehrene Firman
The surprising trick that helped me finally master my morning anxiety
November 01, 2019
The surprising trick that helped me finally master my morning anxiety
I am not, by any means, a morning person. I’m actually the polar opposite—mornings crush…
By Francesca Krempa
How to best deal with the end of daylight saving time, according to your zodiac sign
October 31, 2019
How to best deal with the end of daylight saving time, according to your zodiac sign
If you've been perusing your calendar lately, wondering, huh, when is daylight saving over this year?…
By Nikhita Mahtani
How to use your playlist to turn your bad mood around in 3 minutes flat
October 30, 2019
How to use your playlist to turn your bad mood around in 3 minutes flat
Gloria Estefan is my bad mood hero. Allow me to explain: There are occasions where,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Reparenting Therapy Can Help You Heal Your Inner Child—Here's How
October 30, 2019
Reparenting Therapy Can Help You Heal Your Inner Child—Here's How
If you’ve heard the phrase "healing your inner child," but don't immediately understand what that…
By Jessica Estrada
Feeling stressed? Try these Ayurvedic techniques to get back in a calmer headspace
October 23, 2019
Feeling stressed? Try these Ayurvedic techniques to get back in a calmer headspace
For wellness expert, writer, and cook Mira Manek, Ayurveda—a holistic medicine and wellness practice from…
By Emily Laurence
'Inside Out' inspired me to anthropomorphize my sadness to regain self-control
October 22, 2019
'Inside Out' inspired me to anthropomorphize my sadness to regain self-control
I've been feeding the void the past few months. Though I'm aware that reads as…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 ways to be more mindful during your workouts, straight from the pros
October 19, 2019
7 ways to be more mindful during your workouts, straight from the pros
For the most part, people want to be distracted during their workouts. There are TVs…
By Tehrene Firman
9 Steps for Raising Your Emotional Maturity Level and Taking Stress in Stride
October 16, 2019
9 Steps for Raising Your Emotional Maturity Level and Taking Stress in Stride
While maturity, as we popularly understand it, is typically developed through a combination of age…
By Jessica Estrada
My #MentalHealthMonday morning routine is the most important part of my week
October 13, 2019
My #MentalHealthMonday morning routine is the most important part of my week
 Too many memes on Instagram exist to remind you that Monday morning is the…
By Zoe Weiner
The most fulfilling way for you to socialize, according to your Myers-Briggs type
October 11, 2019
The most fulfilling way for you to socialize, according to your Myers-Briggs type
All people have a social muscle they flex in different ways, and no matter how…
By Jenna Birch
The exact way you feel stressed after socializing, according to your personality
October 09, 2019
The exact way you feel stressed after socializing, according to your personality
The most annoying aspect of being an introvert is how quickly we fall victim to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Are you using all 5 types of boundaries in your life to exert max healthy control?
October 08, 2019
Are you using all 5 types of boundaries in your life to exert max healthy control?
A key element for surviving in this world without losing your mind to burnout—social, professional,…
By Mary Grace Garis
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