Self-Care Tips
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
5 activities that can spark joy even during quarantine, according to a joy strategist
April 08, 2020
5 activities that can spark joy even during quarantine, according to a joy strategist
Monopoly used to spark joy for me—and, well many others. The game as we know…
By Mary Grace Garis
A hot bath can't solve everything, but it can lower stress—here's how to make your soak even more relaxing
April 07, 2020
A hot bath can't solve everything, but it can lower stress—here's how to make your soak even more relaxing
Even in the best of times, a relaxing bath is a legit way to decompress.…
By Erin Bunch
Faking your commute is the psychologist-approved tactic for holding steady when your routine is whack
April 07, 2020
Faking your commute is the psychologist-approved tactic for holding steady when your routine is whack
A mere month ago, I spent my commute on the subway to and from work…
By Kells McPhillips
11 fun online classes to take for free when boredom strikes
April 06, 2020
11 fun online classes to take for free when boredom strikes
Without the option to go out and spend time with friends and family, you may…
By Kara Jillian Brown
10 virtual birthday ideas to help some one have the happiest day
April 06, 2020
10 virtual birthday ideas to help some one have the happiest day
April 7 is my birthday, and while I haven't looked forward to that date for…
By Erin Bunch
3 tips to get out of survival mode and find comfort in the abnormal, according to a psychotherapist
April 06, 2020
3 tips to get out of survival mode and find comfort in the abnormal, according to a psychotherapist
Some days, as of late, I feel like I'm living in a zombie-apocalypse video game,…
By Mary Grace Garis
57 activities to do at home when isolation boredom seizes you
April 03, 2020
57 activities to do at home when isolation boredom seizes you
When the outside is off limits, you run out of of fun and fresh activities…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to be an animal foster parent—because now is the best time to get a four-legged companion
April 02, 2020
How to be an animal foster parent—because now is the best time to get a four-legged companion
Now that we're all more time at home with limited human contact, you may be…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I replaced my entire wellness routine with customized products, and life has never been easier
April 02, 2020
I replaced my entire wellness routine with customized products, and life has never been easier
Swatch a thousand foundations? Set your alarm for 2:30 a.m. in the name of nailing…
By Zoe Weiner
Yale's Happiness Expert Explains 8 Strategies for Staying Positive When It Feels Impossible
April 02, 2020
Yale's Happiness Expert Explains 8 Strategies for Staying Positive When It Feels Impossible
Reading horror-tinged headlines, fearing for the health of our loved ones, and worrying about personal…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
9 Calming Candles To Turn Any Space Into Your Personal Sanctuary With the Strike of a Match
April 02, 2020
9 Calming Candles To Turn Any Space Into Your Personal Sanctuary With the Strike of a Match
Fun fact: candle in French is bougie. While bougie as we use it is derived…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Short- and long-term 'quarantine goals' can help you feel more accomplished and in control
April 02, 2020
Short- and long-term 'quarantine goals' can help you feel more accomplished and in control
My first few days of quarantining myself to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in…
By Zoe Weiner
How to politely decline that virtual happy hour when you very clearly don't have plans
March 28, 2020
How to politely decline that virtual happy hour when you very clearly don't have plans
In light of the social distancing guidelines surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, you'd think your social…
By Mary Grace Garis
Should I disinfect my mail? Experts say you don't need to fear COVID-19 on packages
March 27, 2020
Should I disinfect my mail? Experts say you don't need to fear COVID-19 on packages
We know that diligent hand washing and social distancing are both essential if we're to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
13 ways to change the conversation when you can't talk about COVID-19 anymore
March 27, 2020
13 ways to change the conversation when you can't talk about COVID-19 anymore
I was enjoying a virtual happy over a FaceTime call with my friend Andrea for…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 8 best language learning apps to turn you into a polyglot
March 27, 2020
The 8 best language learning apps to turn you into a polyglot
I haven't touched my French textbook since my sophomore year of college. That hasn't stopped…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 strategies from Ancient Greek Stoics to reframe your stressful thoughts in less than 5 seconds
March 27, 2020
3 strategies from Ancient Greek Stoics to reframe your stressful thoughts in less than 5 seconds
While the concept of Stoicism doesn't necessarily conjure vibes of positivity and joyfulness, those are…
By Mary Grace Garis
I lived on a submarine for months—these are my tips for living in small spaces
March 26, 2020
I lived on a submarine for months—these are my tips for living in small spaces
Let’s just say it: social distancing sucks. It’s absolutely necessary to flatten the curve and…
By Francesca Krempa
The most important thing to know about sewing your own face masks for COVID-19
March 25, 2020
The most important thing to know about sewing your own face masks for COVID-19
Social distancing has handed many of us a quantity of free time that we're still…
By Kells McPhillips
Self care doesn't have to be complicated—here's how to join Well+Good for a series of *free* soothing activities
March 25, 2020
Self care doesn't have to be complicated—here's how to join Well+Good for a series of *free* soothing activities
At Well+Good, we're acutely aware that it's other humans—and the connections we form with them—that'll…
By Kate Spies
I'm a neuroscientist, and this is how 'compassion meditation' helps you feel less alone while social distancing
March 25, 2020
I'm a neuroscientist, and this is how 'compassion meditation' helps you feel less alone while social distancing
While we practice social distancing and spend less time with friends and family, it's easy…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The most soothingly effective self-care activity for your Myers-Briggs type, found
March 24, 2020
The most soothingly effective self-care activity for your Myers-Briggs type, found
In light of reports about COVID-19 consuming the news cycle and our thoughts, it’s easy…
By Jenna Birch
8 types of personality tests to *really* help you get to know yourself
March 23, 2020
8 types of personality tests to *really* help you get to know yourself
With major cities in the U.S. under shelter-in-place mandates and officials in all 50 states…
By Allie Flinn
5 WFH boundaries that'll save you from slipping into accidental 14-hour workdays
March 23, 2020
5 WFH boundaries that'll save you from slipping into accidental 14-hour workdays
Given the recommendation of social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have some confusion…
By Mary Grace Garis
Hand washing is important, but these are the other 4 things you touch all day that you should be cleaning
March 21, 2020
Hand washing is important, but these are the other 4 things you touch all day that you should be cleaning
Though the swift spread of COVID-19 has sent us into a global panic, it's weirdly comforting…
By Mary Grace Garis
March 20 is the astrological New Year—here's how you can best celebrate
March 20, 2020
March 20 is the astrological New Year—here's how you can best celebrate
Celebrations of any sort may feel unnatural right now, but there is a legitimate reason…
By Erin Bunch
10 ways to stop a spiral of negative thinking in its tracks in 5 minutes or less
March 20, 2020
10 ways to stop a spiral of negative thinking in its tracks in 5 minutes or less
Let's say you're having a really good day, are feeling totally on point, and then…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Hey, it’s okay if you’re not checking everything off of your to-do list right now
March 19, 2020
Hey, it’s okay if you’re not checking everything off of your to-do list right now
There was a minute—a sparking, optimistic minute—when I thought I’d emerge from this global emergency…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 ways to bring a sense of the great outdoors inside using visual ASMR
March 19, 2020
5 ways to bring a sense of the great outdoors inside using visual ASMR
One thing keeping me going during this period of social distancing in light of the…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 Online Games You Can Play Virtually With Your Friends Near and Far
March 18, 2020
6 Online Games You Can Play Virtually With Your Friends Near and Far
It's a safe bet that you're missing at least two things during social distancing: your…
By Mary Grace Garis
10 healthy daily habits to retain even while social distancing, according to psychologists
March 18, 2020
10 healthy daily habits to retain even while social distancing, according to psychologists
In a true act of bravery, today I put on a bra, leggings, and a…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 ways body language can help you fake it till you make it on days when you feel blah
March 17, 2020
3 ways body language can help you fake it till you make it on days when you feel blah
I type this with fingers that have half-polished, half-unpolished nails, extending from hands that are…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to maintain human connection and not feel lonely when working from home
March 16, 2020
How to maintain human connection and not feel lonely when working from home
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, one common response to a national directive to…
By Kells McPhillips
Does living like a rom-com lead guarantee happily ever after? I tried it to find out
March 13, 2020
Does living like a rom-com lead guarantee happily ever after? I tried it to find out
After watching the highly-anticipated second installment of Netflix's To All the Boys I've Loved Before…
By Kells McPhillips
Download these 8 self-care apps to nourish your mind, body, and soul
March 12, 2020
Download these 8 self-care apps to nourish your mind, body, and soul
Self-care has become a literal commodity in this modern age of wellness, with companies, emerging…
By Jessica Estrada
Your go-to self-care activity might actually be fueling your burnout
March 11, 2020
Your go-to self-care activity might actually be fueling your burnout
It's probably not on-task work and it's almost certainly distracting behavior, yet nearly all of…
By Mary Grace Garis
Feeling stressed? 'Safety signals' might help your brain better cope in the moment
March 10, 2020
Feeling stressed? 'Safety signals' might help your brain better cope in the moment
We’ve all experienced it before: visualizing a beach or a mountain vista to calm your…
By Lauren Del Turco
How To Open Your Root Chakra, According to Reiki Masters
March 09, 2020
How To Open Your Root Chakra, According to Reiki Masters
If you know what chakras are, you probably know that they can get blocked. To…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to reinvent yourself into anything you want to be, according to a transformation mentor
March 05, 2020
How to reinvent yourself into anything you want to be, according to a transformation mentor
The question of how someone defines themselves is a tricky one because the options are…
By Emily Laurence
Hate meditating? Here are 3 ways to reap the self-compassion benefits without sitting on a cushion
March 04, 2020
Hate meditating? Here are 3 ways to reap the self-compassion benefits without sitting on a cushion
Like cilantro, meditation is a divisive topic: When the practice comes up in conversation, people…
By Kells McPhillips
A psychologist's advice on how to care for your mental health in a pandemic
March 03, 2020
A psychologist's advice on how to care for your mental health in a pandemic
As evidenced by the dearth of hand sanitizers at your local drugstore, people are concerned…
By Mary Grace Garis
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
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