Self-Care Tips
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
Real question: Is it possible to have unadulterated fun as an adult?
October 04, 2019
Real question: Is it possible to have unadulterated fun as an adult?
Think back to your elementary school playground. If it was anything like mine, it was…
By Erin Magner
5 stretches a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
October 02, 2019
5 stretches a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
If you're already feeling a little stiff, just wait—this is just the beginning. As you…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a yoga instructor and I have to get ready without a shower—these are my secrets
September 29, 2019
I'm a yoga instructor and I have to get ready without a shower—these are my secrets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9mlNKygsY Pulling off the transition from "sweaty mess at the gym" to "fresh-faced glowing angel"…
By Allie Flinn
How rediscovering the forgotten art of penmanship is helping me spark joy
September 29, 2019
How rediscovering the forgotten art of penmanship is helping me spark joy
When my two daughters were young, and slowly and diligently working on their penmanship, I…
By Jessica Kerwin Jenkins
Experts want you prioritize having friends younger than you—here's why
September 27, 2019
Experts want you prioritize having friends younger than you—here's why
I hit adulthood long before the concept of body positivity was a widely held and…
By Erin Bunch
How this hip-hop influencer went from burnout to bliss
September 26, 2019
How this hip-hop influencer went from burnout to bliss
After years of dues-paying in her career, Devi Brown reached milestone after milestone, eventually becoming…
By Latham Thomas
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the more—wait for it—adaptable cousin of IQ
September 23, 2019
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the more—wait for it—adaptable cousin of IQ
The real world does not suffer those who can't keep up—especially at work. There's always…
By Mary Grace Garis
Learn to relax in the absolute best way for your specific Myers-Briggs personality
September 20, 2019
Learn to relax in the absolute best way for your specific Myers-Briggs personality
Everyone has different go-to methods for blowing off steam. Some like to be social with…
By Jenna Birch
The 8 best ‘Friends’ moments that double as legitimately helpful wellness tips
September 17, 2019
The 8 best ‘Friends’ moments that double as legitimately helpful wellness tips
In the 25 years since the September 22, 1994, premiere of Friends on NBC, the…
By Aly Semigran
The top 3 things Simone Biles does every day to prioritize her health and wellness
September 17, 2019
The top 3 things Simone Biles does every day to prioritize her health and wellness
When I watched the video of Simone Biles competing in the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championship…
By Allie Flinn
The Easiest Habit To Adopt To Improve Your Worst Days? Thinking Kind Thoughts About Others
September 16, 2019
The Easiest Habit To Adopt To Improve Your Worst Days? Thinking Kind Thoughts About Others
Right now, my life is amid a phase of change—and I'm personally predisposed to hate…
By Mary Grace Garis
A chef-turned-CEO shares the secret to activating your inner muse
September 15, 2019
A chef-turned-CEO shares the secret to activating your inner muse
While self care is highly personal in terms of what it means, often it's built…
By Mary Grace Garis
30 percent of millennials are lonely, but that's not necessarily a bad thing
September 13, 2019
30 percent of millennials are lonely, but that's not necessarily a bad thing
When YouGov released its survey of 1,254 adults this summer, the results—which found that 30…
By Zoe Weiner
How to strength train your 'emotional resilience' before disaster strikes
September 13, 2019
How to strength train your 'emotional resilience' before disaster strikes
Not to brag, but I think I'm on my way to wining the gold medal…
By Mary Grace Garis
Meet 'enjoyment anxiety,' the reason you feel pressured to have the best. time. ever.
September 12, 2019
Meet 'enjoyment anxiety,' the reason you feel pressured to have the best. time. ever.
Last month, I took two weeks off to vacation in Bali—and I don't mean "vacation"…
By Erin Magner
Homemade bubble bath will give you a luxurious soak *without* a side of skin irritation
September 07, 2019
Homemade bubble bath will give you a luxurious soak *without* a side of skin irritation
As a child, I adamantly tried to turn every bath into a bubble bath. You…
By Alyssa Girdwain
Overwhelmed to the point of glitching? Here's how to find your reset button to manage stress
September 07, 2019
Overwhelmed to the point of glitching? Here's how to find your reset button to manage stress
I'm not sure if you play the The Sims 4 like I do, or if…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here's why you should rate your sexual desire on a scale of 1 to 9
September 06, 2019
Here's why you should rate your sexual desire on a scale of 1 to 9
"On a scale from 1 to 9, how turned on are you right now?" Isn't…
By Kells McPhillips
Citrus essential oils are mood-boosting superstars—here's how to use them
September 06, 2019
Citrus essential oils are mood-boosting superstars—here's how to use them
During the summer months, the quickest mood boost comes from stepping outside, basking in the…
By Tehrene Firman
How to emotionally prepare yourself to live with a stranger in college
September 06, 2019
How to emotionally prepare yourself to live with a stranger in college
My sister and I shared a room growing up. Whenever we complained (and, oh, we…
By Kells McPhillips
Why your ex's happy milestones affect you, even after you've moved on
September 05, 2019
Why your ex's happy milestones affect you, even after you've moved on
When my oldest friend told me her ex had gotten engaged and she, like, felt…
By Mary Grace Garis
Well+Good readers have spoken—these 10 books are total page-turners
September 04, 2019
Well+Good readers have spoken—these 10 books are total page-turners
The literary community has a soft spot for summer reading. But me? I find myself…
By Kells McPhillips
Self care is a lifeline for many women—but it's not enough
September 04, 2019
Self care is a lifeline for many women—but it's not enough
Take a five-minute scroll through your Instagram feed, and you’re bound to find snapshots of…
By Daley Quinn
The introvert's 5-step guide for surviving and thriving at a group dinner
September 03, 2019
The introvert's 5-step guide for surviving and thriving at a group dinner
As soon as the biological clock strikes, oh, 26, social circles far and wide decide…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why it's so easy to fall into catastrophic thinking when we get phone calls at work
September 03, 2019
Why it's so easy to fall into catastrophic thinking when we get phone calls at work
The last time my mom called me while I was at work—and really any and…
By Mary Grace Garis
This is the one thing to remember when you're working on your self care
September 02, 2019
This is the one thing to remember when you're working on your self care
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest…
By Well+Good Editors
4 ways you can incorporate food into your self-care routine
September 02, 2019
4 ways you can incorporate food into your self-care routine
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the…
By Well+Good Editors
One woman found a surprising mental health benefit in a simple at-home manicure
September 01, 2019
One woman found a surprising mental health benefit in a simple at-home manicure
 Confession: my at-home manicure routine is mostly me painting over my chipped nail polish…
By Allie Flinn
Are you performing too much ‘other care’? Here's how to tell
August 27, 2019
Are you performing too much ‘other care’? Here's how to tell
When you place your care in someone else's hands, you may not take stock of…
By Kells McPhillips
The fastest way to gracefully get out of stuff you don’t want to do
August 26, 2019
The fastest way to gracefully get out of stuff you don’t want to do
My sister and I shared a bedroom throughout childhood. For the two of us, setting…
By Kells McPhillips
Our bodies just aren't designed for constant tech use—here's how to keep yours safe and strong
August 22, 2019
Our bodies just aren't designed for constant tech use—here's how to keep yours safe and strong
I like to joke that if future humans are anything like me, legs won't be…
By Erin Bunch
According to Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe, true enlightenment is possible every single day
August 22, 2019
According to Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe, true enlightenment is possible every single day
There's no one definition of enlightenment. The Buddhist principle is defined by some as "a…
By Kells McPhillips
Which style of rest you need, based on your Enneagram type—no naps included
August 21, 2019
Which style of rest you need, based on your Enneagram type—no naps included
If you're anything like me, you probably have one response when asked if you've gotten…
By Tehrene Firman
This nutrition expert makes food traditions healthier—without sacrificing taste
August 21, 2019
This nutrition expert makes food traditions healthier—without sacrificing taste
"As a dietitian of color, I want to always tell the world we exist." So…
By Latham Thomas
Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" stress? Here's why it's important
August 21, 2019
Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" stress? Here's why it's important
You know what stress feels like: That tight-shouldered, mind-racing sensation that often follows a marathon…
By Well+Good Editors
I challenged myself to find 10 minutes of self care in my daily routine—here’s what happened
August 20, 2019
I challenged myself to find 10 minutes of self care in my daily routine—here’s what happened
Be honest, how often do you really prioritize self care on a daily basis? According…
By Alex Taylor
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely…
By Jessica Estrada
Life as a lefty helps me to embrace *all* my flaws—not just those related to handedness
August 13, 2019
Life as a lefty helps me to embrace *all* my flaws—not just those related to handedness
If asked to describe myself in a sentence, or even in a string of adjectives,…
By Alexis Berger
The key differences in how introverts and extroverts can best navigate today's world
August 13, 2019
The key differences in how introverts and extroverts can best navigate today's world
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator has been around for decades, helping countless people understand how they…
By Korin Miller
7 Distinct Greek Words Describe Different Kinds of Love—Which Have You Experienced?
August 12, 2019
7 Distinct Greek Words Describe Different Kinds of Love—Which Have You Experienced?
Consider the many contexts for which people use the word “love.” You can love your…
By Jenna Birch
A face-mask queen shares her favorite self-care habits that follow 2 rules: being easy and fun
August 11, 2019
A face-mask queen shares her favorite self-care habits that follow 2 rules: being easy and fun
Want to learn about her whole self-care routine? Watch the video here. It makes sense…
By Mary Grace Garis
Help! My loved ones are gaslighting me about my mental health struggles
August 10, 2019
Help! My loved ones are gaslighting me about my mental health struggles
My mom's heard me describe the malaise that's plagued me since puberty…pretty much since I…
By Mary Grace Garis
Science backs rituals as an empowering strategy to help you bounce back from failure
August 09, 2019
Science backs rituals as an empowering strategy to help you bounce back from failure
Chances are, you have some kind of ritual that makes you feel better about life.…
By Kristin Wong
Reading is the ultimate mindfulness practice for the restless—so grab book and settle in
August 09, 2019
Reading is the ultimate mindfulness practice for the restless—so grab book and settle in
Whenever someone asks about my "hobbies" to fulfill our we-just-met small talk quota, I always…
By Kells McPhillips
5 questions you can use to check in on your mental health every day
August 08, 2019
5 questions you can use to check in on your mental health every day
When you go in for a check-up at the doctor, there are things they usually…
By Hannah Paasch
Use 'soul medicine' to remedy to that all-too-common 'meh' feeling and vibrate higher
August 07, 2019
Use 'soul medicine' to remedy to that all-too-common 'meh' feeling and vibrate higher
I'm deep in an inexplicable funk of "meh" when I meet Lalah Delia, spiritual writer…
By Erin Bunch
A psychologist's satisfying take on why you should lean into your bad moods
August 06, 2019
A psychologist's satisfying take on why you should lean into your bad moods
The other night, I rendered all my efforts to smile big and self-soothe my way…
By Mary Grace Garis
Polar’s chic new fitness tracker is like having a meditation and recovery expert on your wrist
August 06, 2019
Polar’s chic new fitness tracker is like having a meditation and recovery expert on your wrist
When you're in the market to buy a fitness tracker, your prime incentive for splurging…
By Tehrene Firman
9 habits from wellness entrepreneurs that they owe their success to
August 04, 2019
9 habits from wellness entrepreneurs that they owe their success to
At risk of sounding like that cat hanging onto a tree branch in the inspirational…
By Alyssa Girdwain
2 relationship pros say seeing out your revenge fantasy on an ex won't make you feel better
July 29, 2019
2 relationship pros say seeing out your revenge fantasy on an ex won't make you feel better
You can send someone actual shit in the mail. Cow dung, elephant crap, and gorilla…
By Zoe Weiner
How a novice herbalist uses plant medicine in her daily routine
July 28, 2019
How a novice herbalist uses plant medicine in her daily routine
Want to learn more about the power of plant medicine? Watch the video here. Sometimes…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 1 obstacle between me and body acceptance is my friends' negative self-talk
July 26, 2019
The 1 obstacle between me and body acceptance is my friends' negative self-talk
I have a positive relationship with my body, but cultivating it was one of the…
By Allie Flinn
How to unpack from a guilt trip so baggage doesn't weigh you down at all times
July 26, 2019
How to unpack from a guilt trip so baggage doesn't weigh you down at all times
The time and energy we collectively (and individually) spend feeling guilty adds up considerably. According…
By Sara Angle
How to recover from a therapy hangover, because the post-session blues are super common
July 25, 2019
How to recover from a therapy hangover, because the post-session blues are super common
I'm new to therapy, but having recently embraced my weekly sessions with gusto, I can…
By Mary Grace Garis
2019 has been the year of the wellness scam, and it's forcing us to turn our B.S. meters way up
July 24, 2019
2019 has been the year of the wellness scam, and it's forcing us to turn our B.S. meters way up
When your to-do list starts to rival a CVS receipt in length, you start looking…
By Erin Bunch
The 4 distinguishing traits of highly sensitive people who 'just have a lot of feelings'
July 24, 2019
The 4 distinguishing traits of highly sensitive people who 'just have a lot of feelings'
When I was in the first grade, I remember crying almost every day. My teacher…
By Jenna Birch
The era of sexual self care has brought Big Bush Energy to its climax
July 24, 2019
The era of sexual self care has brought Big Bush Energy to its climax
If record-breaking sales of sexual self-care products are any indication, the contents of people's nightstands…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's what happened when a hypnotism skeptic tried a self-hypnosis app
July 23, 2019
Here's what happened when a hypnotism skeptic tried a self-hypnosis app
"I make myself comfortable, close my eyes, and calmly breathe in...and out." "Um, what the…
By Mary Grace Garis
How 2019 became the year of burnout—and effectively ended performative wellness
July 22, 2019
How 2019 became the year of burnout—and effectively ended performative wellness
We called it… but did we get it right? Back in December, the Well+Good editors…
By Mary Grace Garis
There are 2 types of expectations—here's how to meet both, no matter your personality type
July 22, 2019
There are 2 types of expectations—here's how to meet both, no matter your personality type
According to best-selling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, there are two types of expectations…
By Jenna Birch
Make like Awkwafina and turn your anxiety into something bold and brave
July 18, 2019
Make like Awkwafina and turn your anxiety into something bold and brave
I've been on the same page with Awkwafina for a while. Long before she revealed…
By Mary Grace Garis
Not drinking enough water? These 9 bottles help you hydrate
July 13, 2019
Not drinking enough water? These 9 bottles help you hydrate
My plants get watered on a strict weekly schedule. Unfortunately, I don't keep myself as…
By Tehrene Firman
Make those slow AF weeks speed up using a few psychological tricks
July 10, 2019
Make those slow AF weeks speed up using a few psychological tricks
A week is seven days or 168 hours no matter how you slice it, but…
By Mary Grace Garis
Wellness is complex, misunderstood, and oh-so important—here's what it means to Team Well+Good
July 09, 2019
Wellness is complex, misunderstood, and oh-so important—here's what it means to Team Well+Good
It's been about a decade since Well+Good launched, and when I recently joined as the…
By Mary Grace Garis
The old cliche of counting sheep to fall asleep actually works really well—here's why
July 07, 2019
The old cliche of counting sheep to fall asleep actually works really well—here's why
At 10 p.m. on the dot, I crawl into my cozy-soft $15 sheets, shut the…
By Kells McPhillips
9 cooling weighted blankets to keep you comfy on hot summer nights
July 07, 2019
9 cooling weighted blankets to keep you comfy on hot summer nights
There's absolutely nothing worse than drifting off to sleep blissfully wrapped up in your cozy,…
By Tehrene Firman
How this healing practitioner found her calling—as a baby
July 01, 2019
How this healing practitioner found her calling—as a baby
Wellness in Color is a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are…
By Latham Thomas
How to turn around your day when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed
June 25, 2019
How to turn around your day when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed
In a perfect world, you’d wake up feeling refreshed and happy every day—but we don't…
By Korin Miller
There are 3 common ways to develop an insecurity—and it's possible to shake off each one
June 21, 2019
There are 3 common ways to develop an insecurity—and it's possible to shake off each one
Feeling less than confident in various arenas of life is practically part of being human.…
By Korin Miller
4 Acupressure Points That Relieve Jaw Tension in 60 Seconds, According to a Dentist
June 18, 2019
4 Acupressure Points That Relieve Jaw Tension in 60 Seconds, According to a Dentist
Jaw tension is sneaky. It steals your joy when you're all caught up in your…
By Kells McPhillips
How You View (and Like To Have) Sex, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
June 17, 2019
How You View (and Like To Have) Sex, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Sex preferences and sexual appetites and needs fall along a spectrum, and no one is…
By Jenna Birch
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