Self-Care Tips
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it's stressing you out
June 12, 2019
Noise pollution is everywhere—and it's stressing you out
Several months ago, I awoke at midnight to the grating sound of a jackhammer. The…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Stop Thinking About Someone When You Can't Focus on Anything Else
June 12, 2019
How To Stop Thinking About Someone When You Can't Focus on Anything Else
Many of us have found ourselves struggling to concentrate on a task because somebody is…
By Erin Magner
Checks+Balanced: 34-year-old making $47K gets thrifty to afford her healthy habits and grad school
June 11, 2019
Checks+Balanced: 34-year-old making $47K gets thrifty to afford her healthy habits and grad school
Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and…
By Emily Laurence
The magic number of times to reschedule with flaky people before you can be 'busy' forever
June 10, 2019
The magic number of times to reschedule with flaky people before you can be 'busy' forever
In an age where we protect, honor, and strategize our calendars as if they were…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Harness Sexual Energy To Manifest the Passion-Filled Life of Your Dreams
June 10, 2019
How To Harness Sexual Energy To Manifest the Passion-Filled Life of Your Dreams
We all know that an amazing romp in the sheets can give you life—sometimes even…
By Mary Grace Garis
Science says sighing is involuntary self care—not your inner angsty teen being rude
June 07, 2019
Science says sighing is involuntary self care—not your inner angsty teen being rude
I've taken to sighing approximately, oh, 22,000 times a morning, and I'm worried that my…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 natural ways to keep your energy up without resorting to coffee
June 07, 2019
8 natural ways to keep your energy up without resorting to coffee
So you’ve decided to give up caffeine—good for you (and godspeed). There are a ton…
By Alanna Nuñez
Gender-free sex toys are the future of personal pleasure
June 06, 2019
Gender-free sex toys are the future of personal pleasure
You can buy a sex toy in almost every shape, size, and color, but they…
By Kells McPhillips
This tattoo pain chart uses a scale of '0 to Pass Out'—is it really gonna hurt to get inked?
June 06, 2019
This tattoo pain chart uses a scale of '0 to Pass Out'—is it really gonna hurt to get inked?
If you're looking to express yourself, you can do it through your activewear collection, your…
By Tehrene Firman
“What You Seek Is Seeking You” Is Rumi’s Way of Saying Your Life Has Purpose—Here’s How To Find It
June 04, 2019
“What You Seek Is Seeking You” Is Rumi’s Way of Saying Your Life Has Purpose—Here’s How To Find It
At this point, it's tough to go a day without seeing at least half a…
By Jessica Estrada
Myers-Briggs love calculator: Which personality type is perfect for your summer fling?
June 04, 2019
Myers-Briggs love calculator: Which personality type is perfect for your summer fling?
Not every love story is meant to be a happily ever after that lasts till…
By Jenna Birch
How To Say No To Things You'd, Like, Really Rather Not Do—Without Feeling Guilty
June 03, 2019
How To Say No To Things You'd, Like, Really Rather Not Do—Without Feeling Guilty
Even if you don't harbor people-pleaser tendencies, learning how to say no politely can sometimes…
By Mary Grace Garis
Your oracle deck can actually be a pretty powerful tool to fight stress
June 02, 2019
Your oracle deck can actually be a pretty powerful tool to fight stress
Stress may be a six-letter word, but it can be d-a-m-n taxing on your mental…
By Kells McPhillips
Why high-functioning people fail to do simple chores…like clean filthy water cups in the bedroom
June 02, 2019
Why high-functioning people fail to do simple chores…like clean filthy water cups in the bedroom
"I've had water glasses on my nightstand longer than Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have…
By Mary Grace Garis
Adding *this* many more steps to your day can help you live longer
May 30, 2019
Adding *this* many more steps to your day can help you live longer
Choosing a parking space far from the grocery store; taking the stairs instead of the…
By Tehrene Firman
The '10-10-10 method' will teach you how to worry less if something is bothering you
May 29, 2019
The '10-10-10 method' will teach you how to worry less if something is bothering you
I tend to let myself worry worry about everything. This wasn't always the case, but…
By Tehrene Firman
Have a drink with your blooms, because the benefits of spending time with plants are real
May 29, 2019
Have a drink with your blooms, because the benefits of spending time with plants are real
Calling all dedicated, multitasking plant parents! Ever wonder how to incorporate your own self care…
By Mary Grace Garis
Candice Kumai’s 3-step longevity plan is actually the secret to self care
May 28, 2019
Candice Kumai’s 3-step longevity plan is actually the secret to self care
When it comes down to all the face-masking (that can be a verb, right?), journaling,…
By Well+Good Editors
10 real women share their uncensored thoughts about watching pornography
May 28, 2019
10 real women share their uncensored thoughts about watching pornography
In 1964, United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously said that when it came…
By Aly Semigran
Why do my eyes get red and itchy in swimming pools? (Hint: It's not the chlorine)
May 25, 2019
Why do my eyes get red and itchy in swimming pools? (Hint: It's not the chlorine)
After floating around in a swimming pool, it's not uncommon for your eyes to get…
By Tehrene Firman
The germiest spot in your car is dirtier than a toilet seat
May 24, 2019
The germiest spot in your car is dirtier than a toilet seat
Even though most people spend a considerable amount of time in their car, it's not…
By Tehrene Firman
What you need to know about chill out time from the queen of self care
May 23, 2019
What you need to know about chill out time from the queen of self care
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the…
By Well+Good Editors
Meet the new personality typology that'll help you get out of your brain ruts
May 23, 2019
Meet the new personality typology that'll help you get out of your brain ruts
The Enneagram model is personality typology that has a sneaky way of reflecting our innermost…
By Hannah Paasch
Plot twist: Jealousy is actually a good thing when it comes to creating your best life
May 23, 2019
Plot twist: Jealousy is actually a good thing when it comes to creating your best life
There are lots of emotions I feel before I even get out of bed in…
By Erin Magner
The psychological reason so many people seek summer flings—and how to opt out
May 22, 2019
The psychological reason so many people seek summer flings—and how to opt out
From "Summer Nights” in Grease to “Summer Love” by Justin Timberlake to "Cool for the…
By Aly Semigran
There are 10 million unpaid millennial caregivers—here's what life is like for 4 of them
May 21, 2019
There are 10 million unpaid millennial caregivers—here's what life is like for 4 of them
Twenty-eight-year-old Elana Cohen felt her phone vibrate as she walked into a work meeting. It…
By Emily Laurence
Big Cher Energy is the light that should guide every woman's career
May 20, 2019
Big Cher Energy is the light that should guide every woman's career
I still haven't recovered from hearing a story Cher told the audience on a New…
By Mary Grace Garis
A psychologist's take on why many of us would rather walk than small talk in an Uber
May 16, 2019
A psychologist's take on why many of us would rather walk than small talk in an Uber
Uber is trying to make small talk in your ride a thing of the past,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I belong to a Sisterhood of Traveling Therapy-Goers, and I've never felt more mentally healthy
May 15, 2019
I belong to a Sisterhood of Traveling Therapy-Goers, and I've never felt more mentally healthy
On an uncharacteristically sunshine-y Tuesday around 12:30 p.m., I ran into a friend from Brooklyn…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why laughing so hard it hurts provides an instant boost in happiness
May 13, 2019
Why laughing so hard it hurts provides an instant boost in happiness
A few years ago, a yoga teacher gave me a piece of advice I (try…
By Kells McPhillips
Master stress-free travel with 5 tips from Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe
May 10, 2019
Master stress-free travel with 5 tips from Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe
Endless TSA lines, canceled flights, lost luggage, crowded trains with broken air-conditioning…as much as we…
By Mikki Brammer
Tried-and-true tips for a good morning from people who wake up super early
May 10, 2019
Tried-and-true tips for a good morning from people who wake up super early
As an aspirational morning person, who dreams of becoming an early bird catching the worm—literally,…
By Tehrene Firman
Getting a tattoo affirmed that my body is a dictatorship, not a democracy—and I'm the HBIC
May 09, 2019
Getting a tattoo affirmed that my body is a dictatorship, not a democracy—and I'm the HBIC
In June 2018, I got my first tattoo—at age 41. Less than a year later,…
By Carla Sosenko
How belly breathing can help you activate untapped energy in your workout
May 07, 2019
How belly breathing can help you activate untapped energy in your workout
I was in a Pilates class the other day when my instructor suddenly stopped me…
By Rachel Lapidos
It took doctors 20 years to diagnose my Lyme disease—here's what I wish I knew during that time
April 30, 2019
It took doctors 20 years to diagnose my Lyme disease—here's what I wish I knew during that time
I used to brag that I was the only person in my family who’d never…
By Tessa Permar
10 tips to align your mind, body, and spirt when regular life blows up your balance
April 22, 2019
10 tips to align your mind, body, and spirt when regular life blows up your balance
Between work, friends, family, and numerous other adult things—like, oh, a side hustle, self care,…
By Jessica Estrada
Meet the ridiculously easy breathing exercise that'll get you through every WTF moment in life
April 21, 2019
Meet the ridiculously easy breathing exercise that'll get you through every WTF moment in life
When you're internally freaking out about something, there's no shortage of advice about how to…
By Erin Magner
The common pitfall of conflating self-worth with career success: fulfillment failure
April 19, 2019
The common pitfall of conflating self-worth with career success: fulfillment failure
As I write this, I’m staring at a pair of shoes that I’d been meaning…
By Margarita Bertsos
This body language clue is a dead giveaway that someone’s stressed
April 18, 2019
This body language clue is a dead giveaway that someone’s stressed
Whenever I see someone with impeccable posture, it always catches me off guard. In this…
By Tehrene Firman
This entrepreneur is making inclusivity a pillar of her projects
April 18, 2019
This entrepreneur is making inclusivity a pillar of her projects
Well+Good proudly presents Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color…
By Latham Thomas
A new hotel wants you to come to New York City…to sleep
April 18, 2019
A new hotel wants you to come to New York City…to sleep
New York City’s Lower East Side isn’t exactly known for being calm and peaceful, but…
By Mikki Brammer
The *exact* steps to giving yourself a mini-workout facial massage
April 16, 2019
The *exact* steps to giving yourself a mini-workout facial massage
What if we told you your skin-care routine was missing one crucial step—and that said…
By Well+Good Editors
How to *actually* prioritize self care (even if you feel like you don't have time)
April 15, 2019
How to *actually* prioritize self care (even if you feel like you don't have time)
By Well+Good Editors
What leads you to burnout, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type
April 15, 2019
What leads you to burnout, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type
To each their own, they say—and it’s true. Different personalities enjoy and thrive in entirely…
By Jenna Birch
Draw your itchy skin a homemade oatmeal bath to make your soothing dreams come true
April 12, 2019
Draw your itchy skin a homemade oatmeal bath to make your soothing dreams come true
Oatmeal baths have been a savior for itchy, dry skin for ages—and the perks they…
By Korin Miller
Can you be stressed without knowing it?
April 10, 2019
Can you be stressed without knowing it?
Find me a person who isn't stressed and I will also point to the pigs…
By Alanna Nuñez
Meet sisu, the Scandinavian concept of perseverance the world really needs to embrace
April 09, 2019
Meet sisu, the Scandinavian concept of perseverance the world really needs to embrace
When it comes to self care, Scandinavian countries have earned the world's implicit trust. The…
By Mary Grace Garis
We've reached peak minimalism, so why are people still buying throw pillows?
April 07, 2019
We've reached peak minimalism, so why are people still buying throw pillows?
My boyfriend recently shared with me his terrifying theory about throw pillows, based on his…
By Mary Grace Garis
Bethany C. Meyers wants you to embrace the whole journey to finding your identity
April 05, 2019
Bethany C. Meyers wants you to embrace the whole journey to finding your identity
Bethany C. Meyers, LGBTQ+ activist and founder of inclusive fitness company b.cm who identifies as…
By Kells McPhillips
This woman is reframing the post-pregnancy body conversation—and we’re so here for it
April 04, 2019
This woman is reframing the post-pregnancy body conversation—and we’re so here for it
Start Googling "post-pregnancy..." and the top suggestions for completing your search are belly, workout, and…
By Well+Good Editors
Here's everything you need to know about dealing with anxiety attacks
April 03, 2019
Here's everything you need to know about dealing with anxiety attacks
“Let it go, let it go. Can’t hold it back anymore.” Okay, to most wide-eyed…
By Alison Feller
3 reasons this holistic doctor wants you to reduce stress for your gut health
April 01, 2019
3 reasons this holistic doctor wants you to reduce stress for your gut health
If you’re visiting the bathroom more than you’d like on the morning of a make-it-or-break-it…
By Well+Good Editors
I took CBD oil for two weeks straight, and here's how it made me feel
March 31, 2019
I took CBD oil for two weeks straight, and here's how it made me feel
Whenever a wellness ingredient becomes mainstream, I have to try it in any and all forms…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ikea's latest collection is devoted to all things self-care
March 29, 2019
Ikea's latest collection is devoted to all things self-care
Looks like a major retailer has been lurking on our #SelfCareSunday posts. Perhaps in response…
By Emily Laurence
Rebrand every weekend as a vacation to kick your weekly case of the Mondays
March 29, 2019
Rebrand every weekend as a vacation to kick your weekly case of the Mondays
Sometimes my Sunday Scaries are so terrifying that I pray for a light family emergency…
By Mary Grace Garis
13 Steps To Finding Yourself—It's Not Your Average Game of Hide-and-Seek
March 25, 2019
13 Steps To Finding Yourself—It's Not Your Average Game of Hide-and-Seek
At a certain point in life, you may feel as though it's time to have…
By Korin Miller
Dear diary, I heard journaling can improve my love life…so I'm sharpening my pencils
March 25, 2019
Dear diary, I heard journaling can improve my love life…so I'm sharpening my pencils
The other day, I was talking to my mom, and she mentioned that she'd found…
By Erin Magner
Start every day the right way with the best morning routine for your Myers-Briggs personality type
March 22, 2019
Start every day the right way with the best morning routine for your Myers-Briggs personality type
If you’ve ever shared a bathroom with siblings or had roommates, you’re probably well aware…
By Jenna Birch
The 6 CBD products with the highest marks from cannabis experts
March 21, 2019
The 6 CBD products with the highest marks from cannabis experts
CBD and Ariana Grande have at least one thing in common: Both of them are…
By Kells McPhillips
How to quash those pesky ants in your pants and finally just relax
March 20, 2019
How to quash those pesky ants in your pants and finally just relax
I excitedly anticipate every weekend the same way: With a gravitational-pull-strength desire to kick back…
By Rachel Lapidos
It took literally ripping my tights to realize the size I wear isn't important
March 19, 2019
It took literally ripping my tights to realize the size I wear isn't important
I had a real SpongeBob Squarepants situation this morning when, to the tune of, “Aaahhhh!…
By Mary Grace Garis
How this sexuality doula found her calling
March 18, 2019
How this sexuality doula found her calling
Well+Good is pleased to present Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of…
By Latham Thomas
It's time to kill the idea of the "perfect" morning routine (because I tried it, and it doesn't exist)
March 17, 2019
It's time to kill the idea of the "perfect" morning routine (because I tried it, and it doesn't exist)
A few weeks ago I started a new morning routine. Since I primarily work from…
By Erin Hanafy
7 Ways To Get Rid of Negative Energy, According to the Chakra System
March 17, 2019
7 Ways To Get Rid of Negative Energy, According to the Chakra System
The concept of “bad vibes” (though difficult to pinpoint scientifically or medically) is a sensation…
By Erica Sloan
8 mental health tips that are so effective, therapists themselves swear by them
March 15, 2019
8 mental health tips that are so effective, therapists themselves swear by them
There are so many strategies for cultivating a solid sense of mental health (Rethinking your…
By Korin Miller
How a sex writer deals with breakups, BFF brawls, and very bad days
March 14, 2019
How a sex writer deals with breakups, BFF brawls, and very bad days
 A personalized self-care routine is a lot like a fingerprint—no two are exactly alike.…
By Kells McPhillips
Something to ink about: The body-positive healing power of tattoos for many women
March 12, 2019
Something to ink about: The body-positive healing power of tattoos for many women
I heard it all when I was thinking about getting my first tattoo. That they're…
By Aly Semigran
Lindy West gets "Shrill" about bathing suits and toxic bosses—and promises to only get louder
March 11, 2019
Lindy West gets "Shrill" about bathing suits and toxic bosses—and promises to only get louder
Feminist journalist and author Lindy West has detailed her life on the internet, in print,…
By Aly Semigran
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
March 04, 2019
A massage therapist explains why your stomach makes weird noises during treatments
One of the best parts of getting a massage (aside from, you know, the actual…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to actually express yourself—because “I’m fine” just doesn't cut it
March 04, 2019
How to actually express yourself—because “I’m fine” just doesn't cut it
How often do you say “I’m fine!” when a friend asks how your day is…
By Alyssa Girdwain
10 Tips for Dealing With Any Kind of Regret, According to Mental-Health Professionals
February 27, 2019
10 Tips for Dealing With Any Kind of Regret, According to Mental-Health Professionals
Trace one big decision back to another and the one before that, and it’s easy…
By Sarah Madaus
How 'Star Wars' inspired this Brooklyn energy worker
February 27, 2019
How 'Star Wars' inspired this Brooklyn energy worker
As Black History Month comes to a close, Well+Good introduces Wellness in Color, a new…
By Latham Thomas
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