Self-Care Tips
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 Helen Carefoot
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
How To Keep FONC (Fear of Not Chilling) From Sparking a Bad Case of the Sunday Scaries
February 24, 2019
How To Keep FONC (Fear of Not Chilling) From Sparking a Bad Case of the Sunday Scaries
In 2019, scheduling "me-time" is kind of a big deal. JOMO (joy of missing out)…
By Kells McPhillips
15 CBD Lube Options To Try That Will, Um, 'Make Your Vagina Feel High'
February 21, 2019
15 CBD Lube Options To Try That Will, Um, 'Make Your Vagina Feel High'
These days, there is seemingly little that CBD can't solve. Feeling anxious? Sip a CBD…
By Zoe Weiner
Identifying your "hard" and "soft" emotions could be the secret to banishing your anger
February 20, 2019
Identifying your "hard" and "soft" emotions could be the secret to banishing your anger
Real talk: Trying to decipher my emotional landscape sometimes feels like a full-time job. I'm…
By Kells McPhillips
“Back on my bullsh*t” is the new mantra of modern wellness
February 19, 2019
“Back on my bullsh*t” is the new mantra of modern wellness
In the past few months, I've seen the same pithy caption hit my Fit-stagram feed…
By Kells McPhillips
4 Expert Strategies To Stop Taking Back That Ex Who Keeps Showing Up in Your Life
February 19, 2019
4 Expert Strategies To Stop Taking Back That Ex Who Keeps Showing Up in Your Life
In an ideal world, matters of the heart (and mending a broken one) would be…
By Leigh Weingus
4 mental-health journaling prompts for the reflective soul who doesn't know where to start
February 18, 2019
4 mental-health journaling prompts for the reflective soul who doesn't know where to start
There's something so inexplicably satisfying about cracking open a brand-new journal. It’s a blank canvas…
By Leigh Weingus
How To Overcome Doubt and Build Trust in a Relationship in Just a Few Steps
February 18, 2019
How To Overcome Doubt and Build Trust in a Relationship in Just a Few Steps
We’ve all been there: One minute, you’re feeling totally confident in your relationship with your…
By Leigh Weingus
10 unique getaways for the traveler who just wants a relaxing spring break
February 13, 2019
10 unique getaways for the traveler who just wants a relaxing spring break
Even if it's been decades since you were a student who had glorious week off…
By Lindsay Paige Stein
Why we should all think about our wellness routine like a savings account
February 11, 2019
Why we should all think about our wellness routine like a savings account
6:00 a.m. Wake up 6:10 a.m. Meditate 6:20 a.m. Journal 7:30 a.m. Yoga 8:30 a.m. Shower and 10-step…
By Kells McPhillips
A reason to play nice in the dating pool? Literally losing sleep when things don't end swimmingly
February 08, 2019
A reason to play nice in the dating pool? Literally losing sleep when things don't end swimmingly
Even if you really, truly think you mean it when you brazenly text an ex…
By Mary Grace Garis
Aly Raisman on why "strength" has taken on a new meaning for her this year
February 08, 2019
Aly Raisman on why "strength" has taken on a new meaning for her this year
When Aerie asked gymnast Aly Raisman to identify her superpower for its latest campaign, she…
By Zoe Weiner
If you only experience one benefit of health and wellness, let it be "poo-phoria"
February 07, 2019
If you only experience one benefit of health and wellness, let it be "poo-phoria"
"Where do health and wellness begin?" When an audience member asked that (kind of existential)…
By Kells McPhillips
Talk about your beauty routine the way French girls do to make it feel so. much. better.
February 05, 2019
Talk about your beauty routine the way French girls do to make it feel so. much. better.
If your essential beauty products had job titles, retinol would be the cell-turnover specialist, hyaluronic…
By Kells McPhillips
3 Small Ways to Show Up for the Women in Your Life, Just in Time for Galentine’s Day
February 01, 2019
3 Small Ways to Show Up for the Women in Your Life, Just in Time for Galentine’s Day
You count your lucky stars for your squad daily (shout out to the gal pals…
By Well+Good Editors
Can knuckle-cracking really make your fingers bigger?
January 30, 2019
Can knuckle-cracking really make your fingers bigger?
Maybe you know a knuckle-cracker, or maybe you are a knuckle-cracker. In any case, we’re…
By Leigh Weingus
Why buying Girl Scout cookies is the ultimate act of wellness
January 29, 2019
Why buying Girl Scout cookies is the ultimate act of wellness
In my opinion, January is the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, cold weather,…
By Jessie Van Amburg
Look, you don't need my approval to flake on your plans tonight
January 22, 2019
Look, you don't need my approval to flake on your plans tonight
A real text I get from my roommate: "iiiii think ima skip this birthday dinner." She…
By Mary Grace Garis
Going through my breakup made me smell bad—and it was the pits
January 21, 2019
Going through my breakup made me smell bad—and it was the pits
Worse than overripe, unsalvageable avocados and sleeping through that early-morning Soulcycle class you're paying for…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The very smallest thing 22 people do for self care
January 15, 2019
The very smallest thing 22 people do for self care
Many evenings before bed, I dim the lights, light a candle, and listen to lullaby-esque…
By Ben Kassoy
The surprising impact chronic illness can have on your social life—and how to deal
January 08, 2019
The surprising impact chronic illness can have on your social life—and how to deal
If you are like the millions of Americans who have a chronic illness (a disease…
By Emily Laurence
Your 2019 wellness hero is...Cookie Monster?
January 08, 2019
Your 2019 wellness hero is...Cookie Monster?
From nailing the ABCs to tying shoelaces like a boss, Sesame Street has for generations taught children…
By Tehrene Firman
Gabby Bernstein's guide to living a joyful and spiritually connected existence
January 01, 2019
Gabby Bernstein's guide to living a joyful and spiritually connected existence
Positive-vibes guru, number-one New York Times best-selling author, and Well+Good Council member Gabby Bernstein believes that the best (the…
By Gabrielle Bernstein
6 stories that changed wellness in 2018
December 30, 2018
6 stories that changed wellness in 2018
Let's just say it: 2018 came with its fair share of garbage-fire headlines. But if…
By Kells McPhillips
Check out the 15 best books we read this year (like actually, go check them out)
December 28, 2018
Check out the 15 best books we read this year (like actually, go check them out)
It's been a year. There's been good stuff, great stuff, strange stuff, and stuff that…
By Alexis Berger
Living near Times Square means I prep for every NYE like Y2K is coming
December 27, 2018
Living near Times Square means I prep for every NYE like Y2K is coming
I know that this is going to make me sound like Ebenezer Scrooge, but there…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The one tiny change I made to my workday that has had a huge mental-health payoff
December 22, 2018
The one tiny change I made to my workday that has had a huge mental-health payoff
This year, I planned my wedding and got married; I tacked on a restorative vacay…
By Alexis Berger
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's self-care platform: Don't feel guilty about treating yourself well
December 19, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's self-care platform: Don't feel guilty about treating yourself well
As nice as it would be to spend your evening soaking in a bubble bath…
By Tehrene Firman
After scheduling time to worry in my Google Cal, I'm like 50% more Zen
December 18, 2018
After scheduling time to worry in my Google Cal, I'm like 50% more Zen
When one of my coworkers brought up the idea that scheduling time to worry has…
By Kells McPhillips
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