Self-Care Tips
2019 is the Year of the Homebody—And We're So Here for It
December 16, 2018
2019 is the Year of the Homebody—And We're So Here for It
Are you noticing the seismic shift of what used to be weekends spent out sipping…
By Well+Good Editors
The dos and don'ts of getting through the holidays happily, despite hating your parent's S.O.
December 14, 2018
The dos and don'ts of getting through the holidays happily, despite hating your parent's S.O.
The holiday season is already rife with situations of unavoidable small talk. You gotta be…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The 4 Most Common Holiday Stress Scenarios—and How to Deal With Each of Them
December 09, 2018
The 4 Most Common Holiday Stress Scenarios—and How to Deal With Each of Them
No matter how many rom-coms portray the holidays as a magical, whimsical time when all…
By Well+Good Editors
It’s time to say buh-bye, “performative wellness”—and hello, sanity
December 04, 2018
It’s time to say buh-bye, “performative wellness”—and hello, sanity
When your wellness routine—AKA the rituals and habits you embraced to make your life better—is…
By Well+Good Editors
Turn this pretty DIY, self-care advent calendar into your mindfulness practice for December
December 03, 2018
Turn this pretty DIY, self-care advent calendar into your mindfulness practice for December
Once December hits, out come the advent calendars. And while, traditionally, the purpose of this…
By Tehrene Firman
MBSR is the mindfulness program that's your one-way ticket to a stress-free life
December 02, 2018
MBSR is the mindfulness program that's your one-way ticket to a stress-free life
It’s say to safe that one thing that we all deal with is stress. The…
By Jessica Estrada
For the sake of your stress levels, *don't* skip your abs work at the gym
November 27, 2018
For the sake of your stress levels, *don't* skip your abs work at the gym
Not gonna lie: If I'm short on time at the gym, I'll pick an extra…
By Kells McPhillips
How to use qigong meditation to harness the healing energy of your body
November 23, 2018
How to use qigong meditation to harness the healing energy of your body
There are tons of different healing modalities: crystals, essential oils, yoga, meditation. One you may…
By Jessica Estrada
5 ways picking up a journaling habit is basically a gift to your mental health
November 22, 2018
5 ways picking up a journaling habit is basically a gift to your mental health
Sure, these days I write about myself on the internet for trade, but the form…
By Maria Del Russo
We asked over 2,700 Well+Good readers about their anxiety—here's what they had to say
November 20, 2018
We asked over 2,700 Well+Good readers about their anxiety—here's what they had to say
Take a moment to think about how often you answer the question "How are you?"…
By Kells McPhillips
Is acupuncture the latest old-but-new-again wellness practice to go mainstream?
November 20, 2018
Is acupuncture the latest old-but-new-again wellness practice to go mainstream?
Acupuncture is not new to the wellness scene; the benefits of the ancient Eastern-medicine practice are…
By Leigh Weingus
7 LGBTQ+ inclusive improvements all gyms should implement, like yesterday
November 19, 2018
7 LGBTQ+ inclusive improvements all gyms should implement, like yesterday
Half a year after my CrossFit gym's annual Pride Month WOD (or "workout of the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
These are the most common reasons you’re stressed—and it’s literally keeping you up at night
November 14, 2018
These are the most common reasons you’re stressed—and it’s literally keeping you up at night
Stress is one of those really fun adult things we get to deal with, like…
By Allie Flinn
Get through the Mercury retrograde with an out-of-this-world playlist
November 14, 2018
Get through the Mercury retrograde with an out-of-this-world playlist
Bad news, guys. Mercury goes retrograde on November 16. And you know what that means?…
By Maria Del Russo
It’s, like, *really* easy to copy Michelle Obama's dream self-care situation
November 13, 2018
It’s, like, *really* easy to copy Michelle Obama's dream self-care situation
When you think of self-care, your mind probably instantly goes to the lavish fruit-filled baths,…
By Tehrene Firman
How to wait in line without turning into a horrible shell of a human
November 13, 2018
How to wait in line without turning into a horrible shell of a human
If you want to see someone become a monster, make them wait in line to…
By Mary Grace Garis
How one simple tweak to your email signature supports LGBTQ+ inclusivity
November 13, 2018
How one simple tweak to your email signature supports LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Emails are a medium for sharing a message, and they're not new (bear with me…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The new supplement to keep on hand for your most stressful situations (ahem, upcoming holiday season included)
November 11, 2018
The new supplement to keep on hand for your most stressful situations (ahem, upcoming holiday season included)
If you’re on the verge of breaking into a cold sweat even thinking about traveling…
By Well+Good Editors
Why does anxiety seem to get even worse at night?
November 08, 2018
Why does anxiety seem to get even worse at night?
Being all cozied up at home in some silky PJs with a cup of chamomile…
By Tehrene Firman
The top 6 self-care practices we want RBG to do while she's on the mend
November 08, 2018
The top 6 self-care practices we want RBG to do while she's on the mend
If there's anyone to strive to be like in this world, it's Supreme Court Justice…
By Tehrene Firman
How to find a legit LGBTQ+ therapist who will actually support your needs
November 08, 2018
How to find a legit LGBTQ+ therapist who will actually support your needs
Despite all the strides we've made in taking the stigma out of mental health issues,…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Target's Black Friday deals have arrived: Here are the healthy must-haves to bookmark
November 08, 2018
Target's Black Friday deals have arrived: Here are the healthy must-haves to bookmark
If you've been sneaking some extra money into your shopping fund all year long, the…
By Tehrene Firman
Unsure about coming out as LGBTQ+ at work? Here's a 5-step guide to help you decide
November 01, 2018
Unsure about coming out as LGBTQ+ at work? Here's a 5-step guide to help you decide
Bringing your whole self to work is an uncomfortable notion to many; imposture syndrome, fear…
By Gabrielle Kassel
3 steps to get more confident with your financial habits
October 29, 2018
3 steps to get more confident with your financial habits
Casually poll friends at your weeknight book club or peruse any online personal finance forum,…
By Well+Good Editors
Incorporate Hand Mudras Into Your Meditation Practice To Level Up Your Life
October 28, 2018
Incorporate Hand Mudras Into Your Meditation Practice To Level Up Your Life
First things first, for those who have never heard of hand mudras: They're not complicated,…
By Jessica Estrada
Another reason to take some 'me time': A new study says stress might be wreaking havoc on your memory
October 26, 2018
Another reason to take some 'me time': A new study says stress might be wreaking havoc on your memory
The day-to-day hustle can make cherished alone time can be hard to come by (#relatable).…
By Kells McPhillips
Settle in for a spooky-flick marathon—it's an expert-approved way to boost mental health
October 26, 2018
Settle in for a spooky-flick marathon—it's an expert-approved way to boost mental health
Humans have been scaring up stories for centuries in order to pass on vital information…
By Amy Wilkinson
Jonathan Van Ness' stress-busting yoga flow will make you say "yaaas" to rolling out your mat
October 26, 2018
Jonathan Van Ness' stress-busting yoga flow will make you say "yaaas" to rolling out your mat
Every once in a while, Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness blesses his Instagram followers with…
By Kells McPhillips
Meet coorie, the Scottish concept that takes hygge up a natural notch
October 25, 2018
Meet coorie, the Scottish concept that takes hygge up a natural notch
You know (and love) the Danish tradition of hygge, which wants you to bask in…
By Sara Angle
How microdosing cannabis helps me be less stressed and more productive at work
October 24, 2018
How microdosing cannabis helps me be less stressed and more productive at work
Back in the day, dabbling in cannabis meant one thing—getting high. But as more information…
By Anna Duckworth
A sexy costume is *so* not a prereq for having a fun Halloween
October 24, 2018
A sexy costume is *so* not a prereq for having a fun Halloween
I'll be the thick slice of sourdough to your avocado smash. Besides the time I…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Taking work email off your phone won't stop the world—but it will improve your life
October 23, 2018
Taking work email off your phone won't stop the world—but it will improve your life
Years ago, I was among the first of my friends to get a smartphone—a big,…
By Lauren Berger
If sound baths don't relax you at all (*raises hand slowly*), try 3 other ways to unwind
October 22, 2018
If sound baths don't relax you at all (*raises hand slowly*), try 3 other ways to unwind
I recently attended my first sound bath, a ritual that's been described as sharing Zen…
By Maria Del Russo
There's a Great Big World Out There—So Why Aren't You Benefitting From Hiking it Yet?
October 06, 2018
There's a Great Big World Out There—So Why Aren't You Benefitting From Hiking it Yet?
Hiking has long been an active yet restorative way to be one with nature and…
By Kells McPhillips
Not to stress you out or anything, but this is most-Googled symptom in a *lot* of states
October 05, 2018
Not to stress you out or anything, but this is most-Googled symptom in a *lot* of states
What would the world do without Google? With just a quick search, you can easily…
By Tehrene Firman
How to turn your tiny bathroom into a self-care sanctuary
October 04, 2018
How to turn your tiny bathroom into a self-care sanctuary
When you’re living in an apartment, bungalow, or even a charming (read: small) single-family home,…
By Shelby Deering
Those viral moth memes can teach you about achieving your dreams (I'm serious)
October 03, 2018
Those viral moth memes can teach you about achieving your dreams (I'm serious)
In the middle of one particularly stressful workday last week, I sought a momentary reprieve…
By Rachel Lapidos
Making zero plans this summer taught me some important lessons about JOMO
October 01, 2018
Making zero plans this summer taught me some important lessons about JOMO
At a time when most people were figuring out how to make the most of…
By Jordan Galloway
6 dating tips to make sure social anxiety doesn’t stand in your way of love
September 27, 2018
6 dating tips to make sure social anxiety doesn’t stand in your way of love
Dating can be an anxiety-inducing thing in its own right. You’re meeting someone new. You’re…
By Jessica Estrada
People swear ginger baths can combat cold and flu symptoms—this is what you need to know
September 26, 2018
People swear ginger baths can combat cold and flu symptoms—this is what you need to know
When sickness strikes, many holistic wellness devotees recommend sipping some ginger tea or sweating it…
By Katie Morton
Lacking this personality trait can make working from home *more* stressful than the office
September 24, 2018
Lacking this personality trait can make working from home *more* stressful than the office
Sometimes getting a peaceful reprieve from your office grind by way of working from home…
By Tehrene Firman
The best self-care ritual for you, according to your zodiac sign
September 19, 2018
The best self-care ritual for you, according to your zodiac sign
Despite the "everybody's doing it" vibes from the wellness trends you see on Instagram (flower-petal…
By Well+Good Editors
4 genius ways to stay focused that you haven't thought of, according to a career coach
September 16, 2018
4 genius ways to stay focused that you haven't thought of, according to a career coach
How many times have you gotten to the end of the day and realized you've…
By Well+Good Editors
The skin-replenishing Ayurvedic ritual you need to recharge at home
September 04, 2018
The skin-replenishing Ayurvedic ritual you need to recharge at home
Your beach-vacay glow isn’t the only thing to fade away when autumn sweater weather arrives.…
By Well+Good Editors
The stress-busting yoga move that'll make you cry in a good way
September 04, 2018
The stress-busting yoga move that'll make you cry in a good way
You're on your mat flowing through your sun salutations, crushing chaturangas, and feeling blissed out by all…
By Erin Flynn
Here's how to know if it's time for a sports massage
August 26, 2018
Here's how to know if it's time for a sports massage
On the surface, massage and sports massage can look pretty similar—you strip down, hop onto…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The secret to raising powerful girls who believe they can excel at anything
August 22, 2018
The secret to raising powerful girls who believe they can excel at anything
No matter how much you champion feminism in your daily life, it's sometimes hard to…
By Well+Good Editors
Everyone is freaking out about stress—and this new wearable patch promises to help you track yours
August 19, 2018
Everyone is freaking out about stress—and this new wearable patch promises to help you track yours
What if you could break up with all the stressors in your life—down-to-the-wire a.m. commutes,…
By Well+Good Editors
How playing sports as girls could be the secret to building powerful execs
August 15, 2018
How playing sports as girls could be the secret to building powerful execs
It's the heyday of sharing your moment-by-moment accomplishments on social media, which means influential women…
By Well+Good Editors
Can’t help but wonder what’s on Sarah Jessica Parker’s summer reading list? Check it out here
August 15, 2018
Can’t help but wonder what’s on Sarah Jessica Parker’s summer reading list? Check it out here
With summer unfortunately in its last few weeks, it's time to maximize the opportunity to…
By Tehrene Firman
Go ahead, book a massage: This is how often you should get a rubdown to reap the benefits
August 15, 2018
Go ahead, book a massage: This is how often you should get a rubdown to reap the benefits
Getting a massage is what I think of as a "vacation activity." One of those…
By Kells McPhillips
de-puffing cold tools
August 10, 2018
de-puffing cold tools
If your face—hyperbolically, of course—currently looks like you've been stung by something to which you're…
By Arielle Franklin
What Bird Bakery's founder does every night to ensure a stress-free morning with her fam
August 08, 2018
What Bird Bakery's founder does every night to ensure a stress-free morning with her fam
When Elizabeth Chambers Hammer and her husband Armie (yep, that Armie Hammer) founded Bird Bakery in 2012, it was…
By Erin Magner
How to turn your bathroom into a hammam-style spa, instantly
August 05, 2018
How to turn your bathroom into a hammam-style spa, instantly
If it’s been a while since your last OOO day—and, OMG, so long until your…
By Well+Good Editors
I tried cannabis drink powders to relieve my anxiety, pain, and fatigue—here's what happened
August 04, 2018
I tried cannabis drink powders to relieve my anxiety, pain, and fatigue—here's what happened
Cannabis has never been my thing. Even though I live in Los Angeles, where it’s easier…
By Erin Magner
These are the nightly rituals a busy food blogger (and mom) follows to get her glow
July 23, 2018
These are the nightly rituals a busy food blogger (and mom) follows to get her glow
As a wellness enthusiast, you strive to dedicate the hours after leaving the office (or,…
By Well+Good Editors
7 ways top wellness execs achieve work-life balance
July 22, 2018
7 ways top wellness execs achieve work-life balance
Good news: Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or on a mission to launch your own brand,…
By Emily Laurence
And the most and least stressed cities in the country are...
July 17, 2018
And the most and least stressed cities in the country are...
It's no secret that stress is a huge aggravation plaguing adults: Not only does it…
By Kells McPhillips
Miranda Kerr's secrets for dealing with stress and anxiety
July 17, 2018
Miranda Kerr's secrets for dealing with stress and anxiety
Supermodel, CEO, mother, spouse—Miranda Kerr is a true modern multitasker. And like any other woman…
By Miranda Kerr
The one word you're saying that could actually be causing anxiety
July 16, 2018
The one word you're saying that could actually be causing anxiety
You’re sitting at your desk, staring at a calendar filled with back-to-back meetings and deadlines,…
By Erin Magner
I swapped my normal supplements with time-release ones—here's what happened
July 06, 2018
I swapped my normal supplements with time-release ones—here's what happened
If you're anything like me, you take your daily supplements in full-on autopilot mode. And…
By Kells McPhillips
Waking up on the wrong side of the bed can sabotage your *entire day* of productivity
July 05, 2018
Waking up on the wrong side of the bed can sabotage your *entire day* of productivity
Mornings can be tricky. Sometimes you jump out of bed feeling energized and ready to…
By Tehrene Firman
The Best Way To De-Stress, According to Your Astrological Sign
July 05, 2018
The Best Way To De-Stress, According to Your Astrological Sign
Feeling a bit frazzled these days? You're not alone. Thankfully, your astrological sign can tell…
By Rachel Lapidos
Wait a second: Should your massage actually hurt?
June 29, 2018
Wait a second: Should your massage actually hurt?
The soothing sounds of a creek are flowing in the background. Essential oils are wafting…
By Katie Kane
Science shows "brain orgasms" lower stress just as well as meditation does
June 25, 2018
Science shows "brain orgasms" lower stress just as well as meditation does
There are plenty of creative ways to reduce stress: You can inhale soothing essential oils,…
By Tehrene Firman
Here's How To Find Out Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type—And What It Means
June 24, 2018
Here's How To Find Out Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type—And What It Means
No two people are wired the same. Maybe your S.O. needs to hash out every. single.…
By Jenna Birch
Stress is officially the worst: Severe cases are linked to higher rates of autoimmune diseases
June 21, 2018
Stress is officially the worst: Severe cases are linked to higher rates of autoimmune diseases
Stress is a serious threat to our well-being. It can keep us from sleeping at night,…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Your guide to the ultimate summer self-care day
June 16, 2018
Your guide to the ultimate summer self-care day
The phrase “lazy days of summer” feels charmingly passé in 2018—an era in which our…
By Erin Magner
Nervous fliers should *always* pack this in a carry-on (hint: it's not medication)
June 15, 2018
Nervous fliers should *always* pack this in a carry-on (hint: it's not medication)
Even for the most seasoned fliers, airplane rides generally don't make for the most relaxing…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
3 tips for flipping the script and seeing your anxiety as a strength, not a weakness
June 14, 2018
3 tips for flipping the script and seeing your anxiety as a strength, not a weakness
If you have anxiety, you’re not even a little bit alone—in fact, according to the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Are you notorious for cancelling plans? This easy trick will fix that right up
June 14, 2018
Are you notorious for cancelling plans? This easy trick will fix that right up
One second your schedule is totally open, and the next you're so booked up that…
By Tehrene Firman
Pop a probiotic to prevent stress, thanks to new research linking gut health and brain inflammation
June 14, 2018
Pop a probiotic to prevent stress, thanks to new research linking gut health and brain inflammation
Your gut bacteria deserves a raise: Those little guys are always working overtime, handling everything…
By Tehrene Firman
1 … 13 14 15 16 17 18