Self-Care Tips
I’m a Single Mom With Anxiety and Depression, So I Do These 6 Things for My Mental Health Every Single Day
May 14, 2023
I’m a Single Mom With Anxiety and Depression, So I Do These 6 Things for My Mental Health Every Single Day
I've been combatting depression and anxiety for most of my life. But once I became…
By Sarah Bregel
How Pro and Everyday Athletes Alike Showcase the Power of "Mom Strength"
May 13, 2023
How Pro and Everyday Athletes Alike Showcase the Power of "Mom Strength"
Many people assume that motherhood puts an endcap on athletic performance. Are you a runner?…
By Kells McPhillips
30+ Mother's Day Wellness Deals You Shouldn't Miss Out On
May 09, 2023
30+ Mother's Day Wellness Deals You Shouldn't Miss Out On
By now, you should have done all your Mother's Day shopping considering it's less than…
By Francesca Krempa
There's a Good Chance You're Friendlier on Vacation—Here's How To Bring That Energy Into Your Regular Life
May 06, 2023
There's a Good Chance You're Friendlier on Vacation—Here's How To Bring That Energy Into Your Regular Life
Whether you're sipping margaritas on a beach somewhere or experiencing one of the world's wonders,…
By Jessica Estrada
50 Most Unique Mother's Day Gifts for Ultimate Self-Care
May 04, 2023
50 Most Unique Mother's Day Gifts for Ultimate Self-Care
The best self-care Mother’s Day gifts in the world can’t top the one thing that’s…
By Shanna Shipin
Celebrate AAPI Month With These 12 Must-Read Books Written by AAPI Authors
May 03, 2023
Celebrate AAPI Month With These 12 Must-Read Books Written by AAPI Authors
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month—which commences on the first of May each year—is all…
By Kayla Hui
Here’s the Real Risk When Your Dog Licks Your Face—And Why This Veterinarian Lets Her Pup Do It
May 03, 2023
Here’s the Real Risk When Your Dog Licks Your Face—And Why This Veterinarian Lets Her Pup Do It
Your relationship with your dog is probably the sweetest, least complicated one in your life.…
By Corey Whelan
May's Birthstone Is the Enchanting Emerald—Here’s What You Need To Know About the Lucky Gem
May 01, 2023
May's Birthstone Is the Enchanting Emerald—Here’s What You Need To Know About the Lucky Gem
Those born in May are fortunate to call the eye-catching emerald their birthstone. Emeralds are…
By Danielle Calma
4 Ways To Prioritize Your Well-Being That Only Take 10 Minutes, According to a Nutritionist
May 01, 2023
4 Ways To Prioritize Your Well-Being That Only Take 10 Minutes, According to a Nutritionist
You have a million things competing for your attention every day. Work. Kids. Groceries. Dinner.…
By Well+Good Editors
How To Perfect the One Card Tarot Pull for Instant Clarity
April 27, 2023
How To Perfect the One Card Tarot Pull for Instant Clarity
Daily meditation has a multitude of mental health benefits, including activating your “rest and digest”…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
3 Ways a Holistic Wellness Expert Uses Her Beauty Routine To Target Her 'Inner Glow'
April 27, 2023
3 Ways a Holistic Wellness Expert Uses Her Beauty Routine To Target Her 'Inner Glow'
Kimberly Snyder spent years hyper-focused on her physical appearance. She was a chronic calorie counter…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 Common Thought Traps That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety—And How To Escape Each One
April 26, 2023
5 Common Thought Traps That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety—And How To Escape Each One
Though anxious thoughts begin in the brain, the ripple effects of harboring anxiety can plague…
By Helen Carefoot
Expressing Gratitude Has Been Scientifically Proven To Help You Live Longer, Says a World Leader in Longevity Research
April 26, 2023
Expressing Gratitude Has Been Scientifically Proven To Help You Live Longer, Says a World Leader in Longevity Research
To say that the inhabitants of the Blue Zones know a thing or two about…
By Michele Ross
How To Embrace Your Partner’s Hobbies Without Losing Yourself
April 23, 2023
How To Embrace Your Partner’s Hobbies Without Losing Yourself
I’m in Augusta, Georgia, at the most exclusive country club in America, weathering the pouring…
By Rachel Kraus
We're *All* About Vacation Scents This Summer—Here Are 7 of Our Favorites
April 22, 2023
We're *All* About Vacation Scents This Summer—Here Are 7 of Our Favorites
With spring in full effect, everything from our skin- and hair-care routines, to our wardrobe…
By Alexa Casanova
A Guide to Effective Self Care, for People on the Autism Spectrum
April 20, 2023
A Guide to Effective Self Care, for People on the Autism Spectrum
Until my early thirties, I spent much of life feeling like an overheated computer. I…
By Suzannah Weiss
17 Most Wanted (and Meaningful) Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms in Their 40s
April 20, 2023
17 Most Wanted (and Meaningful) Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms in Their 40s
Well-meaning friends, family and colleagues love to shop for a new mom, but far too…
By Jenn Sinrich
The Most Unique Experience Gifts To Give Your Mom This Mother's Day
April 20, 2023
The Most Unique Experience Gifts To Give Your Mom This Mother's Day
What do jewelry, flowers, and fuzzy house slippers all have in common? They're all quintessential…
By Francesca Krempa
5 Signs *Your* Behavior Is Passive-Aggressive—And How To Better Communicate Your Feelings
April 20, 2023
5 Signs *Your* Behavior Is Passive-Aggressive—And How To Better Communicate Your Feelings
It takes two to have an argument (or even a minor disagreement). And when the…
By Erica Sloan
3 Surprising Ways That Attending Live Music Concerts Can Improve Your Well-Being
April 19, 2023
3 Surprising Ways That Attending Live Music Concerts Can Improve Your Well-Being
Struggling to unstick your shoe from the dried beer on the floor as you attempt…
By Nicole Rosiak
Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin Just Uncovered a Key Source of Joy That She’d Long Been Neglecting
April 18, 2023
Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin Just Uncovered a Key Source of Joy That She’d Long Been Neglecting
Happiness researcher Gretchen Rubin tells me she is “prone to epiphanies.” That feels fitting, given…
By Erica Sloan
This Quiz Can Help You Start Exploring Your Shadow Self—Which Is a Key Part of Understanding Who You Are
April 17, 2023
This Quiz Can Help You Start Exploring Your Shadow Self—Which Is a Key Part of Understanding Who You Are
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have heard one of Taylor Swift’s…
By Helen Carefoot
The 8 Stretches a Physical Therapist Does Every Morning To Start Her Day
April 17, 2023
The 8 Stretches a Physical Therapist Does Every Morning To Start Her Day
Being a member of the roll-out-of-bed-and-onto-the-computer crew has its appeal. Primarily, that extra few minutes…
By Rachel Kraus
12 Unexpected Products W+G Editors Bought That Made Them So, So Happy This Month
April 13, 2023
12 Unexpected Products W+G Editors Bought That Made Them So, So Happy This Month
They say money can't buy you happiness, and we agree. However, it can buy you happiness-boosting…
By Francesca Krempa
How To Practice 'Lengthened Breathing' Exercises and Fall Asleep in Minutes
April 11, 2023
How To Practice 'Lengthened Breathing' Exercises and Fall Asleep in Minutes
It’s probable that you’ve looked for and found at least some tricks to help you…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
This Is Why You Always Fall Asleep During Movies—And How To Stay Awake So You Can Find Out What Happens at the End
April 09, 2023
This Is Why You Always Fall Asleep During Movies—And How To Stay Awake So You Can Find Out What Happens at the End
Let’s set the scene: You’re cozying up on the couch after a long week and…
By Kate Schweitzer
Doing Trampoline Workouts Unlocked My Inner Child and Gave Me a Joint-Friendly Way To Get in Some Serious Cardio
April 09, 2023
Doing Trampoline Workouts Unlocked My Inner Child and Gave Me a Joint-Friendly Way To Get in Some Serious Cardio
The desire to try workouts on a trampoline has been increasingly prominent in my mind…
By Ashley Broadwater
How To Transition From an Emotional Therapy Session Back to Work (or Whatever the Rest of Your Day Holds)
April 09, 2023
How To Transition From an Emotional Therapy Session Back to Work (or Whatever the Rest of Your Day Holds)
For most people, going to the DMV or a dentist appointment probably isn’t the most…
By Nandini Maharaj
As a Norwegian, I’ve Always Taken the Benefits of Fresh Air for Granted. But There’s Science To Back Up Our Country's Love of 'Friluftsliv'
April 09, 2023
As a Norwegian, I’ve Always Taken the Benefits of Fresh Air for Granted. But There’s Science To Back Up Our Country's Love of 'Friluftsliv'
Norwegians are born with skis on, the saying goes. But when people tell me they’re…
By Jessica Furseth
I’m an RD, and Here’s Why I Solely Recommend Adding—Rather Than Cutting Out—Foods
April 08, 2023
I’m an RD, and Here’s Why I Solely Recommend Adding—Rather Than Cutting Out—Foods
As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), I am constantly hearing about people's diets and previous…
By Natalie Pirolli, RD
When I Tried 'Joy Snacking' for Two Weeks, I Felt Less Stressed and More Present in My Daily Life
April 08, 2023
When I Tried 'Joy Snacking' for Two Weeks, I Felt Less Stressed and More Present in My Daily Life
It's the little things that add up to make a day great. Sure, socializing with…
By Helen Carefoot
Which of the 5 'Sleep Languages' Do You Speak? Here's How To Tell (and Why It Matters), According to a Sleep Doctor
April 06, 2023
Which of the 5 'Sleep Languages' Do You Speak? Here's How To Tell (and Why It Matters), According to a Sleep Doctor
There have long been a variety of different ways to categorize how you sleep—say, based…
By Helen Carefoot
I’m a Therapist, and This Is How To Respond When You’re Not Ready To Accept an Apology
April 04, 2023
I’m a Therapist, and This Is How To Respond When You’re Not Ready To Accept an Apology
It’s true that people make mistakes, but what is also true is that there is…
By Minaa B.
Are You More of an Introvert or an Extrovert? Take This Quiz To Find Out Once and for All
April 04, 2023
Are You More of an Introvert or an Extrovert? Take This Quiz To Find Out Once and for All
If you’ve ever told someone that you prefer going out to staying in, they might…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho & Korin Miller
Angel Number 444 Is Giving You the Green Light To Chase After Your Wildest Dreams
April 03, 2023
Angel Number 444 Is Giving You the Green Light To Chase After Your Wildest Dreams
It’s normal to feel worried from time to time. If you’re constantly worried, however, it…
By Rebecca Norris
I Tried 'Functional Range Conditioning' for 3 Weeks, and It Was Like Boot Camp for My Mind-Body Connection
March 31, 2023
I Tried 'Functional Range Conditioning' for 3 Weeks, and It Was Like Boot Camp for My Mind-Body Connection
I may have stayed too long at the online yoga party. Gotta love how convenient…
By Brooke Marshall
A Woman Who Paints Women: How Portrait Artist Taylor Smalls Celebrates Women Through Art
March 31, 2023
A Woman Who Paints Women: How Portrait Artist Taylor Smalls Celebrates Women Through Art
Taylor Smalls, a woman of color who paints women of color, left her job as…
By Akilah Cadet
5 Ways the ‘Yes, And’ Improv Technique Can Help You at Work—While Protecting Your Boundaries
March 30, 2023
5 Ways the ‘Yes, And’ Improv Technique Can Help You at Work—While Protecting Your Boundaries
Improv comedy is often a punch line in its own right, calling to mind cringey…
By Rachel Peck
10 Types of Crystals for Healing, Self-Love, Energy Clearing, and Positivity
March 30, 2023
10 Types of Crystals for Healing, Self-Love, Energy Clearing, and Positivity
Given the frenetic energy of the past year, you may feel ready to embrace anything…
By Jessica Estrada
Walmart’s Beauty Event Is Here—And You Can (Finally) Upgrade Your Self-Care Routine Without Breaking the Bank
March 30, 2023
Walmart’s Beauty Event Is Here—And You Can (Finally) Upgrade Your Self-Care Routine Without Breaking the Bank
POV: After a busy day, you’re *finally* about to sit down, light a candle, and…
By Well+Good Editors
FYI: You Can Majorly Save on Skin Care at Walmart Right Now—These Are The 8 Essentials To Stock Up On
March 30, 2023
FYI: You Can Majorly Save on Skin Care at Walmart Right Now—These Are The 8 Essentials To Stock Up On
These days, it feels like everyone from your beauty-buff BFF to your mother-in-law is insisting…
By Well+Good Editors
Scalp Care Is the Self-Care Step You Might Be Missing—These 8 Budget-Friendly Products Will Change That
March 30, 2023
Scalp Care Is the Self-Care Step You Might Be Missing—These 8 Budget-Friendly Products Will Change That
If your definition of self care is giving yourself the best hair day ever, well,…
By Well+Good Editors
Scarlett Johansson Says People Can't Believe How Well The Outset's Blue Clay Mask Works, but I Can Confirm It Shrank My Zits Overnight
March 28, 2023
Scarlett Johansson Says People Can't Believe How Well The Outset's Blue Clay Mask Works, but I Can Confirm It Shrank My Zits Overnight
Confession: For about six months after its launch, I had no idea The Outset was…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
Have the Past 3 Years Given You ‘Pandemic Pelvis’? Here’s What To Know About the Symptoms Experts Are Seeing Everywhere
March 28, 2023
Have the Past 3 Years Given You ‘Pandemic Pelvis’? Here’s What To Know About the Symptoms Experts Are Seeing Everywhere
For people who have to pee a lot, the “camera off” Zoom function may have been…
By Rachel Kraus
3 Seated Core Exercises You Can Do on Your Daily Commute
March 26, 2023
3 Seated Core Exercises You Can Do on Your Daily Commute
In today's fast-paced world, many of us spend a significant amount of time sitting on…
By Lily Canter
Here's Why Doctors Are Begging You Not To Take Tylenol While Hungover
March 26, 2023
Here's Why Doctors Are Begging You Not To Take Tylenol While Hungover
Whether you're sipping from a fancy glass or gulping straight through the bottle, alcohol can…
By Oladimeji Ewumi
The Bearaby 'Napigan' Weighted Sweater Is Finally Back in Stock After Being Sold Out for Months
March 23, 2023
The Bearaby 'Napigan' Weighted Sweater Is Finally Back in Stock After Being Sold Out for Months
As a long-time health and wellness writer, I am no stranger to the benefits of…
By Jessie Quinn
Need a Free Midday Mood Boost? Swap Out Your Socks, Say Podiatrists
March 23, 2023
Need a Free Midday Mood Boost? Swap Out Your Socks, Say Podiatrists
A fresh cup of coffee, a hearty lunch, a good stretch. In the middle of…
By Amelia McBride
How the Designer Water Bottle Got Us To Take Hydration Seriously
March 22, 2023
How the Designer Water Bottle Got Us To Take Hydration Seriously
The Stanley Adventure Quencher wasn’t always a hydration status symbol. In fact, the now-widely beloved…
By Jessica Goodman
Nearly a Decade After Embracing My Gray Hair at 50, I Decided To Start Dyeing It Again—And That's Just Fine
March 20, 2023
Nearly a Decade After Embracing My Gray Hair at 50, I Decided To Start Dyeing It Again—And That's Just Fine
Like so many women, my hair was (and still is) an important part of my…
By Sophia Markoulakis
I’m a Relationship Scientist, and Here’s What Happened When I Went on a New 'Friend Date' Every Day for a Month
March 16, 2023
I’m a Relationship Scientist, and Here’s What Happened When I Went on a New 'Friend Date' Every Day for a Month
There’s an epidemic of loneliness, you know, my clients often tell me. I’m a marriage…
By Marisa Cohen
'I'm a Therapist, and Here Are 7 Products That Can Help You Overcome Social Anxiety'
March 15, 2023
'I'm a Therapist, and Here Are 7 Products That Can Help You Overcome Social Anxiety'
Have you ever walked into a room full of people, including strangers and people you…
By Rebecca Norris
6 Types of Narcissists—And the One You Really Need To Avoid, According to Mental Health Experts
March 14, 2023
6 Types of Narcissists—And the One You Really Need To Avoid, According to Mental Health Experts
The term “narcissist” is much like the term “anti-social” in that it's often haphazardly misused.…
By Korin Miller
Venus Williams Shares Her 2 Tricks for Starting Off Mondays Like the Champ She Is
March 13, 2023
Venus Williams Shares Her 2 Tricks for Starting Off Mondays Like the Champ She Is
Venus Williams’ days and weeks don’t always go the way she plans them. Business deals…
By Rachel Kraus
Feeling Sleep-Deprived? Here’s How To Program a Workout Routine That Helps You Catch Some Zzzs
March 10, 2023
Feeling Sleep-Deprived? Here’s How To Program a Workout Routine That Helps You Catch Some Zzzs
The most life-changing advice I ever received for my life-long sleep anxiety was ridiculously simple,…
By Rachel Kraus
If Watching TV and Drinking Wine in the Bath Is Your Idea of Heaven, This Swivel Tray Will Take the Experience to the Next Level
March 02, 2023
If Watching TV and Drinking Wine in the Bath Is Your Idea of Heaven, This Swivel Tray Will Take the Experience to the Next Level
I'm a bath girl through and through. Hours can go by before I'm ready to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Angel Number 222 Is a Sign To Reprioritize Your Responsibilities
February 22, 2023
Angel Number 222 Is a Sign To Reprioritize Your Responsibilities
Have you ever been distracted thinking about something you have to do, hope to do,…
By Rebecca Norris
The Glossy Wellness Industry Is Getting a Dose of Gen Z Realness
February 22, 2023
The Glossy Wellness Industry Is Getting a Dose of Gen Z Realness
This is the author The new kids on the wellness block are peddling approachable, inclusive…
By Erica Sloan
Stressed? Let 'Green Noise' Transport You to a Place of Calm
February 20, 2023
Stressed? Let 'Green Noise' Transport You to a Place of Calm
Some people need complete silence to relax while others may find the absence of noise…
By Danielle Calma
Need To Unwind? Try a Puzzle—Here Are the 8 Best Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
February 18, 2023
Need To Unwind? Try a Puzzle—Here Are the 8 Best Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
Of all the habits I picked up during the pandemic—cooking more, taking up arts and…
By Alexa Casanova
These Relationship Books Should Be Required Reading, According to Therapists
February 16, 2023
These Relationship Books Should Be Required Reading, According to Therapists
Regardless of your relationship status, it doesn’t take an expert to know that building and…
By Alexa Casanova
The Best Mouthwash for Healthy Gums, Clean Teeth, and Fresh Breath, According to Dentists
February 14, 2023
The Best Mouthwash for Healthy Gums, Clean Teeth, and Fresh Breath, According to Dentists
Mouthwash does way more than just freshen your breath upon waking up or after particularly garlicky meal—it's…
By Isadora Baum
This Anti-Inflammatory Skin-Care Line Is Designed To Mimic the Glow of Falling In Love
February 14, 2023
This Anti-Inflammatory Skin-Care Line Is Designed To Mimic the Glow of Falling In Love
Our skin glows when we're in love. That's thanks to oxytocin, also known as "the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Wrote in a Gratitude Journal for 45 Days To Lower My Stress and Improve My Sleep—Here's What Happened
February 14, 2023
I Wrote in a Gratitude Journal for 45 Days To Lower My Stress and Improve My Sleep—Here's What Happened
At the end of 2022, I didn't feel great about my mental or physical health.…
By Kayla Hui
Why You (Yes, You) Should Gift Yourself a Steamy Boudoir Photoshoot, According to 5 People Who’ve Done It
February 13, 2023
Why You (Yes, You) Should Gift Yourself a Steamy Boudoir Photoshoot, According to 5 People Who’ve Done It
To Denise Torres, the idea of a boudoir photoshoot was always just that—an idea. Stripping…
By Erica Sloan
I Tried This Status-y, Internet-Beloved $35 Laundry Detergent—And Here’s Why I Think It’s Totally Worth It
February 12, 2023
I Tried This Status-y, Internet-Beloved $35 Laundry Detergent—And Here’s Why I Think It’s Totally Worth It
I promise I’m not normally this bougie, but I’m now a ~fancy~ laundry detergent convert.…
By Alexa Casanova
I Took Myself on Dates for a Month To Find Joy Outside My Relationship
February 10, 2023
I Took Myself on Dates for a Month To Find Joy Outside My Relationship
Throughout the past month, I’ve gone on four dates, and none of them involved my…
By Danielle Calma
I Got an Ayurvedic Diagnosis and a Massage With 2 Therapists—And It Made Me Rethink Self Care
February 10, 2023
I Got an Ayurvedic Diagnosis and a Massage With 2 Therapists—And It Made Me Rethink Self Care
To me, nothing beats a massage. But a massage with two massage therapists? That was…
By Samantha Leal
I Took a Solo Trip to the Arctic Circle—Basically the Edge of the World—To Reclaim My Relationship With Myself
February 08, 2023
I Took a Solo Trip to the Arctic Circle—Basically the Edge of the World—To Reclaim My Relationship With Myself
The word I'd use to describe my life is "loud." I work in television and…
By Hollie McLaughlin-Martin
Going to Build-A-Bear for the First Time Helped Me Heal (and Love) My Inner Child
February 07, 2023
Going to Build-A-Bear for the First Time Helped Me Heal (and Love) My Inner Child
One day in early November, I had taken the day off work and was meeting…
By Han Schneider
9 No-Brainer Valentine's Day Gifts on Amazon Under $30 That Double as Self Care
February 06, 2023
9 No-Brainer Valentine's Day Gifts on Amazon Under $30 That Double as Self Care
I don't know who needs to hear this, but this Valentine's Day, don't forget to…
By Francesca Krempa
I Was Terrified of Being Alone After My Mom Died—Now It’s a Self-Assured Choice I Make Every Day
February 06, 2023
I Was Terrified of Being Alone After My Mom Died—Now It’s a Self-Assured Choice I Make Every Day
When I was 6 years old, I loved to play out my own wedding. I’d…
By Anna Haines
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