Self-Care Tips
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
I Tried a 'Sensory' Beauty Routine To See if It Would Calm My Anxiety—Here's How It Went
January 25, 2023
I Tried a 'Sensory' Beauty Routine To See if It Would Calm My Anxiety—Here's How It Went
When my anxiety was so bad that I was having multiple panic attacks a week,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
21 Unexpected Gifts for Foodies for Valentine's Day That Are All Under $100
January 24, 2023
21 Unexpected Gifts for Foodies for Valentine's Day That Are All Under $100
Valentine’s Day might be the day of love, but that doesn’t mean that you can…
By Rebecca Norris
Experts Say Big Change Starts With Little Wins—And These 8 CVS Products Can Help You Prove the Theory
January 23, 2023
Experts Say Big Change Starts With Little Wins—And These 8 CVS Products Can Help You Prove the Theory
It’s a tale as old as time: You go into the new year with lofty…
By Well+Good Editors
43 Gifts You Should Get Yourself on Valentine's Day for Ultimate Self Care, Relaxation, and Pampering
January 20, 2023
43 Gifts You Should Get Yourself on Valentine's Day for Ultimate Self Care, Relaxation, and Pampering
Not to take the romance out of Valentine's Day, but you probably won't get a…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
This Celeb Beloved Skin-Care Brand Just Launched an Essence—And It’s the Secret to My Radiant, Baby Soft Skin
January 18, 2023
This Celeb Beloved Skin-Care Brand Just Launched an Essence—And It’s the Secret to My Radiant, Baby Soft Skin
If, like me, you’ve ever wrecked your skin with harsh toners in the pursuit of…
By Alexa Casanova
This Year, I Resolve to Watch More Mindless Reality TV
January 14, 2023
This Year, I Resolve to Watch More Mindless Reality TV
While many of my friends are pledging to limit their screen time in 2023, I…
By Francesca Krempa
10 Wellness Ins and Outs Well+Good Staffers Feel Strongly About in 2023
January 12, 2023
10 Wellness Ins and Outs Well+Good Staffers Feel Strongly About in 2023
If you are even somewhat "online," as they say, then you've probably run into a…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
Lying on the Floor Can Help You Feel More Grounded, According to Trauma Specialists—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It for a Week
January 11, 2023
Lying on the Floor Can Help You Feel More Grounded, According to Trauma Specialists—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It for a Week
As someone with a high-key, high-stress demeanor, I find that my brain often escalates into…
By Erica Sloan
'I'm a Celebrity Face Trainer, and These Are the 9 Facial Exercises I Always Recommend for Staving Off Tech Neck and Sagging Skin'
January 10, 2023
'I'm a Celebrity Face Trainer, and These Are the 9 Facial Exercises I Always Recommend for Staving Off Tech Neck and Sagging Skin'
Your face is made up of 40 major muscles, and—much like your glutes, core, and…
By Anneke Knot
This Year, I’m Resolved To Stop Expecting the Worst To Happen
January 08, 2023
This Year, I’m Resolved To Stop Expecting the Worst To Happen
In the last couple of years, I’ve become somewhat of a worrywart. I believed that…
By Danielle Calma
3 Ways Tech Can Actually Help You Meet—and Maintain—Your Wellness Goals This Year
January 06, 2023
3 Ways Tech Can Actually Help You Meet—and Maintain—Your Wellness Goals This Year
Technology is everywhere. You know it, we know it. It’s undeniably a part of our…
By Well+Good Editors
10 Unique Planners for Every Habit You Want To Build in 2023 (No, It's *Not* Too Late To Get One)
January 04, 2023
10 Unique Planners for Every Habit You Want To Build in 2023 (No, It's *Not* Too Late To Get One)
Whether you set resolutions, goals, or intentions, suffice it to say that the glimmering promise…
By Alexa Casanova
Yes, Stress Is a Migraine Trigger—But It's Far From the Only One
January 04, 2023
Yes, Stress Is a Migraine Trigger—But It's Far From the Only One
The last few years have been undeniably stressful. So, if you've noticed an uptick in…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The One Thing This Fitness Trainer Always Does During Her Morning Routine
January 04, 2023
The One Thing This Fitness Trainer Always Does During Her Morning Routine
You know the scenario well: You set out your workout clothes the night before and…
By Well+Good Editors
Why a Gratitude Journal Can Help With Anxiety, Sleep, and More—And the Best Ones To Try
December 23, 2022
Why a Gratitude Journal Can Help With Anxiety, Sleep, and More—And the Best Ones To Try
Translating a feeling into words on paper is one way to empty your mind of…
By Erica Sloan
38 Actually Fun Things To Do if You’re Home Alone for the Holidays
December 22, 2022
38 Actually Fun Things To Do if You’re Home Alone for the Holidays
Watching Home Alone this year hits different. With a so-called "tripledemic" causing concern this holiday…
By Mary Grace Garis
These 18 Long-Lasting Candles Will Keep Your Home Scented (and You Happy) for Longer
December 22, 2022
These 18 Long-Lasting Candles Will Keep Your Home Scented (and You Happy) for Longer
A candle can make your home (which is now also an office, for many of…
By Saanya Ali
3 Ways To Shift To an Empowered Mindset
December 19, 2022
3 Ways To Shift To an Empowered Mindset
By Well+Good Editors
3 Easy and Thoughtful Ways To Show Appreciation to Delivery Drivers, the True MVPs of the Holiday Season
December 16, 2022
3 Easy and Thoughtful Ways To Show Appreciation to Delivery Drivers, the True MVPs of the Holiday Season
For most, Christmas is a joyful time of year, but it can also be stressful,…
By Kayla Hui
How To Care for an Elderly Pet With Love and Compassion, According to an Animal Behaviorist
December 09, 2022
How To Care for an Elderly Pet With Love and Compassion, According to an Animal Behaviorist
Aging comes for everyone, including our pets. As they get older, they require special care…
By Danielle Calma
I Treated My Skin to At-Home LED Light Therapy for 4 Weeks, and the 'Before and After' Photos Are So Impressive
December 08, 2022
I Treated My Skin to At-Home LED Light Therapy for 4 Weeks, and the 'Before and After' Photos Are So Impressive
It’s not hard to sway me on a new skin-care device. Professional-grade treatments are notoriously…
By Alexa Casanova
18 Last-Minute, Feel-Good Gifts You Can Still Get at Nordstrom for Under $75
December 08, 2022
18 Last-Minute, Feel-Good Gifts You Can Still Get at Nordstrom for Under $75
So, you’re behind on your holiday shopping? Join the club. Between treating ourselves to too…
By Alexa Casanova
These 2023 Pantone Color of the Year Must-Haves Will Give Your Winter Blahs a Mega Dose of Dopamine
December 08, 2022
These 2023 Pantone Color of the Year Must-Haves Will Give Your Winter Blahs a Mega Dose of Dopamine
You can hypothesize and guesstimate all you like, but Pantone's annual Color of the Year…
By Alexa Casanova
25 Wellness Gifts for the Work-From-Home Warrior on the Cusp of Burning Out
December 06, 2022
25 Wellness Gifts for the Work-From-Home Warrior on the Cusp of Burning Out
Working from home definitely has its perks, like flexible-ish hours and furry coworkers, but it’s…
By Alexa Casanova & Jamey Powell
15 Foolproof Wellness Gifts Perfect for Secret Santa—That Are All Under $30
December 01, 2022
15 Foolproof Wellness Gifts Perfect for Secret Santa—That Are All Under $30
Finding holiday gifts for the people you know and love is hard enough as is,…
By Alexa Casanova
Round Out Your Weekend Shopping With Gifts That Give Back for Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2022
Round Out Your Weekend Shopping With Gifts That Give Back for Giving Tuesday
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are dwindling down (savings accounts, rejoice!), but before…
By Francesca Krempa
We Found the Only Wellness Deals on Black Friday Truly Worth Your Attention (Trust Us, They're *Really* Good)
November 21, 2022
We Found the Only Wellness Deals on Black Friday Truly Worth Your Attention (Trust Us, They're *Really* Good)
Brace yourselves: The next month-and-a-half is going to feel like precisely three minutes. Between now…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
6 Expert-Backed Tips to Relieve Stress With Laughter—No Matter What's Got You Worked Up
November 21, 2022
6 Expert-Backed Tips to Relieve Stress With Laughter—No Matter What's Got You Worked Up
In times of stress, it often seems as though there is little to laugh about.…
By Danielle Calma
How To Give Yourself an Eyebrow Massage—the 30-Second Solve That Can Help With Headaches
November 20, 2022
How To Give Yourself an Eyebrow Massage—the 30-Second Solve That Can Help With Headaches
Whether you’re stressed at work or in your home life, mental tension can physically manifest…
By Annita Katee
This $9 Self Tanner Will Trick Your Skin Into Thinking It’s Summer (Yes, Even in the Dead of Winter)
November 20, 2022
This $9 Self Tanner Will Trick Your Skin Into Thinking It’s Summer (Yes, Even in the Dead of Winter)
Now that it gets darker earlier and earlier every day, I’m pulling out all the…
By Alexa Casanova
‘I’ve Been a Spa Director for Over 20 Years—These Are the 3 Most Important Rules I've Learned About Beauty'
November 16, 2022
‘I’ve Been a Spa Director for Over 20 Years—These Are the 3 Most Important Rules I've Learned About Beauty'
Sam Cooper has been a spa director for over 20 years. She started her career…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Spot—And Stop—Catastrophic Thoughts, According to Clinical Psychologists
November 12, 2022
How To Spot—And Stop—Catastrophic Thoughts, According to Clinical Psychologists
The dark reality of life is that at any given moment, some terrible thing could…
By Erica Sloan
I Tried ‘Vagus Nerve’ Bath Oil To Help My Stress—And It Really Beats Regular Bubble Bath
November 07, 2022
I Tried ‘Vagus Nerve’ Bath Oil To Help My Stress—And It Really Beats Regular Bubble Bath
Over the past two years, like most of us, how I spend my money and…
By Emily Popp
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