Self-Care Tips
Sorry, Extroverts, Research Shows Social Distancing Is Hardest for You
October 16, 2020
Sorry, Extroverts, Research Shows Social Distancing Is Hardest for You
COVID-19 gave our social lives a ferocious body slam, but the aches and pains definitely…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Clean Out a Loved One's House After They Pass and Make Space for Healing
October 08, 2020
How To Clean Out a Loved One's House After They Pass and Make Space for Healing
There's a leaden heaviness to the grief felt upon losing a loved one that can…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Spot a Narcissist's Flying Monkey (aka Henchman) and Protect Yourself From Gaslighting Messages
October 07, 2020
How To Spot a Narcissist's Flying Monkey (aka Henchman) and Protect Yourself From Gaslighting Messages
You know how the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz has an army of…
By Mary Grace Garis
Wisdom Protects Against Loneliness. Here Are 5 Ways To Wise Up at Any Age
October 06, 2020
Wisdom Protects Against Loneliness. Here Are 5 Ways To Wise Up at Any Age
According to new research from the University of California San Diego, acquiring wisdom makes you…
By Mary Grace Garis
CDC Ranks 13 Autumn and Thanksgiving Traditions by Risk of Exposure to COVID-19
October 05, 2020
CDC Ranks 13 Autumn and Thanksgiving Traditions by Risk of Exposure to COVID-19
Not to state the obvious, but the holidays won't look the same this year. The…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Meet the Boricua Yoga Teacher Who's Fighting to Center BIPOC in Wellness
October 05, 2020
Meet the Boricua Yoga Teacher Who's Fighting to Center BIPOC in Wellness
You’ve been hearing the term "decolonizing" as it pertains to most industries, but what does…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Stop an Unproductive Argument Dead in Its Tracks
October 02, 2020
How To Stop an Unproductive Argument Dead in Its Tracks
You know that moment where you realize an argument has gotten completely out of hand? It's no…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Case for Limiting Your Exposure to the News Right Now, According to a Psychologist
September 30, 2020
The Case for Limiting Your Exposure to the News Right Now, According to a Psychologist
I'm absolutely fixated on the daily news right now, so much so that I'm waking…
By Erin Bunch
I Created a Vanity Space, and Now My Self-Care Routine Is My Favorite Part of My Day
September 30, 2020
I Created a Vanity Space, and Now My Self-Care Routine Is My Favorite Part of My Day
To be totally honest, I've never been able to commit to a self-care routine. In…
By Kendall Wenaas
3 Ways To Get the Mental Health Benefits of Pet Ownership Without, Y'Know, Getting a Pet
September 28, 2020
3 Ways To Get the Mental Health Benefits of Pet Ownership Without, Y'Know, Getting a Pet
There's no better excuse for adopting a pet than "it'll help me a survive a…
By Mary Grace Garis
'3-Fold Stress' Is Defining the Times and Making It Harder for All of Us To Cope
September 25, 2020
'3-Fold Stress' Is Defining the Times and Making It Harder for All of Us To Cope
This entire year has been like the most heightened, prolonged case of the Sunday Scaries,…
By Mary Grace Garis
I’ll Be Honest, I've Never Thought CBD Worked—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It To Help Me Manage Stress
September 23, 2020
I’ll Be Honest, I've Never Thought CBD Worked—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It To Help Me Manage Stress
You know those days when you feel stressed for no reason? Yeah, those happen to…
By Erin Flynn
The Top Sexual Audio Erotica Apps and Platforms for You Listening Pleasure
September 15, 2020
The Top Sexual Audio Erotica Apps and Platforms for You Listening Pleasure
Whether you’re experienced with the world of audio erotica apps and audio sex stories or…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Best Lego Sets for Adults To Unleash Creativity and Practice Mindfulness
September 10, 2020
The Best Lego Sets for Adults To Unleash Creativity and Practice Mindfulness
Too many adults forget to play and let their creativity stagnate—and that's a shame. Play…
By Tehrene Firman
8 Courses for Understanding How Your Mind Works—And Sharpening It Like a Fresh Set of Pencils
September 08, 2020
8 Courses for Understanding How Your Mind Works—And Sharpening It Like a Fresh Set of Pencils
Back-to-school season is upon us, and you've gotta love that fresh start energy of September,…
By Mary Grace Garis
For Naaya Founder Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, Wellness Means Having Agency and Access
September 08, 2020
For Naaya Founder Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, Wellness Means Having Agency and Access
When she was growing up, creator, speaker, and entrepreneur Sinikiwe Dhliwayo knew wellness as the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Gardening Can Improve Your Mental Health—Here's How To Do It for Free
September 06, 2020
Gardening Can Improve Your Mental Health—Here's How To Do It for Free
There’s a good reason seeds and plants sold out all over the country this past…
By Sandra Schmuhl Long
How Short-Term Hedonistic Pleasure in Quarantine Can Improve Your Long-Term Happiness
September 03, 2020
How Short-Term Hedonistic Pleasure in Quarantine Can Improve Your Long-Term Happiness
If you’ve been unable to find joy in literally a n y t h i…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Free MIT Course Has Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19
September 01, 2020
This Free MIT Course Has Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19
The pandemic has brought a barrage of news with so much information it can be…
By Kara Jillian Brown
We’ve Got To Come Up With a Game Plan To Make Casual Sex a Thing Again
August 30, 2020
We’ve Got To Come Up With a Game Plan To Make Casual Sex a Thing Again
Because the potential of death overshadowed our desire for joy, 2020 is when f**king around…
By Marcus K. Dowling
'Productivity Guilt' Is Very Real Right Now—Here's How To Avoid It
August 26, 2020
'Productivity Guilt' Is Very Real Right Now—Here's How To Avoid It
Have you ever had one of those days where you find yourself slammed with so…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Most Impactful Lesson Jane Fonda Has Learned About Activism After Decades of Advocating for Others
August 24, 2020
The Most Impactful Lesson Jane Fonda Has Learned About Activism After Decades of Advocating for Others
In addition to being a fitness icon and an award-winning actress, Jane Fonda has been…
By Rachel Lapidos
Sleep Problems Are Pervasive During the Pandemic—Especially Among Women and Young People
August 18, 2020
Sleep Problems Are Pervasive During the Pandemic—Especially Among Women and Young People
I hate to be the bearer of bummer news, but sleep issues, just like this…
By Mary Grace Garis
Suicidal Ideation Is at an All-Time High Thanks to the Pandemic
August 14, 2020
Suicidal Ideation Is at an All-Time High Thanks to the Pandemic
A new CDC survey analyzing mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation from late June…
By Mary Grace Garis
During COVID-19, I Longed for My Old Lipstick Life—So I Reapplied the Rules
August 14, 2020
During COVID-19, I Longed for My Old Lipstick Life—So I Reapplied the Rules
I’ll always remember watching my mom in the mirror as she got ready for a…
By Nicole Schnitzler
The Therapist-Approved Tip To Break Up the 'Groundhog Day' Effect of Quarantine Monotony
August 12, 2020
The Therapist-Approved Tip To Break Up the 'Groundhog Day' Effect of Quarantine Monotony
Right now, real life feels like Groundhog Day…or Russian Doll…or Palm Springs…or any other movie…
By Mary Grace Garis
This 5-Minute Test Reveals Your 'Happiness Score'
August 07, 2020
This 5-Minute Test Reveals Your 'Happiness Score'
Am I happy? It's one of those questions that I revisit a lot. Especially now,…
By Kells McPhillips
Breaking Down the Therapeutic Impact of Animals Like 'Caesar the No Drama Llama'
August 06, 2020
Breaking Down the Therapeutic Impact of Animals Like 'Caesar the No Drama Llama'
While the federal response to protests in Portland, Oregon, is best described as frightening, a…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Racial Justice Is Healing Justice—This Is Why It's a Wellness Practice
August 05, 2020
Racial Justice Is Healing Justice—This Is Why It's a Wellness Practice
In the wake of George Floyd's murder and the uprising of the Black Lives Matter…
By Kells McPhillips
Self Care Is More Important Than Ever—Here's How Two Mental Health Professionals Are Tackling It
August 03, 2020
Self Care Is More Important Than Ever—Here's How Two Mental Health Professionals Are Tackling It
Truth: Self care is never not important. But as 2020 has basically dialed up the…
By Well+Good Editors
Caregiving Is Being Redefined Post-COVID, Here's What You Should Know About Being a Caregiver to Someone You Love
August 03, 2020
Caregiving Is Being Redefined Post-COVID, Here's What You Should Know About Being a Caregiver to Someone You Love
I was first introduced to formal caregiving for a loved one at 20 years old…
By Vivian Nunez
This Is the Most Important Question About Your Mental Health You Should Ask Yourself Today
July 29, 2020
This Is the Most Important Question About Your Mental Health You Should Ask Yourself Today
While many people in the BIPOC community have been fighting for social justice for a…
By Emily Laurence
Stacey's Chronic Illness on 'The Baby-Sitters Club' Makes Me Feel Seen
July 27, 2020
Stacey's Chronic Illness on 'The Baby-Sitters Club' Makes Me Feel Seen
You know that exhausting feeling of having to be “on”? Like when you’re hosting a…
By Brijana Prooker
This Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Measures Your 'Coronaphobia'—And Here's How To Deal With It
July 21, 2020
This Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Measures Your 'Coronaphobia'—And Here's How To Deal With It
Walking through 2020 is kind of like walking on a tightrope. For some, it's a…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Social Worker and Educator Grasping at Joy Wherever She Finds It
July 20, 2020
The Social Worker and Educator Grasping at Joy Wherever She Finds It
In these diaries, we’ll look at how those working in this current climate and protesting…
By Denise McLaine-Davison, PhD
The Most Calming Words To Use for an ASMR-Like Mantra
July 17, 2020
The Most Calming Words To Use for an ASMR-Like Mantra
If you've ever fallen down a stress spiral, you've probably struggled finding the right words…
By Mary Grace Garis
10 Black Poets of Past and Present Who Deserve Unending Recognition for Their Work
July 17, 2020
10 Black Poets of Past and Present Who Deserve Unending Recognition for Their Work
As a child, the first poem Tracie Morris, PhD, read by a Black writer was…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Tried a Virtual Reiki Session—Here's How It Felt
July 15, 2020
I Tried a Virtual Reiki Session—Here's How It Felt
When I opened my laptop and clicked a link to join a Zoom reiki session…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Over 50? These 5 Fitness and Wellness Apps Are Made for You
July 14, 2020
Over 50? These 5 Fitness and Wellness Apps Are Made for You
Most wellness apps are geared toward younger audiences. As you get older, your dietary and…
By Tehrene Firman
This Website Lets You Look Out of a Stranger's Window Somewhere Else in the World
July 14, 2020
This Website Lets You Look Out of a Stranger's Window Somewhere Else in the World
If you've been feeling trapped for a long time, well, you must live in America…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Civil Rights Advocate Who Doesn't Have the Time or Patience for Self Care Right Now
July 14, 2020
The Civil Rights Advocate Who Doesn't Have the Time or Patience for Self Care Right Now
In these diaries, we’ll look at how those working in this current climate and protesting…
By David J Johns
These Are the Top Songs People Masturbate To—And the 7 Songs They *Should* Masturbate To
July 13, 2020
These Are the Top Songs People Masturbate To—And the 7 Songs They *Should* Masturbate To
Let's dive in, shall we? Lingerie brand Pour Moi recently investigated Spotify data to see…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Is *Exactly* How Long You You Can Sleep In Without Confusing Your Body
July 11, 2020
This Is *Exactly* How Long You You Can Sleep In Without Confusing Your Body
Whether you got to bed late or are just exhausted, it's tempting to want to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Functional Medicine Doc Swears By This 'UltraBath' To Wash Away Stress in 20 Minutes
July 10, 2020
A Functional Medicine Doc Swears By This 'UltraBath' To Wash Away Stress in 20 Minutes
Once you're stressed out, it's hard to escape from it. That flood of stress hormones…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Calming Video Games That Give You a Sense of Ultimate Control in This Chaotic World
July 09, 2020
6 Calming Video Games That Give You a Sense of Ultimate Control in This Chaotic World
I played the Legend of Zelda games a lot as a kid, and in Ocarina…
By Mary Grace Garis
We Need To Stop Intellectualizing Our Feelings so Much and, You Know, Actually Feel Them
July 08, 2020
We Need To Stop Intellectualizing Our Feelings so Much and, You Know, Actually Feel Them
Throughout the past stretch of months in quarantine, my mind's done its fair share of…
By Mary Grace Garis
What It Actually Means To Self-Quarantine—And Why It's Mission Critical Right Now
July 02, 2020
What It Actually Means To Self-Quarantine—And Why It's Mission Critical Right Now
This summer looks like no other in American history. In some states, beaches and bars…
By Erin Bunch
Doomscrolling Through Bad News on Your Phone all the Time? Here Are 4 Tips to Quit
July 02, 2020
Doomscrolling Through Bad News on Your Phone all the Time? Here Are 4 Tips to Quit
The world has been under a storm cloud basically since the beginning of 2021. As…
By Mary Grace Garis
4 Tips To Reimagine Boredom as a Positive, Because it Doesn't Have To Be a Burden
June 30, 2020
4 Tips To Reimagine Boredom as a Positive, Because it Doesn't Have To Be a Burden
According to new research, Americans are the least happy they've been in 50 years—and it's…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Benefits of Swedish Massage Prove That It Is the Most Relaxing Form Around
June 26, 2020
The Benefits of Swedish Massage Prove That It Is the Most Relaxing Form Around
It's no shock to anyone that many of us have too much stress, not enough…
By Allie Flinn
More than 8 in 10 Americans Are Stressed About the Future—But That Could Be a Good Thing
June 26, 2020
More than 8 in 10 Americans Are Stressed About the Future—But That Could Be a Good Thing
More 83 percent of Americans report feeling stressed about the future of the nation, according…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Here Are 3 Ways I Help Patients Stop Their Racing Thoughts
June 26, 2020
I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Here Are 3 Ways I Help Patients Stop Their Racing Thoughts
Lately, I've felt burnt out as a result of my busy mind's constant musings and…
By Mary Grace Garis
It's Exhausting To Be the One Black Friend, Particularly Right Now—Here's How To Cope
June 24, 2020
It's Exhausting To Be the One Black Friend, Particularly Right Now—Here's How To Cope
Being a Black person in America has been particularly exhausting these past few weeks. Especially…
By Kara Jillian Brown
11 Fresh Masturbation Ideas To Spice Up Your Solo Play, Straight From Sexperts
June 24, 2020
11 Fresh Masturbation Ideas To Spice Up Your Solo Play, Straight From Sexperts
We have to imagine that people have been masturbating in some form since the dawn…
By Mary Grace Garis & Helen Carefoot
What It's Like Being a Black Woman Holding Space for My Community to Heal at This Time
June 23, 2020
What It's Like Being a Black Woman Holding Space for My Community to Heal at This Time
Jasmine Marie is the founder of black girls breathing, a "safe space for Black womxn…
By Jasmine Marie
Turns Out, Feelings of Loneliness May Not Have Increased During the Pandemic After All
June 22, 2020
Turns Out, Feelings of Loneliness May Not Have Increased During the Pandemic After All
When stay-at-home orders went into effect in mid-March, one of the biggest concerns was loneliness.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 2,500-Year-Old Trick That'll Help You *Finally* Get That Creative Project Off the Ground
June 22, 2020
The 2,500-Year-Old Trick That'll Help You *Finally* Get That Creative Project Off the Ground
I have two muses: Timothée Chalamet and the ancient Greek goddess Thalia. I called upon…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Plant-Based Remedy for Your Particular Brand of Stress Right Now
June 18, 2020
The Plant-Based Remedy for Your Particular Brand of Stress Right Now
Real talk: Life is stressful. While it sort of sounds like the understatement of the…
By Well+Good Editors
Work Breaks Are Different Now—Here Are 10 Non-Traditional Ideas From WFH Veterans
June 17, 2020
Work Breaks Are Different Now—Here Are 10 Non-Traditional Ideas From WFH Veterans
If you weren't already familiar with the work from home (WFH) lifestyle before the coronavirus…
By Mary Grace Garis
10 Beginner-Friendly Online Mindfulness Courses That Go Beyond Meditation
June 13, 2020
10 Beginner-Friendly Online Mindfulness Courses That Go Beyond Meditation
We could all use a sense of inner peace right now, right? As this year…
By Mary Grace Garis
Missing your travel plans? These home self-care practices will make you feel like you’re on a Thailand retreat
June 13, 2020
Missing your travel plans? These home self-care practices will make you feel like you’re on a Thailand retreat
Imagine the most relaxing place you can think of. Envisioning your living room? Probably not.…
By Well+Good Editors
The 4 Reactor Types to Help You Deal With ‘Emotional Inflammation’
June 12, 2020
The 4 Reactor Types to Help You Deal With ‘Emotional Inflammation’
It's very unlikely that you've responded calmly to every lap in the tornado that is…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why therapists say you may feel more selfish because of the coronavirus—and what to do about it
June 11, 2020
Why therapists say you may feel more selfish because of the coronavirus—and what to do about it
During the past few months, many people have self-isolated in quarantine to fight the spread…
By Isadora Baum
Haircuts for frontline workers: 'I wanted one because I needed to feel a sense of normalcy.'
June 10, 2020
Haircuts for frontline workers: 'I wanted one because I needed to feel a sense of normalcy.'
Since early March, members of the staff at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York…
By Kells McPhillips
How quarantine reconnected me with a body I'd long been neglecting
June 09, 2020
How quarantine reconnected me with a body I'd long been neglecting
In January, I took a fall at my climbing gym in New York City and…
By Kells McPhillips
4 ways to fight through social justice burnout while still doing the work
June 08, 2020
4 ways to fight through social justice burnout while still doing the work
As if burnout wasn't already on the rise, the pandemic arrived to spike levels of…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 tips overfunctioners and underfunctioners can each use to process stressful situations
June 05, 2020
5 tips overfunctioners and underfunctioners can each use to process stressful situations
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, it's abundantly clear that every person copes differently.…
By Mary Grace Garis
'Dream job' not feeling so dreamy? Here's how one woman made a change
June 05, 2020
'Dream job' not feeling so dreamy? Here's how one woman made a change
For years, mezzo-soprano singer Shirin Eskandani used her vocal gift to move opera audiences. But…
By Latham Thomas
9 mental health resources for the Black community because finding a therapist should be easier
June 03, 2020
9 mental health resources for the Black community because finding a therapist should be easier
We're suffering a collective trauma, but members of the Black community, who are already inherently…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 connections between crafting and mental health that'll convince you to create in quarantine
June 03, 2020
3 connections between crafting and mental health that'll convince you to create in quarantine
When the national state of emergency in light of the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic was…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How COVID-19 made playing video games a mental-health practice
June 01, 2020
How COVID-19 made playing video games a mental-health practice
Apart from a brief Wii Tennis phase circa 2007, I've never been much of a…
By Kells McPhillips
6 Ways To Masturbate Without Touching Your Genitals—And Why You’d Want to, According to a Sex Educator
May 29, 2020
6 Ways To Masturbate Without Touching Your Genitals—And Why You’d Want to, According to a Sex Educator
Our current crisis seems to be impacting everyone's sex drive right now, albeit in different…
By Erin Bunch
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