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Self Care Activities for the Mind

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What Exactly Is Mindfulness Meditation and How Can I Try It?

Sitting still doesn't have to mean you're lazy.

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The 16-Second Trick for Calming the Heck Down (No Matter Where You Are)

You can try this trick wherever you are.

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4 Ways to Deal When You and Your Spouse Are Emotionally Exhausted

Like when you’re drowning in parenting.

Self Care Activities for the Body

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6 Two-Second Ways to Improve Your Posture Every Day

Bye-bye hunchback.

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You Only Need to Do This Many Hours of Exercise a Week to Improve Your Mental Health

FYI, it's so not a lot.

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‘Plogging’ Is 2018’s Hottest Fitness Trend

It's good for the environment and your health.

Self Care Ideas

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25 Totally Free Ways to Practice Self-Care

Treat yourself.

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Everything You Need to Know About Reflexology

Here’s the scoop.

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The Best Way to De-Stress for Your Zodiac Sign

How Aries and Capricorn get zen is *so* different.

Self Care Articles

We Tested the 18 Best Razors for Women and Ranked Them from “Ouch” to “Oooh, That's Smooth”

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8 Signs That Your Therapist Is Wrong for You

You Can Now Get a Mani-Pedi with a Side of Virtual Reality (and of Course We Had to Try It)

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16 Fun Things to Do Alone (When You Just Can’t Handle Other Humans)

What Makes a Facial Worth the Money? We Investigate

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We Tried Caravan Wellness, the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Tool for Self-Care

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Exclusive: Lea Michele’s Pre-Sleep Routine Is So Extra—and We Can’t Wait to Try It Out

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How to Get Summer-Ready Legs in 3 Weeks (No Squats Required)

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5 Easy Things to Do Every Morning to Get Over Your Self-Doubt

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What’s the Best Time to Meditate to Achieve Peak Chill?

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Swedish Massage vs. Deep Tissue Massage: Which One Is Best for You?

The Best Eco-Friendly and Nontoxic Nail Salons in NYC

Burnout Has Officially Been Recognized as a Legitimate Syndrome—Here Are 3 Ways to Spot It

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7 Ayurvedic Morning Rituals for a Calm, Energizing Day

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How to Recharge, According to Your Zodiac Sign

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The 4 Best Workouts for Introverts

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EXCLUSIVE: Kristen Bell Thinks Self-Care Is a Myth & Honestly, She Has a Point

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Everything You Need to Know About Reflexology

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Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Facial Massages

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How to Get Out of a Toxic Relationship

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How to Deal If There Are Toxic People in Your Family

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I Tried a Gravity Blanket to Help Me Sleep and Here’s What Happened

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I Tried Meghan Markle’s Go-To Facial Treatment, and It Was a Whole Lot Weirder Than I Thought It Would Be

20 Ways to Practice Self-Care Right Now

6 Two-Second Ways to Improve Your Posture Every Day

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5 Tricks to Make Your Home Feel More Relaxing

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There’s a Bedtime Story App for Adults Who Can’t Sleep

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This Is the Best Sleeping Position for Your Health

I Met with a Spiritual Medium and It Was Not What I Expected

How 5 Real-Life Women Broke Up with Their Toxic Friends

OK, Can We All Stop Calling Ourselves ‘Messes’ Already?

5 Times You Should Absolutely Say No When Someone Asks You for a Favor

15 Books to Help You Get Over the Breakup from Hell

25 Totally Free Ways to Practice Self-Care

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Facial Massages Feel Great, but Do They Actually Work?

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The 5 Friends Every Person Needs, According to a Relationship Expert

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Skin-Care Brand Sunday Riley Has a New Subscription Box…and We Have a Sneak Peek of What’s Inside

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What Exactly Is Mindfulness Meditation and How Can I Try It?

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These Toothpaste Pills Are Going to Completely Change Your Morning Routine

The 5-Second Trick to Keeping a Difficult Person from Ruining Your Day

The One Thing You Should Never Say to a Toxic Person

6 Words You Should Say to a Toxic Person to Defuse the Situation

30 Foolproof Ways to Deal with Difficult People

I'm an Introvert, and Here's How 2019 Will Be My Year of Yes

What Your Hardest Challenge Will Be This Year, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

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My Cure for Anxiety, Depression and Dread Involves Petting Strange Dogs. Here’s Why It Works.

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8 New Wellness Studios to Help You Reset and Recharge in the New Year

Why You Should Make a New Year's Theme Instead of a Resolution

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The Best Way to De-Stress If You’re an ESTJ (aka a Dedicated Organizer)

How the 15 x 15 x 15 Houseguest System Will Save Your Sanity

5 Self-Care New Year's Resolutions You'll Actually Keep

How to De-Stress Your Life in 2019

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Is Prodependence the Key to a Healthy Relationship?

7 Ways to Show Gratitude This Holiday Season

Your Self-Care Checklist for the Holiday Season

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8 Essential Decorating Tips for Stressed-Out People

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Here's What the Founder of Box + Flow Eats in a Day to Look (and Feel) Amazing

Get Ready: Mercury Is in Retrograde Starting November 16 (Here's How to Survive It)

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17 Hotels to Book for the Soaking Tubs Alone

The 3 Best Ways to De-Stress If You’re an ENTJ (aka a Charismatic Leader)

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There’s a Problem with the Way We Talk About Self-Care

Try the ‘Gray Rock Method,’ a Foolproof Technique to Shut Down Toxic People

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5 Books That Will Help You Lead a Happier Life

4 Ways to Deal When You and Your Spouse Are Emotionally Exhausted

5 Products to Help You Stay Calm During the Holidays

The 3 Best Ways for Introverts to De-Stress, According to Science

5 Things That Seem Totally Selfish but Aren’t, According to Science

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Here's What Whitney Port Eats in a Day to Look (and Feel) Fabulous

Rebecca Minkoff Swears By Vagina Therapy (and Here’s Why You Should Too)

The Best Way to De-Stress If You’re an INTJ (aka a Cynical Optimist)

The One Thing That Stresses You Out More Than Anything, According to Your Zodiac Sign

10 Easy Little Ways to Boost Your Mood at Home

7 Simple Ways to Be Optimistic When You’re Stressed Out AF

Your October 2018 Horoscopes

The Best Ways to De-Stress If You’re an INFP (aka an Introverted Mediator)

The Best Way to De-Stress for Your Zodiac Sign

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The 7 Best Houseplants for Stressed-Out People

Lush Just Launched Paintbrush Bath Bombs That Make Bath Time a Work of Art

You Only Need to Do This Many Hours of Exercise a Week to Improve Your Mental Health (and FYI, It's Not a Lot)

The Best Way to De-stress If You’re an INFJ (aka an Extroverted Introvert)

35 Easy Things You Can Do on a Sunday to Start Your Week Off Right

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OMG, Beyoncé Just Admitted She Has a ‘FUPA,' Officially Making Them Summer's Biggest Trend

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10 Ways to Sleep Better When It's Hot AF

5 Ways to Feel More Confident About Your Body Without Doing a Single Crunch

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Our Whole Office Took a Happiness Quiz and Here's What We Learned

Are You an Obliger? Here’s the Secret to Balancing People-Pleasing and Self-Care

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This Insomnia Cure Is So Weird, It Just Might Work

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6 Gorgeous Meditation Retreats That Will Leave You Feeling Like a Million Bucks

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Introducing Moon Milk, the Pretty Drink Taking Over Pinterest That Will Help You Sleep

‘Breast Neck’ Is the New ‘Tech Neck’—Here’s How to Treat It

Here's What Entrepreneur and Model Bianca Cheah Eats in a Day to Look (and Feel) Amazing

What Is the ‘Kintsugi’ Wellness Method (and Can It Make You Happier)?

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Shower Bombs Are the New Bath Bombs

10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Less Overwhelmed

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12 Self-Care Bowls to Try for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Quiz: Which Self-Care Ritual Should You Be Doing Right Now?

The Self-Care Guide for Lazy People

9 Ways Moms Can Practice Self-Care…When They Don’t Even Have Time to Take a Damn Shower

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Vinotherapy Is Trending (but Is It Actually Good for You?)

How to Practice Self-Care at Work

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I Tried Flower Essences for a Month to Reduce Stress. Here’s What Happened

The ‘One-Word Journal’ Is Self-Care for Lazy People

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9 Types of Energy Work, Explained

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Is Hemp Oil the Secret to a Stress-Free Life?

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Geode Bath Bombs Exist, They're Gorgeous and We Need at Least 3

‘Instapurging' Will Make Your Life 50 Percent Less Stressful

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Flower Essences Are Now a Thing (but It’s Not What You Think)

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New Study Says Monkeys Need Frequent Spa Days to Feel Less Stressed (Um, Same...)

‘Pair Care’ Is Self-Care for Couples, and Here’s Why It’s So Important

7 Secrets of Women Who Beat Insomnia

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Mindfulness Is Out, Sophrology Is In

The Best Self-Care Apps for When You Need to Do You

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12 Healing Bowl Recipes That Are Like a Warm Hug

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I Drank Only Crystal-Infused Water for a Month. Here’s What Happened

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The 6 Essential Healing Crystals For Your Mystical Wellness Arsenal

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Hey, Quick Question: What Is Endometriosis?

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7 Tips for Turning Your Bedroom into a Zen Hideaway

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What Is Sleep-Storming (and Could It Help You Be More Productive)?

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What Fitness Blogger Sierra Nielsen Eats in a Day to Look (and Feel) Incredible

Hey, 2018: There's Now a Bra That Holds Healing Crystals

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5 Soothing Ways to Get Your Beauty Sleep This Week

This Genius Eye Mask Just Made Jade Rolling Even Easier

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The Highly Scientific Way to Pick Your Perfect Crystal

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Here's What a Barre Instructor Eats in a Day to Look (and Feel) Fabulous

How to Combat Fatigue with Rhodiola, the Adaptogen That Boosts Energy

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9 Celebrities Who Totally Swear by Healing Crystals

How Do I Cleanse My Crystal?

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How to Use Healing Crystals (If You’re Into That Kind of Thing)

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5 Self-Care Books That Are Like Getting a Big, Warm Hug

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‘Plogging’ Is 2018’s Hottest Fitness Trend

10 Easy Ways to Sneak a Little Extra Self-Care into Your Home Decor

Here’s the Crystal You Should (Probably) Have, Per Your Astrological Sign

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8 Inspiring Quotes About Self-Care from Oprah, Ellen & More of Our Favorite Ladies

Study Says Sitting on the Couch Watching Netflix Is Good for the Environment

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5 Ways Julianne Hough Practices Self-Care During Her Period

The Scientific Reason People Cry (and Why It’s Actually Really Good for You)

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There’s an Ayurvedic Way to Drink Water (and You Probably Aren’t Doing It)

14 Real Women Reveal Their Weirdest Self-Care Rituals

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Going Through a Breakup? There’s Literally Now a Bootcamp for Broken Hearts

The 16-Second Trick for Calming the Heck Down (No Matter Where You Are)

How to Make 2018 the Year of the Best Sleep of Your Life

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What the Heck Is ‘Tapping’ and Can It Help My Anxiety?

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I Tried Purported Insomnia Cure ‘Dream Water’ and Here’s What Happened

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6 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Just Can’t Even, According to Science

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5 Ways to Be a Better Worrier

A DIY Calming Spray for Your Most Stressful Days

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9 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be a Happier Person

Trying This 2-Second Trick Before Bed Might Help You Sleep Better

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11 Motivational Quotes for People Who Hate Motivational Quotes

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5 Totally Doable Meditation Tips for Beginners

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Puppy Pilates Is Officially the Cutest Workout Trend of All Time

7 Easy Ways to Be Healthier at Work

8 Speedy Recipes to Help Fight Inflammation

Breaking News: Bunny Yoga Is a Thing That Exists

Bad PMS? You Should Be Eating for Your Luteal Phase. Here’s How

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The One Thing You Should Never Do When You’re Trying to Fall Asleep

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‘Toega’ Is the New Yoga, and Here's Where to Start

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5 Foods to Eat When You Have the Flu and Just Want to Feel Better Already

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You Can Catch Up on Sleep Over the Weekend: True or False?

7 Things You Can Totally Let Slide This Week

How to Stay Motivated When It’s Zero Degrees and You Really, Really Don’t Feel Like Working Out

4 Ways to Be OK with Letting Go and Not Giving a Crap

6 Habits That Are Guaranteed to Put You in a Good Mood

I Tried Mindful Zebra’s Sleep Bath to Cure My Insomnia and Here’s What Happened

The One Thing to Do If You Think You're Getting Sick

The One Thing You Should Be Eating to Be Invincible from Winter Colds

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The One Thing You Should Do If You Stayed Out Too Late and Got No Sleep

Whoa, This Digital Sleep Lamp Could Be the Answer to Your Insomnia

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This Bedtime Story Is Putting Grown Adults to Sleep in Minutes

I Tried Lush’s Magical ‘Sleepy’ Lotion and It Knocked Me Out in 15 Minutes

Here’s How to Get an Even Deeper Stretch from Downward Dog

Here's Why You Should Be Using Essential Oils

Science Says Acting Like George Costanza Is the Key to Reducing Stress

The Easiest Way to Reduce Your Stress Level Right This Second

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‘Lagom’ Is the New Hygge, and It’s Pretty Damn Life-Changing

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Umbrella Breathing Is a Magical, Stress-Reducing Exercise You Just Might Need

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I Tried Halotherapy and It Was Actually Pretty Awesome

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What’s the Deal with Crystals (and Can They Actually Heal You)?

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The Secret to Happiness? Staying Busy, According to This Japanese Philosophy

The Simple Workout Tweak to Make You Feel Way Better About Your Body

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