self-care
How to Gracefully Ask for a Little Space—Or Just Say 'No'—During a Pandemic
There’s no time like a crisis to learn to trust yourself, listen to your own needs, and set boundaries with kindness and confidence.
During Bad Times, 'Don't Look Down' Is the Advice I Turn To Most
When you feel like you're about to fall into a pit of unknown horrors, keep steady—and think smaller.
What to Do When Everyone Needs Support but You're Only One Person
If you feel like you’re not doing enough and also like you’re doing way too much, making a care budget can help you figure out what “enough” looks like right now.
Why Don't Men Drink Water?
Have you, male reader, drunk any water today? If not: Why? Do you know you’re not OK?
Too much self-care is making us careless
The world’s burning: do you really want to be lying in bed with a face mask while it does?
14 People on the Moment They Gave in and Embraced Self-Care
Being a functional adult means taking care of your mind and body.
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How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep in Someone Else’s Bed
Spending the night at a stranger's house shouldn't mean sacrificing sleep quality.
It’s Hard to Hate Your Body When You’re Diving 100 Feet Without Oxygen
Learning to dive without SCUBA equipment reduces your existence to the next breath you're taking.
True Self-Care Is Not About You
The concept is marketed as an isolating, individual activity, but the best self-care is learning to take care of each other.
The Rise of the Minimalist Skincare Routine
Fatigued by multi-step regimens and lackluster results, some people are dramatically scaling back how many skincare products they use.
The Idea of 'Manifesting' Your Future May Be Bad for Mental Health
The Law of Attraction says thoughts eventually become reality. That's an anxious person's worst nightmare.
How Startups Are Selling Anxious Millennials on the Promise of Sleep
Startup brands are trying to convince a generation of tired, anxious, financially unstable young people that they can buy a good night's sleep.
