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5 Tips for Managing Stress So You Can Live Your Best Life

Stress is nothing short of an epidemic. Understanding what it is and how it affects the body and mind can offer powerful insights into how to cope better.

By Jennifer King LindleyNov 12, 2023

Photograph of the legs of a white woman wearing a knee-length white skirt walking barefoot through tall grass.

Genuine vs. Toxic Positivity: What Sets Them Apart and Why One Is a Healthier Way to Cope

Do you know someone who insists you should be making lemonade out of lemons — even when there’s no sugar in sight?

By Maia Niguel HoskinOct 27, 2023

Three smiling women walk along the beach offering each other genuine optimism and support.

Solitude vs. Loneliness: How to Be Alone Without Being Lonely

In a frantic world, spending time alone can help you think more creatively, find calm, and discover more about yourself. Here are 7 ways to reap the benefits of your own good company.

By Jennifer King LindleySep 8, 2023

Person wearing jeans and white sneakers sits by the sea on a sunny day, enjoying the solitude and time alone by themselves.

Is Bed Rotting a Healthy Way to Practice Self-Care? A Mental Health Expert Weighs In

You've likely done what TikTokers call bed rotting — lying in bed and binge-watching for hours. But is there a point when bed rotting can be a more concerning sign of a mental health issue? An expert explains.

By Erin MosbaughAug 29, 2023

Young girl spending the weekend bed rotting

7 Wellness Retreats to Recharge, De-Stress, and Nourish Your Body and Mind

From menopause to meditation, wellness retreats are trending. Here’s what health and travel industry experts say about the benefits of a retreat, and what to look for if you’re booking one.

By Karla WalshAug 15, 2023

Participants in a group yoga class at a wellness retreat

How to Heal From a Father Wound and Prevent It From Damaging Your Relationship

Therapists share how a father wound might impact your relationship with your partner and how to best protect it.

By Paige Jarvie BrettingenAug 8, 2023

Close up of a couple holding hands, building a healthy relationship and working through a father wound of one partner.

Can Microdosing Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About How It Works

Learn from experts and current microdosers about the trend that some claim improves their mood, anxiety, and cognition.

By Amanda SiebertJul 24, 2023

Psilocybin mushrooms, a psychedelic drug that can be used for microdosing

How to Stop Negative Self-Talk for Good, According to Mental Health Experts

Negative self-talk can pose problems, especially when it becomes your norm. Learn how to shift your self-talk toward the positive for a more fulfilling life, according to experts.

By August McLaughlinJul 18, 2023

A woman wearing a pink dress and flowy, patterned scarf dances by herself with a smile on her face in front of a mirror in a well-lit, sunny room.

What Is Audio Erotica? And How to Use It for Better Sex

If you’re seeking more fun, pleasure, or discovery in your sex life, you may want to consider audio erotica. Learn how these apps, anthologies, and podcasts can turn up the heat, according to experts.

By August McLaughlinJun 16, 2023

Colorful pink Bluetooth earphones for listening to audio erotica

Mother Wound vs. Father Wound: The Differences and 5 Steps to Heal Them

Therapists on the signs of a mother wound and a father wound and steps towards healing these painful wounds from your own childhood.

By Paige Jarvie BrettingenMar 26, 2023

Little girl wearing a white sweater with a serious expression on her face holds her father’s hand, with a closeup on hands

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