Mind

Feeling burnt out, over it, or having anxiety about something coming up? You might be wondering, “can stress cause cold sores?” Here’s why that telltale blister may be making itself known on your lip now. It’s happened again: A cold sore has emerged for all to see. Ugh, why? (No, seriously. Why is it here?) […]

Wondering how to create a habit? While starting a new routine may seem daunting, there’s a science-backed trick that can help you easily reach your goals. Habit stacking is the practice of adding a new habit to an existing one. Find out more about the practice to help you build healthy habits and some of […]

Multi-tasking is hurting your productivity, which is why experts recommend monotasking—or focusing on one singular task at a time—to achieve a flow state. Your flow state is the mental state where you’re most creative and efficient. Monotasking requires practice and patience, but by eliminating distractions, building a habit, and starting small, you can achieve it. […]

‘Tis the season for self-care. We rounded up our 17 favorite wellness essentials to help everyone on your list relax and reset in time for the new year. From muscle-soothing massage guns to calming gummy vitamins to chic kitchen essentials, here are our picks for the holiday season. With stress and burnout at an all-time […]

Dealing with travel stress? Butterflies before a big event? Panicked over a presentation? Your breath can help. The 4-7-8 breathing method is a technique that can reduce stress quickly and bring you back to a state of calm. The terms breathwork and meditation can feel daunting. While they’re worthy, science-backed practices that are great additions […]

If you feel like you’re just barely keeping your head above water these days, you’re not alone. Feelings of burnout, stress, and loneliness are at an all-time high—causing people to enter into survival mode. Below, experts explain the signs you’re operating in survival mode and how to break out of it ASAP. Between the lingering […]

Wish you could banish those nagging, anxious thoughts swirling in your head in mere seconds? If you learn a few key vagus nerve exercises, that just might be possible. Anxiety is the worst. Your mind is racing, your heart feels like it’s going to pound right out of your chest, and you just cannot calm […]

Want to learn how to be more productive but not sure where to start? Look to the stars. Astrology can offer a guiding light when it comes to choosing a productivity framework and finding productivity hacks that work for your personality. Maybe you’re coming out of a slump and want to kick it back into […]

Dealing with the Sunday scaries? Doing a Sunday reset can help by setting you up for a productive week ahead. Below, experts explain why doing a Sunday reset can boost your productivity throughout the week. Let’s face it: The workweek is long and often draining, so anything you can do to get a leg up […]

Taking melatonin for sleep is becoming more common, but how much melatonin is too much? Sleep experts weigh in. Sleep is absolutely crucial for achieving optimal health and preventing chronic disease, but many of us struggle to snag enough shut-eye on a regular basis. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that around […]

One TikTok trend that seems to be here to stay? “That Girl.” While on the surface it’s all about being your best self mentally, physically, and professionally, therapists say this idea is actually toxic—here’s why. Scroll through any social media app and you’re bound to see the same video: A woman (slim, of course) waking […]

Difficult-to-treat mental health and medical conditions may have finally met their match. Here, we dive into the world of psychedelics for mental health. Imagine walking into your therapist’s office and being prescribed magic mushrooms, LSD, or another hallucinogen to help you work through your problems. It sounds trippy, but it just might be a reality […]