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Two psychologists break down the negative outcomes of toxic positivity. Many of us best try our best to stay as positive as possible 24/7 to overcome systemic issues, avoid burnout, and simply attempt to live their best lives. However, not allowing yourself to experience the ebbs and flows of life can lead to some pretty […]

Here’s a closer look at how and why we shed tears. Plus: seven health benefits of crying for your mood and more. Think back to the last time you cried. How did you feel afterwards? Better, worse, about the same? In many cases throughout the literature, crying reduces stress and improves mood. It’s a soothing […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, details the connection between hormones and mental health. Plus: specific hormones to watch out for when it comes to imbalances and your mood. Do you ever feel sad prior to getting your period? Downright hangry if you haven’t eaten? Nervous and stressy when over-tired? It’s not your imagination—it’s your hormones. […]

Four leaders in mental health, career development, and personal coaching share their top tips on how to achieve work-life balance. Let’s be honest: When you see how rewarding work and reaching goals can be, it can be easy to get wrapped up in your daily to-dos, only to forget your life as a whole. As […]

Learn how to be kinder to yourself with these personal insights and self-love tips from nutritionist and eating disorder specialist Anna Sweeney. In a world that still has so much to learn about body positivity, it’s helpful to know how to best cater to yourself in times of stress, anxiety, chaos, and unrest. Finding affirming […]

Ready to take a leap into therapy, but don’t know how to choose a therapist? Keep reading to learn five key considerations to keep in mind. Now more than ever, therapy is on the rise. (Or, rather, open communication about it is.) As the stigma continues to dwindle, more and more people are seeking the […]

Social, human connection is more imperative for good health than you may think. Here’s a deep look at deep relationships, six of their major health benefits, and how to better connect to the people who matter most in your life. Humans have a fundamental need to connect with others. It’s right up there with the […]

Many of us likely have a friend, partner, or family member who finds a way to shift the focus of every conversation to them. But when does this type of behavior indicate self-absorption versus a more serious problem of narcissism? And further, how can we protect our own energy and mental health within such relationships? […]

I’ll be honest: I’m more wary of technological innovation than most. After all, I wrote my college thesis on futuristic dystopian fiction, and think we’re dangerously close to living in Black Mirror‘s social-ratings-driven “Nosedive” society. Curious to discover if going offline could lighten my load, I decided to embark on a 30-day social media detox. […]

We’ve all been there: You get home from Sunday brunch and all of a sudden you’re hit with a pang of anxiety. You start to think about the week ahead, and from there you begin to spiral. (And if you consumed a little too much alcohol over the weekend, then that anxiety is likely heightened.) […]

From 9 to 5, Serena Kerrigan is a producer and host for Refinery29. But both on and off the clock, she’s SFK. (The “F” stands for a bold, in-your-face expletive.) You can think of SFK as Beyonce’s Sasha Fierce. She’s “larger than life, extra, and unapologetically herself,” qualities that have culminated into yet another moniker […]

Realizing you want to quit your job isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s a gradual process, a buildup of details both small and large that chip away at you over time. Usually, it happens when the professional situation you entered has evolved into something completely different. Either that, or you yourself have changed. Speaking from […]