Self-Care

Looking for a way to instantly boost your mood and lower stress? Go ahead, let out a big chuckle.

How psychologists plan on coping with shorter days and chilly temperatures.

Hygge is described as the art of getting comfortable and cozy. The Scandinavian lifestyle trend has recently gotten a lot of attention from wellness gurus, but experts say it is indeed a way to practice self-care and take care of your well-being.

From whipping up your favorite squash recipes to breaking out your sweater-weather gear, do these things to take care of your physical and emotional health as the season changes.

Self-care practices — the everyday ways you take care of your health — are really important. If you don’t have a regular self-care habit, here’s how to start. (Spoiler alert: Yes, you can do it for free. No, it doesn’t have to take a lot of time.)

Summer can be a go-go-go time of year. Here’s how to make sure you’re taking time to slow down and enjoy it, too.

Is your self-care routine season appropriate? Experts suggest taking advantage of longer days and warmer temperatures with these tips.

Decluttering can help improve mood, ease anxiety, and improve productivity. If it has these stress-busting benefits for you, it can be an important way to practice self-care. Here’s what psychological research has found.

It turns out the two have different takes on the habits they plan to continue in 2022. A psychologist and behavior change expert says both approaches count as self-care.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, your routine has likely continued to evolve. Make your health and happiness a priority with these expert-backed wellness resources.

Did you know that taking time to participate in festive activities can be good for you? Here, experts weigh in on how to turn holiday traditions into self-care practices.

Avery Kalapa has spent years working to create inclusive yoga spaces for people of all genders. Here’s what they’ve learned about practicing self-care along the way.

Are you reaching for one too many cocktails these days? Here are a few alternatives to help you chill out (no hangovers involved).

Our emotional and physical health needs change day to day and over longer periods of time. So our self-care needs change, too. Here’s how to make sure your self-care practices are still working for you.

Vacations, weekends, and small breaks throughout the day are all important for health and well-being. And here’s why downtime can help you get ahead.

Candace Bond-Theriault, a Black queer feminist lawyer and social justice advocate, says supporting the rights of people like you is self-care.

Archie Messersmith-Bunting is raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. He wants people to know it’s okay to talk about your feelings and what you need.

Lots of people have struggled to cope with the emotional toll of living through a global pandemic, including fathers. From long family walks to a new diet to asking for help, this is what self-care looked like during 2020 and early 2021.

Researchers measured changes in people’s DNA after following a healthy lifestyle intervention, and showed that these habits really can slow the aging process.