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What the Marshmallow Test can still teach us about self-control
Personal Growth, Parenting
What the Marshmallow Test can still teach us about self-control
Personal Growth, Parenting

The Marshmallow Test was once psychology’s big predictor of success. Discover what more recent findings have shown and 12 ways to boost self-control (no experiment needed).

Personal Growth, Parenting
Can tart cherry juice actually improve your sleep?
Sleep
Can tart cherry juice actually improve your sleep?
Sleep

Tart cherry juice for sleep is trending, but does it actually work? Here’s what studies say, what the possible benefits are, and 5 mindful tips if you’re thinking of trying it out.

Sleep
Honor National Stress Awareness Day with these 12 activities
Mental Health
Honor National Stress Awareness Day with these 12 activities
Mental Health

National Stress Awareness Day highlights the impact chronic stress has on our mental wellbeing. Learn when it is, why it matters, and 12 ways to honor it while promoting calm.

Mental Health

Meditation & Mindfulness

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Feeling anxious? Try the STOP technique for a quick reset
Feeling anxious? Try the STOP technique for a quick reset
6 meditation techniques to help you get better sleep tonight
6 meditation techniques to help you get better sleep tonight
4 guided meditations for sleep you need to try tonight
4 guided meditations for sleep you need to try tonight
How to use equanimity to help you stay calm in the chaos
How to use equanimity to help you stay calm in the chaos

Stress & Anxiety

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Stress acne: 7 ways to manage breakouts related to stress
Stress acne: 7 ways to manage breakouts related to stress
What is eustress? And why it can actually help you
What is eustress? And why it can actually help you
What to say to someone with anxiety (and what to avoid)
What to say to someone with anxiety (and what to avoid)
9 signs of caregiver burnout (and how to cope)
9 signs of caregiver burnout (and how to cope)

Sleep

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How often should you replace your pillow (and why it matters)
How often should you replace your pillow (and why it matters)
Which side is better to sleep on? Plus, how it can affect your health
Which side is better to sleep on? Plus, how it can affect your health
Can tart cherry juice actually improve your sleep?
Can tart cherry juice actually improve your sleep?
5 tai chi moves to help you get better sleep tonight
5 tai chi moves to help you get better sleep tonight

Mental Health

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How to support yourself or a loved one after a stillbirth
How to support yourself or a loved one after a stillbirth
Honor National Stress Awareness Day with these 12 activities
Honor National Stress Awareness Day with these 12 activities
How acceptance and commitment therapy can help you manage anxiety
How acceptance and commitment therapy can help you manage anxiety
What is a masochist? Plus, 7 signs you might be one
What is a masochist? Plus, 7 signs you might be one

Personal Growth

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