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Feeling unsure about your mindfulness practice? Here's a handy meditation guide — common myths, what the science says, and 4 small adjustments to try.
Political disagreements can cause friction in a relationship. These 6 tips help you communicate better, meet in the middle, and figure out how to move forward.
It can feel hard to talk about grief, but National Grief Awareness Day is changing the conversation. Learn more about the day and 9 tips to support yourself or others.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Feeling unsure about your mindfulness practice? Here's a handy meditation guide — common myths, what the science says, and 4 small adjustments to try.
The effects of anxiety can feel overwhelming, but support is at hand. Explore the best meditations for anxiety and our top tips to help you meditate through it.
Wondering what postures work best for meditation? Learn 4 traditional positions, why posture matters, and how to find what feels right for you.
Learn what meditation cushions are for, the 6 main types, and how to choose and use the best meditation cushion for you. Plus, handy substitutes if you don't have one.
Stress & Anxiety
When you're experiencing anxiety, grounding techniques can help. We share a mix of mental and physical grounding techniques to help ease anxiety in the moment.
Fear of change is called metathesiophobia, and it's a common experience. Learn the signs, causes, and how to overcome anxiety of the unknown with our 8 tips.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotional stress? Learn the signs and causes of emotional stress, and how to manage it with 8 safe, practical strategies that actually help.
Explore 8 of the most common stressful life events, from grief to job loss, plus 5 simple, practical ways to bounce back and support your well-being.
Sleep
Discover how to get deeper, more restful sleep with our deep sleep tips. Plus, learn about the stages of sleep and the reasons you might not be sleeping deeply.
There is more than one way to get a good night's sleep. Learn what segmented sleep is, why some people swear by it, and 9 tips for exploring it mindfully.
Sleep paralysis can be a disturbing experience. Get more familiar with the phenomenon by learning the types, causes, and how to stop episodes of sleep paralysis.
Discover what lucid dreaming is, including how and why it works, according to the research. Plus, how to have lucid dreams and wake yourself up from them.
Mental Health
Feeling overwhelmed by emotional stress? Learn the signs and causes of emotional stress, and how to manage it with 8 safe, practical strategies that actually help.
Why is lo-fi music so relaxing? Discover the well-being benefits of lo-fi music and why listening to lo-fi music can help you focus and study more efficiently.
If you're stuck in cycles of anger, therapy for anger control can help. Learn how anger therapy works, which approaches work best, and 6 coping tips for challenging moments.
It can feel hard to talk about grief, but National Grief Awareness Day is changing the conversation. Learn more about the day and 9 tips to support yourself or others.
Personal Growth
Fear of change is called metathesiophobia, and it's a common experience. Learn the signs, causes, and how to overcome anxiety of the unknown with our 8 tips.
Why is lo-fi music so relaxing? Discover the well-being benefits of lo-fi music and why listening to lo-fi music can help you focus and study more efficiently.
Learn what the Entertainer (ESFP) personality type is, including what it stands for and 10 characteristics. Plus, how to interact with and the best careers for an ESFP.
Women's Equality Day lands on August 26 every year. Explore the history behind the day, why it still matters, and 7 intentional ways to commemorate it.