Elisa Shankle, Cofounder of HealHaus, Shares Her Wellness Routine in a Difficult Time

In our Sleeping With… series, we speak to people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life to find out how they make sleep magic happen. In light of the current events surrounding the

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Why Peloton’s Robin Arzón Believes ‘Balance’ Is Actually a Myth

Robin Arzón is the head instructor and VP of fitness at Peloton. At home, she’s mom to one-year-old Athena. And in between all of that, she’s done everything from writing New York Times best-selling books,

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Growing Up With ‘Almond Mom’

Warning: This article includes discussion of eating disorders, diet culture, and weight stigma. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact NEDA.Did you grow up with an almond mom? It’s a question many

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How to Tackle Chores When You’re Feeling Super Overwhelmed and Unmotivated

Who doesn’t love a clean and tidy space? It’s common to feel like your mind might be more at ease if your environment were just a little more organized. The problem is, if you’re feeling

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Selena Gomez Says She’s ‘Grateful to be Alive’ in the Emotional First Trailer for My Mind & Me

Selena Gomez is holding nothing back in the upcoming documentary about her life. On Monday, October 10, the full trailer for Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me dropped, and the video teases an emotional, very

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How to Avoid Perpetuating Stigma in the Wake of Suicide

When someone dies by suicide, people tend to respond with similar emotions: sadness, disappointment, confusion, despair. If that person is a criminal or has a history of morally questionable behavior, the response could be a

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The Art of Saying No to Invites When You Really Don’t Want to Do Something

There are few social interactions more panic-inducing than the moment a kind, friendly person invites you to do an activity or attend an event that you really don’t care to do but you also don’t

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As an American Expat in Paris, Boulangeries Are My Source of Comfort Right Now

When I first began dating my French husband more than a decade ago, we eagerly hatched a plan to eventually leave New York and set up a life in France. I minored in French in

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How to Actually Cultivate Gratitude and Joy

Hi! I'm Zahra, SELF magazine's interim editor in chief and the host of our wellness advice podcast, Checking In. In this week’s episode, we're talking about the very difficult but necessary task of trying to

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Why Kesha’s VMA Speech Was So Important for People Dealing With Suicidal Thoughts

Kesha didn't perform last night at MTV's 2017 Video Music Awards, but her candid introduction for a mental-health focused song is drawing praise. The song's title, "1-800-273-8255," is a reference to the National Suicide Prevention

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