Stress

In the softest corners of the internet, among Great British Bake Off recipes and Bob Ross painting tutorials, there is ASMR and its genre of soft-spoken, “tingle-inducing” videos. And given the state of... well, everything, we could all use a little…

Stress is a hell of a state of mind. Not only can it make you feel frantic, overwhelmed and on the verge of tears, new science shows that it can wreak some serious havoc on the body. Stress can affect your body in many different areas, some of which…

At the start of the new year, confidence is easy to muster. We're feeling inspired and motivated by our goals, and a sense of optimism is in the air for all of us to enjoy. But as we move farther into the year, and new complications and setbacks…

One of my major personal goals as I plan my new year intentions is to develop a daily healing routine. As someone who has both a professional life that includes multiple freelance gigs and a natural affinity for chaos (for better or worse), I have…

Expect a whole lot of terrifying things to happen this Halloween: not only are we in the midst of intense and emotional Scorpio season, but the last Mercury retrograde of 2019 will also begin on Oct. 31. This can seem pretty scary to those who know…

Narcissistic. It's a quality most of us would hate to be described as. However, a new study shows that, for all their unsavoury qualities, people with grandiose narcissistic traits may actually be happier than the rest of us, as researchers at…

According to a 2019 Gallup poll, people living in the U.S. are more stressed, worried, and angry than those who live in other countries. And work is one of the biggest factors contributing to this stress. If this is you all day, every day, then…

When life gets hectic and overwhelming, it’s difficult not to get stuck in your head — overthinking if your Slack to your boss was sufficiently casual, obsessing over having to go to another brunch with tier three friends, and so on. This can lead…

Life? It's stressful. Crystals? They're magical, mystical, and oh-so-soothing. Crystal healing can be helpful for many things, and people throughout history (as well as today!) have touted natural gems and minerals for their purported healing…

It happens to everyone. You're at work, and suddenly seized by anxiety or just totally overwrought from stress. While it's normal in the sense that it's common, it's not a great thing for your overall wellbeing. Unfortunately, taking breaks and…

Before I have my double shot of espresso in the morning, I am basically a zombie. Groggy, and irritable, I turn towards my morning fix of coffee to kickstart my day. But, counting on caffeine to boost your energy in the morning is the norm: A 2014…

Meghan Markle is just a few months from becoming a princess (OK, technically a duchess, but she'll be a princess in our hearts), and that means as wild as her day-to-day likely is right now, with all the wedding prep, it will become approximately…

The royal wedding is just a few months away, and all eyes are on what Meghan Markle is doing to chill out and destress while planning the most-anticipated nuptials of the year. Earlier in January, E! News reported that Markle’s fitness routine…

There was one scandalous moment at the 1988 Winter Olympics that changed the rules of competitive figure skating costumery — for a decade-and-a-half, anyways. Katarina Witt, a competitor from East Germany, performed in a blue costume, adorned at the…

I'm a perpetually late person, and I've accepted it as part of who I am. I've been late for dates, church, formal events, doctor's appointments, flights — I'm still surprised I was on time for my own wedding. I've chalked my lateness up to my…

Only around half of workers in the U.S. are satisfied with their jobs, according to 2017 data from research group The Conference Board (though that percentage is growing). But while job dissatisfaction is common, being dissatisfied with your job…

If you're familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, then you know that each of the 16 personality types approach the world differently. From how you interact with others to how you process information is related to your MBTI. Learning the best…

If you've ever woken up in the middle feeling like you just got out of a pool with all of your clothes on, then you know how disruptive night sweats can be. If you're wondering why you're sweating at night, there are many things that can cause night…

There is an undeniable link between emotions and dreams, and the relationship goes both ways. Evidence suggests sleeping and dreaming can help us resolve stressful emotions so we feel better when we wake up. Similarly, stressful emotions affect the…