Emotional Health

Your emotional health is a key element of your overall wellness. Use our tools to deal with your thoughts and feelings as you navigate the ups and downs of life. We investigate how powerful forces (like social media) can impact your mental health, and we offer solutions, including insights on different kinds of therapy.

THE GENTLE ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING
This Series on Swedish Death Cleaning Unpacks the Emotional Burden of Clutter
How to Turn Dishwashing into a Stress-Relieving Activity
How to Turn Washing Dishes Into a Stress-Relieving Activity
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Loneliness Is Officially a Threat to Our Health—Here Are 3 Simple Ways to Stay Connected
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6 Everyday Habits to Train Your Brain to Be Happier
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Want to Be More Positive? Here Are 7 Things Optimistic People Do Differently
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The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature: Why You Should Get Outside More Often
Are You Stressed or Depressed? Mental Health Experts Help Explain the Difference
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Having Hobbies Really Can Boost Your Well-Being—Here’s How to Find One You Love
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I’m Stealing These 9 Science-Backed Health Tips From My Wellness Retreat—and You Totally Should Too
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The Best Mental Health Apps to Elevate Your Mood Immediately
Pinterest Predicts 2023 Wellness Trends: elevated showers, self-care, shower bombs
The Top 5 Wellness Trends for 2023, According to Pinterest
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These Are the Happiest States in the U.S., Study Finds
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This Is Why You Feel Sad on Sundays—and How to Cope When the 'Scaries' Hit
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The Hidden Signs of Perfectionism—and How to Tell If It's Holding You Back
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The Surprising Power of Facebook Comments—According to Science
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6 Healthy Ways to Channel Your Anger Into Something Good
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An At-Home Wellness Sabbatical Could Be Exactly What You Need—Here's How It Works
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The Best Ways to Help a Friend Deal With an Illness or Injury
How to Set Emotional and Personal Boundaries
This Is What It Looks Like to Set Healthy Boundaries
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Can Wearing Certain Colors Affect Your Mood?
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Managing Your Money—and Your Mental Health
This Is Why You're So Tired After Therapy
The Real (and Very Normal) Reason You're So Exhausted After Therapy
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Can Money Buy Happiness? Financial Coaches Weigh In
What Is an Empath? Coping Strategies for Empathsempathy conceptual paper image in yelow
How to Cope With Being an Empath, According to Experts
What Is Color Therapy and How Does It Work: red chair, yellow chair
This Is What Color Therapy Is All About—and How to Try It at Home
How to cope without family or friends during the holidays 2020 - virtual cook-along
8 Ways to Cope If You Can't See Family and Friends This Holiday Season
How to Stop Being Jealous, According to Psychology Experts
Green With Envy? Here's How to Stop Being Jealous, According to Psych Experts
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5 Tips to Find Affordable Therapy
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How Embracing Curiosity Can Help Halt Anxiety
What Is Little "t" Trauma and How to Work Through It: woman looking out window
What Is Little "t" Trauma—What It Looks Like and How to Process It
What Is EFT Tapping? How Does It Work, Does It Work, Is It Safe?: Woman touching her temples with eyes closed
I Tried EFT Tapping—Here's How It Works and How It Helped Me Destress in Minutes
How to Ask Your Boss for a Mental Health Day: coffee cup/sad face
How to Ask for a Mental Health Day
How much sleep do I need? The recommended number of hours to get every night: alarm clocks
This Is How Much Sleep You Need Every Single Night, According to Experts
How to Be Self-Aware and Improve Self-Awareness: man alone on a beach
6 Practical Ways to Become More Self-Aware
The Best Podcasts for Body Positive and Acceptance - woman on yoga mat looking at her phone
10 Body-Positivity Podcasts to Download for a Boost of Self-Love
What Is Stoicism? How Stoicism Philosophy Can Improve Your Life: pink statue of Aphrodite
What Is Stoicism? 5 Ways This Ancient Philosophy Can Improve Your Life
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I Finally Spent Money on an Accountant, and It Was Huge for My Mental Health
Health Benefits of Normal Routines: Inspiration motivation quote on a letter board
Your Daily Routines Aren't Mundane—They're Actually Keeping You Sane and Healthy (It's Science)
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What Happens to Your Body When You Spend So Much Time Inside?
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It's Probably Time for a Self Check-in—Here's How to Do It
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The 14 Best Strategies for Coping With Anxiety
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7 Things Not to Say to Someone With Anxiety—and How to Phrase Them Instead
5 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea
5 Chamomile Tea Benefits Your Body and Mind Need
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7 Physical Signs You're Way More Stressed Than You Realize
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7 Different Types of Therapy—and How to Choose the Right One for You
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How to Find the Right Therapist for You
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How to Be Happy: 10 Extremely Practical Tips to Try Now
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Online Therapy Is the New Normal—Here's How Therapists and Clients Make the Most of Virtual Sessions
How to Handle Personal and Professional Rejection: negative buttons
How to Reframe Rejection So It Ultimately Makes You Stronger
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What to Say to Someone With Depression—or Not Say
Struggling to Stay Positive? Experts Say Don’t Fight It
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How to Help Teens Practice Mindfulness
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No Time (or Room) to Meditate? Try Meditating in the Shower
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This Is How Much Exercise You Need to Help Prevent and Manage Depression
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3 Quick and Easy Ways to Calm Work Stress With Mindfulness
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How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle
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8 Apps for Anxiety and Depression That Can Help You Manage Your Mood
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The Pandemic Has Taught Us That It's OK to Not Be OK
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After Loss and Heartbreak, Author Joyce Maynard Finds Humble Solace in Hiking
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8 Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care Every Day (Because You Deserve It)
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Just 10 Minutes of Daily Mindfulness Meditation Benefits People With Anxiety, Study Finds
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How Having Eczema Makes Me Feel Beautiful
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How to Start Meditating at Home for a Quieter Mind

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