Mind & Mood

Preserving your mind and mood is a priceless health skill. Learn ways to keep your mental health and mood in good condition by finding a therapist, practicing visualization, identifying anxiety symptoms, and otherwise finding ways to keep yourself engaged.

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Maybe You Need a Life Coach, Not a Therapist—Here's the Difference
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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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How Drew Barrymore Keeps Household Chaos—and Her Toxic Inner Voice—Under Control
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Want to Be More Positive? Here Are 7 Things Optimistic People Do Differently
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5 Ways Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Brain and Mood, According to Sleep Doctors
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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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Need a New Hobby? Learning Another Language Is Like Fitness Training for Your Brain
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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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12 Home Decor Tips for a Mental Health Boost (That Have Nothing to Do With Decluttering)
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7 ADHD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Fridge
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It's Time to Get Excited About Your Clothes Again After a Year in Sweatpants—Here's How
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How to Be a Mindful Runner
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5 Easy Decor Hacks That'll Brighten Your Home—and Your Mood—This Winter
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4 Ways to Boost Your Work-From-Home Mood With Fashion, According to Queer Eye's Tan France
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Set Your Alarm One Hour Earlier to Reduce Your Risk of Depression, Sleep Study Suggests
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Don't Feel Like Yourself? 8 Easy, Science-Backed Health Reset Tips
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How to Navigate the Shift From College Student to Real-World Professional, According to Career Experts
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Don't Let Self Care Derail Your Finances
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Sleep Anxiety Can Cost You Hours of Rest—Here Are Some Ways to Spot It and Beat It
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The End of Daylight Saving Time Can Be Bad for Your Health—Here's How
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Your Gut Health and Mental Health Are Closely Linked—Here’s How to Boost Them Both
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This Is How Long It Really Takes to Break a Habit—and 7 Steps to Actually Do It
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Exercise Can Help With Depression and Anxiety Even More Than Therapy or Medication, Study Finds
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You’re More Likely to Feel Happy at Home if It Reflects Your Personality
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11 Psychologist-Backed Tips to Conquer Your Fear of Change
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How to Try Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction—Without a Fancy Meditation Retreat
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Why Body Neutrality May Be the Healthy Headspace You Never Knew You Needed
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7 Smart Strategies to Improve Your Focus and Finally Get in the Zone
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The Best Way to Avoid an Argument at Your Next Family Gathering, According to a Neuroscientist
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5 Natural Ways to Boost Serotonin and Start Feeling Happier
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Here’s Why Drinking Gives You 'Hangxiety'—and How to Reclaim a Sense of Calm
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These Are the Happiest States in the U.S., Study Finds
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Feel Like You Don't Enjoy Anything Anymore? There's a Name for That—Here Are 8 Ways You Can Break Through It
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3 Stress-Melting Benefits of Box Breathing (and How to Try It on Your Own)
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35 Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day at Home
Indoor Activities During a Heatwave
40 Fun Things to Do When It's Too Hot Outside (and You Don't Have a Pool)
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Want to Start Eating for Better Brain Health? Here's How to Stock Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer
8 Smart Habits to Boost Your Metabolism
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How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Is So Stressful
How to Be More Patient Every Day
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14 Foods That Will Boost Your Mood, According to Science
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5 Completely Free Meditation Apps to Help Center Your Mind
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Journaling Is Scientifically Linked to Happiness—Here Are 5 Easy Tips to Start Writing More
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Does Aromatherapy Just Smell Good—or Does It Have Actual Health Benefits?
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4 Ways to Forgive Yourself, Even When It Feels Impossible
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6 Nutrient-Packed Foods to Eat for Better Brain Health
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Not Everyone Needs a Partner to Thrive—Here's How to Be Happy Alone
This Is Why Your Brain Is So Mesmerized By Visual ASMR
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7 Self-Care Getaway Ideas—Plus, How to Get the Most From Your Rejuvenating Vacation
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A Clean and Tidy Home Can Boost Your Mental Health—Here's Where to Start
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Habit Stacking Is the Easiest Way to Make New Habits Last—Here's How It Works
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Could Couples Financial Counseling Benefit Your Relationship?
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Everything You Need to Know About Cultivating a 'Wealth Mindset'
That Mental Rut You're Going Through Has a Name—and Here's What to Do About It
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4 Ways to Wake Yourself Up and Beat the Afternoon Crash
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Can Happen in Summer, Too—Here Are Some Helpful Ways to Cope, According to Therapists
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What Is Decision Fatigue
9 Signs You Have Decision Fatigue—and Tips to Help Manage It
What to Know About Mental Health Resources at Work, and How to Take Advantage of Them
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You Can Feel Anticipatory Grief Before a Loss—Here's How to Cope