Emotional Well-Being

Your emotional well-being 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.

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Angry Cleaning Can Help Expend Negative Energy—Try These Cathartic Tasks
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In a Reading Slump? Here's How to Get Back Into Books After a Long Hiatus
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7 Summer Self-Care Ideas to Take Better Care of Yourself in the Heat
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What Is Transcendental Meditation, and How Can It Benefit Your Health?
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27 Easy Mindfulness Activities to Feel Grounded Anytime, Anywhere
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Selena Gomez and Google Just Launched a Mental Health Initiative to Support Teens
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10 "Microadventures" You Can Take When You Need a Quick Happiness Boost
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How to Start Journaling Thoughtfully, and Ideas to Get You Started
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10 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea—and Why You Should Drink Some Before Bed
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The 7 Best Yoga Poses for Stress Relief
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Study Says Venting Isn't Actually the Best Way to Reduce Anger—Here's What to Do Instead
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These Are the Most and Least Stressed U.S. States in 2024, According to WalletHub
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Here's Why Coffee Makes You Anxious—and How to Calm the Jitters, According to an RDN
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'Popcorn Brain' Is Shortening Your Attention Span—Here’s How to Refocus, Psychologists Explain
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12 Everyday Habits to Train Your Brain to Be Happier
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The Best Stress-Fighting Foods You Can Eat, According to Doctors
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Jessica Alba Explains Why She Started Going to Therapy With Her Daughters
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9 Ways to Cope If You Can't See Family and Friends This Holiday Season
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How to Cope With Holiday Stress When You're Struggling
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How to Set Boundaries for Your Emotional Well-Being
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How to Cope With Being an Empath, According to Experts
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16 Positive Daily Affirmations for More Confidence and a Better Outlook
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Not Drinking Enough Water Is One of the Worst Things You Can Do When Stressed—Here's Why
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9 Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care Every Day (Because You Deserve It)
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6 Habits to Help Lower Cortisol and Keep Stress Under Control
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A Therapist's Top 7 Strategies to Stop Negative Self-Talk
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Green With Envy? Here's How to Stop Being Jealous, According to Psych Experts
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3 Reasons to Start Reading a Book Before Bed, According to Research and Sleep Pros
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The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature: Why You Should Get Outside More Often
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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 Real (and Very Normal) Reason You're So Exhausted After Therapy
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9 Signs You Have Decision Fatigue—and Tips to Help Manage It
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These Are the Happiest States in the U.S., Study Finds
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What Is Stoicism? 5 Ways This Ancient Philosophy Can Improve Your Life
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The 4-7-8 Breathing Method Can Help You (Finally) Fall Asleep—Here's How to Do It
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How to Stop Ruminating on Negative Thoughts and Past Experiences
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A Psychologist Shares the Best (and Worst) Ways to Deal With Uncertainty
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How to Ask for a Mental Health Day
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