Mental Health
Mental Health
Should You Stop Going to Therapy When Things Are…Pretty Good?
Regular sessions aren’t just for tough times—they can also help you celebrate your wins and continue to grow.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
What to Do If Your Chronic Illness Is Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health
To start, be okay with not feeling okay.
By Katie Camero
It's a trap!
Why Being a Perfectionist Is So Bad for Your Health
Holding yourself to impossible standards doesn’t actually help you—and can make you miserable in the process.
By Sarah Klein, CPT
The gifts of gab
Why Yapping With Your Friends Is So Good For Your Mental Health
You don’t have to go deep to feel connected.
By Anna Borges
Life
This Is Your Sign to Finally Get Rid of Your “One Day When I’m Thinner” Clothes
“Goal” outfits actually keep you from your healthiest, happiest self.
By Jenna Ryu
If Your Mom Was Extra Hard on You So You Would “Have a Good Life,” Raise Your Hand
Whether she pressured you to get a certain job, look a certain way, or marry a certain kind of person, you’re in good company.
By Julia Ries
Everything Naomi Osaka Has Said About Her Mental Health
The four-time Grand Slam champion has been candid about how emotionally taxing tennis can be.
By Jenna Ryu
Serenity now
How to Shake Off a Super Rude Interaction With a Stranger
It’s not just you: People are definitely getting more aggro.
By Julia Sullivan
Redeeming qualities
Here’s How to Truly Earn Someone’s Forgiveness After You’ve Hurt Them
A heartfelt apology is a great start, but taking these steps can show you’re committed to making things right.
By Jenna Ryu
I’m a Therapist Who Procrastinates—Here’s How I Get Unstuck
“No one has ever shamed themselves into productivity.”
By Anna Borges
Do not disturb
25 Little Ways to Have a Better Relationship With Your Phone
Post less. Try grayscale mode. And at the very least, tell those notifications to shut it.
By Cathryne Keller and SELF Staff
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Heart truths
How to Get Over a Breakup, Even When It Feels Impossible
Yes, time helps—but these tips can make the process a little less painful.
By Jenna Ryu and Nicole Pajer
6 Non-Corny Ways to Actually Build Your Confidence
The negative voice in your head may never go away completely, but there are ways to lower its volume.
By Jenna Ryu
Why Olympian Raven Saunders Throws Shot Put in a Distinctive, Full-Face Mask
Plus what’s really behind their Hulk alter ego.
By Caroline Tien
This Single Device Has Cut My Phone Time in Half in 2024
My focus is back and better than ever.
By Kells McPhillips
We Asked 9 People What Finally Helped Them Get Over a Friend Breakup
“I leaned into making it a whole thing—wallowing, watching movies about BFFs to hurt my own feelings, that kind of stuff.”
By Anna Borges
Airing it out
Are the Therapy Sessions on Reality TV Shows Even Remotely Legit?
Here’s what two real-world therapists make of unpacking issues on camera in the Bravo-verse
By Julia Ries
3 Trans Athletes on Why Being Excluded From Women’s Sports Is So Devastating
“This wasn’t just my career. Every fabric of my being was for this.”
By Frankie de la Cretaz
How to Get Your Partner to Talk About Their Feelings and Emotions More
You can’t totally change their perspective, but you can make them more comfortable with vulnerability.
By Julia Ries
Life
5 Signs That You’re in a One-Sided Friendship
Watch out for someone who’s “too busy” for you but somehow fits in lots of hangs with everyone else.
By Jenna Ryu
Life
How to Deal With a Friend Who Complains Constantly
You’re not a bad person for wanting a break from the negativity.
By Jenna Ryu
Life
What to Do If Your People-Focused Job Completely Drains Your Social Battery
These little strategies can help you preserve some energy for your loved ones—and yourself.
By Jessica A. Gold, MD
Life
5 Little Ways to Practice Setting Boundaries If You’re a Recovering People Pleaser
Standing up for yourself doesn’t have to be dramatic or confrontational.
By Jenna Ryu
Mental health
What Is the ‘Rejection Therapy’ Trend on TikTok, and Will It Really Make Me Less Socially Anxious?
We asked experts if asking for a “burger refill” or latte discount is legit.
By Jenna Ryu
Life
How to Stop Obsessing Over Someone You Hate
If your least favorite influencer or ex’s new partner is living in your head rent-free, read this.
By Jenna Ryu