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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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
Serenity now

How to Shake Off a Super Rude Interaction With a Stranger

It’s not just you: People are definitely getting more aggro.
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.

I’m a Therapist Who Procrastinates—Here’s How I Get Unstuck

“No one has ever shamed themselves into productivity.”
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.
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.

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.

Why Olympian Raven Saunders Throws Shot Put in a Distinctive, Full-Face Mask

Plus what’s really behind their Hulk alter ego.

This Single Device Has Cut My Phone Time in Half in 2024

My focus is back and better than ever.

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.”
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

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.”

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.
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.
Life

How to Deal With a Friend Who Complains Constantly

You’re not a bad person for wanting a break from the negativity.
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.
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.
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.
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.