Overwhelmed or distressed? Steady your thoughts and body with these quick grounding exercises. You’re folding piles of still-warm laundry. Your phone buzzes with another text. Dinner is half-planned in your head, and your to-do list is spilling into tomorrow (again). But the weight in your chest isn’t just from the tasks piling on you. A […]
Sleeping on your side has its perks, but it can also be a real pain in the shoulder. Here’s how to heal it and keep it from coming back. Of the three main sleeping positions — side, back, and stomach — side sleeping is the most common for adults. It’s the position my body naturally […]
Your period’s on the way. So are sleepless nights. Here’s how to get ahead of it. Your body usually gives you a heads-up before your period arrives. You know the signs: tenderness, fatigue, mood swings, a stubborn headache that won’t go away. And then there’s your sleep, or lack of it. Suddenly you’re tossing and […]
A little sunshine is good for the soul. But after a long day outside, you might feel more fatigued than invigorated. Here’s why your body feels so tired, and what it needs to recover. During warm weather, have you noticed that after a couple of hours outside, instead of feeling like a fully charged solar […]
Your bags are packed, your passport’s in hand, and your dream itinerary is set—but after hours in the air, crossing several time zones, will you be too tired to enjoy your trip? The morning I landed in Rome after an eight-hour flight and six-hour time change, I felt surprisingly OK. My husband and I breezed […]
As warmer weather returns, you might feel drawn to lighter meals, an extra walk after dinner, and other small habits to feel refreshed and energized. If you’re falling short in the sleep department, there’s one simple, often ignored habit that could help: paying closer attention to what’s on your plate. Most of us—85 percent of […]
You clean your sheets, but your washer might be dirtier than you think. Here’s how to clean it the easy, non-toxic way. I’ll admit, I had no idea I was supposed to clean my washing machine until I saw a TikTok video showing someone deep-cleaning theirs. It sent me down a rabbit hole of “deep […]
Adjusting to your new mattress might take time. Here’s what to expect during the break-in period and how to troubleshoot the transition. After weeks (or maybe even months) of researching and comparing mattresses, you finally did it—you bought a new one. You couldn’t wait to sink in and get the best sleep of your life. […]
Obsessing over sleep metrics? Orthosomnia—the fixation on perfect sleep—can worsen rest. If your tracker is causing stress, it’s time to rethink your approach for better well-being.
Use these simple techniques to minimize disruptions to sleep soundly through the night by creating a peaceful and calming bedroom.
