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Gifts So Cozy, They'll Cancel Plans Just to Stay in Bed

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16 of Our Favorite Getting-Ready Products for Moms

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TikTok Is Raving About Cozymaxxing—and Experts Actually Want You to Try This Snuggly Trend

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Feeling Stressed? Our Editors Swear by These Calming Products

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6 Ways to Enjoy Your Own Company and Embrace Your Alone Time (Without Feeling Lonely)

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13 Reasons You Literally Can't Cry (Even If You Really Want To), and How to Find Release

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116 Types of Hobbies: Activities and Interests to Try in 2024

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15 Absolutely Free Meditation Apps That Are Like an Exhale for Your Brain

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Actually, No, You Don't Need To Love Yourself Before You Can Love Someone Else and Be Loved

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These Adult-Friendly Fidget Toys Helped Me Cut Back on Doom-Scrolling

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How To Stop Feeling So ‘Meh’ About Life

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5 Brain-Stimulating ‘Sensory Snacks’ That Can Help You Stay Focused and Productive, Says a Psychiatrist

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Here's What Happened When I Tried 'Rapid Tapping' To Help Manifest a Lot of Things (Including Good Skin)

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When I Tried 'Joy Snacking' for Two Weeks, I Felt Less Stressed and More Present in My Daily Life

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Lying on the Floor Can Help You Feel More Grounded, According to Trauma Specialists—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It for a Week

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Release All Your Pent-Up Stress With Shaking Meditation

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7 Ways To Take Care of Yourself After an Intense Therapy Session, According to Therapists Themselves

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The TikTok-Famous Color Personality Test, Explained

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It’s Possible To Wash Away Negative Energy in the Shower—Here Are 7 Affirmations To Help

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I'm Not a 'Bath Person,' So Someone Please Tell Me: WTF Do People Do in the Tub?

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