What Is the ‘Rejection Therapy’ Trend on TikTok, and Will It Really Make Me Less Socially Anxious?

If a fear of being turned down keeps you from applying for your dream job, for instance, you could miss out on a life-changing opportunity. Similarly, not shooting your shot on Tinder because you’re afraid your matches won’t respond could keep you from some really exciting dates. That’s where rejection therapy may help: By experimenting […]

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How to Stop Obsessing Over Someone You Hate

Last weekend, I spent almost an hour going on and on (and on) to my friend about how much I can’t stand this one TikToker with the most grating voice and “pick me” energy. And by the end of this passionate vent sesh, I started to seriously question myself: Um, do I have a problem? […]

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Why Knitting (and Hobbies Like It) Can Make You Calmer, Sharper, and Happier

When Los Angeles-based Teri Slaven, 78, starts knitting, she immediately enters what she calls “the zone.” “I feel busy, focused, and content,” she tells SELF. For Carolyn Barnes, 33, from Tempe, Arizona, it’s crocheting. She started her new hobby after a death in her family and a stressful phase of parenthood. (Her sons were 1 […]

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6 Ways to Shake Off the Workday So It Doesn’t Ruin Your Precious Evening

When I’m working, I hyperfocus on the task at hand. If I’m writing an article—like this one, for example—I sit down at my desk around 8:30 a.m., conduct a couple of interviews, research the topic I’m covering, and then hunch over my keyboard like a gremlin, typing away until the end of the work day, […]

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Why Does Being Excluded From a Clique as an Adult Sting So Badly?

More than that, though, it’s how we’re wired. “We believe those who were sensitive to ostracism were at an evolutionary advantage,” Dr. Williams says. “If you were ousted, you were going to die. But if you could pick up on it quickly and change your behavior accordingly, your genes were going to continue on in […]

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3 Things to Do If Stress Is Killing Your Appetite

Whenever I’m worrying about meeting a work deadline or spiraling over some friendship drama, eating becomes a total afterthought. Sometimes it’s because my belly feels weirdly full (even if I haven’t eaten in hours), making my usual lunchtime egg-and-hot-sauce bagel suddenly unappetizing. Other times, my anxiety is so all-consuming that I get super nauseous. There […]

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3 Things to Do If You’re Terrified of Your Parent Dying

My deepest fears love to show up right as I’m trying to drift off to sleep—anxious brains are fun like that—and lately, a recurring theme in my after-dark intrusive thoughts is my mom dying. I’ve been straight-up terrified of losing her since I was a little girl (for a bunch of sad, childhood-trauma-related reasons I […]

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5 Little Ways to Show Up for a Friend Who’s Depressed

We all want to see our friends happy and thriving. But when someone close to you is dealing with depression, it can be hard to figure out the best way to support them. Unless you’re a therapist, it makes sense to assume that you’re not equipped to make a real difference. Maybe you’re struggling to […]

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Try This 5-Minute Exercise the Next Time You Feel Crappy About Your Body

No matter how much work you do to unlearn diet culture’s brainwashing or feel comfortable in your skin, there are going to be days when you feel bad about your body. Think about it: We live in a society that constantly tells us smaller is better, and that getting as close as possible to the […]

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How to Really, Actually Feel Better Naked

Since it appears that everyone on the internet has watched Saltburn at this point, I’m here to do some very important, timely journalism and find out: How does one feel so comfy with their naked body that they’re able to bop along to the entirety of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” in the nude? […]

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The Mental Health Effects of Acne Are Very, Very Real

Bright red zits between my eyebrows have immediately thrown me into a downward spiral of hopelessness and panic. Dark spots across my chin were the very reasons I wouldn’t let a soul—not even my boyfriend at the time—see me without color-correcting concealer in high school. As someone who dealt with persistent acne in my teens […]

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How to Meditate, Even If You’re Super Busy or New to the Process

Science aside, it doesn’t hurt to also consider the anecdotal evidence. “People report more connection, gratitude, and appreciation of life when they practice mindfulness,” Winston says. It can also help you manage difficult emotions and cultivate positive ones, like kindness, she adds. There’s no universal definition of mindfulness, either, but experts generally agree that it’s […]

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