Author: Richard C. Trotter
As someone whose mood is greatly affected by their environment, I can deeply appreciate any kind of fun, whimsical home decor. Whether it’s designing a shelf with a clustercore vignette or stocking a vase with vibrant flowers, I’ve long believed these little touches make the difference between a home and merely a place you inhabit. Rather than buying yet another throw pillow or rearranging my bookshelves for the umpteenth time, though, I’m trying something different this winter to reap the benefits of a mood-boosting space: I’m decorating early for the holidays. Typically, I don’t do much in terms of decorating…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP There is no combat boot that’s more iconic than the classic Doc Marten. The legendary shoes hit the scene in the 1960s, and have had their fair share of moments in the decades since. They were a punk-scene staple in the ’70s and ’80s, and once the…
Have plans to get elevated this holiday season? No, I’m not talking about recreational partaking, but rather spending time in recreational areas at high altitudes. In case you’re headed to mountains, parks, or other locales at significantly high elevations—typically 8,000 feet or more above sea level—there are a few things you should know before you go to protect your health. Ahead, see what adverse symptoms can arise at high altitudes; and more importantly, how you can stop them from putting a damper on your travel plans. 4 things to know before you travel to high elevations 1. Altitude sickness is…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP The night after getting to check one of the more fun pre-baby errands off my list (going to build my registry in person at the Babylist showroom, I woke up in the middle of the night to pee (of course), and my thoughts started racing: Is it…
Moving in with a Bumble match two weeks after meeting. Not thinking twice that a new boyfriend punched walls whenever he misplaced his keys. Gushing about my love for the Borderlands video game series until a crush’s eyes glazed over. Assuming the non-monogamous couple who kept DMing me to sleep over and chat about sex just wanted to be friends — not flirt their way into a threesome. Unfortunately, these are not my proudest dating moments. I always thought I was just painfully awkward with terrible social anxiety. Then, at age 30, I finally unlocked the key that changed everything:…
For some people, the holidays are full of merriment and joy. But for others, this time of year can stoke serious stress, stirring feelings of sadness or anxiety, or revving up people-pleasing tendencies. Perhaps you’re the person constantly looking to keep the peace or overextending yourself and your schedule so as not to disappoint others. Amid such competing demands, it’s important to learn how to care for your mental health, and for that reason, setting boundaries during the holidays is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. According to clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, author of Joy…
The internet is full of ways to “hack your health” with food, most of which are rooted in wellness culture (cough, diet culture). Examples include the “need” to detox (fake), the benefits of chlorophyll water (not as clear-cut as it’s portrayed on TikTok), skipping out on dairy for your gut health (myth!), and more. These “trends,” so to speak, get us further and further away from knowing what our body is actually telling us it needs and wants…but I’ll get on my soapbox about that another day. For now, let’s talk about the intersection of diet and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP When you think of barefoot shoes, boots aren’t likely what pops into your mind’s eye. Sandals? Maybe. Those shoes that look like durable gloves for your feet? Possibly. But boots? Unlikely. However, barefoot-style footwear for cooler weather can and does exist. Even better, these boots can be…
When I moved to Denver in July, I was so eager to hit the trails that I couldn’t wait for the weekends. As soon as the clock struck 5 p.m. on a workday, I’d slam my laptop shut, throw on my backpack, and head for the hills—literally. Back when I lived in Florida, I was content to spend my evenings wandering the nearby shopping center with my dog to unwind. No more. Now that I know the bliss of a post-work hike in the Flatirons, my simple strolls around the neighborhood feel a little stale. And I’m not the only…
As an adult, it can be hard to recreate the joy of nostalgic food moments from childhood. I’m talking about the undeniable excitement of an elementary school pizza party and microwaving a batch of popcorn on a Friday night before popping in a *gasp* Blockbuster video rental. Sure, the corners of my mouth curl up when I get in my first sip of coffee every morning (caffeine, I’ll never quit you), but there must be some way to tap into that spirited innocence of yesteryear for the first meal of the day. Enter: this peanut butter cookie dough protein shake…