Why I’m Done With Confidence—and Choosing Cockiness Instead
Confidence is dead. And I killed it.Because as the ball dropped in Times Square, so did my tolerance for “confidence.”…
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Your ‘Grunting’ Sounds at the Gym Could Be Telling You A Lot About Your Breathing—and Strength
Walk into almost any commercial gym at peak hours, and you’ll hear it: a sudden guttural grunt slicing through the…
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Why Are Some Siblings Not Close?
“Siblings by chance, best friends by choice,” the cliché goes. But ask real people about their own family dynamics, and…
A Surprising Workout to Help You Feel Calmer (It’s Not Yoga)
“I like to think of exercise as a bit of a buffer,” Hillary Ammon, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the…
What to Know About Trying to Conceive If You’re Taking a GLP-1
GLP-1 medications are more popular than ever, as science continues to discover new ways they can be used to address…
How to Manage Your Money in a Season of Grief
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers. Each month, financial educator Tiffany Aliche—a.k.a. The…
This Is the Workout That Actually Builds Bone Density
Bone density might not be the first thing you think about when you hit the gym, but it’s one of…
Low on Vitamin D Right Now? Your Calcium Could Be Down Too
Here in the northern hemisphere, winter famously contributes to widespread vitamin D deficiency as sunlight exposure decreases. The trend is…
5 Ways Your Social Connections Can Boost Your Longevity
If a random yap session or do-nothing hangout has left you feeling warm and glowy, you know how even everyday…
Why Anxiety in Your 30s and 40s Can Feel Worse, According to a Licensed Therapist
Your 30s and 40s are what some would consider the best years of your life. You’re no longer “figuring it…