You Really Can’t ‘Fix’ Other People—Here’s How to Make Peace With That
If anything, a savior complex could make the situation you’re trying to improve worse. According to Gutiérrez, constantly forgiving or…
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Your Mattress Types Guide for 2024
Thanks to their bouncy coils, innerspring and hybrid mattresses both generally offer high responsiveness and ease of movement. Latex mattresses…
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5 Ways to Train Around an Injury
You know how it is. You picked something up that fought back and won. Or maybe you fell and broke…
15 RSV Symptoms in Babies All Caregivers Should Be Aware of Right Now
Thanks to the pandemic, you’re probably a lot more aware of infectious diseases than you ever thought you would be.…
When to Worry About Swollen Lymph Nodes
A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these…
The 11 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2024
Our fave features: As hard as the bed is, it’s not just a firm box. The bouncy, responsive hybrid mattress…
Here’s How to Submit to the 2025 SELF Pantry Awards
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—at least if you ask anyone who works at SELF: The 2025 Pantry…
‘Cortisol-Reducing’ Supplements Won’t Cure Your Stress—or Anything Really
Spend enough time on the wellness side of TikTok, and odds are you’re going to hear about cortisol. Specifically, the…
Good Morning Loading Techniques for Advanced Athletes
The good morning is often overlooked, yet it’s a powerful hinging movement that can significantly enhance your training program. When…
An Emergency Poop in the Desert Changed My Relationship With Nature
This article is part of SELF’s 2024 Guide to Getting Outside, an editorial package that explores the connection between nature…