To be able to care for the people you love, you must first take care of yourself. It’s like the advice we’re given on airplanes: put on your own oxygen mask before trying to help someone else with ...

As parents and supporters juggling countless competing demands, it can feel hard to find the time, energy, or resources to be able to look after ourselves. But our well-being isn’t just about us—it ...

If you’re struggling with taking care of yourself or making yourself a priority, you are not alone, because it’s easy to ...

Fatigue is real. I’ve felt it deeply — the kind that settles into your bones and makes even simple tasks feel heavy. I’m finally out of those early newborn trenches, still newborn-ish though. But if I ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

Real self-care probably isn’t what you think it is. It isn’t all about escaping and relaxing. Although it pays off for your well-being in the long run, in the present, self-care can be a hard thing to ...

When someone says, "Take care of yourself," what do you think they mean? It is a common, literal expression used when saying goodbye. It generally means to be well, make good choices and stay safe ...

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to forget to care for ourselves, or feel like we don’t have time to. Self-care is not a luxury—it's a necessity for maintaining balance, especially during stressful ...

HEALTH EXPERT, DOCTOR ASH, EXPLAINING WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT’S BECOMING AN IMPORTANT PART OF OVERALL WELLNESS. A MENTAL HEALTH DAY IS TIME YOU TAKE TO YOURSELF TO REST AND RECHARGE. IT COULD BE A WHOLE ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tess Brigham (MFT, BCC) covers mental health in the workplace. Mar 26, 2025, 09:00am EDT Imagine you glance at your phone and your ...