Adding self-care practices into your daily routine can obviously work wonders for your mood and mental health. You spend most of your days focused on your thoughtsversus your reality. Thats not ideal since you dont want your own life to pass you by. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images And doing either could change your behavior for the worse too. You use negative consequences as motivation. Youre an adult with free will, and you might create other systems to help you get things done....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. What do we mean by that? Courtesy of Lovehoney / Laneen Wells Pick up a sex toy or accessory thatll intensify your time under the sheets. A gift like that can lastallyearand, really, its a treat for both you and your partner. The point is scheduling time to engage in whatever activities make you feel more closely connected....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Find their favorites below. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells And if you have to frequently sanitize your scrubs, check their materials too. Bleach can potentially damage synthetic fabrics, so consider using a different heavy-duty detergentClark likesLysols Laundry Sanitizer. Material and fit All of the health care workers we spoke to mentioned how important their scrubs fabric is....

Thats frozen shoulder, or what doctors (less dramatically) call adhesive capsulitis. Yet hardly anyone is talking about it. Thats what Im struck by, Dr. Edwards says. Tom Merton/Getty Images Heres a primer on the signs of a deep freeze ahead, and what to do about it. With frozen shoulder, this capsule first becomes inflamed and thickened, which leads to stiffness and pain. Together, those conditions make it superhard to move your arm....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The best blenders are versatile enough to make a slew of purees and blends with minimum fuss and cleanup. Original photo by SELF commerce director Abbey Stone / Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells But how do you know which one is right for you?...

In the land down under, Madison Keys is on top of the world. It was just kind of an out-of-body experience, she tells SELF in a Zoom call on January 28. Everything else just disappears. Robert Prange/SONGPHOL THESAKIT/Getty Images And shes still riding that high three days later. In her own way, that iskeeping it chill is the new titlists preference. I’m a pretty low-key person, so that was the perfect way to celebrate....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Your brain can spin these unhelpful, mean stories for all kinds of reasons. Darria/Adobe Stock Check your own biases before jumping to conclusions. Ask before you assume. When something feels off, dont just jump straight into mind-reading mode. Dr. Gold recommends keeping it casual with phrases like: Hey, what did you mean by that comment?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Call it tough-guy syndrome, with an added heaping helping ofdiet culture. showcake/Getty Images/aiinue Or three, rather: Knock. For one, scientifically speaking, this sentiment is flat-out wrong. There are a whole host of reasons you could (and should!) use energy gels while runningboth for your performance and for your overall health....

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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. All of these small actions make me feel likeme, so I prioritize them even when time is tight. Abbey Stone / Jessica Kasparian / Sarah Felbin / Laneen Wells Another editor prioritizes a chill wake-up and takes things one leisurely step at a time....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. SELF will be publishing new articles for this series throughout January.Read more here. Alona Horkova/Getty Images Now, theyve become a standard offering for responsible bars. Thesemocktails, non-alcoholic beers, and alcohol-free wines claim to mimic the experience of sipping a boozy drink. Some are too bitter or earthy, while others are basically indistinguishable from fruit juices or sodas....

Anyone looking to get started with a fitness routine knows that its notquiteas easy as it sounds. Theyre stroke survivors, poets, foster cat rescuers, activists, and flat-out inspirers. I wanted to see more barre teachers like me. Katie Thompson Its a way of training that supports clients for the long haul. It was magical and inspiring to witness and be around, he says. Its about taking thatsecondstep, Ryan says. Katie Thompson...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. One telltale sign a pair isnt right?Knee pain. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Structure In a word, your shoes should feel stable, Dr. Daughtry says. He adds that a thick, well-cushioned sole can also help alleviate pressure on your lower body. Trying on a few pairs with different heel drops can help you determine what height feels good for you....