And that, of course, can make it feel very unwelcoming. And we want you to keep coming back. I get it, fitness classes can feel intimidating. Donaldson Collection/Getty Images On time isnt exactly what you think. hey, for the love of whomever is teaching that class, I beg you. Fifteen minutes or more before the posted start time would be ideal. For example, is it a Pilates class where shoes are not worn, butsticky socksare needed?...

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. If you feel like yourrelationship with alcohol needs an overhaul,youve got plenty of company. Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images Heres how to get to the sober place you want to be inand stay there. Talk to a medical pro, even (and especially!) if youre nervous about being honest with them about alcohol....

Eating enough vegetables helps you meet your recommended intake for loads of vital vitamins and minerals. Pack it in your Tupperware with fluffy rice or quinoa. Serve this mix with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up that smoky BBQ flavor. Laura Wright viaThe First Mess Marinate the legumes in olive oil, sumac, and coriander, and then bake until extra crispy. Then, mix your arugula, lettuce, and dressing directly in the pan to create your salad....

So youre ready to go to therapy. First off: Bravo for deciding to support your mental health in this way! The next important step? Jurczyk/Adobe Stock Thats no small task. People have to do a lot of legwork to find the right care for themselves,C. And that can be discouraging. Working within the constraints of a limited budget and health insurance red tape can also be tricky and frustrating. Heres their best advice:...

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. If youre new youll definitely want to acquaint yourself with the rules of the road first. Nolan Pelletier If you dont want to be That Guy (and I know you dont! ), heres all of the modern gym etiquette you should be aware of....

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. But its all the more reason to take very intentional steps to feel good. Nolan Pelletier You might not feel your best. You might not even feel great. But you’ve got the option to, maybe, feel a little bit better. Nolan Pelletier And for 2024 that might be enough....

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. This article is part ofSELFs second annualRest Week,an editorial package dedicated to doing less. Linda Merad (And were taking our own advice: TheSELFstaff will be OOO during this time!) One thing I donotcount among my myriad positive qualities: being a good worker. Ive slacked off on the clock for as long as Ive made money....

This article is part ofSELFs second annualRest Week,an editorial package dedicated to doing less. (And were taking our own advice: The SELF staff will be OOO during this time!) Everything feels exhausting lately. Amrita Marino Maybe it always has; lately is, of course, a subset of always. How are we regular slobs (no offense, reader) supposed to keep up? Plenty of foods promise jolts of energy too. We all know about coffee; thats 101 stuff....

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. This article is part of SELFs second annualRest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. Amrita Marino (And were taking our own advice: The SELF staff will be OOO during this time!) So howareyou supposed to get actually restfulrestwhen your anxiety loves to show up uninvited?...

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. I run hot at night, but somehow never sweat in these, she says. Three pairs of the best cooling pajamas on a yellow background. The dresss loose, A-line silhouette also allows for airflow to cool your skin off at night. Its made with modal, another fabric Yang recommends; its known for being feather-soft and super silky....

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. Hadley Vlahos:Dont be afraid toask for helpand take it day by day. Courtesy of Hadley Vlahos / Amanda K Bailey For many people, caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. Its not sustainable to care for someone else for that long without a break....

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. For years, I made the mistake of trying to cook everything from scratch for the holidays. CSA-Printstock/Getty Images So I made the decision to embrace shortcuts and allow myself a little leeway. To my surprise, my meals have actually gotten better since Ive committed to doing less....

If the signs of heart failure arent obvious, you might live with it for years without knowing. Here, three Black women share the symptoms that led to their heart failure diagnosis. I felt like I was drowning. Seba Cestaro After I got my epidural, my blood pressure dropped dramatically, Sawyer tells SELF. Despite that scare, she and her newborn were discharged 48 hours later. At home, Sawyer was so fatigued that she could barely carry her baby up the stairs....