The Best Vegan Mayos to Make Any Sandwich, Salad, or Sauce More Delicious

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 an omnivore, vegan mayos probably havent appeared much on your radar screen. Todorov But in the last few years, vegan mayo has emerged from the kitchen to hit store shelves. And if youre among them (or even just plant-curious! Read on for everything you’re gonna wanna know about the condiment....

October 5, 2021 · 2 min · 328 words · Zachary Murray

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Talk About in Therapy

Therapy can feel like a mysterious process at times. Youve probably wondered what to talk about in therapy at least once. What is everyoneelsetalking about in their sessions, anyway? Renée Mathews We all have high and low periods, so your sessions will likely reflect that. Some discussions can feel really useful while others may be just a check-in. First, reflect on why youre having a mental block in therapy. Its okay to chit-chat a bit....

October 5, 2021 · 2 min · 407 words · Elizabeth Nash

10 Benefits of Cycling That’ll Make You Want to Hop on a Bike

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. Cycling can be more than a fun childhood pastime or an eco-friendly way to run errands. Rich Legg / Getty Images One big perk of riding? Or you’re free to pedal outside on a moving bike. However you choose to ride, know that youll be doing your bodyand your mindsome serious good....

October 4, 2021 · 3 min · 455 words · Joseph Welch

18 Can't-Miss Deals on Beauty Products at Amazon's Early Holiday Sale

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. Octobers only just begun, but we already haveholidayshopping andsaleson the brain. Carina König / EyeEm Read on to find the latest and best deals at Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul right now.

October 4, 2021 · 1 min · 57 words · Ann Jones

The Best of Wellness: 13 Products That Helped Us Get By in September

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. Luckily, this new launch fromdrugstore favoriteLubriderm came across my desk at the perfect time. Image Courtesy of Studs It’s fragrance-free, dermatologist tested, plus it contains dimethiconemeaning it locks in moisture all day. Thisbody lotionis also affordable, absorbs quickly, and feels light on my skin....

October 4, 2021 · 2 min · 359 words · Dr. Nicholas Riddle DDS

Tom Daley Reveals Scary Symptoms That Led to His COVID-19 Hospitalization

It started with aheadacheanddizzinessduring a Monday-morning training session in January 2021. First, Daley chalked it up to a mild concussion he had experienced while diving several weeks earlier. But with his headache still present the next day, he took a rapid test forCOVID-19just in case. Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images He took anotherrapid test, and again it came back negative. Although thesore throatfaded within a couple of hours, worrying new symptoms began that night....

October 4, 2021 · 2 min · 424 words · Danielle Clark

20 Shredded-Chicken Recipes to Make the Most of Your Rotisserie Bird

Frantically googling shredded chicken recipes? Either way, youve come to the right place. Shredded chicken is really like the tofu of the…chicken world. Monique Volz viaAmbitious Kitchen Sounds ridiculous, but youkind ofget it. Shredded chicken really is a shapeshifter like that! Whats more, using a store-bought shortcutrotisserie chicken!is an easy way to hit the ground running. And luckily, most recipes that call for shredded chicken can totally adapt to home-cooked or store-bought....

October 2, 2021 · 2 min · 253 words · Stephen Salas

Thinx, the O.G. Period-Proof Undies Brand, Is Having a Rare Sale

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’ve never dipped your toe in the world of leakproof gear, this is definitely your sign. Thinx (And no, shockingly, the bloodwon’tget everywhere. ), bundles, and more. Plus, everything comes in regular or super-absorbency, depending on your flow. To take advantage of these rare markdowns, enter the code FALLSALE20 at checkout....

October 1, 2021 · 2 min · 290 words · Ms. Angela Martinez PhD

10 Common Return-to-Work Concerns—and How to Mentally Prepare for Them

Im a classic extrovert. I get energy from being around people. I simply missed humans. Getty Images / We Are Unlike most people I know, I was excited to finally go back to at leastsomeamount of in-person work. Even just that one day a week seeing patients without a screen as a barrier between us was exciting. But there are so many other things about work that have changed. My office is new....

September 29, 2021 · 4 min · 841 words · Jeremy Beard

11 Best Indoor Cycling Shoes to Use With Your Stationary Bike

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. Most cycling shoes come without cleats. Shot of a young woman working out on an exercise bike at home There are two major cleat options to choose from: Look Delta and SPD. Some shoes are compatible with both, and others only allow for one or the other....

September 29, 2021 · 2 min · 382 words · Bryan Hanna

22 Things to Bring on a Road Trip That Will Make Your Time So Much Better

However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Car trips can be a lot of fun, or they can feel like a mistake. Ive found that bringing the right things on a road trip can make the experience so much better. We asked frequent travelers for their top road trip essentials. Hopefully, this list will help elevate your next car trip. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors....

September 29, 2021 · 2 min · 325 words · William Pena

8 Things to Try If Trauma Is Ruining Your Sleep

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. My most recurring dream starts in the dark. Anastasia Molotkova / Getty Images My eyesight is cloudy, making it hard to tell whats up close and whats far away. I scream in my head to wake upI tell myself that its just a dreambut I cant move....

September 29, 2021 · 3 min · 465 words · Judy Rodriguez

A 20-Minute Bodyweight Workout for Better Core Stability

Stabilizersare the small muscles that help hold your muscles and joints still when you do certain movements. And this weeksSweat With SELFvideoa 20-minutebodyweight workouthomes in on the stabilizers in your core. (Check out the other five videoshere.) Courtesy of Spacestation Why are core stabilizers important? For one, they help hold your torso in place. That means it helps stabilize your core and spine to help your body function correctly. In sum, its worth the time it takes to strengthen your core stabilizers....

September 29, 2021 · 1 min · 170 words · Elizabeth Green