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Try your best to follow a routine. But being intentional about your routine can be helpful for productivity as well. Having a set routine minimizes the number ofpotentially anxiety-inducing decisionsyou need to make. Emily Eldridge/Adobe Stock (Both of these benefits can apply to people with and without bipolar disorder.) If you work, identifying your ideal schedule in that realm is a good place to start. That can look very different depending on what circumstances youre in, Dr....

Naturally, you might wonder how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Some of them have the saddest stories, she tells SELF. Many have limited capabilities with computers, and small glitches can ruin the process. Addictive Creeatives/Adobe Stock Others are dealing with subpar state websites that take users in confusing circles or crash frequently. Theyre eligible, they want the vaccine, but they don’t know where to go, Pisani says. In the meantime, how can you figure out when its your turn to get a coronavirus vaccine?...

Part of adjusting has involved accessing compassion for ourselves and others. So what happens when yourtherapists challengesspill over into your sessions? What do you do if theyghostyou, take a sudden leave of absence, or even pass away? Najeebah Al-Ghadban Practicing compassion for your therapist can help soften the sting of loss, Dr. Jamea explains. Even so, the idea that your therapist will disappear without warning isnt overwhelmingly common. If youre nervous about sudden departures, bring it up to your therapist....

You might be wondering, what does this have to do with exercise? Diet culture has transformed exercise into something loaded for many of us. For some, it recalls school-age torment for being larger or lacking in athletic ability. Amanda Bailey / Getty Images This created a cycle of low self-worth, making me believe I would never follow through with anything. Remember how fun it was? It was simple joy for us....

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. We’re always on the hunt for the next great bedtime routine. Getty / Rich Fury / MTV VMAs 2020 Nicole Richie went from living the simple life to striving for a life thats slightly simpler. Joel and I both travel all the time, and so it’s a lot of coming and going....

(Hello, fasted cardio!) Meanwhile, science is continually evolving, meaning that experts are always updating exercise nutrition recommendations. So where does that leave you? Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock Should you eat before working out? fuel) for exercise. And it can just feelhard. But other things can suffer too, Wilson says. So why are fasted workouts so popular? However, in reality, fasted exercise doesnt work quite that neatly. Burning a greater percentage of your calories from fat is not the same as burning moretotalfat....

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. Just becauseValentines Dayis over doesnt mean its time to put the kibosh on all things romantic. Images courtesy of Farfetch Currently available in sizes 32A to 36D. Currently available in sizes XS to XL. Currently available in sizes 32D to 36C. Currently available in IT sizes 2 to 4....

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. Welcome toGrocery Diaries, a new series that illustrates just how varied and personalized healthy eating really is. Chelsea Kyle. Food Stying by Drew Aichele. Prop Styling by Campbell Pearson. Why do they buy what they buy? How much do they spend? Who are they shopping for?...

Im the editor in chief of SELF and the host of our wellness advice podcast,Checking In. In this weeks episode, were talking about sex after baby. Today were hearing from Traci, who had a baby about four months ago. Adobe Stock She says she and her husband are having serious libido issuesand its stressing her out. The last thing either one of us wants to do is hook up, she says....

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 you might have to hunt! Getty This Bowflex treadmill, for example, is a whopping $800 off. See our list of the best expert-recommendedtreadmillsas a reference, too. Consider it if you’ve been looking to splurge on a nice couch. Take 15, we will! Lelo...

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. Considering the amount of time you’re on yourmattress, why not upgrade your sleep situation? Image courtesy of Casper It’ll also throw in two of its down-alternative pillows for free. Dog beds, even. At just over $500 on sale, it’s a reasonably priced option for a top-notch mattress....

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For many families,food is the centerpiece of get-togethers. Cooking and eating are activities that bring people together to enjoy a shared experience. But in some cases, the experience can be triggeringespecially if you have a complex relationship with food. Chris Sorensen/Adobe Stock One reason is because, for many families, food isnt just food. This can make for a messy situation when someone wants to break the mold. It can become very personal for some families....