8 Ways to Actually Reduce Food Waste

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. Its an unfortunate truth, but a good portion of ourgroceriesend up in the garbage. SKC/Stocksy/Adobe Stock Thats why taking the time to understand ways to reduce food waste is so important. But all those little bits can add up to a lot of extra waste....

February 3, 2021 · 3 min · 471 words · Albert Smith

Fighting Fair Is a Skill—Here Are 12 Therapist-Approved Tips

Maybe youre someone who never argues because you think the easiest path to harmony is nevervoicing concerns. Or maybe youre quick-tempered, and small disagreements often turn into all-out war. Well, no matter what pop in of fighter you are, theres probably some advice for you here. Irina Kruglova/Adobe Stock However, the key is to fight with the same care and intention you use to expresslove. Below, relationship therapists share 12 tips to help with fighting fair....

February 3, 2021 · 3 min · 455 words · Cindy Hernandez

Grocery Diaries: A Grocery Store Owner Working to Increase Access to Fresh Food

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?...

February 3, 2021 · 5 min · 939 words · Amy Gray

For Lana Condor, Movement Is All About Joy

Lana Condor, SELFs February cover star, is famous for being relatable. For example: Condorhates burpees. I don’t necessarily enjoy all the up-and-down movementand the jumping… She pauses. Jack Belli It’s like, push-ups are hard enough. Why do you have to add a jump? That just feels, to me, like a whole other level. Condor says she stopped working out completely when theCOVID-19 pandemicbegan. Once a few months passed, however, her approach to wellness and fitness while in quarantine changed....

February 2, 2021 · 2 min · 370 words · Kristen Davis

Lana Condor Says Goodbye to Lara Jean

I knewLana Condorwould be audio only for our Zoom interview. That was fine with me. I wanted her to be as comfortable as possible. Jack Belli. Wardrobe styling by Sean Knight. Props by David Browne. Hair by Derek Yuen at A-Frame Agency. Makeup by Melissa Hernandez at The Wall Group. Manicure by Tom Bachick. On Lana: Dress by Gucci. I just wanted to pop in and say hello face-to-face, Condor told me....

February 2, 2021 · 7 min · 1480 words · Aaron Robinson

7 Best-Selling Hand Warmers for Your Frigid Fingers

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 peskiest of problems. Alicia Brown/Adobe Stock Wouldn’t that be lovely? Below, we’ve pulled together some of the best-selling hand warmers on the market. Buy two so you’ve got one for each hand, and you’re good to go. Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmer Amazon This top-selling hand warmer has over 9,000 reviews on Amazon....

February 1, 2021 · 1 min · 169 words · Amanda Richardson

8 Books, Shows, Podcasts, and More That Got Us Through January

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 books, movies, shows, and more below were our entertainment choices for kicking off 2021. Images courtesy of Netflix / Hogarth All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission....

January 31, 2021 · 2 min · 242 words · John Gray

The Best of Wellness: 10 Products That Helped Us Get By in January

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. Growing up, I spent my days painting, sketching, and excelling in all of my art classes. Image courtesy of the brands Folks, it rules. This time, there’s only one person to blame. These Lululemons, though, are the absolute perfect length. Theyre long enough that they dont chafe at all, but short enough so they dont reach my knees....

January 31, 2021 · 2 min · 248 words · John Vasquez

8 People on Why They're Drinking Less in the Pandemic

For many people, thats meant cutting back onalcoholor cutting it out completely. I decided that the best way to take care of myself mentally and physically was to quit drinking. I would drink a lot, including alone, and it was just part of my regular routine. Feyka/Adobe Stock It led to weight gain, financial issues, loss of friends and relationships, and general toxic traits. I also have battleddepression and anxiety, which alcohol always made worse....

January 30, 2021 · 3 min · 603 words · Charles Bailey

Is Your Rebound Relationship Actually Harmful?

Or, maybe someone told you that all endings are beginnings in disguise. Theres also the age-old advice that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else. In the middle of apandemic, dating post-breakup might sound sort of impossible. Kkgas/Adobe Stock Enter: the rebound relationship. These breakup conditions leave you ripe for a rebound. But it can also be pretty accurate. Rebounding is a part of the post-breakup process where you might bounce around a bit....

January 30, 2021 · 2 min · 362 words · Michelle Nelson

This Lower Body HIIT Workout Will Smoke Your Legs and Butt

On a tight schedule, but still feel like you could benefit from some quick, focused movement? Give a lower body HIIT workout a try. Jamison notes that its easy to let your mind wander when you get fatigued during these intense workouts. Katie Thompson These can include moves like lateral lunges, planks, and cardio moves like jumping jacks, says Jamison. Ready to get started? Heres everything youll need for this intense 26-minute lower body challenge....

January 30, 2021 · 1 min · 206 words · Christopher Lucas

What Is a Heart-Healthy Diet, and What Does It Mean to Eat for Heart Health?

Eating healthy can be confusing, so its pretty common to wonder what a heart- healthy diet really is. But its a really important topic to explore. And what you eat plays a part in determining the amount of build-up or clarity in those vessels. Criene Images/Adobe Stock Theres a lot to unpack with the connection between eating and your heart health, though. Heres what you’re gonna wanna know. A heart-healthy diet doesnt have to be a really restrictivediet....

January 30, 2021 · 3 min · 600 words · John Levy

10 Ways to Manage Anxiety When You Have Bipolar Disorder

Even in the best of times, many of us feel anxious at some point. But people withbipolar disorderand anxiety may have an especially hard time during theCOVID-19 pandemic. Find a mentally consuming distraction. Sarah Alice Rabbit/Adobe Stock You might start to think that your entire family will get sick. From there, you might wonder if everyone you know will get severely sick. Catastrophizing, or thinking about the worst possible outcome, only introduces more stressful scenarios....

January 29, 2021 · 4 min · 824 words · Jennifer Johnson