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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. Were always consuming media here at SELF, from the buzziest new books to the most binge-worthy TV shows. Images courtesy of the companies With everything going on with thecoronaviruscrisis, entertainment is a more important part of self-care than ever. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission....

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. Throw in worrying about your childs psychological well-being, and your stress levels are no doubt through the roof. goodmoments / Getty Images If any of this sounds familiar, youre not alone in your experience. Even some experts in this space arent having the easiest time navigating parenthood in the pandemic....

In the U.S., some states have been under stay-at-home orders since March 23. No longer able to visit friends and family, people are turning to Zoom calls to find community. Everyone is going to have to develop new routines. Maskot/Adobe Stock In addition, the mental health strain during quarantine has been a huge concern for Muslims practicing fasting. Acknowledge that this Ramadan will be different. Everything happened so quickly and people feel like they had no time to prepare....

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. Weve learned an incredible amount about thenew coronavirusdisease (COVID-19), but many uncertainties still linger. Getty / Carol Yepes One key unanswered question: If you recover from the new coronavirus, is reinfection possible? Or does getting it once make you immune to getting the disease again?...

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. Some days I feel like Im good, and other days I feel like I am barely hanging on! Travis Matthews. Wardrobe styling by Nicole Chapoteau. Hair by Hide Suzuki. Makeup by Ingeborg. Maybe you’ve got the option to relate? Its been a stressful time trying to navigate life during a pandemic....

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. And if youre shopping for aplant-loving partner, companies likeThe SillandBloomscapeoffer longer-lasting cacti, succulents, andhouseplants. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey Your floral surprise is sure to be almost as special as the special someone who receives it. For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2023....

Scouring the internet for good kidney bean recipes? Enjoy cooking with these hearty little organ-shaped legumes. Chipotle Chicken ChilifromBudget Bytes This chili incorporates chicken breast for tender protein and chipotle peppers for heat. Dana and John Shultz viaMinimalist Baker into a thick and creamy soup.Get the recipehere. One Pot Vegan Chili MacfromThe Simple Veganista Chili meets mac and cheese, but make it vegan. Lentils are a great addition here.Get the recipehere....

How do you explain mortality with age-appropriate language tailored to their personality? Conversations about mortality and sickness have taken a greater resonance since the spread of thenovel coronavirus. Heres what they had to say. D3sign/Getty Images Its always this balance of knowing what will resonate without doing harm. Sometimes his anxiety produces a spiral, but he does really well if you give him facts. So I tried to give him as many clear facts as I could....

A few weeks ago I realized what it was: I didnt have anything to look forward to anymore. The way things are now, the future is uncertain. Weve lost our ability to plan our lives in big and little ways. PM Images / Getty Images Social isolation means there are no happy hours, no birthday parties, no movie dates on the horizon. Events, vacations, career moves, life changes? More or less on hold....

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. While the act of running may look simple, how to choose running shoes can actually seem pretty complicated. James Ryang / Getty Images Unfortunately, the science just isnt there to uniformly recommend one feature or jot down of shoe. If youre running pain-free, you may not need stability shoes....

Health ConditionsChevron Skin HealthChevron 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. Intentional tanning may give your skin that sought-after glow, but frequent tanning can alsocause skin damage. IRA_EVVA / Getty Images How do you use a self-tanner? This way you’re able to stop when youre comfortable with your shade. Ready to get golden?...

Maybe you or someone you love is facing job insecurity. And they need oursupportmore than ever. This is not a low-skill profession. Tryama/Adobe Stock I also work part-time as a server where my responsibilities are guest-oriented. I love the public interaction, combined with good food and beverages. My days are rarely the same, and I enjoy thehustle. I was built for the hospitality industry. When news of the pandemic started, I wasnt nervous....

Roesser and other grocery store employees have been deemed essential workers during the pandemic. (The below exchange details Roessers personal experience and perspective. His answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.) Getty / Cunaplus_M.Faba; Designed by Morgan Johnson SELF: What was an average workday like for you before the pandemic? My work was usually related to business at least 6 to 18 months out. Now the pandemic is always at the forefront....