0
Skip to Content
Calm Blog
Blog Home
Free Resources
Calm.com
Try Calm for Free
Calm Blog
Blog Home
Free Resources
Calm.com
Try Calm for Free
Blog Home
Free Resources
Calm.com
Try Calm for Free
  • Meditation & Mindfulness
  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Sleep
  • Mental Health
  • Personal Growth

How to find the best meditation posture for your body
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26

How to find the best meditation posture for your body

Wondering what postures work best for meditation? Learn 4 traditional positions, why posture matters, and how to find what feels right for you.

Read More
What is an ESFP? Inside the Entertainer personality type
Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26 Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26

What is an ESFP? Inside the Entertainer personality type

Learn what the Entertainer (ESFP) personality type is, including what it stands for and 10 characteristics. Plus, how to interact with and the best careers for an ESFP.

Read More
44 questions to ask friends and deepen your connection
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26

44 questions to ask friends and deepen your connection

Looking for ways to get closer to your friends? These 44 questions can help you skip the small talk, deepen your trust, and get to know each other even better.

Read More
Struggling with anger? How therapy for anger control can help
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 8/7/26 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 8/7/26

Struggling with anger? How therapy for anger control can help

If you're stuck in cycles of anger, therapy for anger control can help. Learn how anger therapy works, which approaches work best, and 6 coping tips for challenging moments.

Read More
National Grief Awareness Day: why we need to talk about grief
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 8/5/26 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 8/5/26

National Grief Awareness Day: why we need to talk about grief

It can feel hard to talk about grief, but National Grief Awareness Day is changing the conversation. Learn more about the day and 9 tips to support yourself or others.

Read More
Women's Equality Day: 7 ways to celebrate and advocate
Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 8/3/26 Personal Growth Calm Editorial Team 8/3/26

Women's Equality Day: 7 ways to celebrate and advocate

Women's Equality Day lands on August 26 every year. Explore the history behind the day, why it still matters, and 7 intentional ways to commemorate it.

Read More
How to give yourself grace (even when it feels hard)
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/31/26 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/31/26

How to give yourself grace (even when it feels hard)

Learning to treat yourself with kindness takes practice. Discover what it means to give yourself grace, how it can benefit you, and 8 ways to start.

Read More
How to stop crying: 8 tips to help you feel steadier
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/30/26 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/30/26

How to stop crying: 8 tips to help you feel steadier

Ever wonder why we cry, or if you cry too much? Learn how to stop crying when you need to, plus what causes tears, why crying helps, and when to get help.

Read More
Toxic parents: 7 warning signs and how to deal with them
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/30/26 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/30/26

Toxic parents: 7 warning signs and how to deal with them

Are you struggling with a challenging parent? Here's how to know if your parents are (actually) toxic and 7 tips to help you deal with, and heal from, them.

Read More
90 funny summer jokes for kids: clean, short, and silly
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/29/26 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/29/26

90 funny summer jokes for kids: clean, short, and silly

From beach puns to campfire riddles, these 90 summer jokes to ask kids are sorted by setting and age so you’ve always got one up your sleeve.

Read More
How to lucid dream: 6 techniques to control your dreams
Sleep Calm Editorial Team 7/29/26 Sleep Calm Editorial Team 7/29/26

How to lucid dream: 6 techniques to control your dreams

Discover what lucid dreaming is, including how and why it works, according to the research. Plus, how to have lucid dreams and wake yourself up from them.

Read More
Vivid dreams: what they mean and how to stop them
Sleep Calm Editorial Team 7/29/26 Sleep Calm Editorial Team 7/29/26

Vivid dreams: what they mean and how to stop them

Ever had a dream that felt too real? Explore what vivid dreams mean, what causes them, and how to stop vivid dreams if they’re keeping you up at night.

Read More
How to get out of survival mode: 7 tips to help you thrive
Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/28/26 Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 7/28/26

How to get out of survival mode: 7 tips to help you thrive

Learn what it means to be living in survival mode, including the symptoms of chronic stress. Plus, how to get out of survival mode with 7 tips to help you thrive.

Read More
Research Calm Editorial Team 7/28/26 Research Calm Editorial Team 7/28/26

The science behind Calm: 27 studies and surveys

Calm takes an evidence-based approach to well-being. Here's what researchers have found across sleep, stress, cancer care, workplace productivity, and more.

Read More
How to regulate your nervous system and feel calmer
Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 7/28/26 Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 7/28/26

How to regulate your nervous system and feel calmer

Learn about the importance of your nervous system, what it is, and how regulating your nervous system helps you manage stress.

Read More
Feeling anxious for no reason? Why it happens and what to do
Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26 Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26

Feeling anxious for no reason? Why it happens and what to do

Uncover the mystery of unexplained anxiety. Learn how to identify your triggers and equip yourself with practical strategies to manage anxiety effectively.

Read More
How to choose the best meditation cushion for you
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26

How to choose the best meditation cushion for you

Learn what meditation cushions are for, the 6 main types, and how to choose and use the best meditation cushion for you. Plus, handy substitutes if you don't have one.

Read More
8 ways to connect with friends in honor of National Friendship Day
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26

8 ways to connect with friends in honor of National Friendship Day

National Friendship Day (August 2) is your annual reminder that good friendships don't maintain themselves. Here are 8 ways to meaningfully connect with your friends.

Read More
How to request time off work (with examples of what to say)
Workplace Wellness Calm Editorial Team 7/24/26 Workplace Wellness Calm Editorial Team 7/24/26

How to request time off work (with examples of what to say)

Requesting time off from work can be stressful, but it's important. Learn 7 best practices for asking for time off, and see examples of what to say to get the best outcome.

Read More
Navy SEAL nap: Does the 8-minute sleep method work?
Sleep Calm Editorial Team 7/24/26 Sleep Calm Editorial Team 7/24/26

Navy SEAL nap: Does the 8-minute sleep method work?

Curious if the Navy SEAL nap actually works? So were we. Explore the benefits of napping with your legs elevated, and how to try this 8-minute nap for yourself.

Read More
Older Posts

Calm your mind with 14 days of Calm for free

  • Relieve stress & anxiety with 50,000+ mins of science-backed content
  • Sleep better with 300+ Sleep Stories, meditations, and music
  • Navigate life confidently with guidance from our mindfulness teachers
  • Build healthy habits to support mind & body with our programs & tools
Try Calm for Free
Tons of amazing Calm content!

Blog

Meditation & Mindfulness
Stress & Anxiety
Sleep
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Free Resources

Calm

Calm.com
About
Contact
FAQ
Press
Calm Health
Calm Business
Privacy Policy
Terms
Your Privacy Choices

Copyright 2023 Calm. All rights reserved