What is the fight-or-flight response? Plus, how to cope with it
Your body can act in surprising ways when it’s stressed. Learn what happens during the fight-or-flight response, and explore 9 tips to gently reset.
14 self-care tips to help busy moms feel like themselves again
Self-care is important for everyone, but it's critical for busy moms. And we promise it's possible. Explore 14 tips to help you build a realistic self-care routine.
Why stress resilience is so important (and how to build yours)
Stress resilience plays a large role in how well you recover from hard moments. Here are 8 ways to boost your resilience during tough times.
Why habit stacking can help you build routines that actually stick
Struggling to keep up with a new habit? Habit stacking is a science-backed way to help you build momentum. Explore why it works and 9 tips to try it for yourself.
Can bilateral stimulation ease your anxiety? Here's what to know
Curious about bilateral stimulation? Explore how this calming technique works, why it can help your anxiety, and 7 tips for trying it for yourself.
Feel better in the morning, sleep better at night with the Calm x Five Minute Journal
Calm has partnered with Intelligent Change to launch a new Five Minute Journal — a science-backed guided journal to help you feel better in the morning and sleep better at night in just five minutes each day.
Why a growth mindset can help you thrive (and 10 tips to build it)
Stuck in a loop of self-doubt or fear of failure? Discover how a growth mindset can change your approach to challenges, with 10 practical tools for daily life.
How to know if you’re languishing (and what to do about it)
Languishing is that stuck-in-a-fog feeling — and it’s more common than you think. Find out what it is, why it happens, and 10 small shifts to start feeling better now.
12 tips to help you cope with the grief of losing a parent
Losing a parent can shake your whole world. Learn about the many emotions you may feel, why it can be so complicated, and 12 tips to help you cope with the grief.
Here's why your anxiety may trigger anger (and how to deal)
Has an anxious moment ever caused you to fly off the handle? Explore the emotional connection between anxiety and anger, what causes it, and 8 ways to support these big feelings.
When does brain growth stop? Here’s what science says
Wondering when brain growth stops? Discover what changes in your brain through your 20s, when and why its stops, and 9 tips for supporting long-term brain health.
What are emotional tears? The surprising science of crying
Why do we cry? Explore the science behind emotional tears, how they differ by feeling, and 5 benefits of letting yourself cry.
Why sleep can have a big impact on your emotional regulation
Ever feel your emotions harder after a bad night's sleep? Explore how sleep can impact your emotional regulation, and 9 simple tips to boost your rest (and your feelings).
Coping with grief after losing a child: 10 tips to support you
Losing a child brings unimaginable grief. Explore some common responses and tips to help you cope with your grief or support someone else who lost a child.
How the Stress-Vulnerability model informs your mental health
The Stress-Vulnerability model suggests that some of us might be more biologically inclined to develop a mental health condition, but there are ways to protect ourselves.
The truth about runner’s high (and how to experience it yourself)
Runner’s high might be real, but it’s probably not what you think. Discover how your brain responds to running and what else it can do for your mental and physical health.
What is love bombing? Plus, 7 signs it's happening to you
Love and affection from a partner are great, but can there be too much of a good thing? Learn what love bombing is, the signs it's happening to you, and 8 tips to help you deal.
Pets and mental health: Why pets may make you feel better than people do
You probably guessed that there’s a connection between pets and mental health. Now research shows that pets can help relieve stress and anxiety and improve your mental wellbeing — at times maybe even more than other people.
How to practice positive self-talk (and why it matters)
Struggling with the negative voice inside your head? It's time to bring in positive reinforcement. Learn the benefits of positive self-talk, plus 9 tips to help you practice.
How to deal with gaslighting: 9 steps to protect yourself
Someone else making you question your reality? Learn what gaslighting is, 5 signs it's happening to you, and how to deal with it to protect your safety and mental health.