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Writing in a wellness journal is a small, affordable and effective daily habit that can help you stay organised, process feelings, and record moments of joy or self-reflection to look back on.Sure, you can scribble your thoughts down on the back of an envelope, but when such aesthetically pleasing and thoughtfully designed journals exist to help you record your innermost thoughts, why would you?To find the best wellness diaries for all needs and budgets, our Good Housekeeping editors set aside some daily ‘me time’ and trialled a range of designs, from pocket-friendly planners to hardback styles, with specific goals in…

What’s the story Indoor plant care can be an effective way to promote mindfulness and self-care. By focusing on the needs of plants, you can cultivate a sense of calm and presence. This practice encourages you to slow down, observe details, and connect with nature indoors. Here are five ways to integrate indoor plant care into your daily routine for mindfulness and self-care. Start with simple plants Starting with easy-to-care-for plants can make the process less daunting. Succulents or snake plants require minimal attention and thrive in various conditions. This way, beginners can build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. As you…

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Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 13:27 ISTEmotional awareness, routine, gentle movement, mindful breathing, quality sleep, and meaningful connections work together to build resilience over time.Take a moment to reflect on the joys in your life. January often arrives with pressure to improve, reset, and reinvent overnight. While the new year can feel like an ideal starting point for better mental health, experts say meaningful change doesn’t come from drastic resolutions or rigid routines. Instead, mental well-being thrives on small, repeatable practices that support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and build resilience over time. Beginning the year with simple, intentional habits can help…

Building better habits seemed to be something you had to do all at once. I used to think I had to overhaul everything — eat perfectly, work out daily, meditate, journal — to feel better. But the biggest changes came from the smallest adjustments.Once I started building in a few simple habits each day, things actually started to click. I had more energy, less stress and felt way more in control of my health. Nothing extreme, just easy, science-backed habits I could stick with.Here are a few that made the biggest difference for me, and might just help you feel…

As matric learners across South Africa prepare to receive their final results next week, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) is urging learners, parents and teachers to focus on emotional well-being during what can be one of the most stressful times of the year. “For many young people, matric results feel like a judgement of their intelligence, ability and future. Pressure from family, teachers, peers, and social media can turn normal anxiety into feelings of hopelessness,” warns Sadag project manager for education, Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha. According to Roshni, each year, Sadag receives an increase in calls from learners and…

NTPC, under its corporate social responsibility endeavors, has partnered with Emoneeds to make mental health services more accessible for the youth. Their collaboration, Project Saathi, offers awareness sessions for individuals aged 13 and above to help understand emotional stress and develop coping skills, as per Emoneeds’ statement.For many students across India, struggling with stress, anxiety, and emotional confusion is a growing concern. Project Saathi seeks to provide professional support that is accessible, confidential, and free from stigma. Despite the awareness, students fear judgment, which prevents open discussions about their emotional distress, explained Dr. Neerja Agarwal, founder of Emoneeds.Through a…

Breast augmentation continues to evolve as new technologies emerge, giving patients more choices than ever before. Along with the ever-growing trend of ballerina breast augmentation, one of newest innovations in breast enhancement is now available in the United States: Motiva® breast implants. Motiva implants are designed for patients seeking a soft, natural look and feel, especially those who lead active lifestyles or have limited natural breast tissue. Motiva features a number of new and exciting features that enhance both results and patient safety. If you are considering breast augmentation, read on to learn more about Motiva implants, how they compare…

I Bought This – Affiliate links Before we get too deep into 2026, these are the cosmetics that I have tried in 2025 that have become my new favorites. Earlier, I reviewed all of them previously if you want the deets. Makeup LYS TRIPLE FIX BLURRING SKIN TINT FOUNDATION STICK: In the mid-year, I bought shade LN3, my correct shade, after trying the shade sent to me in my Ipsy-Boxycharm box earlier in the year. I love this concealer/foundation stick. It’s so easy to apply, it’s buildable, and it covers whatever needs to be covered. I discovered it just in…