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Welcome to the Calm Blog. Our clinically-backed articles and resources are here to help you stress less, sleep more, live mindfully, and feel better, wherever you are on your mental health journey.
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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.
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.
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.
Meditation & Mindfulness
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.
Calm has partnered with Visit Maine to transport you to a sanctuary for the spirit and the senses, with a new collection of meditations, Sleep Stories, soundscapes, and more.
Anxiety derailing your day? Get to know the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique — a simple exercise for calming the mind that can alleviate anxiety in minutes.
Gratitude can improve your mental, physical, and emotional health. We explore what gratitude really is, why it helps, and how to see the benefits in your life.
Stress & Anxiety
Learn about the importance of your nervous system, what it is, and how regulating your nervous system helps you manage stress.
Uncover the mystery of unexplained anxiety. Learn how to identify your triggers and equip yourself with practical strategies to manage anxiety effectively.
Grades, loaded schedules, social drama — school can be pressure-packed for students. Here are 7 tips to help you manage school stress and anxiety.
Anxiety derailing your day? Get to know the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique — a simple exercise for calming the mind that can alleviate anxiety in minutes.
Sleep
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.
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.
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.
Struggling to drift off, even when you’re exhausted? Discover 15 science-backed sleep hacks to quiet your mind and ease your body into a peaceful night of rest.
Mental Health
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.
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.
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.
Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Learn what it means, why it matters, and 9 ways you can show your support and help spread awareness.
Personal Growth
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.
July 12 is Malala Day, honoring Malala Yousafzai and every child's right to learn. Here are 5 meaningful ways to mark the day and take action.
August is National Wellness Month — the perfect time to commit (or recommit) to your self-care routine. Here are 8 tips for a healthier body and mind, plus a more balanced life.
Learn how to stay positive around negative people and attitudes with our 7 mindful tips. Plus, understand why some people might be more negative than others.