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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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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.
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.
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.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Wondering what postures work best for meditation? Learn 4 traditional positions, why posture matters, and how to find what feels right 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.
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.
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
There is more than one way to get a good night's sleep. Learn what segmented sleep is, why some people swear by it, and 9 tips for exploring it mindfully.
Sleep paralysis can be a disturbing experience. Get more familiar with the phenomenon by learning the types, causes, and how to stop episodes of sleep paralysis.
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.
Mental Health
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.
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.
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.
Personal Growth
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.
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.