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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.
New & Featured Articles
The winter solstice is a great time to reflect and set intentions. Learn what this celebration is all about, and 7 rituals to spark gratitude and welcome the return of light.
Learn the meaning behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month and why it’s important. Plus, 25 ways to celebrate, support research, and spread awareness about early detection.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is a time for compassion and remembrance. Here are 19 ways to support people who are grieving and raise awareness.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Meditation can be a supportive and adaptable tool for autistic people. Discover the benefits, along with 11 mindfulness exercises worth trying.
Learn what qigong is, how it brings together meditation, breath, and movement to support your well-being, and how to practice if you’re a beginner.
Wherever you are in your meditation journey, a guided session can help. Explore 8 free mindfulness meditations from Calm experts to feel calmer and more at ease.
We're all guilty of eating on the go or in front of our computers sometimes, but slowing down to eat mindfully can have some big benefits for your health and wellbeing.
Stress & Anxiety
Explore what grounding is and how it can help with stress, anxiety, and depression. Plus, 15 tips and tricks on how to ground yourself, including the 54321 technique.
Learn how to stop spiraling thoughts with 10 expert-backed tips to manage emotional spirals, negative thought loops, and spiraling out of control.
Death anxiety can feel pretty overwhelming. Learn what causes it, how to recognize the signs, and 7 research-backed ways to manage it, so you can get back to fully living.
If you're feeling anxious, tense, or emotionally stuck, repressed emotions could be to blame. Explore what they are, why we bury them, and 8 tips to start letting go.
Sleep
From what’s going on in your brain to how sleep deprivation can affect your health, these 16 sleep facts are sure to open your eyes (and make you rethink your routine).
Calm has partnered with Natrol to reset your nightly ritual, so you can unwind with ease and relax into rest. Because better days begin the night before.
It's something we all do, but why do we dream? Learn how dreams work, the science behind the purpose of dreams, and how dreams impact the quality of our sleep.
Looking for easier bedtimes? Explore 7 proven benefits of bedtime stories for kids, plus how to build a better evening routine and an exclusive story to try tonight.
Mental Health
Ready to honor the men in your life? Learn about the origins of International Men's day and the very important mental and physical health issues that it highlights.
National Stress Awareness Day highlights the impact chronic stress has on our mental wellbeing. Learn when it is, why it matters, and 12 ways to honor it while promoting calm.
Learn the meaning behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month and why it’s important. Plus, 25 ways to celebrate, support research, and spread awareness about early detection.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is a time for compassion and remembrance. Here are 19 ways to support people who are grieving and raise awareness.
Personal Growth
The winter solstice is a great time to reflect and set intentions. Learn what this celebration is all about, and 7 rituals to spark gratitude and welcome the return of light.
Behind on your goals for the year? “October theory” lets you start again. Here’s what it is, why it’s trending, and how to use it to reset for the year.
Are you looking to grow or evolve certain aspects of yourself? Explore 8 pointers for transforming your personality in a gentle and compassionate way.
If procrastination is keeping you stuck, these 9 tips for boosting focus and productivity can help you break free from the cycle.