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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
Curious about the fall equinox? Discover the science and history behind this seasonal change, when it falls in 2026, and 7 ways to celebrate it.
Can you meditate your way to more willpower? Explore the science, learn which practices are most effective, and get 5 tips to build self-control, self-discipline, and resolve.
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Here’s why the condition is now called PMOS and how it affects your mood and sleep, plus 4 ways to support your well-being if you live with it.
Meditation & Mindfulness
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.
From breathwork to noting, these 5 mindfulness exercises for anxiety can help you step back from the spiral of worry and reconnect with calm.
Can you meditate your way to more willpower? Explore the science, learn which practices are most effective, and get 5 tips to build self-control, self-discipline, and resolve.
Learn what concentration meditation (also called focused attention meditation) is, plus how it can sharpen your focus and support cognitive health.
Stress & Anxiety
Chronic worrying is exhausting but not always easy to stop. Learn how to overcome worry and stress less when you're in an anxiety cycle with our 8 tips.
From breathwork to noting, these 5 mindfulness exercises for anxiety can help you step back from the spiral of worry and reconnect with calm.
Explore the types of stressors, from everyday triggers to chronic stress. Learn what stressors are and how to manage them for calmer, more balanced days.
Discover what burnout is and the 22 signs you may be facing it. Plus, how to recover from the symptoms of burnout and prevent it from happening in the future.
Sleep
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.
Discover how to get deeper, more restful sleep with our deep sleep tips. Plus, learn about the stages of sleep and the reasons you might not be sleeping deeply.
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.
Mental Health
Social media burnout is real. From sleep issues to low self-esteem, explore the downsides of social media and get 8 tips to manage its impact on your well-being.
Happiness looks different for everyone. Learn how it affects your health, plus 14 ways to find joy for the first time or get it back again when things have been tough.
Reframe your relationship with anger and learn to manage it with our mental health tips and mindful techniques, including deep breathing and relaxation.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotional stress? Learn the signs and causes of emotional stress, and how to manage it with 8 safe, practical strategies that actually help.
Personal Growth
Curious about the fall equinox? Discover the science and history behind this seasonal change, when it falls in 2026, and 7 ways to celebrate it.
Looking to stay focused on your goals and boost your motivation? Discover how to make a vision board in 6 steps — plus the science behind why it works.
Fear of change is called metathesiophobia, and it's a common experience. Learn the signs, causes, and how to overcome anxiety of the unknown with our 8 tips.
Why is lo-fi music so relaxing? Discover the well-being benefits of lo-fi music and why listening to lo-fi music can help you focus and study more efficiently.