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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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If you’re curious about trying meditation or looking for motivation to stick with it, it might help to understand the full scope of how mindfulness can change your life.
Looking for ways to feel closer to your long-distance partner? These 45 questions for couples make it easier to have deep and fun chats no matter how far apart you are.
Learn what an "energy vampire" is, the signs to look for, and how they can affect your mood and energy. Plus, how to protect yourself and stop someone from draining you.
Meditation & Mindfulness
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.
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.
Stress & Anxiety
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.
Living with anxiety can be hard, but regular exercise could help reduce worry and boost wellbeing. We explore the benefits and best exercises for anxiety.
Sleep
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.
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.
Mental Health
Masochism can come with a lot of stereotypes, and not everyone knows the whole picture. Discover what a masochist is, common traits, and 9 tips for finding balance.
Learn what a fear of intimacy is, including the common signs, causes, and how to treat it. Plus, 10 mindful ways to achieve more intimacy in your relationships.
Learn how to stop spiraling thoughts with 10 expert-backed tips to manage emotional spirals, negative thought loops, and spiraling out of control.
Learn how to be more positive with the power of positive thinking and affirmations. Plus, how to reframe negative self-talk to cultivate a more positive mindset.
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.