10+ Best Articles on Self Care
The most useful articles on self-care from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Self Care Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on self-care by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski: The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)
You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that…
«You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski.»
How to ...?
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Don't set goals. Passion is bullshit. Mediocre skills are valuable. These are just a few of the unexpected truths you'll discover in Scott Adams' new book. Here are 10 more takeaways.
«You can’t be generous to others if you’re not in a good place. Adams argues that once your needs are met, you can focus on the needs of others.»
How to Communicate Your Self-Care Needs to Your Partner
Practical suggestions for a productive conversation.
How To Stop Caring About What People Think & Do
5 min read On the outside, it often looks like people don’t care about others. It appears that people are selfish. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that everyone is affected by what other…
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on self-care—all under 10 minutes.
10 Powerful Visuals About Psychology & Life
Visuals for thought…
Why Self-Care Hasn't Cured Your Burnout
The cure for burnout isn't endless leisure — it's finding meaningful work, beyond your career.
«When I try to stuff “leisure” into the space where all of that work went, I tend to discover new forms of malaise and dissatisfaction»
The Best Approach to Self-Care: How to Attend to Your Unmet Needs
I’d like to share with you my new approach to self-care that aims to satisfy our deepest needs rather than providing short-lived comfort.
«Taking the time to make a life inventory, identify our unfulfilled needs, and then take action to satisfy them—that’s proper self-care.»
Feeling Drained? You're Probably Dealing With 'Energy Leakage.'
Every activity and task consumes energy, but there are some little, unexpected things that drain your energy, too.
Self-care may be increasing your stress—here are 5 things to consider
Traditional definitions of self-care aren’t enough, and bath bombs alone won’t solve burnout.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on self-care.
“Who the Fuck Am I?”: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Values
What are your most important personal values? Do you actually value what you say you do, or are you lying to yourself? And just who the hell are you anyway?
«I know that I would find the article hilarious. But that’s because I’m a sick, twisted fuck. But in the end, I’ve never quite worked»
Why Can’t We Be Friends — Real Life
Podcasts and other forms of “parasocial” media reframe friendship as monetized self-care
Our 6 Must Reads to Make Self-Care Your Competitive Advantage
Too many of us abandon healthy habits in order to work more. But the most successful among us know that self-care is a secret weapon to get more done better.
Our best bet against burnout is self-care, just not the kind you think
Burnout may seem impossible to beat. A specific type of self-care can make an important difference.
Self-Care: How to Take Care of Yourself When You Have Depression
A woman with depression explains what no one tells you when they tell you to practice "self-care."
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Self Care, including:
Tiny Buddha
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SELF
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Mark Manson
3x #1 NYTimes bestselling author. Best known for F-Bombs and uncomfortable truths. Giving life advice that doesn't suck since 2008.
Mindful
The best of mindfulness-based practices. Mindful magazine, events, courses, corporate training, licensed content, business media, directories, and partnerships.
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