February 20, 2019 at 07:55AM by CWC You’ve already filled your apartment with detoxifying indoor plants and high-tech products to make sure you’re breathing the cleanest air possible. But what if the only thing you needed to do was install a new set of curtains? IKEA, king of affordable, modern furniture (hi, iconic Billy bookcase!), plans to… Continue Reading →

February 18, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC When I recently discovered the term “clutterbitch,” I felt the immediate flooding of relief that comes with finding a word that’s been on the tip of your tongue for, I don’t know, forever. Clutterbitch (an adjective, not a noun) manages to mean exactly what it sounds like—it’s an… Continue Reading →

February 18, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC When I learned that the National Sleep Foundation credited ASMR videos as an effective method for dozing off, I felt annoyed. Why? Because it’s such an obvious truth that I could have detailed for the folks over there ages ago.  I’ve used ASMR for sleep, and it works. Flawlessly… Continue Reading →

February 12, 2019 at 10:34AM by CWC There are so many different ways to get better sleep and to fall asleep faster—melatonin supplements, weighted blankets, the U.S. Army’s technique—but finding the one that works for you isn’t always easy. One trick you might not have considered is using ASMR to help you sleep. You’re probably thinking,… Continue Reading →

February 10, 2019 at 10:30AM by CWC Sometimes, when I know I’m going to have to talk about my mental health with loved ones, I prepare like I’m heading into battle. I load myself up with mantras for calm, consider the facts I need to know, and affix it all like armor to deflect from… Continue Reading →

February 08, 2019 at 09:53AM by CWC For years, I was lucky enough to sleep like a baby. Not to brag or anything, but for me, it was really a pass-out-the-second-my-head-hits-the-pillow kind of situation, and I wouldn’t wake up until my alarm blared come morning. But now, that’s not always the case: My once-flawless sleep… Continue Reading →

February 08, 2019 at 05:27AM by CWC This winter has been particularly rough for my indoor jungle. My prized monstera, once thriving and cheerful, is now droopy and depressed. With limited sunlight throughout the day, even through South-facing windows of my apartment, I can only do so much to give my plants what they need…. Continue Reading →

January 31, 2019 at 12:57PM by CWC For the most part, I subscribe to JOMO and I’m perfectly happy under a blanket with a good book in hand. Occasionally, though, serious wanderlust kicks in and I find myself searching for something adventurous to do that brings on a rush of adrenaline. (And nope, not just the… Continue Reading →

January 31, 2019 at 11:32AM by CWC The buzz surrounding cannabidiol is strong, but folks in the wellness community are whispering about a different cannabinoid compound, one that might help you sleep at night. You may have heard of the murmurs, but what is CBN? The most dominant cannabis compounds, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), steal all… Continue Reading →

January 28, 2019 at 10:39AM by CWC As of 2017, the United States alone saw an estimated 1.3 million suicide attempts. Needless to say, suicide, often misunderstood and stigmatized, is a desperately urgent issue in America—and not solely for the people battling it firsthand. Supporting a suicidal friend can be a taxing, often frightening, stressful, and heartbreaking… Continue Reading →