Carolyn Todd

New York

Freelance journalist. Former Entertainment Writer @Refinery29, Reporter @EW. "What kind of a monster puts artisanal butter in the freezer?"

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5 Ways to ‘Reparent’ Your Inner Child

3 weeks ago | self.com | Carolyn Todd

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you spend much time on mental health Instagram or TherapyTok, you might’ve come across talk of how to “reparent” your “inner child.” Maybe you rolled your eyes and kept scrolling. Another airy-fairy fake therapy trend, cool.
5 Ways to ‘Reparent’ Your Inner Child

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Carolyn Todd

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Marie Bertrand/Getty ImagesIf you spend much time on mental health Instagram or TherapyTok, you might’ve come across talk of how to “reparent” your “inner child.” Maybe you rolled your eyes and kept scrolling. Another airy-fairy fake therapy trend, cool.
‘Spring Anxiety’ Is Real - Here’s How to Handle It

3 weeks ago | glamourmagazine.co.uk | Carolyn Todd

Come the first signs of spring every year, I’m hit with a strange sense of unease. I wake up irritable and unsettled, restless but tired. It’s like I’ve been startled awake from hibernation too early – the cosy blanket of winter unceremoniously ripped off, the world shouting, “WAKE UP, IT’S SPRING!” While everyone runs around chirping about the birds and the flowers, I’m left a little ashamed, wondering why I feel so off when I should be so psyched.
‘Spring Anxiety’ Is Real-Here’s How to Handle It

4 weeks ago | self.com | Carolyn Todd

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Come the first signs of spring every year, I’m hit with a strange sense of unease. I wake up irritable and unsettled, restless but tired.
‘Spring Anxiety’ Is Real-Here’s How to Handle It

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Carolyn Todd

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. ivetavaicule/Getty ImagesCome the first signs of spring every year, I’m hit with a strange sense of unease. I wake up irritable and unsettled, restless but tired.
11 Little Ways to Fall Back in Love With Reading

1 month ago | vogue.in | Carolyn Todd

There’s nothing like the magic of getting lost in a good book. Who doesn’t love being dazzled by a fantastical world, riveted by a twisty murder-mystery plot, or emotionally destroyed by an epic ending from the comfort of their couch? But if you’ve fallen out of the habit, you might be wondering how to get back into reading and reignite that spark. Whether it’s been months or years since your last page-turner, it’s never too late to fall in love with books all over again.
You’re Probably Dealing With Your Anger All Wrong

1 month ago | self.com | Carolyn Todd

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re one of the many citizens whose blood is boiling over what’s happening in the United States right now, you might be wondering what to do with all this red-hot rage. You’ve probably heard that you need to blow off some steam or let that shit out. Go for a rage run. Pay to smash up a bunch of stuff in a rage room. Primal scream into your pillow.
You’re Probably Dealing With Your Anger All Wrong

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Carolyn Todd

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. MirageC/Getty ImagesIf you’re one of the many citizens whose blood is boiling over what’s happening in the United States right now, you might be wondering what to do with all this red-hot rage. You’ve probably heard that you need to blow off some steam or let that shit out. Go for a rage run.
11 Realistic Meditation Tips for People With ADHD

1 month ago | self.com | Carolyn Todd

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. We’ve all heard a bajillion times that meditation is good for us. But if you have ADHD, the whole thing can seem, well, torturously dull. Sit down, be still, and silently focus on my breath for 20 minutes? You must be joking. But it turns out, meditation doesn’t have to be a snoozefest or slog. The secret to a neurodivergent-friendly practice that’s truly satisfying and sustainable?
11 Realistic Meditation Tips for People With ADHD

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Carolyn Todd

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Danii Pollehn/Adobe StockWe’ve all heard a bajillion times that meditation is good for us. But if you have ADHD, the whole thing can seem, well, torturously dull. Sit down, be still, and silently focus on my breath for 20 minutes? You must be joking.