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Annakeara Stinson

Annakeara is a writer and all around barrel of laughs based in Brooklyn. She is currently getting her MFA in Fiction at The New School. You can follow her on Twitter @totalhellness.

The 5 Weirdest Things That Can Help You Sleep When You're Restless, According To Experts

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Every time I can't sleep, I get that Katy Perry song "Wide Awake" stuck in my head, and I hear her voice ringing out in my ears: "I'm wide awake! I'm wide awake!" Sometimes I even sing it out loud while staring in exasperation at my ceiling. It is,…

You Can Change Your Entire Mood By Paying More Attention To This One Detail In Your Day

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Have you ever noticed that, after working in a dimly lit room all day, you kind of tend to feel really, inexplicably bummed out? Or, to put it another way, think about how lovely it can be to spend an evening next to the light of a crackling fire,…

Every Tea Lover Needs These 7 Essentials To Make The Most Of Their Cozy Habit

ByAnnakeara Stinson
While you might have thought that the holiday season is all wrapped up, think again, y'all. January might be the most important month of all when it comes to celebrations, in fact, especially for lovers of hot beverages. Because it is now — drum…

Sarah Hyland Opened Up About How "Saying It Out Loud" Helped Her Through Depression

ByAnnakeara Stinson
It isn't easy to share feelings of severe depression, or to open up about mental health issues in general — especially because being in a dark place can often make you want to isolate and bottle up how you're really feeling. It can be impossible to…

Emmy Rossum Said This One Thing Totally Transformed The Way She Takes Care Of Herself

ByAnnakeara Stinson
When people talk about wellness, it's often about the things they feel like they "should" do: how you should exercise, what you should eat, and how it's obviously super worth it to low-key spend hundreds of dollars on 10-step skincare routines. I…

Serena Williams Revealed How She Embraces Confidence & What She'll Pass On To Her Daughter

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Serena Williams is the greatest athlete in the world — I'm certain this is fact by now. The U.S. tennis player literally has too many titles and records to name, and to say she has changed the world of professional sports forever is probably an…

Stress Dreams Can Reveal So Much About Your Real Life, According To Sleep Experts

ByAnnakeara Stinson
I don't know about you, but I am the type of person who almost always dreams about precisely what is going on in my in life, particularly if I'm going through a rough patch. If I'm worried about money, I dream about money. If I'm dating someone new,…

New Research Says There Are 5 Different Types Of Insomnia & Here's Why That's A Big Deal

ByAnnakeara Stinson
If habitual sleeplessness plagues you, then you know that all the "surefire" sleep tricks in the book don't always work. Like most things when it comes to your health and well-being, there is no one-size-fits-all method to solving sleep troubles.…

Bauer's Candies Has Recalled Some Of Its Chocolate, Just In Time For Valentine's Day — UPDATE

ByAnnakeara Stinson
UPDATE: According to Anna Bauer, a representative of Bauer Candies, the company has already completed its voluntary recall, and has been clear since Nov. 25, 2018. Bauer tells Elite Daily over email, This is an older story from right after…

All The "Embarrassing" Questions You've Ever Had About Working Out, Answered By An Expert

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Ever farted in pilates? Same, friend. It's simply a fact of life that, when you're exerting yourself and exercising, your body can sometimes do things that are, well, maybe a bit embarrassing. But before I really get into this, let me just say that…

There's A Difference Between Working Out With Your SO & Your BFF, According To Experts

ByAnnakeara Stinson
If you're the kind of person who prefers to work out with someone by your side, who is it exactly that you like to bring along? Personally, I've only recently learned how much fun it is to work out with friends, and I frequently coerce my pals into…

A New Survey Revealed The Most Common (& Relatable) Reason Why People Skip Their Workouts

ByAnnakeara Stinson
It isn't easy to move when you don't want to move; that's just a fact. There are plenty of days when snuggling in bed a little longer, or watching a movie in your favorite comfy chair, wins over getting your butt to a yoga class, or out to the park…

Tackle These Workout Challenges With Your Partner If You Want To Deepen Your Relationship

ByAnnakeara Stinson
When you think about "taking things to the next level" with your partner, maybe the first thing that comes to mind is getting physical (wink, wink), or finally posting about each other on social media, or even having a conversation about moving in…

Karamo Brown Is Coming Out With A Memoir That Needs To Be At The Top Of Your Reading List

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Praise the heavens, my friends, because we have some really good reading to look forward to in 2019. If you're the type who gets teary-eyed at every episode of Queer Eye (guilty), I would advise that you get a box of tissues handy ASAP. An…

Colin From 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Opened Up About His Mental Health On Twitter

ByAnnakeara Stinson
There are far too many stories out there about how internet trolls and bullies intrude on people's lives, particularly those who are in the public eye. Most recently, Black Mirror actor Will Poulter's tweet about his mental health very honestly…

Get Ready For A Spooky Summer: 'Stranger Things' Season 3 Has An Official Premiere Date

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Not everyone has a positive outlook for 2019, and hey, that's understandable. We've been burned before, as we did have high hopes last New Year's. But hey, I don't meant to be a Negative Nancy. With all of that being said, there was some really good…

Melania Trump Posted A Photo For New Year's That Has Everyone Asking One Major Question

ByAnnakeara Stinson
It's kind of a New Years's Eve tradition to spend the holiday with those closest to you, or at the very least, to think of the end of one year and the beginning of another as a time to reflect on your relationships and show appreciation to the…

Khloé Kardashian & Tristan Thompson Rang In 2019 Together With The Cutest New Year's Kiss

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Well, 2019 is finally here, and it's no surprise that Koko rang it in at a super epic party she hosted in downtown Cleveland with her bae and Tristan Thompson. And while it's been what some might call a rough year for the couple, the video of Khloe…

You Can Avoid Catching A Cold This Winter By Doing These 5 Super Simple Things

ByAnnakeara Stinson
'Tis the season to be nauseous and filled with sniffles, right? Wintertime means cold and flu season is in full force, and that it's officially time to prepare to keep those cruel, relentless germs at bay. It's not easy to avoid getting sick in the…

A Dietitian Reveals The 4 Most Realistic Wellness Goals To Set For 2019

ByAnnakeara Stinson
Be honest with me here, folks: Are you the kind of person who makes all the promises and resolutions when the new year rolls around to be, like, the healthiest person that ever lived? I get it. It seems like a great and totally doable idea to make…