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Get Well Soon

It’s always a good time to start building a better you. Here’s where to start.

By Andrew Hoge, Ariel Shearer, Danielle Hayden April 6, 2020

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This article originally appeared in the April 2020 issue of Seattle magazine.

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Get Well Soon cover story. Click here to subscribe.

For all its trendiness, the modern wellness movement taps into an innate human desire for self-improvement—not that you aren’t perfect just the way you are. Whether you’re looking to make big changes to your diet and fitness routine or seeking simple tips to increase your mental or physical well-being, it’s always a good time to start building a better you. Here’s where to start.

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