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Share practical, research-backed ideas on self awareness, mindset and life skills with readers across the United States who want to grow at every age, from kids to adults.
Real self growth. Real life. Real results.
SelfGrownUp is not another generic wellness blog. Content is practical, evidence-informed and human.
Mindset & Self-Awareness
Help readers understand how their thoughts shape their reality and build a growth mindset.
Mental Health Support
Simple, supportive content on stress, anxiety and inner peace.
Habit & Lifestyle Building
Sustainable daily routines and systems, with no extreme discipline required.
Practical Growth Tools
Actionable strategies and exercises readers can apply today.
Our approach: self growth should be accessible, not complicated. We bring together practical guides, research-backed frameworks and honest conversations about what it truly means to grow as a human being.
Topics we accept
Pick the area that fits your experience and tag it with a SelfGrownUp category.
Self Awareness
- Self knowledge and personal values
- Self reflection and journaling
- Self realization and life purpose
- Self actualization and personal vision
- Emotional intelligence basics
Mindset Mastery
- Emotional resilience
- Self confidence
- Overcoming self doubt
- Growth mindset habits
- Calm, focus and everyday stress (educational only)
Life Skills
- Self care routines
- Habit formation and habit stacking
- Discipline and focus
- Self motivation
- Self determination and goal setting
- Money basics and budgeting (educational only)
For every life stage
- Kids (written for parents and carers)
- Teens and young adults
- Adults and careers
- Women’s growth
- Family and healthy relationships
Tap a category title to see published articles. Topics outside these areas are unlikely to be accepted.
What you get
Your name on your work
Every guest article is published with your byline and a short author bio on your own author page, like /author/aria/.
A link to your profile
Add one link to your website or social profile in your bio, if it follows our link policy. We may mark author links nofollow.
A growing readership
Reach US readers who are actively searching for practical, trustworthy self-growth guidance.
Before you write
Wellbeing content affects real people, so we hold every article to a high standard.
Please do
- Write 800 to 1,500 words of original, unpublished content in American English.
- Back every factual or psychology claim with a trusted source (peer-reviewed journals, APA, NIH, NIMH, CDC, SAMHSA, MedlinePlus or WHO).
- Use simple, clear language and explain any technical terms.
- Use short paragraphs, clear headings and practical steps readers can try today.
- Keep a respectful, judgment-free tone, especially on mental health topics.
- Include a helpline when writing about self-harm, abuse or crisis. In the US: call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.
- Disclose any link to a brand, product or service you mention.
- Write kids’ content for parents and carers, not for children to act on alone.
- Get written permission before sharing private details about other people.
- Send images only if you own them or they are free to use, and tell us the source and license.
Please do not
- Send copied, rewritten or AI-generated content without real expertise and fact-checking.
- Promise miracle cures, guaranteed results or quick riches.
- Diagnose, treat or give dangerous advice, such as stopping prescribed medicine.
- Promote supplements, products, courses or services, or add affiliate links.
- Invent reviews, testimonials, quotes, experts or case studies.
- Use explicit, graphic or suggestive content, or hateful or discriminatory language.
- Use fear, shame or clickbait to get attention.
- Ask readers, especially children under 13, to share personal details, photos or emails.
- Include photos of identifiable people, especially minors, without written permission.
- Submit the same article to other websites.
Our US compliance and editorial standards
SelfGrownUp serves readers in the United States, so every guest article must follow these rules.
Endorsements and disclosures
If you have a material connection to anything you mention, say so clearly and close to the claim. (FTC Endorsement Guides, 16 CFR Part 255)
Reviews and testimonials
No fake, bought or AI-generated reviews, testimonials or quotes. Only real, verifiable experiences. (16 CFR Part 465)
Children’s privacy
Do not collect or request personal information from children under 13. Follow the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.
Wellbeing claims
Content is educational only. No diagnosing, treating or curing, and no guaranteed results. Claims must be truthful and supported by credible sources.
Images and quotes
Submit only original or properly licensed work. Credit your sources and keep quotes short. We act on valid takedown notices under the DMCA.
Email and data
No email sign-ups, trackers or data collection inside your article. Our newsletter follows CAN-SPAM. See our Privacy & Policy.
Writing about crisis, self-harm or abuse?
Add this line:
SelfGrownUp shares educational content on personal growth and wellbeing. It does not replace advice from a doctor, therapist or other qualified professional.
Read our Terms & Conditions and Privacy & Policy.
Four simple steps from idea to published article.
Send your pitch
Share your headline, a 3-line outline, the category, and 2 to 3 lines about you. Use our Contact page.
We review
We check fit, originality and sources. Expect a reply within 7 business days.
Write and send
Send 800 to 1,500 words with your source list, a short bio and any image credits.
Edit and publish
We edit for clarity and policy, publish with your byline, and share the link.
Send us your article or pitch
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Ready to share your story?
Send your pitch today and help more readers grow with SelfGrownUp.