Grounding
Grounding is a coping strategy to focus your thoughts in the present. It is often used when experiencing high levels of stress as a result of past memories or fear of what’s to come. Continue reading Grounding
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Affirmations
People either love or hate affirmations. The act of engaging in positive statements, can be challenging at first. Knowing how to properly use them can lead to a positive change in behaviour and more importantly your mindset. Continue reading Affirmations
Declutter to Find Calm
We all have different tolerance levels for clutter, and when sharing spaces with others, this can cause tension in the relationship. Clutter is often a result of existing mental or physical issues, and vice versa. Understanding what types of clutter we have in our lives will help us move past it. Continue reading Declutter to Find Calm
Hug Often
From birth, humans are primed for physical touch and hugging is a great way to get it as it releases feel good hormones in your body. Hugging is a sign of caring for the other person and helps build relationships. Continue reading Hug Often
Setting Boundaries
Most of us struggle creating boundaries with people, both in our professional and personal lives. Learning to create healthy boundaries is essential for mental health and overall wellbeing. Continue reading Setting Boundaries
Financial Self Care
Money is a huge stressor in life, and practicing financial self care can help mitigate the negative effects of financial stress. By making plans and having set goals for your financial future, you can nurture a healthy relationship with money. Continue reading Financial Self Care
Finding Your Happy Place
A happy place is where we can retreat to go away from the stress of our day-to-day routine, its purpose is to help reduce anxiety and find calm. It differs for each person, but we all need one. Continue reading Finding Your Happy Place
Gardening for Hope
Gardening became a pastime for many during the early stages of the pandemic, even those who never managed to keep anything alive prior to that. Why did this phenomenon have such a strong buy-in during times of isolation and continues today? Continue reading Gardening for Hope
Meal Plan ‘N Prep
Meal planning and preparation should be included into your life as part of your self care routine. It not only results in healthier meal options for you and your family, it also reduces stress. Continue reading Meal Plan ‘N Prep
Purpose of a Vision Board in Self Care
Vision boards are a great daily visual reminder of the goals we are trying to achieve or the priorities we need to focus on in our self care journey. They typically look like a collage of images, drawings, objects, and single words or quotes. Continue reading Purpose of a Vision Board in Self Care