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 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 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
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
Self-worth is the basis for self-acceptance and self-love, and without those, it is hard to feel acceptance and love from other people. It starts with being comfortable with who we are as a person – the physical self, our character, our beliefs and values. Having a healthy sense of self-worth allows you to take care of your own needs, and stop expecting others to meet them. Continue reading Self-Worth: Don’t Rely on Others to Validate You
Fear of death is common, but for some, it can take over their lives when faced with certain adversities. In our youth, we believe we are invincible, but eventually mortality comes into the limelight. Continue reading Fear Of Dying: Why am I so scared?
Walking is one of the best things you can do as part of your self care routine. By scheduling it into your daily routine, you are prioritizing your physical and mental health. Continue reading Walking
What you say is just as important as how you say it. And being able to speak up for yourself can be difficult. Finding ones voice is not easy, but once you hear it, it can be life altering. Continue reading Finding Your Voice After Years of Silence
Grief can vary in cause, it could be the death of a loved one or a pet, the loss of a job, or even the end of a long-term relationship. It can be difficult to deal with the range of emotions, and how we process grief can vary greatly between people. Continue reading Grief
The ability to be confident can have a great impact on one’s life, but many of us fail to be so. Confidence increases as you become better at a skill or when you have a new appreciation for a quality within yourself. Negative life experiences can lead to diminished confidence levels. The good news is that confidence is a learnable skill. Continue reading Confidence
