Although self care is gaining popularity rapidly, it’s not just a fad. Self care is most effective when practiced as part of everyday life, as a commitment or habitual act. Here are 3 ways to find (aka make) time for self care: Be an early riser. Wake up early...
Self-care has nearly endless possibilities. In fact, one of the best ways to cultivate a caring attitude toward yourself is by simply being more present. Mindfulness is the act of doing anything, even mundane daily tasks, with awareness. You can become mindful of your...
In the not so distant past, and even in some homes today, the suggestion of self-care may have seemed laughable. Our mothers didn’t do it, so why should we? Where would we find the time? Money?… and furthermore, isn’t that just for lazy people...
Even when you know how important self-care is to your wellbeing, it isn’t always easy to incorporate it into your daily routine. In fact, did you know many people fail when it comes to taking care of themselves? Here, we’ll look at why people generally fail when it...
Self-care is often seen as a luxury, but did you know it can lead to a longer, happier life? Without self-care, you’re likely to end up feeling stressed, tired, and generally unhappy. Here, we’ll look at how a lack of self-care can lead to an unhappy...
If you’re struggling to make healthier changes in your life, it could be that you’re not convinced a change is needed. Many of us are also great at avoiding change. It tends to be something we dread, rather than look forward to. However, if you want to live your...
When it comes to working on self-care, all of us have different blind spots. These are basically aspects of our ourselves that aren’t fully aware of. It could be personality traits, feelings, or actions. These blind spots can really hamper our self-care efforts. That...
One of the most difficult challenges a lot of people face with self-care, is finding the time to fit it in. When you live a busy lifestyle, it can seem almost impossible to find extra time to look after you. So, how can you balance practicing self-care...
Who said breathing has to be boring? This next technique will leave you buzzing with energy and also help tune out distractions. It’s called Bumble Bee (or Brahmari) breath and like it sounds, there’s a special kind of buzz to it. This breath is fun for all ages,...
Have you been practicing the new breathing techniques that you’ve learned so far? Be sure to try them…While doing yoga – to greatly increase benefits of the practice Any time you want to change your energy – such as go from anxious to calm, or sluggish to alert During...
