Since there are so many methods of increasing your awareness and commitment to self-care, it may seem hard to pick just one. However, rather than getting overwhelmed and giving up, it is important to take some time to try a couple individual techniques to decide what...
The key to practicing self-care is doing it with enthusiasm and joy. If self-care feels like just another chore to you, you won’t be as likely to benefit from it or continue it in the future. Therefore, find what speaks to you through trial and error. Especially...
What do you know about medical self-care? By definition it’s a person’s ability to use good judgment when making medical choices. This could be as simple as putting a band-aid on a small cut or taking a Tylenol for a headache versus rushing to the...
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...
