Self-care is an essential part of well-being. Your co-workers, spouse, kids, family, friends beg you to take a day and re-energize, but you just don’t know what to do with that time. Everyone has a different idea of what it means to take a self-care day. Therefore, you must listen to your body and mind. … Read more
It’s been one of those days: everything that could go wrong has gone wrong, and life is spiraling out of control. We’ve all had days, weeks, and even months of that feeling that we’re rapidly losing all control and falling down in the mud of a taxing existence. Feeling out of control is a sensation … Read more
Self-care is anything you do to take care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It is essential to your health and wellbeing. Whatever your self-care routine is, adding affirmations for self-care is a great way to add the power of positive thinking to your activities. Affirmations for self-care improve your wellness and quality of … Read more
Do you think that your parents knew exactly how to raise you, what skills to give you or how to teach you? Probably not… mine certainly weren’t perfect. Most parents lack the know-how of raising a well-adjusted child and you may lack life skills like confidence, self-belief and forgiveness as a result of it. Think … Read more
The daily routine of working, along with managing and troubleshooting life, can be overwhelming at times. In fact, it often makes it hard to quiet your mind. I know that’s the case for me. In a world where success is measured by how much you have, it’s easy to feel guilty or lazy if you’re not constantly … Read more
Growth is inevitable. Everyone grows as a person, even if they don’t realize it at first. That’s just how human beings work. We’re all learning new things and ideas every day, and though daunting, this type of personal self-improvement is good for you. Let’s look at some affirmations to help you conquer your doubts and … Read more
“Are you okay?” How often has someone asked you this and you felt like crying because you just don’t know? In life, we don’t always know if we are okay. We often feel overwhelmed. You have a sensation of someone choking you all day long. It’s like a rock in your throat and you … Read more
For those unfamiliar with the term “bed rotting,” I am sure you are thinking what I was when I first heard it. You had a mental image of an ancient and worn-out mattress. A bed that is dingy and stained with body sweat, and the springs are worn and poke you in the side. You may have … Read more
“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” ~ Norm Kelly You are the cup, and when you continue to put others first and take care of everyone but yourself, you’ll find yourself much like an empty cup with nothing more to give. There’s a reason why the airline hostess demonstrates … Read more
We aren’t always kind to ourselves. Sometimes, our needs are put aside for the sake of other people; other commitments. And, as a consequence, our well-being suffers. We may lose sight of our feelings, our values, and boundaries. And misplace our own worth and self-respect. From here, it can be hard to turn things around. … Read more