When you expect big changes for yourself—or you’re trying to guide someone else—it can be stressful. Self-care is important during all stages of your self-growth journey.
Although self-care is important year-round, it’s especially important during the cold winter months. Wintertime self-care can be rough, especially for those of us who live in the north or Midwest. Frigid temperatures, gray skies, and early nighttime can take a toll. Prefer to listen instead of read? Press play below. Many people get excited when…
Tarot cards have been around for centuries and have been used by many cultures for a variety of purposes from fortunetelling to card games to spiritual guidance. There are many myths about tarot and those who practice it. Let’s look at some tarot card myths and facts. What is Tarot? Today, people mostly use tarot…
Most people have experienced burnout at some point or other. It can have long-lasting effects on our emotional and physical well-being. Overcoming burnout can feel like an overwhelming task, making it worse. Burnout is a level of chronic stress, so learning to manage and reduce your stress will help you overcome burnout. What exactly is…
Stress is part of everyday life for most of us. When life gets hectic and stress piles up, we can easily feel overwhelmed. Learning to combat stress before it gets to that point is key. Learning to build daily habits to reduce stress can make your life run smoother and you can enjoy more. Stop…
Just as there are a lot of benefits to journaling, there are many reasons to journal, and all of them offer benefits to your mental and emotional well-being. Even if you know this, sometimes it can be hard to get started because you’re not sure why or how you should journal. Mental Clarity This is…
Mindfulness activities offer a host of benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. However, busy moms are lucky if they get to pee alone, so finding time to meditate is difficult. Meditation is not the only mindfulness activity, though. There are a variety of mindfulness activities that can help you live in the present…
In a fast-paced world, especially these days with viruses and a crappy economy, stress can be overwhelming. Finding easy ways to reduce stress can help you feel better, be more productive, and feel more peaceful. According to the American Psychological Association, more than half of America is stressed out all or most of the time….
If you’re thinking about starting a journal, congrats! There is a multitude of benefits to journaling. But making the decision to start is the easy part. Actually starting is a little harder. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the choices you face. The most important thing to remember is that there is no…
Stress messes with the quality and quantity of sleep we get. We all experience stress; it’s a constant in life. Sleep is an excellent antidote for stress because it allows our bodies and minds to recover. Let’s look at some ways we can stop stress from ruining sleep. Bedtime Routines The number one way to…
Improving your mental health care self-care by creating and using a mental health routine can lead you to be happier and healthier. We all hear about the importance of self-care, but oftentimes it is viewed as nothing more than pampering yourself with a long bubble bath. Self-care is so much more. For anyone who suffers…