Do you talk to yourself? Well, if you do, you are not alone. Ninety-six percent of us engage in an ongoing internal dialogue. And we do this for a reason. Research indicates that internal self-talk helps us regulate our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Find out more in this week’s blog.
Read MoreThanksgiving is over and the holiday season is officially underway. With everything on our To-Do list, we often make time to handle the extra activities by letting go of self-care practices. Take a peek at this week’s blog for on-the-go daily practices, so self-care doesn’t get forgotten.
Read MoreSome people think asking for help is something that you shouldn’t do. It often brings out insecurities and worries about how we are perceived. Don’t give up! Ask for help, find out how in this week’s blog.
Read MoreAs you re-energize or begin your mindfulness practice, remember that changing patterns and habits is hard, even when those changes benefit us. Find tools to help you in your consistency here…
Read MoreWhen you are in high school or college, completing an undergrad program, or writing a dissertation in graduate school, the pressure is high to excel. Often the pressures of being a student lead to habits that are not in alignment with good self-care. Students, here is what you need to know to overcome these challenges…
Read MoreAccording to a 2020 survey conducted by The Harris Poll for Samuel Integrative Health Programs, eighty percent of U. S. adults say they will be more intentional in self-care activities post-pandemic. If you would like to re-energize your self-care activities, consider goals in these five areas…
Read MoreDaily activities add up to what we might describe as our lifestyle. However, when we experience challenges in our lives, such as extra stress, we may find that what we do for self-care is not enough to bring ourselves to a healthy state. We may then engage in self-managed triage. Here’s what that can look like…
Read MoreSelf-care is any activity that keeps you physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. In our society, we often think that taking time for ourselves is selfish and maybe even lazy. Our culture applauds working long hours, skipping vacation days, and pushing our minds and bodies beyond their limits. But taking time to refresh and rejuvenate is critical for both our productivity and the overall enjoyment of our lives. Here’s what self-care includes…
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