Self Care

What is the key to happiness? Well, it can vary greatly by the person! The saying goes that “happiness starts from within” and that saying couldn’t be any more true. We all have a sense of fulfilment deep within ourselves. And it’s that sense of fulfilment that begins from within and has the potential to …

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Have you ever dealt with restless leg syndrome? If you have, you know that it’s no fun! It’s one of those things, like a lot of health conditions, that can be a little hard to describe to someone who has never felt it. I get it during pregnancy, and it’s awful, so I felt inspired …

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Are you wondering how to improve mental health in a chaotic time? If you are a mom who is really, really having a hard time right now, this post is for you. You’re in an unprecedented maelstrom of political tension, cultural divide, and worries about our health. Your stress levels are staggering, and you’re on …

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Looking for some new journaling ideas? I will be honest, journaling was something I did a lot as a teen, but then totally abandoned it as an adult. Why? I’m not exactly sure, but maybe I thought it was childish. Or maybe I wrongly assumed I had all my shit together. Both of those beliefs …

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Being an empathetic person can be a blessing and a curse. Do you ever feel like you are too easily influenced by others emotions? When your partner comes home in a bad mood, you feel put off and on edge the rest of the night? Or the tantrums of your kids make you inordinately upset and irritable? If so, I understand how frustrating it can be. I have been dealing with this for as long as I can remember. I’ve had to limit interactions with toxic people and get more self care built into my daily schedule. Despite all that, I still wonder sometimes, Why do I feel so much?

Do you need some better stress management techniques? These days, I think everyone does. I can feel my blood pressure rising every time I check my social media. Between news of racial tension, the upcoming election, a global pandemic, and just life in general, it’s normal to feel more unsettled than normal. It might not feel that way, but it’s true. If you did not feel a little stressed right now, I would say you aren’t paying close enough attention to the things happening around you. So, don’t worry if you’re more stressed out than normal. It might feel awful now, but there are things that you can do to feel better. It’s just a matter of time and patience.

Gaslighting is becoming a hot phrase in 2020. Seriously, I’ve been seeing it everywhere, especially in recent weeks with the continued rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. “Make sure you’re not being gaslighted.” But what does that mean exactly? In this post, I’m going to explain the origins of the term and how it relates to narcissism. I’m also going to share some personal experiences of some of my Twitter followers, and some key warning signs that it is happening to you.

When it comes to mental health, journaling benefits are endless. Do you ever notice how just writing something down gives it power? That goals are easier to achieve if you write them down often? Well, if so, you are not alone.  Millions of people everyday utilize journaling as a tool to improve their mental health.  …

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Your self care routine is what makes the difference in good or bad mental health. You can do all the spa days you want, but if it’s not what relaxes you, it’s not going to help.  You have to set the intention that you are only going to practice a self care routine that is …

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