We’re bombarded with images of perfection on social media, often leading us to question our worth and doubting our value. Yet, one of the most profound and liberating experiences we can have is learning to like ourselves. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that self-love is reserved for those who have achieved certain.....
Read MoreI must admit that I’ve been toxic to myself at moments over the years, unknowingly. I could point it out in others, but didn’t see it in myself. And as I’ve gotten older I’ve become more aware of how I treat myself and I’m no longer willing to accept the low- vibrational things….
Read MoreAm I the only one who’s a little freaked out about how much artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of? Tell me I’m not the only one, but it’s one of the most exciting (and scary!) technological advances that we’ve made in this Information Age. I did find some not-so-scary uses for it recently though: I just learned that a growing trend is for people to use in different ways to enhance their self care. In fact, I discovered….
Read MorePeople will really play with your time if you let them, right? It’s easy to wear yourself out everyday if you let people drain your time, especially if they don’t do anything to replenish your energy or fill you up mentally, emotionally or spiritually. Some days it can feel like….
Read MoreAre you tired of starting your day off on the wrong foot? Do you wish you could feel more balanced, energized, and ready to tackle whatever the day throws at you? Well get ready, get ready, get ready - with these self-care rituals, you can revamp your mornings and set a positive tone for…
Read MoreThe first thing that jumped into my mind when I was thinking of a title for this article was “Be Happy” by Mary J Blige. I remember when she first came out, and I was an instant fan. See, I’m from NYC and so I vibed with everything….
Read MoreEver felt overworked and un-appreciated at work? If we are already in jobs that don’t appreciate us, why do we continue to give them the best of us? Meaning why do we continue to go “over and beyond” when it’s not noticed. Personally, going ….
Read MoreThere’s been plenty of times over the years where I kept things bottled inside because I didn’t think anyone would understand what I was going through or that they couldn’t help me through it. I had to navigate the thoughts/feeling/experience on my own. I’ve long known…
Read MoreSleep and Eat. Those are my go-tos when it comes to dealing with stress. I get lazy and hungry….but then I actually have to deal with the source of my stress. And sleeping and eating won’t do the trick. About 75% of adults say they have experienced health impacts due to stress in the prior month…
Read MoreRecently I was trying to figure out an issue with my website and I found myself getting frustrated at the lack of progress in fixing it. But after a couple days it finally clicked and just like that, it was fixed. In that moment I became such a hype man for myself as I emphatically said….
Read MoreSome of us grew up being affirmed by our family that led to increased self-love and confidence, however those of us who did not experience that had to develop it on our own. It is one of the foundational pieces we need to build our own versions of a successful, fulfilling life. So when self- love and confidence is missing, we miss out…
Read MoreWhen we typically think of minimalism, we think of getting rid of the majority of our material possessions and living with the least amount of stuff. Personally, that never seemed right for me, partially because I’m lowkey a hoarder. But when I think about an overall lifestyle of having less and doing less, it sounds much better. For me, I like the emphasis on doing less, more so than having less…
Read MoreAs I dig deeper into self care and discover tools to help teen girls and women increase self love and confidence, I realize there is so much more to self care than maintaining physical appearance and any other superficial descriptions for…
Read MoreI read an article recently about how chasing the trend of “wellness” is actually still leaving some of us unfulfilled and still sad, sick, and stressed. Simply because we are aren’t doing the thing that would make the most impact on “saving ourselves”. Instead of meditating more, the actual action to reduce stress could be as simple as….
Read MoreWho said self care has to be boring? In a world filled with endless responsibilities and demands, taking care of ourselves often becomes an afterthought. But what if I told you that self care can be exhilarating, energizing, and yes, even entertaining? Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we explore the exciting and fun….
Read MoreThere’s a book, I can't recommend it yet, because I haven't bought it and I don't think you necessarily have to buy the book to practice what it talks about. It’s basically about a type of therapeutic practice….
Read MoreSelf care became a buzzword during the pandemic. But for some, it’s still not a priority. I’ve been digging into wellness and collecting information and tips about how people can develop and improve their self care. I came across several resources that list anywhere from 5-8 different areas to focus on when building a comprehensive self care plan. But for many people, self care is still just their beauty/skincare routine instead of enhancing it to cover so much more.
Read MoreHow you think about money shows up in how you invest in yourself, if you do at all. People who believe in abundance, understand the value in investing in themselves. They make investments, they do not hoard their money because it’s a limited resource.
Read MoreMoney is made in the mind before you actually see it in reality. Whether or not you believe that is a reflection of your thought life. If you envision yourself having access to money, eventually you will. The amount of money depends on you. I must admit…
Read MoreA lot of times we, as women, do not carve out enough time for ourselves and we end up putting our needs last. Don’t we deserve some “me time”? Aren’t you a priority? If you look at your schedule for the past week or so, how much time was dedicated to everything and everyone else and not you?
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