Looking for a way to jumpstart or improve your self-care routine this year? In addition to setting goals that promote daily self-care, you might want to use a self-care checklist. This type of checklist not only allows you to monitor if you’re on track in accomplishing your goals, it’s also a great reminder that you’re … Read more
Are you exhausted? Do you feel like it takes extra effort and motivation to get out of bed every day? Have you lost interest in the things you used to love doing? If you have a lot of responsibilities, you might be feeling that there’s too much on your plate. You’re probably reading this article … Read more
“Man is his own worst enemy.” No one is a bigger threat to you than yourself, as made evident by the fact that millions of people easily criticize and disparage themselves through self-hatred and self-loathing. Even though it is pretty common, self-loathing is not a personality trait but a serious psychological concern that calls for … Read more
Self-care is not an indulgent fad. The idea that we need to take a step back from our duties, routines, and responsibilities and take time to recharge dates back to ancient times. Ancient Egyptians discussed how different types of oils could alleviate different types of ailments. If this sounds familiar, it probably is. They were … Read more
Practicing daily self-care is extremely important in maintaining a good outlook on life and good mental health. Being happy and well-rounded starts with being able to take care of yourself. However, there are challenges faced when practicing daily self-care, and this is where SMART goals play an important role. SMART goals allow you to set … Read more
When was the last time you spent some time on yourself? After all, you are always there to lend a hand to family and friends. You invest in your children’s education by doing homework with them. You contribute financially to your household and make sure your broker is managing your assets well. And you go … Read more
I used to walk into work every morning and recap my morning thus far with my supervisor, as she did with me as well. Most mornings, I would tell her how I hesitantly rolled out of bed to go for a run before getting ready for work. Without exception, she would look down, look back … Read more
Do you ever feel like your weekly routine gets a bit… monotonous? Repetitious? And maybe not as fun or challenging as it once was? Of course, we all get into our predictable weekly routines that essentially define our lives. But what do you think about doing activities outside of work (and home) that you not … Read more
You always hear other people preaching the importance of taking care of yourself. Your doctors tell you. Your friends tell you. Your family tells you. Your boss and co-workers may even tell you. Still, no matter how often we hear it, we don’t always actually follow this advice. For many of us women, life is … Read more
So often, when people talk about wanting to take better care of themselves, they are referring to their physical appearance. Namely diet and exercise. What typically gets forgotten, however, is the importance of one’s emotional well being. Emotional self care is just as important as the other types of self care. In fact, they typically … Read more