Sensuality refers to much more than just sex; it’s a gratification of the senses. Under the right circumstances, sex can be an excellent form of self-care. But consider your other senses in a sexual situation: a satin robe, body lotion with a pleasing aroma, some juicy strawberries or decadent chocolate. You can appreciate any of […]
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If you’re not enjoying self-care, what’s the point? It shouldn’t be one more item on your to-do list. Can you imagine trying to rush through deep breathing to relax? You’d end up hyperventilating! Self-care is slow because it takes time to implement and because it is something to be savored. Making yourself a cup of
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The world right now is a great big scary place. Keeping up with the news can make your anxiety and depression worse. It can make you feel overwhelmed and helpless, like there’s nothing you can do. That state of mind isn’t good for you. I’ll tell you what I used to tell my girls: you
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Americans are prone to stress eating, maybe because of our stay busy mentality. I’ve been under a lot of stress (out of my control) for months, and my body is proof that I’m stress-eating. I did some research and came away disappointed. Honestly, the things that I usually recommend for someone under stress aren’t working.
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Start running a more positive dialog in your head and watch your life change for the better. It’s true. Your subconscious believes whatever you tell it. You’re dumb; you’re fat; you’re no good at this or that — all of it. I don’t know you, but I can tell you those are all lies. You have to
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I really didn’t want to write today. It’s Mother’s Day, and while I have two beautiful children who love me, I once had three. I’m lucky to have sweet friends who checked in on me today. And I had a few that I needed to check in with as well. I’m choosing to look at
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Trying to take better care of yourself can feel overwhelming; where do you start? It’s easy to fall into the trap of waiting until you figure it out, but you never seem to get there. Or you may try one thing one day and something else the next. Pretty soon, you’re back to doing nothing.
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When you practice self-care, it sends an important message to the person who matters the most: you. As you get into the habit of putting yourself first and taking care of your needs, your subconscious mind notices. New neural pathways are being formed to tell your brain that self-care is something you do. This is
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Your clothes should make you feel good — as in comfortable and confident. The athleisure wear trend has helped, but not all of us can master that look. And it isn’t strictly business casual. Even if you don’t work outside of the home, you want to look good when you go out. I’m a fan of the
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We are all busy. And even though we all have the same amount of hours in a day, we are all different people with varying needs and priorities. It’s essential to learn to save time while getting things done to have time for yourself. I am on a mission to help busy women find time
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