Self-Care
Ways to help women care for themselves
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15 Easy and Cheap Self-Care Activities
Moms do so much for their families, and some of it is hard to measure. All the mental energy it takes to keep up with schedules, plan parties or vacations, and remember every moving part of a family's daily life can leave us feeling run down. That is where self-care comes in. Read on for some ideas to ease the stress by doing fun things to take care of you.
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Hang in there Mamas. You’re doing just fine.
So many moms I know have some issue that they are struggling with. Along with the struggle comes the feeling that we cannot vent our frustrations lest we risk being ungrateful for our lives.
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Pushing Past Fear and Trying Things That Speak to You
As much as we fear failure, there is a greater thing to fear and that is the regret that comes with knowing you wanted to try something but for whatever reason did not do it. Read on to learn more about why trying something new is good for your brain and how to get past some of the fears that keep us from taking the leap into something new.
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Long-Term Goal Planning: Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Maybe you created a time capsule when you were in elementary school to preserve the memories of what life was like at that time in your life. Writing letters to your future self is a way to create written time capsules that preserve memories and long-term goals. Read on to learn more about these fun and meaningful messages from the past.
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Put it in Writing: the Best Supplies and Tips for Journaling
Stress is a fact of life for nearly every person on the planet. Although we try to stay positive and not depress others with our problems, wishing our stress and anxiety away will only lead to problems. Read on to learn how regularly journaling can help with stress management and see which supplies make the writing process more enjoyable.
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Rethinking New Year’s Goals and Resolutions
New Year's resolutions. Many of us set these every year, and by the end of January, most of us have given up on them. Instead of coming up with a laundry list of self-improvement tasks, let's try something different. Rather than focus on "What" we are resolving to do, let's ask "Why" we want to do it. Then, let's set limits on what we choose to put on that list, so we have time to achieve our goals this new year.
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Swapping Guilt for Grace This Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a warm and joyful time of year. But, for many, it can been a time of over-spending, over-scheduling, and over-doing it. There's no need to feel guilty about this. Read on about how being gracious with ourselves means sometimes scaling back the holidays some years to make way for what really matters.
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#30DaysOfGratitude – What I Learned and Tips for Trying it Yourself
I tried #30DaysOfGratitude and it not only put things in perspective but was very therapeutic. November may be over, but it's not too late to share your gratitude. Read on to find out what I gained from this experience and some tips for anyone wishing to try it.
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Book Club: In the Garden of Beasts
Once a month, I am fortunate to get together with a special group of ladies to discuss a book we have selected. I hosted the October book club meeting where we discussed Erik Larson's "In the Garden of Beasts." Read on for more about the theme and food ideas for this fun meeting.
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Make the most of your time: productive habits for every time of day
Time can easily slip away from us if we are not intentional about prioritizing what needs to get done so we can have time to care for ourselves. Read on to learn more about how implementing some routines in the morning, after work or school, and before bed can set you up for a more positive and productive day.
