1. Keep it simple This is key to self-care. Self-care does not have to be grand expensive gestures such as a weekend break, spa day or fancy brunch. Self-care can be as simple as switching your phone to ‘Do Not Disturb’ for an hour each day or even once a week. It can be removing …
Simple self-care for your mind and spirit can help to improve and maintain positive mental health. As a growing number of people are struggling with their mental health, we are slowly beginning to talk more openly about it. However, as a society, we still have a very long way to go with regards to how …
Over the past few years, self-care has become a massive topic. So much so, that for some it’s started to feel like just another fad. I totally get it. But when you strip back all the slogans and gimmicks, self-care is something we all need to incorporate into our lives. And, it can be done …
Having a mani and pedi, treating yourself to afternoon tea or spending the weekend at a spa are indeed lovely acts of self-care that we all deserve. However, because it is important to make self-care part of our daily life, we also need acts of self-care that are simple, practical and affordable. Thankfully, there are …
For some, working from home is the dream. No squeezing onto a jam-packed train with someone’s armpit in your face or sitting in traffic moving a snail’s pace. Freedom from annoying colleagues, demanding clients and escape from a boss constantly breathing down your neck. You roll out of bed five minutes before the working day …
Putting yourself first is an important act of self-love yet so many people feel guilty for doing it. You would think that showing ourselves love would be the most normal thing in the world. After all, most of us have no difficulty acting lovingly towards others. Granted, the way in which we express our love …
Nowadays it’s impossible to scroll through your social media timeline or flick through a magazine without seeing the phrase self care several times. On the one hand, it’s great because it acts as a constant reminder to take care of yourself. However, on the other hand, there is a danger that self care may be …
There are too many women existing, surviving and running on empty. We live in a society that promotes and rewards those who live by mottos such as “go hard or go home”, “sleep is for losers” and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” This results in busy, tired, dissatisfied, unfulfilled, unhappy and unwell people. For some …
It is possible to be impacted by a disturbing or particularly distressing event even if you are not involved in it directly. You can also experience trauma symptoms and not even be aware that they are linked. Symptoms of trauma can show up in a number of ways and can surface anywhere from a couple …
A few years ago, I came across a blog post where the writer described putting a self care box together after feeling “more tired than usual and a little bit down in the dumps”. Can you relate? I know I can. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I’m a huge fan …