Why does it take so long to verbalize feelings when we lose a loved one? I think it’s so we have time to process and learn from the whole experience—even if that special being had hooves and fancied dried grass.
Read MoreIt’s January Eve and everyone is making New Year’s resolutions. For 2024, I’m planning to welcome myself “home.”
Read MoreGet ready for the cooler, darker days ahead with a week of special selfcare practices that you can do in minutes, wherever you might be
Read MoreOne thing I’ve noticed about caregivers is how hard it is for them to let themselves be supported—even when they come to their yoga mat. “Oh, I don’t need that.” they say, waving away the prop setup I’ve suggested for them. “Let someone else use those blocks—I’m fine without them.” Oh, that loaded F word …
Read MoreIt was supposed to be a fun project to help me explore selfcare through creativity, but just a few moments in and I wanted to throw the whole thing in the trash …
Read MoreIt doesn’t take a war for us to feel helpless. Even caregivers on the front lines of a global pandemic can feel like they’re not making a difference in an overwhelming situation. But I believe that taking a moment to say a few words to yourself in times like these can remind us to move through the world with compassion, ultimately shifting how we relate to one another … as friends and neighbors, and strangers a world away. Here’s how …
Read MorePeople who spend their days caring for others often appreciate the escape a good book can provide. Getting lost in a captivating story counts as selfcare—it’s a mental vacation, after all. But often the titles we choose have a hidden benefit …
Read MoreThere are many ways to mindfully mark the start of a new 12-month cycle. If you’re caring for others it can often feel like much of your life is out of your control, but choosing a tool to help you focus your selfcare thoughts and actions can prevent you from squandering your precious “me”-time, and help you stay attuned to what’s truly most important to you …
Read MoreOne of the most important things a busy caregiver can do for all-around wellness is to be in the current moment. Doing that helps you stay safe and grounded in your body, focused mentally and in-tune emotionally. But how do we do that when our local retail outlets started displaying Halloween costumes when temps were still in the 90s?
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself wallowing so deeply in disappointment, frustration or even anger about a situation you have no control over as you spend your days caring for others, that you catch yourself missing out on the good things right in front of you? Here are 3 ways to change that.
Read MoreIf you spend most of your time caring for others, getting ample down time can be a huge challenge. Interrupted sleep, schedule changes and unplanned events can often seem like the norm. But taking the Universe up on small, unexpected sense pauses during the day—and looking at them as gifts instead of monkey wrenches—just might help us realize that feeling better rested could be within our reach.
Read MoreRecently my path has crossed with Hummingbird, a tiny winged reminder to pause during the day (a helpful tool for a caregiver who tends to focus on others). While I was receiving those messages from the animal kingdom, I was getting other, more startling wake-up calls from the material world as well.
Read MoreLots of seemingly insignificant things happen during during our busy days—especially when we spend our time caring for others. But those unusual, repeated and timely happenings may have important messages for us. Learn how I turned two noteworthy events this spring into a useful daily self-care tool.
Read MoreDuring the last 12+ months of social distancing and pandemic lockdowns, we learned new skills, rediscovered our personal spaces, and explored ways to care for ourselves that didn’t involve expensive treatments or faraway travel. Sure, I missed some parts of my previous life, but I also found a few practices I’d like to hold on to, too, like these …
Read MoreShow you care by spreading the word about something you believe in—here’s how.
Read MoreIt was about 2 a.m. when I stumbled out of bed, my eyes still mostly closed and my feet searching for my slippers so I could make the trek to the bathroom safely protected from errant dog toys. Then I looked up and gasped.
Read MoreIt was not at all what I expected
Read MoreDo you remember where you were the first time you stepped onto a yoga mat?
Read MoreAt my mother’s funeral service, my brother shared all the richness that filled our mother’s life. We can also acknowledge the months that brought us to today.
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