Wintering: "Nature shows that survival is a practice"

Wintering: "Nature shows that survival is a practice"

Need inspiration and support as winter drags on? Dive into Katherine May’s memoir, "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times." This book reminds us to take our cues from the natural world during this dark, chill, quiet time of year, giving you permission to step away, recharge, and be ready to face the world come springtime.

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set the tone for the new year with one word

set the tone for the new year with one word

Many people create New Year’s resolutions this time of year, with a specific goal in mind. But a year is a long time, during which life can throw curveballs, feelings can change and promises made in January can easily be forgotten come September. So I’ve taken to selecting just a single word around which to focus my efforts, and this year it’s about time

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christmas in ... october? how to stay present when the rest of the world is charging ahead

christmas in ... october? how to stay present when the rest of the world is charging ahead

One 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?

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Self care doesn't need to be so radical this holiday season

Self care doesn't need to be so radical this holiday season

You're rushing all over town to buy the perfect gifts, planning dozen-course meals, racing to parties, scrambling to send packages and those never-ending cards and emails ... doing All The (Holiday) Things. It's been a mad dash since Thanksgiving and you know the shiny New Year—with all its promises of fresh starts and healthy habits—is just beyond your grasp. So you put it all out there for these last two weeks. But what's left for you? Plenty ...

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