While the food, family time, and kick-off of the official holiday season are all great parts of Thanksgiving, the biggest theme of Thanksgiving is being thankful for what you have. Gratitude is a critical part of the holiday and it’s also an important part of self-care.
We’ve all had that day that seems to keep getting worse. Whether it’s getting stuck in traffic, waking up to a sick child, or workplace stress and conflict, there are a myriad of ways that a bad day can start off. Sometimes, it may feel like you should just go back to bed and try again tomorrow, but that isn’t usually a feasible option. Luckily, there are some tried and true ways to improve your mood and day that involve caring for yourself (and others). Keep reading below to find out about some of the ones that work best for me and those I know.
You may be wondering how you can possibly have time to practice self-care in the middle of a bout of illness. However, the good news is that you still can! As we head into the fall and winter months when sickness becomes more common, here are a few tips for taking care of yourself as you walk through your sickness and get back to normal!
Whether it’s a busy season at work, a family member’s health issue, or just the blahs of life, it can be easy for your self-care routine to fall to the wayside. The truth is that cutting self-care out of your life, whether intentional or not, is going to have negative impacts. What can you do? The last thing you want to do is make self-care a chore, but it is important to hold yourself accountable. Here are some fun and easy ways to keep yourself on track with taking good care of yourself!
Is social media self-care? Well, no, not normally, in the traditional sense. However, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a place for it in your life; it simply means that you need to set boundaries in order to maintain your mental health and well-being, both of which are important parts of self-care. Below are some ways to get started on that journey.
