Self-Care Commandment number 4. I Will Rest Without Guilt We live in a world that celebrates hustle. Productivity is praised. Busyness is worn like a badge of honour. Rest, on the other hand? Often seen as laziness, weakness, or something to earn. But rest is not a reward. Rest is a right. It’s how …
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Self-Care Commandment number 2. I Will Regulate My Nervous System In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, it’s easy for our nervous systems to become overstimulated and overwhelmed. Stress, anxiety, constant notifications, and the pressure to do more can leave us feeling frazzled, exhausted, and disconnected. But here’s the truth: You have the power to regulate your …
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I Will Make Self-Care a Habit Self-care isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. It’s the conscious act of protecting our well-being and happiness, especially during stressful or anxious times. But how do we make self-care something we actually do, not just something we talk about? The answer lies in one powerful word: habit. What Is …
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It really is time to think about your thinking What Are You Thinking? Make Your Thoughts Count. It’s time to think about your thinking. No one really knows exactly how many thoughts the average human has in a single day. A quick Google search will tell you it’s somewhere between 12,000 and 70,000. Even if …
Perfectionism Have you ever delayed finishing something, or even starting something because you wanted it to be perfect? Perfection can be defined as completeness, flawlessness or supreme excellence. Perfectionism can keep us stuck, but progress happens when we focus on completing things rather than making them flawless. When I first created my Self-Care journal, I …
A very brief history It is believed meditation originated in India several thousand years ago. The earliest written evidence can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures written over 5000 years ago. These ancient texts explain meditation as obtaining oneness with the absolute. In Hinduism they call this state Moksha. The script explains how meditation can …
Make Self-Care a Habit – Self-Care becomes Self-Love and from there Self-Development happens What is Self-Care? Self-Care is the conscious and active practice of safe-guarding our own well-being and happiness. Taking steps to nurture and prioritise our own physical, emotional and mental health. The first step in the Self-Care process is becoming aware of our …
Living with colitis can be challenging, especially during a flare-up. When symptoms like fatigue, abdominal pain, and frequent trips to the bathroom take over, self-care becomes even more important than ever. It may feel overwhelming to prioritse yourself when your not feeling good, small intentional acts of self-care can make a significant difference in managing …
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What is Tapping? Why is it a good Self-Care tool Tapping, also referred to as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or psychological acupressure. Tapping is a technique that combines ancient chinese accupressure and modern psychology. The practice involves gently tapping on specific meridian points on the body while focussing on an issue you would like to …
Self-Care can take many forms, from moments of peace and quiet, to active engagement with a supportive community. Attending a woman’s drum circle is a powerful way to nurture the body mind and soul. A woman’s drum circle is a sacred space where we can come together to connect, relax, renew and heal. A brief …
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