Are you really Listening to your body Is your body screaming at you? Pain, exhaustion, stress, anxiety and mental overwhelm. I know mine was, but for a long time, I wasn’t really listening. I was consumed by the pain, the unknown, and the why. But now as soon as the start of a flare-up comes …
If you’ve been on a self-care journey for a while, you’ve probably heard people mention the vagus nerve. It sounds a bit scientific and mysterious—but once you understand what it does, you’ll realise it’s one of the most powerful tools you have for managing stress, emotions, and overall wellbeing. Let’s break it down simply, with …
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Discover Practical Tools to Build Lasting Self-Care Habits Self-care isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the foundation of how we show up for ourselves and the world around us. Yet for many of us, it feels like something we only squeeze in when life gets overwhelming. The truth? Self-care works best when it becomes a …
When life feels heavy or chaotic, the space around us often reflects it — piles of clutter, noise, distractions, and unfinished tasks. One of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your wellbeing is to create a comforting environment — a space that feels safe, warm, and peaceful. Self-care isn’t always about doing more. …
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I’ve lived with—and at times, struggled to manage—this horrible disease called ulcerative colitis since 2011. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot (mostly the hard way), and I know I still have plenty more to learn. I write to share what has helped me, in the hope that it might help someone else who’s walking …
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Self-Care commandment number 3. I will Listen to my body How often do you truly listen to your body? Not just when it’s shouting at you with exhaustion, pain, or overwhelm — but in the quiet moments too? Your body holds wisdom. It speaks to you in whispers, sensations, cravings, tension, fatigue, …
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Just Be — You Are a Human BeingWe’re called human beings, so why are we always doing?Somewhere along the way, we were taught that we must always be busy. Always productive. Always ticking things off a to-do list. Success and worth have become tangled up with action, achievement, and output.But what if doing nothing is …
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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