How to Avoid Consumerism at Christmas
Does the holiday season have you stressed out? Find out how to resist the lure of consumerism and put the JOY back into Christmas. #consumerism #christmas #holidaygifts
Find Out How to Support Marginalized Voices Today
What exactly IS a ‘marginalized voice?’ We marginalize voices as a society when we fail to take an interest in other people’s stories. People contain the stories to make us better people. Let’s work toward becoming a society that reacts with curiosity and kindness instead of shock and outrage. #ownvoice #selfcare
Read This if You Struggle With Weight Loss
This is the third installment of my weight-loss journey story. Today we’ll talk about the need to learn about yourself before you spend money on products, classes, memberships, or community. We’ll also talk about ideal body weight. It’s not the same for everyone. My Journey to My Ideal Body Weight “Did you join Weight-Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous?” my colleague asked. “No,” I shook my head. “Tell me your secret,” she insisted. “You look great!” I shrugged. “I went on a…
The Best Keto-Friendly Eggplant Parmesan You’ll Ever Make
The question of ‘How many carbs in eggplant?’ sparked a creative session in my kitchen that produced a keto-friendly eggplant parmesan that even Pedro likes. Self-care involves using our artistic creativity to make small changes with big results. #keto #recipe #selfcare #SelfCareSunday
How to Use Art as an Outlet For Anger
What do Goya, Picasso, and I have in common? We’ve learned how to use art as an outlet for anger (or any other strong emotion). You, too, can experience the benefits of art therapy (and you don’t have to be ‘artistic’ or hire a therapist.
Who Cares About Their Zone of Proximal Development?
Who cares about their zone of proximal development? You should! Find out why knowing your learning zone (zone of proximal development, or ZPD) matters. #ZPD #zoneofproximaldevelopment #learningzone #lifelonglearning #SelfCareSunday #selfcare
Creativity for People Who Think They’ve Lost it
Creativity isn’t just for creative people. In fact, if you think of yourself as more academic, let me assure you that you, too, have a creative side. You should learn how to nurture your creativity in order to practice healthy self-care. #SelfCareSunday #creativity #selfcare
“I’m so bored!” What to do when Your Kids Complain
There’s nothing worse than hearing the dread phrase, “I’m so bored!” If you let it, it nibbles at your peace like a piranha. Intellectual self-care for you means teaching your kids how to handle boredom.
Why You Need a Pet for Balanced Self-Care
Have you ever wondered if owning a pet is good for you? Who wants to clean up after a pet, train a puppy, or find petsitters? It turns out, that the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences. #pet #cat #dog #balance #selfcare #MentalHealthMonth #4Mind4Body #B4Stage4
How to Reframe Failure with a Growth Mindset
Failure. We’ve all experienced it. It can either crush us or spur us on to greater achievement. How we deal with failure depends on whether we have a or a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. Find out what this means and how you CAN change. #selfcaresunday #selfcare #growthmindset
