To me, Self Care means to put self first…but not in a selfish or narcissistic way. A person who practices self care has just prioritized their own physical, mental, and spiritual health. I didn’t realize the importance or even really understand the idea of self care until I hit my late 30’s/early 40’s. I always…
The term self-care is very important to me. The truth is that no one can achieve their highest level of well-being, if they don’t have their sh*t together. Meaning, you have to take care of YOU first, before you do anything else. Self-care can be done in a number of different ways. I think what…
While I’m definitely more engaged in self care than most of my friends (men and women), I do admit that the phrase itself doesn't sound like something that applies to me or men in general. I learned a lot coming up as a dude in our culture, even on the left coast. We’re (stereo-typically) supposed…
When I think of self care, the first thing that comes to mind is “looking out for #1.” At some point in our lives, most of us have a moment when we have to realize we can’t always look to others to take of us. You have to fend for yourself and take care of…
Self-care for me comes for me in daily habits, inside and out. Inside, I make a habit of nurturing my body with proper minerals and vitamins, eating organic as much as possible and balancing my intake of sugar, caffeine and alcohol. Spiritually, I make a habit of meditating, chanting, journaling and praying. Outside, I love…
"These are my feet on the ground." I encourage my students to say these words to themselves whenever they feel 'un-tethered.' That feeling normally comes because of sudden stress or anxiety about a person or an event, and can potentially trigger a less than favorable reaction. The more you feel your proverbial feet on the…
Hi Everyone! We're so excited to announce the LOVE SERIES for the month of Feburary! Throughout the month, we'll feature tips on how to truly look after your health and well-being, with everyday practical tips to help you look and feel your very best! Most people know that they WANT to practice self-care, but not…
More than a few people have asked me to teach them 'how to mediate.' I often respond by telling them that this is not possible. What I say instead is that I can teach them how to breathe. No one can teach you how to meditate. They can guide you into a space where you…
Continue reading ➞ The Misconception of Meditation (and a few guidelines to help you get there)
