Self Care Posts

What is Emotional Reactivity and How to End the Cycle

What is Emotional Reactivity? When we feel stressed, angry, or hurt, we tend to react impulsively. We are in a state of fight-or-flight and tend to react emotionally, that is, ...

How to stop a panic attack when you feel it coming on

The Power and Danger of Disconnecting from Ourselves

The incredible Power of Gratitude

4 Alternative Healing Modalities to Try at Least Once

Alternatives healing modalities to talk therapy include energy healing, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and kundalini yoga. Try them in combination with talk therapy or alone.

Doomscrolling: Here's How to Stop

In the first scary months of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us turned to social media for updates and information. What we found there seemed to confirm our worst fears. ...

How to Deal with Financial Stress in the Age of COVID-19

Although your loss of income may be out of your control, there are steps you can take to alleviate the financial stress and protect your mental health.

The Surprising Self-Care of Showing Up for Others

When we think of self-care, we often think of activities done solo. Meditation and rest come to mind, or cleaning the house, getting a facial, or exercising. We all need ...

How to Get Motivated When You’re Depressed

If you suffer from depression, you know it can affect your mood and motivation any time of the year. For some of us, the holiday season is especially tough. We ...

Coping with Stress During the Coronavirus Outbreak

In just the span of a few weeks, the American way of life has gone through a monumental, if temporary, change. The global coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has caused the suspension ...

How to Seize the Day, Every Single Day

Carpe diem! Seize the day! It’s a common mantra in today’s busy world. The idea is simple: We should make the most of every day. Don’t put off living your ...