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When you have a family and a career, it doesn’t leave much time for yourself. Even if you love your family and career, you may be feeling stressed out. You are busy taking care of everyone else. This doesn’t leave much time for yourself. Self-care will help you feel better about yourself. The first thing to remember, is to go easy on yourself. You can’t do it all, and you shouldn’t feel like you have to do it all. If you are around people that make you feel that way, then you should rethink who you spend your time with....
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At this point, everyone has heard of self-care. So, the question is are you practicing self-care? Unfortunately, more often than not the answer I hear is no. Self-care can be simple. When you think of self-care, you may think of getting a massage or a mani/pedi with your girlfriends. Those are both great ways to take care of yourself. But, self-care is something you practice daily and it’s taking care of your mind, body and soul. You may be thinking that you don’t have time for self-care. You are saying that you don’t have time for yourself. If that’s the...
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As I sit down to write this article, I remind myself to breathe in and breathe out. Sounds simple, but I was just at the grocery store. I had to wait my turn to enter the store. They were almost out of bread, eggs and chicken. This is the first time I have experienced this. The checker was very calm. He said the store has been very busy all weekend. He had never seen it like this. Classes that I normally attend have been cancelled. Reduce Stress During The Coronavirus Outbreak My first reaction is to feel scared. What does...
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It’s easy to put everyone else first. When you put yourself last, you will start to feel resentful. This will lead to anxiety and stress. It can also lead to physical symptoms, such as headaches and stomach aches. Practicing self-care in your relationship doesn’t have to be difficult. We are social animals, and you are wired to connect with others. This is not a bad thing. But, you do want to be careful. Don’t let it get the best of you. It’s alright to set boundaries. This means having good self-care habits. Self-care is something you practice daily. It’s taking...
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You hear about it all the time. People are more stressed out than ever. You never slow down to take a break. When you don’t slow down, you don’t give your mind a chance to rest. Reduce Stress and Be More Productive It’s important to schedule breaks during the day. You are not a machine. You are not meant to go forever. You need to listen to your body and rest. Stress is the number one killer. Studies have shown that it can lead to mental illness, heart disease and even cancer. You don’t have to end up being a...
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It’s easy to put yourself last on the list. You have children, a husband and a job. This doesn’t leave much time for yourself. When you think of self-care it’s easy to think of getting a massage or a mani/pedi. Self-care is something you practice daily, and it’s taking care of your mind, body and spirit. Taking care of yourself, is a priority. When you don’t take care of yourself, you will feel burn out. This can also lead to feelings of resentment towards your family and friends. You can start with eating a healthy meal, going for a walk...
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Are you tired of feeling stressed out? If you answered yes, then you should take a look at your self-care plan. Do you put self-care on your calendar? If you answered no, then why not? People are more stressed out than ever these days. Stress is the number one killer. What can help decrease stress in your life is self-care. What is self-care? Having a self-care plan doesn’t mean you are selfish. It’s means you are being mindful about taking care of yourself. That you are prioritizing your own self-care. It’s easy to put everyone else first. When you do...
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Is a pet good for your relationship? The great pet debate has been going on for years. Sure, they provide companionship and they will love you unconditionally. Pets are also a good way to see how you would work together as a couple raising a child. Pets can help your relationship. I myself am a pet lover. I grew up with cats and dogs, and for a time bunnies. They provided unconditional love to me throughout my childhood and into adulthood. Now, I am a cat owner. One of the best things at the end of the day is coming...
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Many people have New Year’s resolutions. But, by the end of January most people haven’t achieved them and often give up on them. Instead of setting a New Year’s resolution. Look at setting goals for the New Year. This means you don’t give up after one month. They continue throughout the New Year. Most of the time, people set goals around work or making more money. They often forget about themselves, and self-care. “I don’t have time for self-care.” I hear that a lot. When you don’t set aside time for yourself, you will eventually burn out. This means you...
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You are a good catch. So, why are you still single? First of all, you aren’t alone. Nearly 50% of the population is single. So, the odds are in your favor. It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset, that there aren’t anymore single people. Once that starts, it just gets worse. There aren’t any good men left, they are all taken. If you are telling yourself that, then you need to stop. This will only make things worse. Why Am I Still Single? You keep asking yourself this question. But, you can’t come up with an answer. When you...
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