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Self-care can serve as a way to remain positive while out there in the jungle of dating. We all know how it can be. It may seem like the same old thing. Self-care is taking care of your mind, body and soul. But, if you hang in there you have a good chance of finding the love of your life. You may also make some good friends along the way. So, enjoy the ride. Self-care has become the new buzz word over the past decade. But, what exactly does it mean? Does it mean getting a massage, mani/pedi or facial?...
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“It is so important to take time for yourself and find clarity. The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.” Diane Von Furstenberg You need to make self-care a priority. I know we are in the middle of a pandemic, and it may not seem like there is an end in sight. For some, it means they are working harder, and for some they are working less. Parents make self-care a priority Regardless of where you fall, you don’t want to lose yourself in this pandemic. One of my favorite simple self-care techniques is to stop and...
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Now is the time to make dating a priority. A self-care plan is good for your mental health and will help you feel better. It’s time to start prioritizing yourself. You are not a machine. If you don’t slow down you will burn out. This can cause resentment towards friends and family when you see them having fun. Self-Care Will Help Your Dating Life This means you need to prioritize fun, again, in your life. Remember when you were younger. You almost always had a plan for fun. Now, it’s work, chores and bills. If you don’t start to prioritize...
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Failure doesn’t have to be a bad word. We have all experienced failure. We just don’t all like to admit it. If you look at some of the most successful people in the world, they will tell you they have had a number of failures. Self-Care behaviors allow you to move away from feeling stuck. Failure may be one of the hardest things to admit, but one of the best things for your mental health. By admitting to yourself that you have failed, it will allow you to move on. You can’t go back in life. This will allow you...
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You can learn how to rest without feeling guilty. What is it about feeling guilty for resting, anyway? I hear it all the time. Everyone is so busy. You can’t slow down and when you do, for some reason you feel guilty. Learn how to rest and feel good about it. Not only is it important to rest, but it’s important to engage in restful activities. Sure, you may have the 8 hours of sleep down. But, what types of restful activities are you engaging in? You will know if they are restful by how you feel. Meaning are you...
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Research has found that self-care is good for you mental health. What does that mean, it is also good for your relationship. What’s even better, is when you and your partner practice self-care together. Self-Care Is Good For Your Mental Health You are not a machine. If you don’t stop, you will burn out. This will cause you to feel resentful toward friends and family, when you see them having fun. This doesn’t mean you run from one task to another. You want to move through your day mindfully. I see it all the time, I go to the gym...
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Covid is still here. Remember back in March when they said it would be 3 weeks? So much for that. We are living in a time of unknowns. This may make you feel like reducing stress during Covid is impossible. Reducing stress during Covid. What else can go wrong this year? If this is what you are thinking, you aren’t alone. Covid is stressing everyone out. It’s also leaving a lot of people feeling depressed and anxious. When was the last time you had a break? You may be working from home, with your children at home. This means that...
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Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing your identity in a relationship. It’s important for your mental health and well-being. There are all kinds of boundaries. They range from physical, emotional, social and your career. This means finding the balance in your relationship. This also means compromise. Healthy boundaries in a relationship are good for your mental health. QS Studies did a recent study on, how small is too small? Meaning does the size of your home affect your relationship? Is it more difficult to set boundaries when you live in a smaller space? Let’s find out. The study...
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If you are feeling stressed out during Covid-19, then you aren’t alone. Because it’s a time of uncertainty it’s easy to predict the worse case scenario. That will only make things worse. As human beings we want to know how things are going to turn out. You don’t want to hear that this is a time of uncertainty, or a time of change. But, realistically, things are always changing. This means that this will also eventually change. Breathe in – Breathe out, and Reduce Stress During Covid-19. It’s true, we don’t know how long this is going to last. It’s...
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You hear a lot about self-care these days. But, research has found that a lot of people misunderstand what it means. A lot of people don’t feel they have enough time for an effective self-care plan. Self-care is something you practice daily. It’s taking care of you mind, body and soul. A lot of people feel self-care is about making themselves better. That is not the case. Self-care is about nurturing yourself. Self-Care Is A Nurturing Experience Setting aside time for yourself, is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Even, if it’s only ten minutes. You...
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