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How to Do Self-Care When Your Mind is Overwhelmed

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I’m gonna be honest — I’ve been having some rough days recently.

And I wish I could say why, but the truth is, I’ve just felt off. Caught up in my own head.

Lonely.

Sometimes very, very down.

Over the years I’ve learned this can hit me when new things are happening and I’m feeling overwhelmed.

For example, I’m moving to a new home in a few days. I’m also planning a wedding, which is super exciting, but there’s a lot to think about.

I’m also dealing with fluctuations in the effectiveness of my ADHD medication that is frustrating when it comes to my work (maybe I’ll elaborate on that more in another post).

I’m sharing this because I’ve learned in times like this, the meaning of self-care is a little different. [Read more…] about How to Do Self-Care When Your Mind is Overwhelmed

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25 Inspiring Quotes for Living Your Best Life Ever

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I have a thing for quotes. In high school and college, I used to compile them to refer to when I was feeling down or needed inspiration. And I’ve found it’s still a good practice for me today! Who doesn’t want to learn from some of the world’s most inspiring and noteworthy people?

So, in case you’re like me and could also use an extra boost from time to time (or daily), I’ve made a list of top living your best life quotes. [Read more…] about 25 Inspiring Quotes for Living Your Best Life Ever

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Mindfulness for Beginners: 17 Tips for Finding Peace

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Meditate for 30 min a day—minimum.

Don’t look at your phone when you’re bored.

Eat mindfully—always, and without distractions.

You want to be more mindful because you’ve heard it’s good for you… but it can all be really overwhelming.

You’re already juggling a bunch of other life stuff, right? Adding a half hour of meditation to your routine might sound cool, but it’s hard to make that time. [Read more…] about Mindfulness for Beginners: 17 Tips for Finding Peace

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Why Self-Care is Not Selfish [Guest Post]

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We never stop. As women we are always on the go: cooking, cleaning, working, doing. We forget that taking care of others includes taking care of ourselves.

Our own guilt plays a role in how much we do and how little we stop to think about us. We feel guilty about relaxing, letting others down, and having to tell others no.

Guilt prevents us from realizing that self-care is not selfish; self-care is self-love. [Read more…] about Why Self-Care is Not Selfish [Guest Post]

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15 Self Care Gifts for Moms: Support Her Mental Health Any Day of the Year

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Chocolates and flowers are always nice. But what about self care gifts for moms that nurture the mental health or self care needs of the special woman in your life?

Mothers put a lot of (physical and mental) energy into helping those around them. While I’m not a traditional mom myself (although I do have three fur babies!), I can imagine the role feels a little thankless or, umm… exhausting… at times.

With that in mind, here are some alternative ideas: mental health-conscious self care gifts that work any time of the year. [Read more…] about 15 Self Care Gifts for Moms: Support Her Mental Health Any Day of the Year

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The Best Pre-Wedding Diet is NO Diet. Focus on These 9 Things Instead.

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This year is my wedding year! And since Google somehow knows everything about our lives, I’ve been suddenly presented with more online ads about weight loss, wedding diet or workout plans, and other ways to physically prep for the big day.

With a constant stream of messages like that, it’s no surprise women feel pressure to change their bodies for the big day—or for any big event. But I think it’s very harmful and I think we owe it to ourselves to not make weight loss the focus for any of it. At the very least, let’s put it on the back burner.

Let me tell you why I feel this way—then tell you what I recommend instead of pursuing weight loss before the big day, or ever. [Read more…] about The Best Pre-Wedding Diet is NO Diet. Focus on These 9 Things Instead.

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