self care
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Self-Care Routine for my Spoonie Soul
Disclaimer: this is my self-care routine. Feel free to try any of the things mentioned in this article if you feel you are able to do so and that it will help you. If you feel that any of these things may cause you pain or harm (or an allergic reaction), please don't do them! Thank you!
Chronically MegPublished 5 years ago in LongevityTry These Mind over Matter Methods to Heal Yourself
Meditation Meditation is the practice of focusing on a single thing, usually something within yourself, in the present time. It can involve breathing exercises, focusing on a single body part, or reciting a chant or mantra. It doesn't matter what form of meditation you use, as long as it works for you.
Paisley HansenPublished 5 years ago in Longevity10 Simple Ways to Cope With Anxiety
In this post, we want to share some ways to quickly relieve anxiety. We’ll go over scientifically proven methods, such as exercising, spending time with loved ones, listening to nature sounds, and deep breathing. Pick something that works for you, so the next time you feel anxious you know what to do.
Colton HunterPublished 5 years ago in LongevityStress at Home: Top Tips on Staying Positive
Most of the time, home is a place of comfort and relaxation; a safe haven in which one can unwind and recharge after a busy or difficult day. But what happens when, for whatever reason, 'home' becomes a source of anxiety, stress, or depression? Don't let a difficult home environment chip away at your mental health. Here are some top tips on staying positive when your 'safe haven' becomes a living hell.
How to Self Care
Although a face mask can feel like a relief from the pressures you're facing in life, it is not the cure-all for your unhappiness. Here are five practices I used to nip my unhealthy habits in the bud.
Khalia MoniquePublished 5 years ago in Longevity6 Simple Ways to Treat Yourself
As the days get shorter and the dread of an impending winter begins to creep up on people, psychologists have found that seasonal affective disorder becomes much more prevalent. Though not everyone suffers from a chronic form of SAD, most people can acknowledge the gloomy winter blues and the feeling of isolation that is associated with colder days.
Marshall StevensonPublished 5 years ago in LongevitySelf-Care
Self-care is one of those words that doesn't have a set definition. It's all based on the perception of the individual. Almost a year ago, my therapist would always ask what I was doing for self-care. Those two words sound self-explanatory, but, I was confused about what that really meant and how it pertained to me. I remember getting frustrated because I couldn't find a concrete answer. Each Google search was something different. Until one day, my therapist simply said: "Self-care is discovering or participating in the fun and relaxing activities you choose to do." At the time, I thought I was being tricked because there was no way that could be the answer. After almost a year of trial and error, I've finally figured out the relaxing and fun things I enjoy to do. I've listed the top ten ways to enjoy self-care.
teisha lesheaPublished 5 years ago in LongevityHow to Treat the Consequences of Long Working Hours
Working long and hard may bring you a lot of money but it can also bring you a lot of stress and health problems. Everyone keeps telling you that you should slow down and you probably know it yourself, but work just fulfills you in such a way that few things can. Either that, or you’ve been working so long and hard that you forgot how it feels to relax. No more of that. Now is the time to relax and unwind and give your body the rest it needs from all that it’s been through.
Mianna KorbenPublished 5 years ago in LongevitySelf-Care Don't Care
I’ve been working at a community health center in a predominantly Latinx neighborhood of Boston for two years and I love working with such a diverse population. I’d wanted to work in mental health for years and I dove headfirst into my role as a Behavioral Health Clinician. I was warned about provider burnout and encouraged to practice self-care. "Make sure you take care of yourself," my coworkers said to me on the first day. "Oh, yeah, definitely," I replied. But stupidly, I believed burnout wouldn’t happen to me because I was doing what I love to do most: help people. So rather than eat lunch or go outside or read a book on my free time, I spent all of my free time on work-related tasks: writing notes, phone calls to patients, etc. I read articles and watched videos on mental health issues. I submerged myself in my work, convinced that my passion for it would never get old.
Yvonne CastanedaPublished 5 years ago in LongevityChronic Pain Sufferers Can't Catch a Break
I've been dealing with chronic pain for the past 13 years, and my pain seems to get worse each year. Every time I meet with my pain psychologist, I worry that after our visit she is going to tell the doctors that my pain isn’t real—at least not the physical part of it.
Daring to Dance
Paulina says: give yourself plenty of permission. Paulina says: allow yourself. Paulina says: give yourself time to arrive.
Erica WagnerPublished 5 years ago in LongevityThe Six Dimensions of Wellness
Being healthy and happy is more than eating your vegetables, although that is important too! Maintaining your health and happiness is about the balance of the Six Dimensions of Wellness. All of the dimension are equal to each other; no single dimension is more important than another.