5 Simple Self-Care Ideas What are some small things that used to put a smile on your face, things that used to make you feel happy and excited when you were a child? I remember jumping on the bed, reading books while sitting next to the open window, listening to the rain. I also remember spending a lot of time in the kitchen with my grandmother, baking, or running barefoot on the grass in the yard. Things were so simple…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever told yourself “stop it!” in hopes that your racing thoughts would slow down. raises hand I’ve had anxiety since I was about 15 years old. There were some bad times, some better times, some horrible times when my anxiety was paired up with crippling depression, and then there were some more good times. For a few solid years, I really felt like my anxiety was under control and I loved NOT being constantly afraid…
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Having suffered from acne for pretty much as long as I remember (and finally beating it at the age of 27…) means that I’ve always been into skincare. That, of course, doesn’t mean that my choices were always wise. As a teen, I’ve fallen victim to countless DIY recipes, back then found in magazines (most of it took place pre the Internets, kids!). I did horrible…
For most people, slowing down is the last thing on their mind this time of year. I mean, there is just so much to do, isn’t there? The holidays are coming, it’s the end of the year, the to-do list is ever-growing. But shouldn’t this be the time of year when we slow down, take some time to reflect and make new exciting plans? Well… maybe, but the reality is that with the holiday season and end of the year…
Do you remember the days when “self-care” wasn’t a thing? Reading a book? Listening to music? Taking a long bath? Making a four-course meal that takes three hours to prepare, at least twice a week? Those were the things I used to just… “do.” Without giving them a second thought. As my schedule became more packed and work became more demanding, doing things like picking up a new book or trying a new recipe, became somewhat of a luxury. Luxury…