A recently published study shows that working moms are struggling and how parental burnout affects families. While the study does provide some interesting insights, it’s not exactly new news. One of the best ways to prevent burnout is taking small steps daily to practice self-care. But where do you find the time? Here are a few tips on how to practice self-care wherever you are. [...]
I had 18 weeks of maternity leave before I went back to work. And though my daughter’s daycare was open until 6 pm, I felt so guilty that she was there I would rush to get her as early as 4 pm. Of course, she was fine, but all I could picture was her crying, looking for me all day and wondering if I was ever coming back. I was overwhelmed with juggling the new responsibilities of being a[...]
If the past few years have taught us anything, it's the importance of self-care. Incorporating self-care into your daily routine is necessary for your well-being. But self-care is about more than pampering yourself. It's about taking intentional steps to optimize your mental, emotional, and physical health. So I've compiled a list of 13 apps to help you embrace self-care as a part of your[...]
You started the year with big goals and big energy. But by now, some of that excitement and enthusiasm have started to fade. You might have even started to abandon some of your goals already. It’s easy to stay motivated when your goals are fresh and new. But figuring out how to maintain your motivation is the real challenge. And it’s tough to come by when the shine of the new year has[...]
Perhaps one of the greatest struggles we all face is the struggle to accept and love ourselves despite our many flaws. Depending on where you are in your personal journey, practicing self-love can be challenging, especially when you feel like you don’t deserve it. But no matter what you have done, what mistakes you have made, or what has happened to you, I want you to know that you dese[...]
With so much stress in our daily lives, self-care is more important now than ever. That means taking care of your mental and physical health. But with everything you’ve got going on, it’s not always easy to do. In fact, it’s probably at the bottom of the list. And when you do decide to do something for yourself, you might even feel a little guilty. But self-care isn’t selfish. Itâ€[...]
We are a few weeks into the new year, and you’re probably still committed to your resolutions. But It’s going to take more than a few new year resolutions to make this year better than the last. It takes self-reflection, motivation, and the willingness to leave old habits behind. Think about the goals you’ve set for the year. Now imagine how it would feel to achieve them. If you want[...]
It’s a new year, and with it comes a chance for a new beginning. Now is the perfect time to start new habits, set new intentions, and work towards your goals and dreams. Because we naturally attract what we believe to be true, it’s important to start the year with a positive mindset to attract what you desire in 2022. Here are 31 affirmations to jumpstart January and the rest of the ye[...]
Remember those old television skits where they would show the house of the future? They featured all these labor-saving appliances, electronics, and gadgets that were supposed to make life easier and give you more time to relax. And while rapid advances in technology have given us many of the modern conveniences they promised, somehow, we missed out on the extra free time part of it. As li[...]
Before I share the 6 doctor appointments you need to make before the end of the year, let me tell you a very personal story. A few days before my 44th birthday, I received the shocking news that I had precancerous cells that were dangerously close to becoming cancer. I was under extreme stress the few months prior and had quite a few legitimate reasons to put off making a doctor appointmen[...]
