I love to approach the spring season as a time for new beginnings. A time to plant new seeds. A time to blossom. A time for new opportunities. When you think of spring-cleaning, you probably think of the time of year where you go all out cleaning up your house. You know the time you move [...]
The media seems to talk about self-care frequently nowadays. Among progressive women, it has become the latest trend. The truth is that taking the time to step back, relaxing from daily life, and spending some time to get to know one’s self is actually just as essential for men as it is for women. Yes, the [...]
While plenty of us spend much of our lives looking after those we love, it stands to reason that we should also be looking after ourselves! However, that means more than just eating healthily and making sure we get enough exercise. The idea of 'me-time' isn't anything new; however, there are still plenty of us out [...]
The hectic pace of modern living has brought on a surge of chronic illnesses, more instances of work-related burnout, and general dissatisfaction with our lives. Simply residing in a crowded, noise-polluted city already means that you likely don’t spend enough time in nature or sunlight, so nutrient deficiencies become a norm, and stress our second nature. [...]
Overcoming addiction is by no means easy — it may feel like the most difficult time in your life, especially during the withdrawal process. However, it's important to remember that you've taken a major step in the right direction by acknowledging your addiction, and an even more so if you've chosen to rehabilitate. Alongside finding a [...]
We all have those days when the first thing we feel when we open our eyes is the desire to close them again and hide under the covers. Sometimes it’s fatigue after a poor night’s sleep. Sometimes it’s generalized stress, and other times it’s because there are so many things to do over the next few [...]
Self-care is so much more than just another trendy list of skincare tips and wellness advice. It’s a state of mind, an ongoing desire to work on yourself, not merely on your physical health, but on your mental health, as well as your emotional balance and stability. It takes continuous love and care to recognize the [...]
Social distancing and self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic can be boring, exhausting and overwhelming, but this trying time could also be used as the perfect opportunity to redefine productivity and discover a new sense of self. Let’s look at some things you can do to cut down on boredom and anxiety during this period and instead [...]
We tend to cultivate good relationships with others, but we rarely strive to nurture a healthy relationship with ourselves. And in these chaotic times of a global health crisis, it is more important than ever to practice self-care and develop habits that will help you maintain your well-being. With the Coronavirus outbreak, things can get overwhelming. [...]
If you're stuck at home due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, you might be feeling as if you're losing a bunch of precious time. While being self-quarantined and practicing social distancing measures can definitely impact your social life, it doesn't have to be a complete bust. Pick this month to focus on improving yourself and you [...]
The fact is that the Coronavirus pandemic has caught us off-guard. Nobody was prepared for what is now happening, and as a result, our TVs, social media, radios, and newspapers are flooded by various guidelines and precautions about the new virus. Keeping distance between people is a proven way to "flatten the curve" and slow the [...]
Nursing is one of the most emotional and difficult careers out there, and so nurses need to understand the importance of looking after themselves, as well as how they can do this. As a nurse, you are looking after others day in day out and are likely coming home to do the same. Self-care is so [...]
Whether you like it or not, each day you’re getting a little older. While this may be a hard pill to swallow, it doesn’t mean you have to feel old! The first step to addressing this is understanding the basics of your body and how you can use this information to protect it at any age. [...]
Healthy eating is the foundation for a healthy life. Sure, the occasional cheat day is not going to undo all of the hard work we do to stay healthy. However, no matter how well we approach the other parts of our life, if we get into a bad routine it can have an impact. It’s no [...]
Many women don’t realize the importance of self care in their everyday life. The act of self care is providing for one’s self by one’s self. It can be very difficult to do, however, given that it involves understanding who you are and identifying your own needs. So often, you can get caught up in caring [...]
Does it ever happen to you that you forget to go to work? Or to go to the bathroom, go to bed, help the kids with their homework? Yet, no matter how essential exercise can be, it’s very likely that you’d skip a day at the gym, or forget your workout gear at home. In this [...]
Seeking balance and calm in our lives is an ongoing mission in this day and age. We are 'on' and connected to life’s stresses like never before. This has left many of us believing that, if we did want to get off the "roller coaster", we couldn't or can't or don't know how. Even worse, the [...]
When we think of medicine, we tend to think of illness. It makes sense, then, that when we're feeling relatively good and healthy, it's easy to take our health for granted. However, just like a car needs regular tune-ups and oil changes, our bodies need routine maintenance and care. Indeed, preventative medicine can reduce the risk [...]
