The Art of Sustainable Self-care in Motherhood
We need to understand that the title “mother” is not synonymous with “martyr.” There are so many ways that sustainable, consistent, self-care can improve your life and the lives of those around you.
The Art of Decision Making
Decision making can often be a difficult process. Add in the uncertainties of the past year and it can become easy to get stuck in a state of indecision. Nicole Wallace, Licensed Mental Health Counselor explores the art of decision making and what the research says can help you overcome decision fatigue.
Mommy Moments
As moms, you tend to put everyone ahead of yourself. With all that you need to do, don’t forget to take time for self care! Dr. Erkeda DeRouen provides some tips by using the word “self care” as an acrostic poem and downloadable image.
The Power of Affirmations
As a therapist, Nicole’s job is to assist clients with interrupting negative patterns or thoughts that are not serving them well. The use of affirmations as a reframing tool can be powerful when trying to battle anxious thoughts or depressive symptoms. Nicole often encourages clients who are battling negative thought patterns to start purposefully inserting daily positive affirmations into their day.
Giving Yourself Permission
It is often difficult for adults, especially parents, to give themselves permission to prioritize themselves. Invest in yourself and give yourself permission to do whatever you feel is best for yourself, your health, and your wellbeing.
3 Secrets to Peaceful Parenting
It‘s hard for parents to find any inner peace in the constantly shifting and changing world of childhood. As parents, we expect peace and harmony to come from outside of ourselves whereas, it really is a state we can create within. Paula shares three tips she feels will positively influence your parenting experience.
7 Ways to Disrupt the Stress Cycle through Self-Care
Unfortunately, stress is a fact of life and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Here are seven of the top research-backed ways to disrupt the stress cycle and start taking better care of yourself.
Why To Love Your Period
Our cycles can tell so much about our overall health and wellbeing, and very few of us are taught to actually read these signs as biomarkers for our health. It is time that we start understanding what our bodies are telling us so we can better understand our overall health, wellness, and fertility!
The Power of Self-Compassion
As women, we often play the role of caretakers, lovers, empathizers. Yet when it comes to ourselves, we struggle to provide this same degree of love.
Mother Comes First
It’s time to expose and debunk some of the common motherhood myths that suggest mothers should always be selfless, exhausted, and happy about it.