Inexpensive Stress Relief Magic By: Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn | - Sarah ran off to the bathroom again at work. This was the fifth time today. She had a light, bland sandwich at lunch, yet the burning in her stomach was excruciating. She was unable to sit still too long from the pain and other side effects from digestion issues.
Her life was very stressful. She was employed in work which was disorganized, unrewarding and emotionally exhausting. Even working twelve hour days did not produce enough income to cover her expenses.
Annouced: Gutsy Women Weekend Retreat By: jillbrooks59 | - White Haven, Pa.; December 19, 2011 There is a huge demand for women’s leadership programs that go beyond motivational seminars to the heart of how women can be change agents in today’s competitive work setting.
The GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND RETREAT offers answers to start the New Year with new perspectives. It will roll out in 8 U.S. cities in 2012, including San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Manhattan hosted by women leaders and facilitated by Sylvia Lafair PhD, Presi ... Tags:Women, Leadership, Personal Development, Networking, Collaboration, Communication, Self Care, Self aware
The Secret To Self Care By: Adela Rubio | - Wherever you go, there you are. Theres no escaping it your world is a reflection of you and if the view in your mirror doesnt elicit a certain spark perhaps its time to question the underlying assumptions.
As someone who has worked intensely with the body as a personal trainer and holistic health counselor it always surprises me when clients dont do the things that clearly would bring them to a healthier state. When I look a little closer I see that theyre ... Tags:self care, fulfillment, alive, life
10 Self Care Practices That Affirm Your Abundance By: Adela Rubio | - Are you stressed out about your cash flow? Are you cutting back on things you normally do because times are tough? Have you relinquished your overflow feel and settled into deliberate downsizing?
Oddly enough, its times like these when radical self care is exactly what will shift your point of view. Self care is not a frivolous indulgence; it is an act of personal power.
Self Care expresses your willingness to affirm the value of your Essence and creates the found ... Tags:abundance, cash flow, self care, essence
How Sacred Is Your Time? By: Anne Presuel | - Women are amazing care-givers. We care for our children. We care for our spouses and partners. We care for our friends. We care for our homes. We care for our animal friends. We care for our neighbors. We care for our community. We care for our bosses and colleagues. But somewhere in the midst of all of this caring, we have a tendency to forget ourselves. We often put ourselves at the bottom of the list.
The Truth Behind Why You Need To Take Care Of Yourself By: Monica Shah | - For years I've been teaching the importance of self care - taking a break by doing things just for yourself.It is a chance to listen to your heart every now and then and give your head a mini-vacation. Whether it be a massage, a yoga class, a walk or five minutes of breathing, I advise that you make self care a priority at least once a week.
But I never really understood the deeper reason why self care was so important. I just know that every time my business has slowed down for no ... Tags:health, self-care, lifestyle
Is Self-love Really Such A Big Deal? By: Rick Schaefer | - You can never love another enough to make up for any lack in love they have for themselves. No matter how good you are at it, no matter how deeply it runs, your love can never make up for any lack of self-love. You can love someone dearly, and they could still be in despair or even suicidal.
The greatest gift that you can give them is the gift of self-love. Many times people are unsure of how to give that gift; and yet often times the simplest answer is the most powerful answer. The ... Tags:self-love, love, despair, suicidal, self care
Ten Tips For Living The Dream By: Karin Marcus | - This is the season of graduations and wise advice extolled by worthy mentors to those just beginning the next chapter of their lives. As I was reading some of the speeches given this year, I stopped to think of the best lessons I have learned about living the dream and realizing one's potential. Reflecting on the many winding roads of my personal growth and my experience as a Life Coach, I recognized ten key phrases that have been repeatedly helpful whatever the transition being experienced. The ... Tags:transiton, dream life, integrity, absolutes, student life, self care, potential, fulfillment
We have all heard about how simple acts of kindness can change our lives and those around us. With all that is happening in the news now—the economy, terrorism, the war, and our own personal tribulations—there has never been a better time than RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW to raise awareness that we can make a difference. We can start by simply staying connected to our own personal power. This can sh ... Tags:personal power, success coach, Judith Geiger, self-care, creativity, positive action
Zero Point Energy And How To Use It To Build A Great Home Based Business By: brenttravis | - Zero Point Technology
Many Americans suffer from chronic pain. Some have deteriorated spinal discs and others have arthritis or fibromyalgia. Where this pain comes from and how to alleviate this pain are questions many would love getting the answer to.
Conversely the modalities to treat pain run the gamut from taking pain killing drugs, to treatment with chiropractic or physical therapy to rolfing (a system of muscle massage intended to serve as both physical and emotional t ... Tags:home business, self care revolution, natural pain relief, allergy relief, arthritis
The one ADD management strategy that is guaranteed to make your ADD more manageable is...[drum roll, please]...self-care! Yes, it works for everyone. And small steps lead to really big improvements in this arena.
Winter Wisdom For The Soul By: Karin Marcus | - Recently, my husband and I escaped for a few days to a small quaint town in the mountains. We spent our days hiking along river gorges and icy lakes. On our last day, we awoke to a few inches of freshly fallen snow. It was a wonderful way to enter the New Year, walking in the silent forest, witnessing the delicate beauty of every twig, pine needle, and berry delicately capped with snow. It quieted my mind and stilled my soul.
Are You Putting Everyone Else's Needs Before Your Own? By: Connie Allen | - The message this time of year is "Joy!" and "Make Merry!" But is this really what you're feeling as you haul yourself out of bed in the morning, get your children to school, rush through your day and arrive home to make sure homework is done and your children are in bed on time? And squeeze in shopping and parties?
Probably not. Joy is often postponed until a later date when you have the time or for a special event.
Natural Health: Can We Really Reduce Our Chances Of Cancer By Good Self Care? By: Harriet Denz Penhey | - There is some really important research coming out in the biomedical journals that few people ever make the time and effort to read. This is a pity because it has a direct impact on how doctors should support you and treat you when you get sick.
You have to remember that doctors are very busy and have to make a living like any other single person or family out there in the community. Doctor's aren't paid for staying up to date with the medical literature and there are literally thou ... Tags:Natural Health, Cancer, Heart disease, Chronic disease, Self care, Diet
5 Ways To Avoid Burnout As A Solopreneur By: Diane Carlyle | - One of the biggest challenge entrepreneurs, especially those who work at home, face when building their businesses is burnout. When you're working at making your business a success, it's easy to overlook something as simple and prosaic as your self-care. You think to yourself, I'll have time to exercise/eat well/relax when the business has reached such-and-such level. After all, you're passionate about your business, and all your energy is naturally devoted to making it a success.
Natural Healing: Use The Sun Reduce Cancer Risk By: Harriet Denz Penhey | - For years now we have been exhorted to avoid the sun, to cover up and to use sun screen so we can avoid getting skin cancer. However unfortunately it looks as though we have thrown the baby out with the bathwater. We desperately need some sun on our skin to make vitamin D, and a lot more of it than the doctors and health people have been recommending for a long time.
I can't tell you how often I hear this from people. In our quest to be independent, self-sufficient, and successful, we often avoid the very thing we most need to do - asking for help. When you find yourself stuck, struggling, overwhelmed, or afraid, what is your first line of action? Do you ask for help or do you fill your head with stories like:
5 Simple Ways To Care For Your Soul By: Michelle Casto | - In today's challenging times, there seems to be less and less time to do soul-nourishing activities. However, every ultra successful person knows a secret ingredient to success which is often over-looked, that of being "balanced" and taking plenty of down-time to rest, refresh and rejuvenate.
How To Make Monday Mornings Magnificent By: Michelle Casto | - Thomas Edison once said "If we all did what we were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." And he should know since he used his intuition and persistence thousands of times until he found the correct combination to produce light.
Too often in life we settle for relationships, work, and situations that do not bring us fully alive. It does not have to be this way. Not at all. You can let other people settle for mediocrity, while you choose magnificence.
Let Yourself Receive! By: Lea Houston | - Last week, my mother came to stay with me after having an emergency appendectomy. It was a joy to be able to pamper her. Mom's graciousness in receiving my care taught me important lessons about the healing power of skillful receiving. She, who is always the caretaker of others, softened into the pleasure of being cared for, responded with heartfelt appreciation and deeply opened to my love and attention. It is so fun to do for someone who receives so well!
Journaling - A Self-care Practice By: true2you | - When many of us think of self-care, we immediately think about all the things we should be doing for ourselves but aren't. We remind ourselves we should exercise or start eating healthy. We might even think about getting out to enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend. Some moms express a desire to spend more time with God. If we're really fantasizing about self-care, we might even dream about getting a massage, taking a nap, or going away to a spa for the weekend. But the reality is moms strugg ... Tags:journaling, self-care, spiritual renewal, release emotions, creativity, self-discovery, relaxation
Say Yes To Your Life! By: Lea Houston | - How do you say "Yes!" to Your Life? What are the things you do--or perhaps long to do more of-- that help you feel good, stay in balance and enjoy your life?
Saying, "Yes!" to life through your daily habits and regular practices is powerful and transformational Self Care.
* It is an approach to health that will help you create a life of ongoing well-being that is always appropriate because it is based on what you need at any given time.
What's The Big Deal About Sleep? Some Solid Facts By: Suzanne Holman | - We've been hearing all our lives that we need to get to bed to get our sleep. So what's the big deal? Are there really any big consequences to cheating ourselves out of adequate sleep? Let's look at some solid facts about the subject of sleep.
HOW MUCH SLEEP IS NEEDED EACH DAY?
* Infants: 16 hours
* Teenagers: 9 hours
* Adults: usually 7-8 hours or as few as 5 hours to as much as 10 hours
* Pregnant women: early in pregnancy need ... Tags:sleep deprivation, suzanne holman, wellness, self care
Mom's See-saw By: Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC | - Have you ever seen two children riding on a see-saw? It can be very interesting to watch depending on who is on either side. For example, if there is a large ten year old on one side of the see-saw and a small five year old on the other, the ten year old will be sitting on the ground, grumbling and saying how bored he is because the see-saw will not lift up. The five year old will probably be either panicking from the extreme lift off or wondering when and how she will ever get back down again. ... Tags:balance, stress control, self care, self growth, motivation, inspiration, lifestyle changes, healthy eating
Self Nurture By: Char Cooper RN, MSN, APRN | - An important part of wellness and overall feeling good is Self Nurture. What is self nurture? In a nutshell, it's taking time for yourself. Wow, I can almost hear some of you yelling "Time for myself! I don't have time for myself! I'm too busy!" But if you don't take time for yourself, what quality of yourself are you offering others?
When I'm feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, my husband Jim says "Who makes your schedule." At the time it's usually an irritating reminder, ... Tags:self nurture, self care, relax, let go, release, enjoy, vacation, fun, revitalize, recharge, reignite, intention, manifest, create
Reclaim Life Through Transition By: Lynne Morrell | - One of the experiences that we can count on in this life is change. Transition. We are going along living our life and all of a sudden the way we experience life is altered. The changes we encounter can be varied, from the joy of having a new baby to the grief of a loved one dying. All transitions give us a new opportunity to reclaim our lives!
10 Self-care Secrets For Slimming Down By: Tricia Greaves | - When experts lecture us on weight loss, it is usually all about exercise, calories and carbs. That is good information, but from one compulsive eater to another, I have provided some other tips that do not usually make the diet books. They will require some effort, but I have found them to be essential to proper self-care and weight loss.
1. Sleep: It is so easy to overeat when we are tired. We reach for food to keep us going, thinking we will have more energy the more we eat. Ju ... Tags:slimming, down, self, care, experts, weight loss, sleep, vitamins
The Six Benefits Of A Women's Retreat By: Karin Marcus | - There is something very special about the experience of being on retreat with a group of women. For the past several years, I have been both leading and going on a variety of retreats. The ones solely for women have always been the most moving and fruitful. When I look back on my experiences, there are six benefits that immediately come to mind. Sisterhood: "A sister is one who reaches for your hand and touches your heart." (unknown) Women intuitively understand each other. We share so many si ... Tags:Women's retreat, self-care, sisterhood, life coach, nuturing, spirituality, solitude,
Self-care For Adults With Add: Put On Your Oxygen Mask By: Jennifer Koretsky | - Take a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. This is an excellent metaphor for self-care.
Many adults with ADD skimp on self-care. It's not easy to balance the many demands of family, career, health, friends, and personal interests. Add ADD to that mix and you can get some ... Tags:ADD, ADHD, Adult ADD, Self Care
Diabetes: Four Hidden Complications By: Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson | - According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 14 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and another 6 million have the disease and have not been diagnosed. High blood sugar causes many underlying health issues if not managed.
There are two types of diabetes: Type I and Type II. Persons with Type I diabetes must receive insulin delivered by a syringe or a pump. According to the ADA, 9 out of 10 persons diagnosed with diabetes Type II are overweig ... Tags:diabetes, self care, aging
1) Hang out with your dog(s) and cat(s)--watch the sun and moon beams dance upon her whiskers
Feel the sense of companionship as you walk with the dog, preferably off a lead, and when the dog trots along beside you, enjoy the feeling of play, protection and fun!
2) Purposely practice living in the present moment
Snoring At Night? Try These Self-care Tips By: D. Azogue | - People used to laugh and make fun of your loud snores you make each night. But time passes and you realize it's not funny anymore. Your kids start complaining, and your wife is sleeping in the other room.
But what makes someone snore anyway?
At night, when you are in deep sleep, the throat and other tissues relax, causing the throat tissues to sag. When the air passes through the airway as you breathe, the air vibrates and hence, snoring occurs.
There is no advantage to becoming invisible when you fall in love, marry, become a wife, mother, caretaker. Everyone loses. You, your spouse, your children, your friends. The disappearing act can happen subtly and may take a while. Then one day, you realize you don't know whom you are anymore.
Here are 4 questions to ask yourself to check if you have lost yourself.
Dude, Where's My Gratitude? By: Jennifer Louden | - I'm writing this miles above the earth, sitting in a steel capsule, hurtling through space on my way to give a speech. (Writer Anne Lamott says she doesn't believe in flying. I know what she means.)
The title of my speech is "Creating All That You Need With Just What You've Got", which as many of you know, is the subtitle of my book, The Comfort Queen's Guide to Life.
The Comfort Queen Sallies Forth Unbidden, But Deeply Needed By: Jennifer Louden | - I write to you from the box of the icky place. The walls of the icky place are constructed of out of whack hormones, sadness over my Aunt's death, a healing crisis from a nutritional program (which allows NO chocolate, that alone should give you some idea of my mood), and my overwhelmed feelings when faced with the scope of what I am attempting to create. The dominant characteristic of the icky place is to want out--out of my skin, out of this mood, out of the moment.
Creative, Connected Self Care By: Jennifer Louden | - Most self care materials are related to how you manage your own needs when taking care of others, especially when other people are ill or incapacitated. Since there are so many resources out there already related to that angle, this article fleshes out the idea of self care in a couple of directions. The first relates to how we creatively care for ourselves when we are feeling full, luscious, and charged with energy. I love it when I wake up and for no apparent reason I feel on top of the worl ... Tags:self, care, creative, stress
Improving Self-esteem With A Little Tlc By: Wendy Betterini | - It is so important to take time to do nice things for ourselves. Especially for those of us who spend much of our time helping and caring for others, it is too easy to neglect ourselves and become worn out, stressed out and run down.
Self-pampering is not about being selfish. It's about taking proper care of yourself and treating yourself as kindly as you treat others. We spend so much time and effort caring for our spouses, children, pets, friends, family members, employers and e ... Tags:self improvement, self esteem, self care, self pampering, tlc, taking care of self, self worth
Whether it is a health-related matter, business crisis, or any other serious concern, it is so easy to lose track of ourselves and our own needs.
In order for us to be continuing support, we have to have the resilience to keep going. Without proper self-care, the resilience will decline and we will become more v ... Tags:self-care, boundaries, communication, joy, schedule
