What's Your Original Story?
What’s your story? Everyone has a story. Many things mold and shape our story. One of these is what I call the “original story” - this is...
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Katherine Wiens
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
Things Change and We Change
Things change. This is a fact of life. We are about to experience a change in the seasons - spring is coming and with that brings new...
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Katherine Wiens
- Feb 21, 2022
- 4 min
Five Ways to Overcome Shame
In Brene Brown’s book I Thought it Was Just Me (But it’s Not), she says that what is needed for shame to thrive is secrecy, silence and...
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Katherine Wiens
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
Shame, Vulnerability and Connection
Shame is a universal emotion. One reason it is so devastating is that it creates a fear of disconnection. This is how shame keeps us...
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Katherine Wiens
- Feb 10, 2022
- 3 min
Shame Was My Identity
“ Guilt and shame are both emotions of self-evaluation; however, that is where the similarities end. The majority of shame researchers...
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Katherine Wiens
- Jan 13, 2022
- 1 min
Walking for Self-Care: Part of Our 30 Day Challenge
The benefits of exercise are enormous. It’s good for our body and mind. Walking outdoors can help with blood pressure, diabetes and heart...
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Katherine Wiens
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
How to Make Self-Care a Priority
Knowing what we enjoy and what we need to do to care for ourselves is important. However, we won’t be able to do these things if we don’t...
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Katherine Wiens
- Dec 16, 2021
- 4 min
How to Stop Negative Self-Talk During the Holidays and Beyond
One of the best books I’ve picked up in the last few years is Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop. This book gives many great techniques...
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Katherine Wiens
- Dec 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Act of Caring for Yourself
As discussed in the last blog, self-care is about doing what you enjoy, but it is also about doing what is good for you. The meaning of...
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Katherine Wiens
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
What Do You Enjoy?
Marie Kondo is a guru on decluttering and organizing tips. One of the greatest pieces of advice she gives is to hold an item or a piece...
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Katherine Wiens
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
Today, This I Know for Sure
A good friend of mine was having a busy and stressful week. Her son was getting married so there was a lot to do. To encourage her I...
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Katherine Wiens
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Acceptance is an act of strength
“Acceptance does not mean that you have to like everything or that you have to take a passive attitude toward everything and abandon your...
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Katherine Wiens
- Oct 21, 2021
- 3 min
Three Steps to Change Your Life
Wayne Dyer said, “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will change.” This quote can be especially helpful when...
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Katherine Wiens
- Aug 17, 2021
- 2 min
What Do I Need Right Now
By Kathy Wiens "What do I need right now?" This question is all about loving, valuing, and caring for ourselves. But how often do we ask...
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Katherine Wiens
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
Self-Care In Everyday Life
Self-care is often a buzz word. It’s talked about a lot, but there isn’t always a consistent meaning that people land on. Self-care means...
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- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
By Kathy Wiens Five Steps to Develop a Self-Care Plan If you looked at the ratio of the amount of care you to give to others and then to...
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