The benefits of exercise are enormous. It’s good for our body and mind. Walking outdoors can help with blood pressure, diabetes and heart...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“Acceptance does not mean that you have to like everything or that you have to take a passive attitude toward everything and abandon your...

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...

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...

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...

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...