The clothes we wear to work often depend on where we are employed. Yoga pants and capris may be okay when you work a gym, but not at a corporate office. Dressing to your profession can improve how you are perceived by coworkers and customers. I hear clothing is just too expensive, but dressing well does not mean you must max out those credit cards. I began cultivating my “grown up” wardrobe in college. I would always check the clearance racks, hit the thrift stores, and raid my friend’s closets when they were purging. Regardless of your profession, there are some good rules of thumb to follow: Continue reading
Save time/money/sanity…Plan your meals!
Comment 1 StandardFast food is overly abundant in our society. It is cheap, quick, and easy when you have a house full of impatient and hungry mouths. Cooking for ourselves is a skill that once developed, can benefit many areas of life. Home cooked meals are healthier, tend to be less expensive, and enjoying our creation is a satisfying experience. Here are three steps you can take to start planning your meals: Continue reading
Guilt Free Cancelling for Self-care
Leave a comment StandardMaking friends with family and friends is fun and sometimes impulsive. Here’s an example:
Friend: “Hey do you want to come to a cookout next weekend?”
Response: “Sure, I wouldn’t miss it.”
Thought: ‘Oh no, I already committed to go to the movies with someone else. How can make both happen? I guess I’ll have to skip anytime I thought I would relax and I’ll just wake up extra early to get the laundry going.’ Continue reading
Musical Self Care
Leave a comment StandardMusic has been known to have several benefits. Throughout the years a plethora of genres have develop to accommodate all tastes. Some people prefer composing, others playing, and most of all listening. Below are some of the benefits of incorporating music into our everyday lives. Continue reading
Making time for family/friends – – but not too much!
Leave a comment StandardCulturally, humans have always formed groups or tribes, not just to function but also for that sense of community. Some may define themselves as “loners,” but even the odd or eccentric find like minded people to integrate into their community. Family and friends are an essential part of our lives and making time for them can sometimes feel impossible. Other times it may feel as though we never get a moment to ourselves. Finding a balance can be tricky but doable.
3 Steps for Separating from Negative People
Leave a comment StandardDetaching from unhealthy people can be difficult especially if they are long term friends, family, or a significant other. As for family, they do not have to be cut out of your life to detach from their unhealthy influence over you. You can separate yourself from the drama, they may not like it at first, but being firm about boundaries can allow you to love your family and separate from their negativity. Below are three steps for separating from negative people.
Treating Yourself
Leave a comment StandardTreating yourself all the time can lead to being spoiled. We love it when others treat us but we can also do things pleasurable with ourselves. Getting an item or going to an event that brings us joy is very healthy. Not sure what to do? Try these:
Guilty Pleasures…Healthy?
Leave a comment StandardA guilty pleasure is generally something that others see as unusual or weird. These can range from musical tastes to food or collections. Just because your indulgence may be unique to you does not mean it is unhealthy. Over indulgence might lead to unhealthy habits in some cases if not used in moderation. Here are some common guilty pleasures, some may seem normal to you and others totally off the wall. For all of them, we do not need to be ashamed: Continue reading
Ten 10-minute Self-care Techniques
Comment 1 StandardAll too often I hear “I don’t have time for self-care”. Well, below or 10 easy ways to take care of yourself in a time crunch. As I have mentioned in previous posts, self-care is a vital part of maintaining your mental health. By taking care of our minds, our bodies are less stressed and less susceptible to illnesses.
Brain Games – Use it or Lose it
Leave a comment StandardTons of people still do crosswords out of the newspaper studies of shown that brain games improve her memory and problem-solving. The way these are maintained is by continuing the activities. Of course, as with all things there are skeptics who do not think brain games improve cognition. Be your own judge of that and give it a try. Continue reading