While I was having my “vacation” I had a terrifying few days. My daughter-in-law went in for a routine surgery, was sent home, and then was taken by life-flight to the hospital that night. She almost died. She’s out of immediate danger for the moment, though still in the hospital while they make sure she’s… Read More Motivational Monday: Be thankful for the day
Isn’t this the happiest tiger in the world? Look how good that stretch feels! As the days drag along, we carry so much stress in our bodies. It becomes almost a default posture to sit at a desk and hunch over. Then, we get home and find everything from our shoulders up is hard as… Read More Soothing Sunday: Stretch!
Sometimes, when I look around at my life and my current state of mind I get frustrated, but also encouraged. That sense of encouragement is really important right now, as I fight the depression. It’s all about knowing that while I feel like a ship left behind on a dried up lake… I know that… Read More Freeform Friday: Looking at reality
Instead of giving a new self-care idea today, I’m going to target a group of people who are notorious for not taking care of themselves: Men.
I’ve had a frustrating realization, and I decided to share it with everyone here. My reason for it isn’t to garner sympathy, but to show how I use the skills I write about. This post may be long, and I’ll put a TRIGGER WARNING here that I’m going to be discussing the ways depression and… Read More Freeform Friday: My battle with depression
Not right this instant, of course. No, wait, come back here! I have more to explain! I mean, yes, wash your face, especially if you haven’t yet. But, why would I label that as self-care or think it’s enough to make a post about? Because some days just getting out of bed is a challenge.… Read More Self-Care Saturday: Wash your face
Being able to defuse stress in your muscles is a great way to self-soothe. Even though we’re not able to reach every part of our bodies, there are ways we can use self-massage to reduce tension. Some of the benefits of this practice include renewed energy, better sleep, and even fewer headaches.
Yes, I know, going to the doctor is a hassle. At the same time, if you don’t take care of your body, your brain can’t function. That’s why walking, deep breathing, and other physical actions are in the list of coping skills for anxiety and depression. If you’re generally healthy, you may wonder why you’d… Read More Top Skills Thursday: Get a check-up
How long has it been since you simply stretched out in a tub and let the heat saturate your muscles? No timer, no need to wash, just soaking and relaxing? Taking a good long soak is an art, or should be recognized as one. It’s not just taking a bath. In fact, if you look… Read More Soothing Sunday: Take a Soak
I don’t think I know of anyone who doesn’t have a hobby, however neglected it may be. Hobbies are so varied, and we have to admit we enjoy them or they wouldn’t catch our interest the way they do, right? But when life gets busy, they’re often the first thing to go. It’s too bad… Read More Self-Care Saturday: Enjoy a Hobby
Kambry Ellis 