Self-compassion acknowledges our struggles as normal and valid, and extends kindness to ourselves, especially when we perceive that we failed. It’s choosing to understand our experience and focus on validation rather than on judgment and shame.
Read MoreIt can be hard to swap panic, judgment, and forced breathing for letting go and mindfulness, but doing so can have a powerful impact.
Read MoreApps can be an accessible way to start your mindfulness practice, but there are so many out there that it can be hard to choose which one to try. There's no need to try all six of these, but it may help to do some exploring and find out which one resonates the most with you.
Read MoreMaking art is the perfect neutral ground within which to lean into vulnerability, because there is no right or wrong, no standard to uphold. This process serves as practice, a metaphor for how we experience vulnerability in other aspects of life.
Read MoreAvoidance and self-care serve distinct purposes, but because the means of expression are similar, we can easily fool ourselves into believing one is the other.
Read MoreEssential oils are all the buzz right now, from diffusers to scented candles, we are seeing oils pop up everywhere. Essential oils are being used more and more due to their natural properties of enhancing the aroma in our living spaces! But essential oils have healing properties that extend far beyond just smelling good.
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