A One-Minute Self Care Menu
By Susan Williams Feeling out of sorts, and not sure what to do next? Give this little menu a look and choose one that best fits how you’re feeling right…
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Next time you’re in an airplane, pay attention to the flight attendants providing the safety demo. “In the event of an emergency, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling,” they say. And then, “Put on your own mask before helping others.” The fact is, even if you’re traveling with children, you won’t be able to help them at all if you run low of oxygen yourself.
The same is true whether you’re working to support charities, strengthen education, or save democracy. Self care has never been more crucial than in these stressful times. So let’s take in ideas like these, share them with others, and nurture the inner peace and strength to carry on the good fight.
A Quick Look in the Stress Control Toolbox
By Susan Williams Pushing back on the rising stress of our times never comes down to one easy answer. But here are a few simple options you can remember to…
Protect Your Energy, Protect What Matters
By Sarah Paton, ND Many of us are carrying a lot right now. The needs around us are real, and it can be tempting to believe that caring means giving…
Self Care is a Practice of Returning
By Sarah Paton, ND Self-care is often portrayed as something we add to our lives: a new habit, a new routine, or something new to buy that promises to help…
A Cuppa Better Health
By Susan Williams Wanna Cuppa Better Health? It’s cheap and easy! An article published by the American Heart Association concludes that for most adults, consuming up to 400 mg of…
The Art of Paying Attention
By Sarah Paton, ND In a world that constantly asks for our attention, choosing where we place it becomes a form of self-care. We are surrounded by notifications, headlines, opinions,…
The Three-Minute Activist Reset
By Susan Williams Feeling an ongoing low level of anxiety? You’re not alone. Research suggests that sustained exposure to political conflict can increase stress, disrupt sleep, and contribute to feelings…
Snack Your Way to Health & Longevity
By Susan Williams Snack your way to better health and longevity? Yes you can — and at less than a calorie per serving! (Hint: these are not “snacks” that you…
Permission to Be Imperfect
By Sarah Paton, ND Most of us are doing the best we can with what we have. And right now, what we have is a lot of uncertainty, not enough…