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…
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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 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…
Give Yourself a Moment to Catch Up
By Sarah Paton, ND We live at a pace that doesn’t leave much room for reflection. There’s always something urgent — another headline, another action item, another person who needs…
90 Seconds to Lower Stress & Better Health
By Susan Williams I don’t know about you, but the thought of mindfulness meditation makes me anxious. Counter intuitive, right? It’s probably because like most people, I have a LOT…
Your Body Is on Your Side
By Sarah Paton, ND In times like these, it’s easy to treat your body like a machine that just needs to keep running — push through the tiredness, ignore the…