Category: Self-Love & Self-Care

Self-Love and Self-Care are two of our favorite topics, and as such, we have chosen to put them together. You will find a little bit of self-love in most of my posts. Self-love and self-care are incredibly important topics. When practiced regularly they lead to a happy healthy mind frame and life.

Mental health is incredibly important, so, you should give yourself the best gift and focus on your mental health. Here are four options for this Christmas.

Give The Gift Of Mental Health This Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Elizabeth

Christmas is billed as a wonderful time of year where you think about others and practicing gift-giving. However, the festive season isn’t always family dinners around a massive portion of food and tinsel on the tree. Often, people find Christmas to be a stressful time, especially when the stigma is that you’re miserable when you...Keep Reading

No one has time to sit and meditate for hours. All you need to do is the following easy five-minute meditation methods to make this work. Read More!

Five-Minute Meditation | Easy Ways to Add Meditation To Your Day

Posted on December 18, 2019December 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

Who has time to sit on a mat and meditate for hours? All you need to do is implement the following easy five-minute meditation methods to make this work. Time is always of the essence of modern life. Our days are a blur of commutes and work. Most of us even bring work home with...Keep Reading

It's important to practice self-care when you're moving to have the energy and sanity to cope. Here are a few self-care ideas for moving house.

3 Ways To Practice Self-Care During A House Move

Posted on November 29, 2019December 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

Moving is stressful. If you have ever moved home yourself, you don't need us to tell you that. Still, there are ways to minimize the stress you might feel. This article will give you a brief run-down on three ways to practice self-care while you are moving! Seek as much help as you can, enlisting...Keep Reading

If you want to know more about encouraging a happier outlook, you're in the right place. Read on for some tips to keep calm and control stress.

Simple Steps To Help You Keep Calm & Control Stress

Posted on November 24, 2019December 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

There are so many aspects of life in the modern world that can increase stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, this makes it very easy to get trapped in a cycle of poor mental health. Opting a positive mindset can be tricky. It would seem impossible to gain a handle on every different issue you face on...Keep Reading

Mental health is an important aspect of overall health. So, we’ll show you that you should have zero shame when addressing your mental health!

How to Address Mental Health Without Shame

Posted on November 20, 2019December 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

Mental health is an important aspect of overall health. So, we’ll show you that you should have zero shame when addressing your mental health! Many seem to suggest that the world is getting worse and worse due to the current political climate and the potential toxicity of social media. However, to think that everything is...Keep Reading

The practice of gratitude and law of attraction are powerful. I see gratitude as a way of shifting into a future version of ourselves - one we dream about.

The Power of Gratitude & The Law Of Attraction

Posted on November 11, 2019November 17, 2019 by Sarah Ghekiere

Happy National Gratitude Month! The practice of gratitude is incredibly powerful. It’s something that I teach my patients about on their very first visit and continues to remind them of in the future. Further, I see gratitude as a way of shifting into a future version of ourselves - a version we often dream about. You...Keep Reading

Improving your mental health can feel harder than improving your physical health. Let’s talk about how to take your mental well-being into your own hands.

How To Take Your Mental Well-Being Into Your Hands

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by Elizabeth

Improving your mental health can often feel more difficult than improving your physical health. Problems with your body are often easily noticed and explained by doctors or other medical professionals. However, this isn’t always the case when it comes to the mind. Let’s talk about how you could take your mental well-being into your own...Keep Reading

With the right mindset and approach, cooking can offer therapeutic benefits. Inspired by Kitchen Cabinet Kings’ visual on 8 ways cooking is self-care...

How Cooking is a Form of Self-Care

Posted on October 14, 2019January 22, 2020 by Elizabeth

One of life’s daily responsibilities is cooking and for some is even considered a chore. Between balancing your job and keeping up with relationships, cooking at home often falls to the wayside for a quick to-go box. However, food is fuel to keep you moving through your day and too often the convenient solutions like...Keep Reading

How Yoga Can Raise Your Motivation and Productivity

Posted on August 15, 2019August 7, 2019 by Elizabeth

On average, we spend 8 hours at work, sometimes doing overtime. Then, we come home and continue with our routine, cooking dinner, doing homework with kids, and continue being in the loop. With so much going on, we have less and less time to take care of ourselves. In fact, the work-home loop starts looking...Keep Reading

How to Reduce Stress | 4 Natural Stress Relief Options

Posted on August 12, 2019July 31, 2019 by Elizabeth

Everyone experiences stress. Taking steps to manage it is the key to a happier and healthier life. After all, research has shown that stress can manifest as physical and/or mental health conditions, as well as changes in your mood and behavioral patterns. While it’s impossible to eliminate stressful feelings entirely, there are ways to keep...Keep Reading

7 Ways To Practice Self-Care This Summer

Posted on June 20, 2019January 25, 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s important to practice self-care year-round. But we all know life happens, and keeping up on our well-being can become less of a priority. With fewer distractions, warmer weather, and more sunny days, summer is the best time to take a step back, break from your routine, and focus on yourself. Here are seven...Keep Reading

How Going Offline for 10 Days Healed My Anxiety

Posted on June 3, 2019May 17, 2019 by Elizabeth

The first thought before going to bed is to check social media networks and news websites. This is the very first thought in the morning. Does it sound familiar? Hectic life in combination with toxic feelings (sadness, anger, fear) that we consume from the online world leads to the feelings of total confusion, stress, and...Keep Reading

Why You Should Develop Happiness In These 5 Key Areas & How To Do It

Posted on April 22, 2019May 17, 2019 by Elizabeth

We all search for happiness. Everything we do, everything we feel, every word we speak is aimed at bringing us closer to a state of bliss. Many of us believe that happiness is something that happens by chance. It’s easy to become jealous when we see people living a happy life. We can easily assume...Keep Reading

A Self-Care Necessity | My Morning Routine + Smile Brilliant Giveaway

Posted on April 15, 2019January 25, 2020 by Elizabeth

I do not know about you, but my morning routine is essential to get my day started. I am a type A person, so I like to have a routine which I keep the same. Because I love, even need, to be so organized, I would consider my morning routine a self-care necessity. When I...Keep Reading

Simple Things You Should Do Before Bed to Wake Up Happier

Simple Ways to Wake Up Happier | Do This Before Bed

Posted on April 9, 2019May 29, 2019 by Elizabeth

Don’t get me wrong, I love going to bed, and there’s nothing that makes me happier than snuggling up under my duvet, flipping the pillow and drifting off at the end of a long day. However, this doesn’t help you throughout the stressful and commonly overwhelming daytime hours. This post will help you to wake...Keep Reading

6 Ways to Manage Your Stress Easily

Posted on March 14, 2019May 31, 2019 by Elizabeth

We all get stressed, that is an inevitable part of life. However, many people let their stress go unchecked and take control of their lives. And this does not have to be the case. There are hundreds of ways to manage stress and self-care is a common way to handle all that life throws at...Keep Reading

The True Benefits of Meditation

Posted on March 12, 2019January 13, 2020 by Elizabeth

Meditation has many benefits. If you were expecting from the title of this article for us to debunk collected centuries of Eastern wisdom and refute a number of reputable studies into the virtues of Mindfulness, you’re in the wrong place. However, when starting a meditation practice, it can be hard to know what to look...Keep Reading

Winter Care | See The Bright Side Of Life This Winter

Posted on February 15, 2019May 31, 2019 by Elizabeth

Even though February is the shortest month of the year, it is often packed with negativity and dark feelings. Indeed, Valentine’s Day comes with a double-edged sword, bringing happiness to those who are in a relationship and misery to many who struggle with being single. This only is enough to make February a challenging month,...Keep Reading

Tracking My Formulate Hair Journey in My Bullet Journal + GIVEAWAY

Posted on February 5, 2019December 16, 2019 by Elizabeth

The past few months I have partnered with Formulate to bring you a giveaway of Formulate shampoo and conditioner. Before I was willing to offer you the products, I wanted to give it a try myself. So, since January, I have been using Formulate and tracking my experience in my bullet journal. Further, I will...Keep Reading

10 Way to Care for Yourself This Winter | Winter Self-Care

Posted on January 17, 2019June 9, 2019 by Elizabeth

In the winter it can be very difficult to motivate yourself and to practice self-care. The dreary and cold weather has a negative effect on many people. If you are anything like me, the cold winter season can plummet your enjoyment and leave you very physically uncomfortable. Does any of this seem familiar to you?...Keep Reading

The Best Way To Bullet Journal For Mental Well-being And Self-Care

Posted on December 20, 2018June 9, 2019 by Elizabeth

Are you getting into bullet journaling and are trying to figure out how to incorporate mental well-being or self-care into your journal? It is so so easy to add mental health into your bullet journal. Here is a brief breakdown of the bullet journal planning method, several ways to incorporate mental well-being and self-care into...Keep Reading

How to Be Happier in Your Relationships

Posted on November 18, 2018June 9, 2019 by Elizabeth

Just because you are not happy in your relationship, doesn’t mean that you are not with the right person. It justmeans that you need to take the right steps so that you can begin to focus onyourself while also making sure that you are getting the space you need. Be Self-Sustainable The secret to having...Keep Reading

5 Quick Self-Care Strategies For College Students

Posted on October 21, 2018June 9, 2019 by Elizabeth

College life is a mixture of fun, hardship, trouble, and anything in between. Many adventures can take place in the span of years you spent on the tertiary level. Moreover, although you can huddle over these things, you should still not miss the part where you have to take care of yourself. Any college student...Keep Reading

How to Feel Good About Your Body

Posted on October 14, 2018June 9, 2019 by Elizabeth

This post was written by Sasha Most of us have something that we don’t like about ourselves, which can greatly affect our self-esteem. This can lead to us feeling more insecure, depressed, self-conscious and impact our overall quality of life. Changing the way we see ourselves takes time, but it can be done. Here are...Keep Reading

An Intro to Astrology | You’re More than Your Sun Sign

Posted on October 7, 2018December 17, 2019 by Sarah Ghekiere

Have you ever read your horoscope and thought, “hmm, that doesn’t sound at all like me…”? I sure have – I’m a Leo sun, but I shy away from the spotlight, and I want everyone to be in harmony. Once I found out I was a Libra rising, and Libra moon, I started to buy...Keep Reading

How To Find Time For Your Beauty Rituals

Posted on September 18, 2018July 10, 2019 by Elizabeth

Every working woman knows it’s impossible to have it all: a fulfilling career, a tidy home, good sleeping routine, social life, and flawless looks. It gets even harder when there are little ones in the picture. But it’s possible to have nearly all – if you’re being smart with your time and value good organization....Keep Reading

4 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence

Posted on September 11, 2018July 10, 2019 by Elizabeth

No matter what people may say, the truth is that the majority of both ladies and gentlemen struggle with low self-confidence levels that can occur for a wide range of reasons. If you’re one of them, too, be sure to keep on reading because we have some amazing tips on how to boost your self-confidence...Keep Reading

Retail therapy is the act of shopping to make you feel good. Can retail therapy be considered a legitimate form of self-care?

Is Retail Therapy Legitimate Self-Care? + $100 Gift Code

Posted on September 9, 2018January 13, 2020 by Elizabeth

Have you ever heard of retail therapy? It's not a legitimate therapy, but retail therapy is the act of shopping to make you feel good. This post is meant to spark discussion on whether or not retail therapy can be considered a legitimate form of self-care. Additionally, If you read to the end you will...Keep Reading

3 Ways to Use Art to Reconnect with Yourself

Posted on August 26, 2018July 10, 2019 by Elizabeth

Reconnecting with ourselves is not always easy. For someone, it can mean solitude and listening to your inner needs and desires. For other ones, it means expressing your creativity. If you have troubles understand and finding yourself, art therapy can help you explore your inner world. The visual arts have the power to obtain access...Keep Reading

How Solo Travel Will Help You Fall In Love with Yourself

Posted on August 19, 2018July 22, 2019 by Elizabeth

Who doesn’t love to travel to exotic places where you can see, feel, and eat beauty all the time. It is at these places that a person feels most alive. The soul calms down, and the body releases all the stress that it had absorbed over the time. It is simply something that everyone wants...Keep Reading

Daily Activities That Can Help Raise Motivation

Posted on August 14, 2018January 24, 2020 by Elizabeth

Motivation in human beings is incredibly important. It is the thing that makes most things in our lives happen. In other words, if we don't have the will to do something, we won't do it at all. And motivation is what drives our will, what makes us do things to change something in our lives....Keep Reading

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7 Self-Care Tips for A Happier and Satisfying Version of You

Posted on August 12, 2018January 24, 2020 by Elizabeth

Our lives will always have difficulties that others may never understand. We should never forget that even though others may want to reach out to us and help us, the only person who can ever care more about you is yourself: self-care. To take care of ourselves, we have to know what it is we...Keep Reading

101 Ways to Practice Self-Care

Posted on August 9, 2018January 25, 2020 by Elizabeth

It can sometimes be easy to forget about self-care. One of the most common excuses is that you don't want to do the generic bath or meditation, so self-care isn't for you. But that is wrong. Self-care encompasses such a variety of activities! Here are 101 different ways to practice self-care. Fun & Leisure for...Keep Reading

How Travel Can Benefit Our Mental Health

Posted on August 5, 2018July 11, 2019 by Elizabeth

Health is associated with many things. To maintain good health, one must eat good nutritious food, exercise daily, sleep for 8 hours, and most importantly manage your stress. Although every idea is important to maintain good health, mental health is the key to live happy and healthy; you can only gain from a healthy mind....Keep Reading

Nurture Your Inner Beauty to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Posted on July 22, 2018July 11, 2019 by Elizabeth

No matter what people may think, inner beauty is far more critical than what you physically see on the outside. This is the only truth people don’t seem to get. So, stay with us if you want to know how to nurture it and boost your self-esteem at the same time. Here are four useful...Keep Reading

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10 Simple Stress Management Tips to Help Reduce Anxiety

Posted on July 19, 2018July 31, 2019 by Elizabeth

Stress is everywhere, and everyone experiences it. Stress is so common it has become accepted and normal. However, stress in incredibly unhealthy and ought to be taken seriously. One of the most notable and interrelated side effects of stress is anxiety. This post will break down 10 simple ways to manage stress and reduce anxiety. This...Keep Reading

Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Health

Posted on July 8, 2018July 11, 2019 by Elizabeth

The quality of your sleep and your mental health are very closely connected. Most people believe that sleep deprivation only affects our physical health. But the fact is that it also severely affects our psychological state and mental health. Studies even show that those suffering from mental health issues are more likely to experience insomnia...Keep Reading

3 Tips for Managing Stress for a Better Night’s Sleep

Posted on June 10, 2018July 11, 2019 by Elizabeth

We all know how wonderful it feels when we get a great night’s sleep, we wake full of energy and ready to take on the world! Despite all of us knowing how good sleep is for us, it seems less of us are getting enough of the good stuff, and our health is suffering as...Keep Reading

How to Live An Empowered Life | 3 Empowering Tips

Posted on May 29, 2018July 11, 2019 by Elizabeth

Living in a western society isn’t straightforward if you’re a woman, the system isn’t gamed in our favor. Guys get the chances and opportunities, and it reflects in the way men and woman view one another. We’ve all been caught in a spiral before, stuck in a rut with seemingly no way out, and it’s...Keep Reading

Self-Care Fundamentals You Can Enjoy Every Day

Posted on May 19, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

Self-care has become one of the most defining terms of the past five years. As more and more people have sought to reclaim their busy lives and center in on their health and well-being, self-care has risen to prominence in a way that has never been seen before. Here are some self-care fundamentals you can...Keep Reading

Get Stress-Free Living at Home With These Tips

Posted on May 15, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

You may not realize it, but the environment that you live in plays an awfully big part of your wellbeing too. If your home is an unpleasant, messy place to be in, then your mind is going to pan out that way too, and that's the last thing you want. So make sure that you...Keep Reading

Simple Ways to Look After Yourself Better | Simple Self-Care

Posted on May 12, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

Realistically, we need there to be at least 30 hours in a day. This twenty-four-hour thing just isn’t cutting it anymore. Life’s just too hectic. That sense of being overwhelmed is affecting one thing: our self-care. Here are a few simple self-care techniques you need. We’re just not looking after ourselves the way we ought...Keep Reading

Improve Your Sleep | Why You Do Not Sleep Well

Posted on May 6, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

Not getting a good night’s sleep can be extremely frustrating indeed. Waking up still exhausted won’t set your day off to a great start, and all that tiredness could follow you to the office. You will feel very fatigued throughout the whole day, and your concentration and productivity could be affected as a result. So,...Keep Reading

Create Your Own Self-Care Challenge | Self-Care Your Way

Posted on April 26, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

Do you see all of these self-care challenges on Pinterest but none of them seem to quite be what you need? Then this challenge is for you because you create it! This self-care challenge is a step-by-step guide to creating your own self-care challenge that fits your needs most. This post may contain affiliate links....Keep Reading

How to Be That Confident Person You Wish to Be

Posted on April 24, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

Confidence is something that comes naturally to most people. However, for the vast majority of us, we struggle to feel confident. We are always worrying about what is ‘wrong’ with ourselves, instead of focusing on all the amazing qualities we have. It’s time for a change! Read on to discover how you can become the...Keep Reading

Promote Relaxation At Home With These 5 Tips

Posted on April 10, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

Does your home make you feel relaxed? Is it a haven you long to retreat to at the end of a frantic day? For many of us, our home is the place we feel happiest, but it doesn’t always provide relaxation. If you’re on a mission to promote relaxation and calm at home, keep reading!...Keep Reading

20+ Positive Quotes to Brighten Your Mood

Posted on March 29, 2018July 22, 2019 by Elizabeth

It is so incredibly easy to fall into a slump of anger, sadness, or anxiousness. The world can be so depressing and hard to deal with. If you are in a slump or looking for something to brighten your mood, check out these 20 positive quotes! Brightening Quotes “Life is better while laughing.”unknown “Letting go gives...Keep Reading

Embracing Self-Care Even When It’s Hard

Posted on March 10, 2018January 24, 2020 by Elizabeth

There are many times in life when suddenly your ability to care for yourself goes out the window. In a flash, all of your learned habits become extremely difficult to uphold, and before you know it, you are letting yourself get behind with your own self-care. When this happens, however, it is best not to...Keep Reading

Having A Home that Feeds the Senses

Posted on March 6, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

When it comes to our homes, most people design them solely with one thing in mind: how they look! But remember, that sight is just one of the senses you’ve been blessed with. As such, you can add a lot to your home just by having additions that feed the other senses. Below, we take...Keep Reading

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Get A Bright Smile | Teeth Whitening for Self-Care

Posted on February 22, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

If you haven’t noticed it yet, I am a HUGE advocate for self-care! Self-care is much more than taking a walk, eating right, or a nice relaxing bath. Self-care involves taking care of yourself in a way that causes you to LOVE yourself and who you are. Walking or eating right can surely help this,...Keep Reading

4 Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem

Posted on February 18, 2018August 12, 2019 by Elizabeth

If you want to experience a happy and healthy life, then self-love isn’t just incredibly important, it is necessary. Of course, it can be difficult to practice self-love sometimes if you don’t see yourself in a positive way. While it is common for people to have low self-esteem, it isn’t okay. So, you should do...Keep Reading

Mental Health, Physical Health, and Your Home

Posted on February 13, 2018July 13, 2019 by Elizabeth

We all know the importance of looking after ourselves both physically and mentally. When we are stressed, not eating well, and overworked we end up in a productivity slump. Feelings of sadness and generally feeling overwhelmed which is not a great way to live. It makes sense that the place we retreat to each day...Keep Reading

5 Self-Care Tools To Amplify Your Self-Care Regimen

Posted on February 3, 2018July 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

Self-care is a big deal and should be taken seriously. If you are not going to invest in yourself and your happiness and fulfillment, then what will you invest in? The following products are great investments to help amplify your regular self-care regimen. Massage Tools Most people don’t have the money nor the time to...Keep Reading

10 Quick and Easy Ways to Practice Self-Love

Posted on February 1, 2018July 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

Self-Love is so good. Not only is it essential to feel comfortable and happy in your own skin, but it’s essential to build confidence in all areas of your life. There are endless ways to practice self-love, but here are 10 of my favorite self-love practices (in no specific order, of course). This post may...Keep Reading

A Lesson on Self-Love | The Importance of Loving Yourself

Posted on January 26, 2018July 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

In some ways, you could consider self-love to be the same as self-esteem. However, self-esteem tends to be more about how competent and effective we feel we are. Whereas self-love is more about acceptance and loving ourselves just the way we are. In society today, we expend a lot of energy looking to external solutions...Keep Reading

Take Back Control of Your Life

Posted on January 16, 2018July 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

It is time to take back control. This could be your finances, your home, your fitness, your career, your anything—your everything. Here is a list of tips, tricks, and bits of advice that could help you take back control in your life. There is nothing more magical than seeing the world through a kid’s eyes....Keep Reading

Is Your Home Office Bad for Your Health?

Posted on January 14, 2018July 19, 2019 by Elizabeth

There are loads of benefits of working from home. When you work out of your home office you no longer having to commute to work and you are more able to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest. But is it really always this great? Do you want to make sure that your home...Keep Reading