Why grounding is important for a highly sensitive person The most important kind of self care for the highly sensitive is grounding. Grounding is the act of grounding yourself physically and mentally through one or more of your senses. The best way is through nature. Sitting or standing barefoot in the grass or in a… Continue reading Self Care for the Highly Sensitive Person
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10 Ways Your Horse Can Help With Stress
It's not just our cats, rabbits and dogs who can help with stress. Some of us have all sorts of unconventional or unlikely pets and companions. So here are 10 ways your horse can help with stress and anxiety! Featuring the gorgeous Katherine <3 and her horses! We all need someone to share our healthiest… Continue reading 10 Ways Your Horse Can Help With Stress
Positive Thoughts for the Morning
Mornings can be tough. Mornings after a bad day can be even harder. So here are some positive thoughts for the morning. To help get you through the day. To start your day off with a smile or a thought, to know you are not alone. Here's to offering an easy list of positive thoughts… Continue reading Positive Thoughts for the Morning
Dollar Tea Club: A Review
Not so recently I joined a monthly subscription. 1) because I love monthly mail (that's not bills) as much as everyone else. 2) because I was looking for a healthy subscription to help motivate myself for healthy self care as well as something that won't break the bank! The subscription I chose? Dollar Tea Club!… Continue reading Dollar Tea Club: A Review
Managing Stress in a Tiny Apartment
Make it your own If you live alone or with understanding roommates, the first step is to make the apartment feel like home. Make it your own. Add colour to walls if you're allowed. If not - look into removable wall vinyls, or draperies and decals. Hang curtains, put up pictures (with no nail hooks… Continue reading Managing Stress in a Tiny Apartment
Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times
An easy read when our minds are distracted. Some positive thoughts for troubling times. Positive Quotes Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise - Les MiserableLet it hurt. Let it bleed, let it heal. And let it go - Nikita GillYou have to fight through some bad days, to earn the… Continue reading Positive Thoughts for Troubling Times
Trying to Escape Chronic Stress
For as long as I can remember I have been a bundle of stress. Even during the most happy and relaxed days. There was always an undertone of stress. I can't escape it. I never will. Chronic stress is forever It has taken me a while to come to terms with this. Honestly, the first… Continue reading Trying to Escape Chronic Stress
When You Feel Like You’re Failing
When you feel like you're failing Don't... Compare yourself to othersTurn to social mediaGive upTurn to (old) bad habits Do... Look at past achievementsKeep a journal or planner - plan your goals and record your achievements (not matter how small!)Turn off your devicesFocus on Self CareReach out to friends and familyMake a gratitude journal or… Continue reading When You Feel Like You’re Failing
Self Care: Parenting Yourself
As much as I enjoy the more impractical and enjoyable parts of self care, the larger more important part is parenting yourself. Doing for yourself what your parents and teachers used to do, everything we grumbled about and cursed them for. Now we get to grumble and curse ourselves because it is necessary and healthy… Continue reading Self Care: Parenting Yourself
When There Is No Time For Exercise
I just can't find the time! Too often lately I have found myself feeling like there is just not enough time in a day for exercise. I've made every excuse in the book and then some. I know exercise is something I need, something I should be doing on the regular. That when I was… Continue reading When There Is No Time For Exercise