Dear You, If you’re reading this letter, you may be wondering… was my mom emotionally distant? Here are some signs that she may have been… During childhood, you spent a lot of time alone, being looked after by siblings, or looking after siblings. Your mom didn’t come to your recitals, shows, or games. Your momContinue reading “A Letter to Children of Emotionally Distant Moms”
Category Archives: Self Compassion
When Self-Care Doesn’t Work
Self-care is a struggle for all of us at times. Here are some common problems that people come across when trying to implement self-care practices, and my suggestions for how to course-correct. I don’t have time for self-care. Self-care is a lot of things, and it doesn’t have to be time-consuming. We all have 24Continue reading “When Self-Care Doesn’t Work”
Reduce Anxiety through Movement
Everyone knows that exercise is good for our physical health. Did you know exercise is also great for mental health? Yes – you can even reduce anxiety through movement! Exercise increases chemicals in the brain like dopamine and epinephrine, which improve our mood. Exercise can also reduce our stress response up to 24 hours later.Continue reading “Reduce Anxiety through Movement”
3 Unexpected Self-Care Practices
When most of us think about self-care, we think of bubble baths, hot stone massages, and vacations! Those are awesome ways to practice self-care, don’t get me wrong. But fluffy robes and lavender bubble baths are only scratching the surface of what self-care entails. Unexpected self-care methods are often just as necessary, if not moreContinue reading “3 Unexpected Self-Care Practices”