Self-Care 101: Make Something

Do you have a secret dream hobby?  That thing that you dream about doing, but never quite find time (or courage) to attempt?  Maybe you were shamed in a school art class, and you are deeply convinced that you don't have any creative talent.  Maybe you are tone deaf or get stage fright.  Well this week, I am inviting to you think about that … [Read more...]

Self-Care is NOT Selfish–Second Edition

I have written a post about this in the past, but with Mother's Day approaching, it felt important to revisit this topic.  In fact, this is a topic that many mental health professionals have covered (here's one example and here's another).  And that makes me wonder--what on earth is going on with our understanding of self-care?  Especially those … [Read more...]

Self-Care 101: Do One Healthy Thing

Do one healthy thing. This is not a new topic for me.  I have written about it in other ways, on other days.  But I keep hearing the theme--in sessions, in online discussions, with friends and family--of feeling like the process of making healthy choices is too big, too overwhelming, too much.  Often, healthy choices involve change.  Sometimes … [Read more...]

Walking Away My Troubles

This post was originally shared as a guest post on the Depression Getaway blog.  It seemed appropriate to share while I am on my own getaway.  :-) I love the idea of a depression getaway--something that allows you to take a brief break from the weight and pressure depression can bring into your life.  As you know, I often suggest coping … [Read more...]

Self-Care 101: When Things Aren’t Perfect

If you look closely at a tree you'll notice it's knots and dead branches, just like our bodies. What we learn is that beauty and imperfection go together wonderfully.--Matthew Fox If you are a regular reader, you know that I publish twice a week, Wednesdays and Fridays, often even if I'm out of town.  My regular writing is one of my favorite … [Read more...]