I don't know about you, but my house has felt like a plague camp the past week or so. Fevers, stomach upset, you name it. My best friend is my canister of Lysol wipes. As of this writing, I have dodged the bug, but I'm pretty sure that won't last. All of this has made me think about how much more overwhelming self-care seems when you don't … [Read more...]
Holiday Self-Care Series: Time to Play
December 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
Yes, you're right, I did say that this was going to be a four-part series. But then I noticed my blog reader stream, and my Tweet stream, and my Facebook stream. They all seem to be filled with posts about how important it is to take this last week of 2012 and do serious reflection and planning. And you know what? I agree with that line of … [Read more...]
Holiday Self-Care Series: Coping with Illness
December 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
This post is publishing on December 21st--the mid-winter solstice. We will have less daylight today than any other time this year, which means that we will also have more time in the dark. I wrote last year about some of the reasons that I like this day. This year, the idea of holding our light in the face of darkness seems even more … [Read more...]
Holiday Self-Care Series: When You are Grieving
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So many of our holiday traditions and memories are centered around family and friends. Because of that, a holiday after loss can feel empty, cold, and overwhelming. This week, I'll explore some strategies that you might use to navigate the holidays after losing someone dear to you. Name Your Feelings The first step in good self-care when you … [Read more...]
Holiday Self-Care Series: Could Your Holiday Traditions Use a Re-Model?
December 7, 2012 by 8 Comments
Welcome back to my holiday self-care series. This is the second post of four, and if you missed last week's post about offering yourself some compassion for holiday choices, you can find it right here. This week we're going to take a peek at one of the things that can cause a lot of stress during the holidays: your family traditions. Many … [Read more...]
