Self Care

How Women Lose Themselves in Motherhood

Mia Redrick | Posted 05.31.2012

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Mia Redrick

So many women lose themselves in motherhood. I call this the "Silent War," the process of slowly fading away from yourself, your interests and your passions without even realizing it's happening.

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Why Caregivers Need Self-Compassion

Kristin Neff | Posted 05.23.2012

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Kristin Neff

Although the term "compassion fatigue" is well-known, some psychologists are starting to argue that the term should be changed to "empathy fatigue."

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The ‘Make It Or Break It’ Age For Your Health (And 8 Ways To Revamp Your Routine)

Nancy Deville | Posted 05.20.2012

Read More: Accelerated Aging, Aging, Home Care, Cooking How-To, Mindfulness, Dieting, Cooking, Cookbooks, Health, Meditation, Bioidentical Hormones, Toxins, Self-Care, Personal Health, Stop Aging Process, Stop Skin Aging, Beauty and Skin, Wellness, Natural Health, Healthy Living News
Nancy Deville

The early 40s are the years to make significant changes to head off accelerated aging. It's a "make or break it" time of life. You can tailspin into aging, or you can revamp and renew yourself.

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How To Bring The Best Of Our Intelligence To Self-Care

Karen Horneffer-Ginter, Ph.D. | Posted 05.13.2012

Read More: Stress, Busyness, Unplug and Recharge, Self-Care, Gps-Soul, Caring for Yourself, Time for Yourself, Time to Yourself, Self Care, Taking Care of Yourself, Mindfulness, Take Care of Yourself, Time to Relax, Healthy Living News
Karen Horneffer-Ginter, Ph.D.

It's worth considering how we can optimize our self-care efforts. Take some time to reflect on how much time feels like enough time and what mix of activities feels like it best meets the range of your needs.

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Opening Up To Healing

Wendy Strgar | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Healing, Trauma, Emotional Health, Wendy Strgar, Self Care, Heal Yourself, Healing Yourself, Emotional Healing, Emotional Wellness, Healthy Living News
Wendy Strgar

Finding the courage to extricate the shame, guilt, or other emotional baggage from our hearts is where healing begins and we open to the potential of our life.

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Pinned: Porn on Pinterest

Susan Harrow | Posted 05.14.2012

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Susan Harrow

I'm in love with Pinterest the new hot social network where images are digital coke -- addictive, unlimited pleasure with just a few side effects -- l...

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The One Person (You'd Never Expect) Who's Causing Your Pain

Iyanla Vanzant | Posted 05.26.2012

Read More: Help My Self, Self Help Depression, Lifeclass, Self Esteem, Wisdom, Conscious Relationships, Personal Growth, Help Self, Help Your Self, Oprah Lifeclass, Gps-Soul, Self Care, Personal Development, Emotional Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Healthy Living News
Iyanla Vanzant

Something that we often forget is that we all play a role in the creation of the pain we experience, even if someone else is involved.

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Day Five: Images of Our Time Together

James S. Gordon | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: Cmbm, Haiti Earthquake, Self-Care, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Haiti, Impact News
James S. Gordon

So much happens to all of us in the Jacmel training as we go deeper, become more aware, take chances, and connect over five days.

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Amazing Graces: Days Two, Three, and Four

James S. Gordon | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Haiti Earthquake, Trauma Relief, Self Care, Haiti, Cmbm, Haiti Recovery, Haiti Recovery Effort, Impact News
James S. Gordon

The loss of life here in Jacmel is far less than in Port-au-Prince but the burden is still heavy. There are of course the ordinary deaths that come with age, and the losses of younger people cut down by accident, sudden illness, or murder.

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Are You a Hovering Parent?

Mia Redrick | Posted 05.01.2012

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Mia Redrick

We've all heard the term "helicopter mom" to describe moms that are over-protective and overly involved in their children's daily activities. These moms frequently over-stay their welcome and hyper-manage everything.

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Does Cooking for One Mean Cooking for None?

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Healthy Recipes, Menu Planning, Diet and Nutrition, Singles, Convenience, Self-Care, Cooking for One, Easy Cooking, Food for One, Microwave Cooking, Meals for One, Healthy Living News
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Several of my friends live alone. The reasons for their solitary lifestyles vary, but what most of them have in common is an almost total disinterest in cooking meals for themselves.

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Minding the Chatter ... Clears Clutter

Stephanie Bennett Vogt | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Reinvention, Personal Transformation, Self-Discovery, Mindfulness, Meditation, Self-Improvement, Self-Reinvention, Changing Your Life, Self-Care, Simplifying Life, Fifty News
Stephanie Bennett Vogt

Have you ever stopped what you were doing to simply watch what's going on in your head? Yes, to do nothing more than observe your thoughts without doing anything to fix or manage them?

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What New Mothers Need to Know About Motherhood

Mia Redrick | Posted 04.07.2012

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Mia Redrick

Because my mother lost herself in motherhood and gave her children everything she had, she forgot to leave much for herself and had to reacquaint herself with the "Me" in Mommy.

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Unbinding The Heart: Put Yourself On Your To-Do List

Agapi Stassinopoulos | Posted 04.02.2012

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Agapi Stassinopoulos

It took me years to realize the value of replenishing myself and putting myself on the top of my to do list, of taking care of myself so I can take care of others. And at some point I really got that the key to happiness is to going deep inside myself and realizing that I was enough and that is what I call the process of unbinding.

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How to Get the Most From Your Spa Experience

Red Room | Posted 04.01.2012

Read More: Spa Treatments, Self-Care, Spa Tips, Spa Treament Tips, Spa Etiquette, Spa-Experience, Spas, Style News
Red Room

Getting the most out of your experience is what really counts. Here are some tips for the spa newbie or the spa savvy.

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Mom-me Lessons From My First Iron Girl Triathlon

Mia Redrick | Posted 03.25.2012

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Mia Redrick

Last year, I decided to complete my first Iron Girl Triathlon. I've always wanted to do a tri event, but the biggest obstacle facing me was that I did not know how to swim.

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Caregiving: The Dance Between Guilt And Resentment

Wendy Lustbader | Posted 03.21.2012

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Wendy Lustbader

When an older family member needs help, many people struggle to find the time to provide assistance to their relative amidst the many other commitments crowding their lives. Often, it is hard to figure out just how much help is really necessary.

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Mom Tangled in Web of Email and Family Schedules

Mia Redrick | Posted 03.13.2012

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Mia Redrick

At some point, I want to model what quality of life looks like for my kids and I'm pretty sure it isn't riding around from place to place in your car. Can you relate?

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A Few of My Favorite Things to Inspire a Clear and Spacious New Year

Stephanie Bennett Vogt | Posted 02.27.2012

Read More: Reinvention, New Year's Resolutions, Inspiring Books, Personal Transformation, Inspiring Blogs, Self-Care, How to Feel Good, Clutter Clearing, Stress Management, Holiday Stress, Stress Reduction, Fifty News
Stephanie Bennett Vogt

f they brighten your day, help you feel supremely good, connect you to a quiet place within, they are... not clutter. Nor an extravagance. What lifts your spirits? What helps you feel lighter and in the flow?

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Hug the Monkey

Rick Hanson, Ph.D. | Posted 02.20.2012

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Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

Feeling understood, valued and cherished -- whether as a child or an adult, and with regard to another person or to a group -- may not be a life and death matter, but it certainly affects one's happiness and effectiveness.

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Is Holiday Weight Gain, Like January Bills, Inevitable?

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 02.14.2012

Read More: Healthy Living, Personal Health, Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain, Self-Care, Holiday Weight Gain, Holidays, Avoid Weight Gain, Weight Gain, Diet and Nutrition, Prevent Weight Gain, Custom-Diet-and-Nutrition, Healthy Living News
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

The infamous holiday five pounds do not have to be inevitable, and what a wonderful gift you will be giving yourself to enter the New Year without the extra weight of the past.

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Is "Me Time" for Moms Selfish?

Mia Redrick | Posted 02.12.2012

Read More: Making Time for Self Care, Mothers, Self-Care, Me Time, Time for Mom, Motherhood, Mother Self Care, Parenting, Relaxation, Parents News
Mia Redrick

I decided a few years back that taking care of myself was just as important as taking care of everyone else.

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Feeling Isolated and Alone This Holiday Season?

Judith Johnson | Posted 01.17.2012

Read More: Thanksgiving, Holiday Blues, Self Care, Isolation, Holidays, Loneliness, Self-Pity, Positivity, Mindfulness, Being Alone, Healthy Living News
Judith Johnson

If you find yourself on a trajectory of anticipating an awful Thanksgiving, consider what you might do to change that. Ultimately, how you experience that day is a reflection of your attitude.

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Putting "Me" Before "Mommy" and Why It's So Important

Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. | Posted 11.07.2011

Read More: Postpartum Depression, Self-Care, Postpartum, Anxiety and Motherhood, Stress Relief, Parent Me-Time, Me-Time, Parent Stress Managment, Parents-Moms-on-the-Go, Parents News
Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D.

I've noticed more moms making appointments with me because they feel their lives are out of control -- they feel burned out. If you don't take care of yourself, it's even more of a challenge to take care of anyone else.

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The At-Home Medical Test That Can Improve Your Health

Erin N. Marcus, M.D. | Posted 10.02.2011

Read More: American Heart Association, Blood Pressure Monitoring, High Blood Pressure, Personal Health, Ambulatory Blood Pressure, Home Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Personal Finance, Self-Care, Healthy Living News
Erin N. Marcus, M.D.

Sometimes, the simplest tools in medicine are the ones that give us the most useful information.

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