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Weekend Self Care: Dry Brushing
Beat the blues with dry brushing, an Ayurvedic technique that stimulates the lymphatic system, increases energy flow, and is an all-around delicious treat!
Weekend Self Care: Earthing
Feeling run-down or disconnected? Kick off your shoes and give yourself a barefoot break in the yard!
Weekend Self Care: Create a Bucket List
This is obviously not something I made up and I know it's quite a common thing to do these days, but I realized a couple weeks ago when I was listening to the Highest Self Podcast with Sahara Rose that I had never created my own Bucket List! It's not that I haven't thought about... Continue Reading →
Weekend Self Care: Hug Yourself
The title says it all! This weekend's self-care tip is to hug yourself. If you're a person who likes giving hugs, you know how comforting an embrace from someone can be, whether it's a family member, a best friend, a small child, or even a pet. However, this tip is especially useful for those of... Continue Reading →
Weekend Self Care: Creative Writing
It's the weekend again! Before I go any further with this post, I just want to let everyone know that I officially finished my Orthodox conversion to Judaism, complete with mikveh dunk and all, on Monday. I'm going to take this opportunity to say, "Mazal tov to me!" It's been a long road, but a... Continue Reading →
Weekend Self Care: Splish Splash!
Okay, so maybe don't actually splash around in the bathtub because that's not the most fun thing to have to clean up (especially when you're aiming for relaxation), but you get the idea. This week's self-care tip is one of my absolute favorites: take a bubble bath! I know, I know. Most of us take showers... Continue Reading →
Weekend Self Care: Laugh
To be honest, I don't even think you need me to tell you this week's tip. You know this! However, sometimes we do need a gentle reminder to be proactive about even the simple, obvious things, especially when we aren't in the mood for it. Consider this your reminder! I have struggled with depression on and off... Continue Reading →
Weekend Self Care: Have a Coffee
It could just be because I was raised by a Swedish mother and grandmother, but coffee to me is more than just a caffeine kick. When I was young, Grandma would have her afternoon coffee like clockwork, and although I didn't drink coffee yet, that time meant milk with graham crackers and frosting for me.... Continue Reading →