As you have rounded the corner from the holidays and are catching your breath, you may be reaching for a way to reset your self-care routine. After overstimulating all your senses and processing all those holiday meals, here’s an easy way to overcome the post-holiday...
A. As a single, working mom, self-care is a prioritized part of my every day. Right now, scheduling regular therapy, HRT appointments, social dates with my friends, and journaling are pulling me through a very busy, very capacity-stretched summer. Remembering that...
A. Hey Jen! Yes. This is a symptom of perimenopause, and it’s also a symptom of stress, high cortisol, and a whole slew of other issues. My recommendation is always this. If you’re getting regular rest, 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep a day (waking up at night can...
A: I’m deeply passionate about the power of essential oils and the transformative impact of clean, orderly environments. Scientific studies affirm that the scent of lavender has a calming effect on the nervous system, while organized spaces contribute...
A: Fortunately, my family is incredibly attuned to my self-care needs, and we integrate my musings and “self-care science experiments” into our daily lives. They safeguard my time and contribute wholeheartedly to household tasks and schoolwork, fostering a...
A: Yes. Turn it into a self-care day for you! Date yourself; take yourself out to eat, book a massage (if you can), listen to Miley Cyrus, and “buy yourself flowers.” Flowers not for you? You can get a tattoo, go out of town, make plans with friends, dive into a new...
