Simeone Biles is out of the Olympics. The gymnastic gold medalist and former champion withdrew from the All-Around Gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on mental health. This caused a stir amongst fans and the media. Some praised her for her bravery while others ridiculed her for not competing. Critics accused her of […]
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20 Self-Care Ideas You Can Do For Free
Indulgence and pampering yourself sounds amazing in theory, but going to yoga classes, nice dinners, movie tickets, and therapy sessions can get expensive. However, prioritizing your health doesn’t have to be expensive. With a little creativity, self-care can be simple and cost little to no money. Here are 20 simple self-care ideas that you can […]
6 Cozy Gatherings on a Budget
Are you familiar with the Nordic concept of hygge gatherings? The word hygge (pronounced “hyoo-gah”) was originally a Norwegian word which means well-being, perhaps from the word hygge which means hug. Today, hygge is a concept of comfort and coziness that creates a feeling of well-being and contentment. Hygge gatherings can involve candles, good food with good friends, reading […]
50 Random Acts of Kindness
There seems to be a lot of negativity lately, what can you do to bring some positivity? A simple way you can bring some positivity is through a random act of kindness. It doesn’t have to be big, we’ll give you really easy ways you can brighten someone’s day. If there is someone grumpy, they […]
Did You Know Tea Can Help You With Self-Care?
Did you know tea can actually soothe anything from stress, sleeplessness, sore throats, to period cramps? Adding tea to your routine is a quick and easy way to practice self-care. Here are 6 teas we recommend to get started. 1. Chamomile Tea Top of the list is chamomile tea. Chamomile helps both sleep and menstrual […]
10 Tips to Avoid Burnout
Okay, if you like to help others or are just unrealistic about your time like me, you’ve probably experienced burnout. Everyone says to “have balance,” but it’s easier said than done. How does one have “balance” when there are a hundred things to balance? I’ve been there one too many times only to find out […]
Are you close to burnout?
How do you know you are close to burnout? Only we can decide our limits, but there isn’t a big red stop sign when we are taking on too much, so how do we know? Often we push ourselves too far before realizing we’re one step from collapsing. Here are 5 check-ins to find out […]