Love comes in many forms. It can be platonic or romantic. It is often freely given to those we share a deep connection. The love between...

Mental health is important at every age and stage of development. Some think of mental health as only psychiatric disorders, but this is...

Your Mask First / How To Put Yourself First Have you ever been on a plane and heard the flight attendant advise “in case of a sudden drop...

Healthy Aging as Self-Care The American population is getting older due to advancements in medicine. Life expectancy in the US is...

Breathing is the process by which we take in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. Oxygen is necessary for the proper function of the body....

Do you tend to hold onto things that do not serve you? If we are honest, we all carry some old baggage. Yours may be a person, a negative...

What is Childhood Obesity? Childhood obesity results when a child is overweight for their height and age. The CDC defines it as a body...

There is power in the words we speak. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 19:21 that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Said...

Lately, it seems as if our newsfeeds and timelines are full of bad news. Mass shootings left and right. War raging in Europe. Food and...

Preparing for Summer as Self-Care Ready or not...summer is upon us! The summertime is full of activity. The kids (and teachers) are out...

According to Merriam-Webster, self-acceptance is the "act of understanding and recognizing one's abilities and limitations." It is the...

Merriam Webster defines rest as “a bodily state characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities.” From a medical standpoint,...

I love reading. I always have. Sadly, I do not get to read as much as I used to. There are many demands on my time, and I struggle to...

The way you think has implications on your outcomes. If you believe you will be successful, you will be. If you say you can’t, you are...

Compassion is a sympathetic concern for the misfortune of others. It usually involves altruism, a desire to help improve the situation...

Life continues to life, and it always will. There are constant demands on our time, and there are not enough hours in the day to do...

Life is often unpredictable, and one event can alter our path and change us forever. Many people are born into unhealthy circumstances....

Stillness is the state of calm and quiet. We live in a world that is anything but still. It is full of distractions with consistent bids...

Have you ever laughed so hard you cried? Have you ever experienced the joy of listening to a baby’s laughter? It is infectious! Few...

According to the CDC, approximately 14% of Americans struggle with insomnia. Insomnia is a persistent problem with falling and staying...