The Relational Dimension of Self-Care, one of LivingUpp’s 8 Dimensions of Self-Care, focuses on the health of your relationships—how you connect with others. This dimension of self-care helps you develop a strong social support system—friendships, intimate partnerships, family relationships, and professional relationships….
The Environmental Dimension of Self-Care
The Environmental Dimension of Self-Care, one of LivingUpp’s 8 Dimensions of Self-Care, focuses on environmental health—how you harmonize and interact with the world around you. This dimension of self-care helps you reconnect with the earth’s natural patterns, support your local…
The 8 Dimensions of Self-Care
If you struggle to make time for self-care, the 8 Dimensions of Self-Care framework could change that for you. This proprietary framework serves as an anchor, helping you stay grounded and focused while you move toward creating a healthier lifestyle….
Morning Self-Care Rituals to Boost Your Mood
Have you ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed? And if so, did it seem like your sour mood carried over into the rest of your day? That’s because how you start your morning often sets the tone for your entire day. This…
Smudging as Self-Care
I didn’t even know smudging was a thing until a few years ago when I attended an event in Seattle. One of the speakers casually smudged the room before she began her presentation. The whole process took just a couple…
Journaling as Self-Care
Do you keep a journal? A written collection of your thoughts and ideas? Journaling has been one of my daily self-care rituals for years. As an introvert, getting my thoughts out on paper has always come much more easily than speaking…
How to Create Daily Self-Care Rituals
What do you do on a daily basis to support your well-being? Do you prepare healthy meals? Go to the gym? Meditate? Drink plenty of water? Daily self-care rituals help you stay focused on your health goals. In this article, you’ll…
November Self-Care Activities to Make the Holidays Easy and Healthy
November marks the beginning of the busy holiday season. Inevitably, stores will be putting up holiday decorations and stocking shelves with all the festive goodies, and your social calendar will be filled with holiday parties and events. Between making holiday…
10 Signs You Need More Self-Care
In a culture that often makes you feel guilty for taking care of yourself, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of self-neglect. But unhealthy habits like not getting enough sleep, skipping meals, and grabbing unhealthy food on-the-go can really…
Self-Care for Overfunctioners
Are you an overfunctioner? Are you overscheduled, overwhelmed, and over it? Do you burn the candle at both ends? Self-care for overfunctioners looks different for everyone. In this article, you’ll learn what overfunctioning is, how to spot it, and what…
October Self-Care Activities
October is here, and you know what that means: pumpkin everything! But even if you don’t like pumpkin, make sure self-care doesn’t fall to the bottom of your do-do list while you’re busy with Halloween festivities. Scan through this list…
September Self-Care Activities to Fall in Love With
September is the official kickoff for fall. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, fall begins either on the first day of September or September 22nd, which is the official fall equinox. Fall marks the return of football, cooler weather, bonfires, and…