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Love yourself enough to change

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The question you need to ask yourself as you wonder, “Is it worth it to exercise, eat healthy and work on your relationships?” is “Do I love myself enough to make the changes necessary to feel better and have a better life?” The key to self-care is just that, care about yourself. Not just care, but love yourself! A lot! Love yourself enough to make changes if they are needed. Love yourself enough to let go of what isn’t working for you, whether it is your diet, relationship or job. … [Read more...]

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Chinese Medicine & Self-Care – An interview with Steven Sonmore

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For the topic of Self-Care, I invited Steven Sonmore from Complete Oriental Medical Care to visit with us and offer tips for our readers. Steven has been practicing acupuncture for more than 20 years and he helps our community to live healthy lives. Welcome, Steven! Who better to talk about self-care than you? Why don't you start by giving us some general tips on self-care? Steven Sonmore: Sure. People may not always feel sick, but they may not feel quite up to par. True health is much more … [Read more...]

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Caring for Yourself by Doing More Great Work

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My days were consumed by a seemingly endless flow of busywork. I never found time to write my novel. I felt frustrated, less joyful and tired. In quiet reflection, I realized that I was so busy doing good work that I had no time left to do my great work. In quiet reflection, I decided to take better care of myself so that I could do work that makes my heart sing. I credit Michael Bungay Stanier, author of Do More Great Work and Get Unstuck & Get Going, for helping me create the following … [Read more...]

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Five Steps to Positivity: Good Mental Hygiene

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It's often said that "where the mind goes, the body follows." That's why we keep our eyes on the road and our hands on the wheel. If we look too long in one direction, we steer in that direction, and sometimes right off the road! But, even with our eyes on the road, we can get derailed and our life can be less joyful, peaceful and authentic. The secret? Just as we practice good physical hygiene, we also can practice good mental hygiene. Here are some exercises that can create a positive … [Read more...]

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Listening to self to hear the soul

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When it comes to taking care of yourself, the first thought that might come to you is a day at the spa or a long walk in the woods. These types of activities certainly can soothe the body and relax the mind. However, self-care involves more than a physical direction or action. It has a much deeper meaning. Self-care involves keeping your energy level high - not necessarily just your physical energy, but also your soul energy. It's the awareness that you feel absolutely drained, or know that you … [Read more...]

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Who Should Recognize me?

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I recognized when I went to the doctor's office last month how rare it is that I go there. The doctor held out her hand as to introduce herself to me. After the cordial shake, she realized (with some embarrassment) that I had been her patient for the last 15 years. I just hadn't had many opportunities to visit, so it's understandable that she didn't recognize me. Why hadn't I needed to go that often? Years ago, it seems that when I had a physical problem it would just hang around, or … [Read more...]

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What is Your Wellness Plan?

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Many people assume they are healthy until they have some serious symptoms that disrupt their daily routine. When these symptoms become too uncomfortable, they visit their doctor. Most physicians usually dispense a pharmaceutical drug to relieve symptoms. This solution doesn't solve the root problem of their illness. So in addition to their symptoms, their body may experience mild to serious side-effects from the pharmaceutical drug. This type of care is primarily what health care plans cover. … [Read more...]

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Inner Reflective Self Care

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One often overlooked aspect of self care is honoring the part of you that animates your body as you read this. One could say that it's the "more real" part of you. At physical death, the body disintegrates, while you awaken to realize that you are the light, energy and consciousness that used the body vehicle to experience that life. You are indestructible and infinite, and even when you're fused to a body, you cannot separate yourself from this eternal aspect. As you reflect upon and … [Read more...]

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Jin Shin Jyutsu for Self-Care and Loved Ones

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One morning my sweet 10-year-old dog, Jack, suddenly began yelping in pain and lifting his leg. I wasn't aware of any incident to cause it. There was no sign of any injury. I was very concerned and scheduled an appointment with a health practitioner for that afternoon. In the meantime, I wanted to do something to help him. I thought of the Japanese healing art I had recently been introduced to called Jin Shin Jyutsu. It involves placing your fingertips on designated "safety energy locks." … [Read more...]

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Cultivating ‘metta’ in our conscious lives

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When we talk about learning to love and accept ourselves, I've heard some people describe it as coming across as kind of "cheese-ball," and frankly, it often tends to be. I don't wish to denigrate the wisdom that holding oneself in a place of respect and kindness is important. In fact, I am here to support and endorse it. After all, how can we truly develop a compassionate, healing presence with others without including ourselves? What I want to do is change the context of what it means to feel … [Read more...]

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