self care

For a healthy mind, body, and soul.

Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are normal experiences for a great many people. In fact, 70% of adults in the United States say they feel stress or anxiety day by day.
By Dose Pharmacy6 years ago in Longevity
My Self-Care Routine
As a recovering addict, it is super important to learn how to care for ourselves properly. After years of neglect, abuse and self-destructive behaviours, it is time that we show our bodies, minds and spirits some LOVE! It is important to be compassionate as we are recovering from addiction and to remember that no one is perfect and your self-care routine will not be. To be compassionate to ourselves, as we are healing, is one of the biggest forms of self-love we can have. Hope this finds you well.
By Kristielyn Jones6 years ago in Longevity
The Ultimate Self-Care Ritual
In today’s busy, over-stimulated world, taking the time to slow down can often feel overly indulgent and unproductive, but it’s actually the opposite. Allowing yourself the time and space to rest and revive is one of the best ways to stimulate clarity and increase an overall sense of happiness.
By Marielle Lewis6 years ago in Longevity
Importance of Alone Time
Something I never understood was how individuals have the need to be out and socialize with others, because I was always one who enjoyed being alone. However, after some time of growing and coming across a diverse group of people throughout my lifetime, I finally realized that there is importance to both socializing and alone time.
By Bia 6 years ago in Longevity
Choices
The smallest choices we make daily can determine our overall state of being, that adds up overtime. Instead of measuring our choices as either good or bad (cause our ego loves to do this), let’s just call them options; they are neither good nor bad. However, they all have consequences, once again, not really good or bad; but it gives an energetic output or frequency that will either empower us or dis-empower us. And it is with these choices we feel the energetic consequences of these choices.
By Kristielyn Jones6 years ago in Longevity
Remember to Breathe
I forget to breathe. It happens when I'm stressed out. That being said.. I forget to breathe all the time. My days have become so hectic and full of spontenaity that, out of habit, I tune into the world around me and neglect my own needs. Needs as simple as a single breath that will keep me living.
By Amara Briony W. 6 years ago in Longevity
Life After a Splenectomy
On February 3, 2020 I had a complete splenectomy. My symptoms began in the prior month as mild intermittent pain on my left side. I did not think much of this at first. I was very physically active with two jobs, one as an innkeeper; the other cleaning for my own private clients. In addition to regular daily exercise, it was not uncommon for me to have body aches. I was very active. Over the course of about a week, however, I began experiencing discomfort with breathing and my side pain escalated to the point of me making an emergency room visit. I was hospitalized after a dye contrast MRI found a 5 centimeter cyst on my much enlarged spleen. The normal size is that of about a human fist. Mine was twice that size and I actually felt very full across my entire abdominal area. The next couple of days in the hospital were for observation while I had a complete blood workup, as well as a bone marrow biopsy. There were no significant findings except that I was severely anemic, something that had been an issue much of my adult life. It was decided that a splenectomy would be best so I was given a series of vaccines that are necessary two weeks before the operation and sent home to rest until the procedure.
By Marilyn Glover6 years ago in Longevity
Feeling on Edge? Treat Yourself to a Break With These Ideas
With so much going on in the world right now—as well as in your own life—it’s entirely natural to feel stressed out. After all, life as we know it has been flipped on its head, so it makes sense that many of us are finding it challenging to adjust.
By Monica Mizzi6 years ago in Longevity
Glow from Within
Beauty isn’t the only thing that matters to glow from within. It’s about what you do in your daily life that makes you feel confident and happy with yourself. I keep my skincare in check and I use wonderful products that keep my face looking plump and healthy. However, I still didn’t glow. I was missing many things. I noticed this as soon as summer quarantine started and school stopped. I always thought I looked fine and decent but I didn’t. I looked tired and worn out. That’s because I was getting about 5 hours of sleep every night and not eating healthy. Ever since summer quarantine started, I began to focus more on myself rather than everything else around me. I did things that made me happy and confident in myself. I got more sleep, yes, that helped but it wasn’t the only thing that changed me from being a worn out rag doll to a glowing angel. Every morning before I do anything I turn on music, specifically Kpop (Nct’s music is lit) to get myself in a good mood, then I dance. Yes, the first thing I do in the morning is dance. Dancing every morning not only made me happy but I was able to lose stomach fat that had accumulated during my school year. Then I started to get into exercising with all the free time I had. I did Chloe Ting’s ab workout every other day from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Why? Because my stomach was the part of my body that I was always insecure with. It was the first workout that actually worked and I started to gain more muscle and less fat in my abdominal area. While exercising I also listened to Kpop to get myself pumped but also to have fun while exercising- I even danced while doing the exercises sometimes. Of course, I also started eating healthier because I was at home and I didn’t have to rely on a bowl of ramen to get me through my day. I ate a full bowl of rice and meat and veggies- perfectly healthy and yummy. At night I would watch a drama on Netflix or some funny videos on my favorites Kpop groups. Everything that I am able to do now we’re things I wasn’t able to do when I had school. I kept the same skincare routine but I looked exhausted when I didn’t do all these activities in my daily life, while now not only do I look like I’m glowing from within but I feel like it. My point is, just your awesome skincare routine isn’t going to cut it, it’s also what you do in your life that makes you happy and confident in who you are.
By Chloe Tam6 years ago in Longevity
LEAVES ON A STREAM
There was first a time, a very long stretch of time, when I felt that I was living life as I should. Each and every day I would wake up, do my daily errands, finish my work and go to bed. It’s true that I felt a lot of stress and strain. But I felt that it was healthy for me, as I believed that work was what life was all about. As for pleasure, it was my genuine belief that fun only came from achieving weekly allowances, credentials and other positivities from working; and by that I mean working very hard.
By Rebecca Sharrock6 years ago in Longevity
My routine to live up to my days
The human body is mostly made up of water, and mine is no exception to it, which is why I consistently start my day by drinking a couple of glass of water, usually spaced out throughout the early morning. I've also gotten more consistent with my workouts, as I'm thinking of possibly joining a branch of the military, and we all know that being in your best shape should be a plus. And as Bruce Lee said, our body is water and our mind is our body, therefore my mind is water, and I am water.
By Unidentified Writer6 years ago in Longevity
The Morning Routine
In no way do I want to come off braggadocious when I delve into the details of my morning routine and how wonderful it makes me feel. The goal here is to INSPIRE. Although I could be more consistent (working my way up to consistency, life happens) my morning routine is my holy grail, and It sets the tone for my day. I can survive a day or two of skipping it but by day three, I am easily wrapped up in my emotions and thoughts - the way people act towards me, negative feelings, and painful memories. I have to remind myself, ah yes... had I not flaked on my routine, this all could have been quite different.
By Mandy Salcedo6 years ago in Longevity