Sass and Sippy Cups

Self care is being talked about everywhere these days. There is no denying the physical and mental health benefits of putting ourselves first. But there's also no denying we are all busy as hell. Between work, family, housework, and everything else, who has time to take up a hobby or take a class? There are ways to work in self care regardless of how much time we can spare. At the bare minimum, we can multitask. Listen to a podcast or audiobook on your commute or during your workout. Blast the tunes and have a dance party while doing housework. Grab a pretty bouquet of flowers while you're at the grocery store. I know that when the apartment is clean, candles are lit, and I have pretty flowers to look at, I'm immediately in a better mood. I color my hair at home, so while it processes, I soak in a bath. Here are some ideas if you have some more time: go for a walk sit outside with a drink and read/color/write/do a ...

Are you prone to anxiety and worry? I’ve suffered from anxiety since elementary school. Back then it usually stemmed from bullying by my peers and a desire to do well in school.   As I got older, it became much worse with the passing of loved ones, my father’s declining health, and my mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. I went through every day with a never ending list of “what-ifs” running through my head.   As every situation passed, I remained vigilant, thinking that if I allowed myself to calm down or even –GASP-- be happy, something bad would come along and ruin it.  I Can’t Control the Weather, Can You? I’ve come to realize that the majority of the things that made me anxious and -sometimes still do- stem from other people and THEIR circumstances.   Things like my husband’s job, my parents’ health, and how my actions might affect others.   While it’s obviously not a bad thing to be considerate, I tend to go a little overboard, many times neglec...