You have probably heard the term “self-care” used a lot lately. It has become a popular buzzword in the media and in personal development circles. However, you still may be unclear on what it means, just as I was when I first heard about it. While the concept does involve taking care of yourself, it actually goes much deeper than you thought.
Read on to learn what self-care is, why it matters and how to get started doing it.
Do you find it hard to be a positive thinker? Or maybe you’re tired of hearing complaints and people whining.
No matter how you wish to be a positive thinker every day, everyone does get negative at some point in his or her life. Whether it is at work or home, negative situations happen almost all the time. Unfortunately, we cannot avoid adverse situations and thus beg the question of how can we flip these negative thoughts into positive ones.
Being surrounded by people with a negative attitude is not avoidable. They always see the worst in every situation for whatever reason. It’s as if their day is not complete unless they find something to complain about.
When I started journaling, I came across a journaling prompt to write a letter to my “Younger Self” as an adult. This is a letter that I wrote and quite frankly, it was liberating having no child of my own. In retrospect, writing this letter is a brilliant plan!
Mindfulness is a hot topic right now and for a good reason. Mindfulness has been shown to have a range of benefits and can improve your physical, mental and emotional health. Whether you want to practice mindfulness to help you deal better with stress or to help you live a more positive life, you’re likely to have lots of questions.
Here are some answers to the most common questions people have about mindfulness.
