Escaping those negative cognitions and getting yourself in the right mindset to take care of yourself.
Pause, Breathe, Smile...Repeat
Self-care and parenting. "Self-care is not selfish, rather it is a proactive way to nurture and nourish our souls that will ensure a more engaged and happy person and parent in us...an engaged and happy person and parent will not only be better able to nurture and nourish their child, but will also provide a happier, calmer, and more engaging environment for the entire family."
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This article from The New York Times explores different ways to help your body better handle stress. Suggestions like exposing your body to controlled stressful situations to condition your body to better handle stress, meditation, food, and exercise, this comprehensive article has a little something for everyone.
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Being Organized Is A Gift I Give Myself And Other People
Self-care through organization. This article explains that getting your ducks in a row (and keeping them in a row) is not easy. "That’s what makes it feel special and good and worthwhile. Having your s*** together is a gift, and it’s one that you actually deserve."
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100 Strategies to Help You Practice Self-Care
Not sure where to start on your self care journey? This article covers a little bit of everything! You can start small with some of these suggestions, or make some large scale changes to kick yourself into gear.
(By the way, you're already focusing on you just by clicking this article. You rock!)
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Can Self-Care be Prioritized when Life's "Super Busy"?
This article illustrates "a viable solution (that) could involve a combination of advance planning (to anticipate potential distractions and issues that might disrupt our self-care time) and forgiveness (of ourselves and others when things don’t go according to plan)."
