Category: Self-care
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Why We Need Humor in Self-care
We need humor in self-care for the positive benefits, both physical and mental. Laughing out loud boosts our immune systems.
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Teawater’s Advice on Control
Teawater our resident self-care expert, was inspired by my kitten Rusty. I hope to inspire you to make time and space for yourself everyday and see God with you!
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Action Sheet for What You Can Control
Our Action Sheet for Control is based on work by Stephen R. Covey. He developed the Circle of Control in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
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Quotes on Controlling Anxiety
Here are my favorite quotes on control. The concept of control is rather deceptive.
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Worriers Who Want Peace Can Control Anxiety With Self-care
My self care and control journey is not easy. I have moments where I imagine that I really have made no progress. But I have to stand up against those shadowy thoughts that hide in the dark corners of my mind and call them out for what they are, ghosts from my past that no…
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Teawater’s Advice on Feelings
Teawater’s advice on feelings will encourage you to define and express your emotions. Our resident self-care expert, Teawater was inspired by my kitten Rusty. You can read his story here. He invites you to make time and space for yourself everyday and see God with you!
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Action Sheet for Feelings
Mental health includes recognizing and communicating our feelings. A popular tool is The Feelings Wheel. Initially, we think of being sad, mad, scared, joyful, powerful, or peaceful. But defining these feelings further can help us communicate better. Read my introductory post here.
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Quotes on Feelings
As long as I can remember, music has played a big part in my emotional health. I spent alone hours upon hours in my room listening to AM radio, vinyl 45s and albums, and later, FM radio.
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Self-care and Our Feelings
Processing feelings and emotions has been difficult for me. My childhood home environment provided little nurturing in this department. As an adult, frustration left me longing to be like Spock. If confronted with an emotional event, I would just lift one eyebrow and say, “fascinating,” and leave it at that.
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Teawater’s Advice on Self-Discovery
Teawater’s advice on self-discovery is simple, yet important! My kitten Rusty inspired Teawater, our resident self-care expert, and you can read his story here. I hope he inspires you to make time and space for yourself every day and see God with you!