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The idea of self-care kit has become more familiar and appreciated in recent years. You can’t pour from an empty cup. And in the age of COVID-19, political protests, and social distancing, your cup likely needs to be refilled quite often and quite deeply.
So, whether you typically put others’ needs above your own, feel burned out, or routinely manage anxiety or depression, learning to pause and take care of yourself can help.
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We’re living in uncertain times, and thinking too much about an unknown future makes it hard to be in the here and now.
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When you feel cooped up or you’re home with too many people at once, it can increase the risk of conflict.
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost everyone’s lives in some way. At one point, nearly 95% of the country was under some kind of lockdown or shelter-in-place order.
While some states are slowly starting to reopen, many others are still being encouraged to stay safe at home.
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We are living in uncertain times. While this is certainly uncomfortable, it’s normal to feel out of sorts and lack confidence in making decisions about the future. Additionally, it is human nature to do better when we have routines that we can rely on. If our routines get thrown off for any reason, then our foundation feels shaky, leading to a feeling of more uncertainty.
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Are you your own toughest critic? Many people struggle with self-compassion and simply being kind of themselves. They have no problem showing grace and kindness to others but don’t carry out those actions when it comes to their own worth.
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We are living in truly unusual times. Perhaps every generation has their life-defining moment, and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 is likely to impact us for a long time. But how can we find a balance between following guidelines and staying safe without submitting to constant panic and hysteria? You may be surprised to find that there can even be silver linings to this world-wide situation.
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Grief, no matter its cause, is painful in so many ways. Everyone perceives losses differently, but if you are grieving, it is essential to make room for it in your life.
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Mindfulness has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, but it’s more than just a buzzword or hot topic. Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present.
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