Meditation is an ancient form of self-care that can be found in nearly all civilizations. Meditation may be difficult to master, but it is a recommended technique for self-care and health. How Does Meditation Work? With meditation, you are practicing breathing exercises and guided visualizations to help you empty your thoughts. This removes your concerns…
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50 Self Care Ideas For Women
It is difficult to take care of ourselves in today’s busy world. We are too involved with the growth of our careers, and as a result, we neglect our physical, mental, and even emotional health. There is a widespread misconception that women are the only ones who require self-care. This is not true! Self-care is…
Boost Your Mood: 3 Natural Ways To Take Care Of Yourself
How are you feeling today? You probably hear this question from a lot of people, but you might be wondering if they actually care about the answer. Emotions are unpredictable aspects of humanity, and the way emotions and moods bounce off of one another may leave a lot of individuals feeling down, perplexed, and dissatisfied…
How To Embrace Your Loneliness
Loneliness is something most people try to avoid. But being alone is an inevitable part of life. It happens to everyone at some time or another. It is important to be able to separate solitude from loneliness and to understand what is behind your feelings so you can embrace your loneliness. Work Out the Root…
How To Stay Connected With Family During A Pandemic
During a pandemic, some people have no option but to self-isolate and others are put into quarantine to get better control of the disease and stop its spread. These extreme measures can put a strain on some relationships, especially closely-knit families who see each other often and do things together. In some cases, a parent…
My Postpartum Depression Story
If you are close to me, you know that I have had a rough five months or so. That’s because I have been dealing with depression. Actually, postpartum depression to be exact. To kickoff the start of the Courtney Pies blog, I decided I would share my story. First let’s start off with some information…