In today’s blog, we share 60 self-care ideas—20 each when you: Feel you have no time Only have an hour Time seems endless Why Self-Care? Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s a necessary part of your well-being. It can improve the balance between your physical, mental,...
Lisa Aranas
Spring Cleaning Yourself to a New Life
Spring Can Bring New Hope Are you tired of experiencing life the way you do? Do you wonder if your feelings of emptiness, depression, anxiety, overwhelm, aloneness, etc., will ever be in your past? Have you done countless hours of therapy but still struggle to enjoy...
Attachment Style Quiz
Attachment Style Quiz:What Is My Attachment Style? In honor of Valentine’s Day, take this quiz to discover your romantic attachment style—and where you might fit in the animal kingdom.Are you a Platypus, Polar Bear, Border Collie, or Shell-Bound Barnacle? Note: This...
Making Peace With Anxiety
A Chance Encounter Leads to a Struggle With Anxiety A few years ago, my mother lived alone in an Arizona ranch home. While folding laundry one day, she felt a sting on her arm. When she looked down, she noticed a scorpion scurrying away. Her adrenaline spiked, and a...
Change Is Hard and Possible!
Have you ever wondered: Why is change so hard? Why do I tend to repeat the same mistake I thought I already learned? Have I permanently slid back into my old, unhealthy habits? Have I truly changed?” You’re not alone. Listening to Tory Eletto’s podcast, “The Myths of...
Your Relationship With Breath
What’s your relationship with your breath? Is it a friendly resource? Perhaps a tool for performance? A frustrating reminder of your panic—unyieldingly unpredictable? A reminder from others that your emotions are too much, cueing “Take a breath!” Or are you reading...
Sexual Abuse Recovery
Recovery from sexual abuse is possible no matter what age you are or how long it’s been. Signs and Symptoms of Unhealed Sexual Abuse When you hear words such as “sexual assault awareness” or “child sexual abuse”, do you feel: You’re being “pulled apart” on the inside...
Mental Health Issue or Spiritual Awakening
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. Some Signs That You May Need Help Are you experiencing any of these? Depression, anxiety, or panic attacks Lack of desire to go to work Not wanting to talk to anyone Feeling like everything is falling apart Feel like you...
Finding the “We-ness” in Your Strained Relationship
Do you have a strained relationship with a friend, family member, or spouse? Choose an issue, and I’m sure you’ll be able to identify someone close to you (or who used to be) who vehemently holds the opposite opinion. This difference in opinion may have even strained...
26 Powerful Positive Affirmations to Start Each Day and Stave Off Negative Self Talk
Today, we offer you 26 powerful affirmations. But, before we list the self-affirmations, let’s discuss when they’re appropriate.When to Use Self-Affirmations To Feel Happier or More Secure The power of self-affirmation and visualization can come into play when you...