4 Important Self-Care Practices for a Happy, Healthy Life

1 | Safe Space on Social Media. Sometimes it's all just too much and I don't have the emotional capacity to engage with the world online. That's fine. I don't force online socializing. However, sometimes I want to look at content that I know will encourage me and feel safe. So I use my private Instagram account to follow only "safe" content. I follow zoos and gardens and museums and a few select family members. This way, I can open social media and have safe, private, uplifting content to enjoy. And one day, I can easily share this educational content that I've curated with my daughter for her own enrichment and delight!

2 | Movement. Even if I'm not feeling up for exercise moving my body really helps manage stressful thoughts, emotions, and events that come up throughout the day. My go-to movements are running, Pilates, Yoga, and dance. Even if I don't do a full ballet practice I can turn on some music and move to the rhythms for a quick and easy release of tension. My daughter enjoys dancing with me so it's super easy to squeeze movement into days full of baby care.

3 | Thinking. Have you heard of business executives scheduling time to think during their workday? It's great. I recommend it. I find that even just a few minutes of intentional thinking rewards me with my best ideas for my work and my personal projects. If you frequently have a busy mind (🙋🏾‍♀️) this might be the very thing your brain wants from you — a little dedicated time to wander.

4 | Sleep. Since baby girl has returned to sleeping 12 hours most nights I've made it my goal to sleep eight hours every night. I'm tempted to stay up and get things done while Bee sleeps, but I know my future self will appreciate the good, long sleep. If I'm honest with myself I probably won't take a nap during the day if I have the opportunity, so I take care to protect my nighttime sleep. Lately I've been loving a silk pillowcase and jumbo velvet scrunchie for some overnight haircare while I sleep! 👇🏾

How do you take good care of yourself? How do you stay happy and healthy?

Upcoming Workshops

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November 21 & 23 | Redefining Self-Care

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It’s not just grooming and pampering, though it’s great to make time for that too! Let’s figure out exactly what gives you life and keeps you well and how to consistently take good care of yourself. Registration is open!

-Saturday, November 21 at 11am to 12:30pm CDT

-Monday, November 23 at 7:30am to 9:00am

-Monday, November 23 at 7:30pm to 9:00pm

December 19 & 21 | Helping Hands — Giving & Receiving Care

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The whole world is having a hard time right now. But asking for help and receiving help isn’t always easy. A lot of the time we don’t even know what we need! This workshop will help you learn what serves you best and how to ask for it even when everyone around you is struggling. And, since we all could use a helping hand, we’ll also identify ways to help others without ending up feeling depleted.

-Saturday, December 19 at 11am to 12:30pm CDT

-Monday, December 21 at 7:30am to 9:00am

-Monday, December 21 at 7:30pm to 9:00pm