It slows time down. In scientific terms the practice activates our parasympathetic nervous system fostering emotional balance and mental cl

So, the quote is attributed to anthropologist Ashely Montagu and is basically just a clever way of saying that a life of quality is...

In our chosen profession we dedicate out lives to fostering the growth and change in others. It’s what we signed up to do, it’s what we...

“Zen Guitar, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”, “Zen and the Art of Happiness”, “Zen and the Art of Archery”, “Zen and the Art...

Journaling has been a practice for blowing off steam, self reflection, emotional centering, and personal growth since the Marcus Aurelius...

Alarming trend: The percentage of employees experiencing workplace burnout globally increased from 39% in 2019 to 43% in 2020 [9] Burnout...

If there is something more powerful for the mind than reading, I don’t know what it is. Reading exercises the brain, improves...

So last week here in Louisville we got covered up with snow. And some ice to boot. Over the two days I think we got about 6” of snow and...

When I was introduced to the concept to self care, I was under the impression it was a fairly new thing. Seems I was wrong. Go figure. My...

Camaraderie—often defined as “spirit of trust and friendship within a group”—deeply enhances our self-care practice. The seven...

To some individuals, self care is considered home spa days full of mani-pedis and full days off in pajamas eating ice cream in bed.

How cool would it be if we could start each day by putting on a pair of glasses that tint and tilt the world in our favor? I’m not...

I was recently introduced to something I’d never heard of before, the Johari Window. It wasn’t presented from a self care perspective at...

One of my favorite things. An idea released into the universe, kismetly crossing my path, and ultimately lodging itself in my mind....

Bob Proctor is a motivational speaker, thought leader, and seeker. Personally, I know him most for his 7 Universal Laws. These 7...

One of my all time favorite books is Paul Coelho’s, “The Alchemist”. If your thinking “TLDR”, the book is a brief and powerful novel...

Being somewhat new in the world of Social Work Professionals, maybe someone can clue me in as to how recent a trend self-care is. When...

A wise-ass, wise guy, wise man once said “Strong people are harder to kill than weak people, and more useful in general.” - Mark Rippetoe...

In the Social Work Professional’s world, emotionally charged situations, overwhelming stress, and emotional fatigue are going to occur....

In Cal Newport’s book “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”, he mentions the ROWE approach workplace philosophy. I’ve never heard of ROWE. For...