Each one of us has a personal ritual, whether we know it or not, that we do when we’re faced with a stressful situation.

For many, these rituals are not healthy or conducive to reducing stress.

Alternatively, maybe it’s something you do at the end of the day to wind down and de-stress.

However, knowing what these “self-care” routines are, and taking the time to actually do them, could be one of the best ways you de-stress and shake off the pressure and anxiety of the day.

Take a few minutes to think about your own personal rituals. Continue reading →

Quite frequently in life we are told to put others first, and as a consequence we fail to look after ourselves. Perhaps what is of the utmost importance is that we can adopt self-care rituals as a prevention tool, to the benefit of others.

When you begin adopting your own rituals, you may see an immediate boost in your emotions and due to that, you may think that you can stop. You’re wrong. Take the necessary time to ensure you are healthy, happy, and productive.

Alone Time

It can be difficult to find even a second to yourself, but it is necessary to your mental and emotional health. It is not healthy to be surrounded by people constantly – in fact, Psychology Today offers 6 reasons why alone time is healthy. Continue reading →