While the two may sound alike, self-care and self-love are very different. In the simplest of terms, self-care is what we do for ourselves and self-love is how we feel about ourselves. Both are extremely important for overall health and wellness, and somewhat dependent on one another to restore and maintain balance in our lives.

What is Self-Care?

As above, self-care is all about taking care of ourselves through action. Life can be hectic and extremely taxing on us. Self-care tactics help to restore balance and restore our sanity. It’s not all about vanity or the outer appearance either.

Sure, pedicures and hair appointments are great, but simple things like meditation, coffee with a friend, or listening to an upbeat playlist are just as important. Continue reading →

Ladies, let’s face it: We are often our own worst critics. We spend more time beating ourselves down than raising ourselves up, and it needs to stop! By now we’ve all heard about self-care and the many benefits of “me” time.

We know self-care is not selfish or indulgent, but an effort to replenish and restore balance in our lives. Both men and women spend a great deal of time tending to the needs of others.

Of the two though, women are typically the more nurturing and emotional creatures. This is why it’s especially important for women to partake in self-care activities in the form of positive self-talk.

Benefits of Positive Self-Talk

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