Tag Archives: Self Care

Not a Brain in a Jar

When was the last time you really listened to your body? If you’re like most people, it’s been awhile, possibly your entire life. Even I, who would love to say I know better, fall into this trap of behaving as … Continue reading

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From Pennsic to Peace

Only a few short days ago, I arrived home from a lovely vacation. I was at an SCA event called Pennsic. It is hard to explain if you’ve never been there, but for two weeks, 10,000+ people dressed in medieval/renaissance … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Bike: the Body Knows Best

Sometimes everyone fails at self-care. The key is in learning how to bounce back from that mistake. Ever since I got home from my four day bicycle trip around Cape Cod, I’ve been cranky and short-tempered. It made no sense! … Continue reading

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Do You Suffer from Summer Sadness?

Today is the summer solstice! If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is at its peak, the days are at their longest, and summer has officially begun! So that means that people who suffer from seasonal sadness should … Continue reading

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When It’s Hard (And Sometimes it Will Be)

Even after you’ve fought with depression for years, even once you have come out the other side, some days will be hard. I know that’s not what you want to hear (gods know, it isn’t what I wanted to hear!), … Continue reading

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