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5 Easy Houseplants That Double as Self-Care Reminders
5 Easy Houseplants to Love, Based on Your Mental Health Needs Plants are nature’s notification to give yourself more space in thi...
By: Shawna Davis | July 28, 2020
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Why You Don’t Need a Lot of Time or Money to Make Self-Care a Priority
What is self-care? Research shows many people misunderstand what effective self-care is and how they can best benefit from it. A...
By: Cathy Cassata | September 03, 2019
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Self Care and Your Waistline
Reaching a healthy weight isn’t something that happens only when you’re at the gym or watching what you eat. It’s influenced by th...
By: Kate Rockwood | September 24, 2019 | Rally Health
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How to Make a Self-Care Checklist That Actually Works for You
Life doesn’t always proceed smoothly, to put it mildly. When challenges you face prove difficult to handle, it can tax your emotio...
By: Crystal Raypole | July 13, 2020 | Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, CST
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Love Your Heart
February isn’t only about celebrating Valentine’s Day, it’s also National heart month. According to the Centers for Disease...
By: Mary Arguelles | February 09, 2023
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Those January Blues Are Real. Here’s How to Avoid Them
Acts of kindness, self-care, and gratitude are some of the ways you can beat back depression during the cold month of January. If...
By: Constance Gustke | January 09, 2018
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Eat These Foods to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
If you’re trying to lower your stress levels, you probably already know to start with the basics: self-care, sleep management, and...
By: Staff | October 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How Better Habits Helped a Mom Drop 60 Pounds [Video]
Christina Shahan is a supervisor at work, and a mom at home. “I’m always having to worry about being in charge of others,” she say...
By: Caroline Roberts | August 11, 2020 | Rally Health
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3 Easy Ways to Practice Body Positivity Right Now
When it comes to weight and body image, the American public is on the receiving end of a lot of mixed messages. The body positivit...
By: Leslie Goldman | May 04, 2021 | EatingWell
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Manage Stress: Healthy Thoughts, Healthy Life
How you live your life, your thoughts, and your feelings have a significant effect on your stress. Reflect: How do your life and ...
By: Mary Arguelles | May 02, 2023
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Create a Healthy Workplace
Your work environment may be in an office, a hospital, at home, or even in your car. It’s where you spend a significant part of yo...
By: Mary Arguelles | April 11, 2023
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13 Steps to Achieving Total Self-Love
Last year was a difficult one for me. I was really struggling with my mental health and was suffering from depression an...
By: Alison Rachel Stewar | September 18, 2018 | Steven O'Brien
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How to Be Happy: 27 Habits to Add to Your Routine
Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach. A few tweaks to your regular ...
By: Ann Pietrangelo | July 13, 2022 | Medically Reviewed by Lori Lawrenz, PsyD
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Manage Stress: Healthy Actions
You can breathe easier knowing you have the tools to manage your stress with simple, quick-relief actions. You may notice the sam...
By Melodie Krecisz | April 18, 2023 | Staff
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Yes, You Can (and Should) Give Yourself a Hug
Hugs can provide a lot of comfort. They can help you feel closer to someone you care about, whether that’s a partner, friend...
By: Crystal Raypole | June 16, 2020 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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Post-Vacation Blues: How to Avoid or Overcome Them
You’ve just returned from a vacation. Maybe it was the trip of a lifetime. Maybe it was a weekend getaway. Whether you’ve unpacke...
By: Rebecca Joy Stanborough | August 19, 2020 | Marney A. White, PhD, MS
