Self-Care Archives

Maintaining a Weekly Planning Ritual is the Highest Form of Self-Care: Here are 3 ways to get started

by Emily Madill | Dec 12, 2021 | Goals, Self-Care, Uncategorized

A planning ritual does not sound like a form of self-care. It’s not exactly bubble baths and meditation. The idea of planning and organizing can feel constricting. Or it can feel like a chore. If the sound of routines and rituals isn’t music to your ears, you’re not...

Are You Willing to Offer Yourself the Comfort That You Seek?

by Emily Madill | Aug 29, 2018 | Joyful Habits

It May Be Easier Than You Think. What does comfort feel like to you? When you need comfort, do you make yourself a priority? Or, do you tend to distract yourself? As human beings, it’s natural to need and desire comfort. It’s normal to want to feel like everything...

Adopting A Self-Care Mindset That Will Stick

by Emily Madill | Jul 18, 2017 | Self-Care

What comes to mind when you think about self-care? Do you associate self-care with being selfish? Or do you see the benefits, but feel you’re coming up short in sticking with your own plan? Perhaps you find yourself wishing: “If I could just stick with a regular...

Let Go of Your Measuring Stick: Embrace Who You Are

by Emily Madill | Jun 23, 2017 | Joyful Habits, Mindful Living, Self-Care

“Comparison is the death of joy.” — Mark Twain How often do you compare yourself to others? More importantly, how does it feel when you do? Comparing ourselves to others is a common practice. This behavior begins in early childhood as a way of learning how to gain...

Owning Our Stories is a Liberating Way to Live

by Emily Madill | May 17, 2017 | Self-Love

I had the opportunity to take part in a pottery workshop where we handcrafted a clay herb pot. I don’t consider myself much of an artist per say. I did however love getting my hands dirty and generally find creative endeavors of any kind enjoyable. During the class,...