By Morgan Bundrant Solitude is creativity’s best friend, and solitude is refreshment for our souls. ~Naomi Judd Many definitions for “self-care” exist. The International Self-Care Foundation defines it as, “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.” In a more practical sense, I like to think […]
Self-discovery
How to Cultivate a Sense of Wonder in Life
By Rae Oliver “He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” – Albert Einstein Our responsibilities grow as we get older — mortgages, car payments, medical insurance, and school fees, to name some. As much as we want to avoid it, […]
Humility’s Strength: 4 Signs of a Humble Leader
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. ~Lao Tzu A true leader is not afraid to show his or her human side, especially humility. This valuable trait can inspire and motivate others to support a leader through […]
4 Stages of Self-Love
While it’s easy to treat yourself to a spa day or binge on your favorite dessert, self-love requires time and effort. This includes reflecting on both the negative and positive in your life. You have to be open to looking at yourself with an honest and kind eye. By proactively engaging in self-love, you are […]
Caring for Ourselves: 5 Tips for Practicing Self-Compassion
By Ann Heathcote The first step in devising a workable, balanced and realistic strategy for practicing self-compassion starts from one important cornerstone – being kind to yourself. This might sound like a truism, or even a vague aspiration. In fact, being kinder to ourselves takes consistent effort. However, practicing self-compassion is an important goal and, […]