Take Short Breaks to Feel Better and Accomplish More
Do you get up and go-go-go until you fall into bed at night, or do you take short breaks throughout your day? Years ago, I used to work non-stop from…
How to Meditate
Do you meditate? Have you ever tried it? I’ve found meditation to be one of the most profound practices in existence, to make one feel centered, calm, and relaxed. Its…
Yes, You do have Time for Self-Care
In my last post, I asked if you thought you had time for self-care. For those of you who do think you have time for it, and you act upon…
Plan your Self-Care in Advance
Does your self-care often fall by the wayside? If so, it might be because you don’t plan for it in advance. When we’re rushing through our days, we tend to…
The Problem with Perfection
I admit it: I’ve been a perfectionist for most of my life. My motto has always been “when I do something, I do it right.” Well, that has made me…
Take One Small Step at a Time to Create New Habits
Creating new habits is not as difficult as most people say it is. If you’ve “failed” at sticking to a new habit, you may now be thinking, “how rude, Stephanie!”…
Learn More about Me Personally: a Special Featured Podcast on KevinMD
This is your chance to learn more about my life and story! KevinMD interviewed me on what my life has been like living with ME/CFS and the rest of my…
Self-Advocacy is Self-Care: a Special Featured Article on KevinMD
One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is to self-advocate, or to speak up for ourselves. By voicing our needs, we educate others, we often receive…
What it Feels Like to Want to Die, & 10 Ways to Cope with it
NOTICE: -This blog contains sensitive, but important, content. -If you're in need of professional or immediate help (in which there is no shame!), please: contact a medical professional, call the…
What is REAL Self-Care?: Why You Need to Take Care of Your Self
Do you let Self-Care take the backseat? If so, it’s time to change things up! In my last blog, I talked about your Self, and how you always have an…