Reimagining self-care: the benefits of regular timeouts

In reading up on the concept of self-care, I stumbled onto a great deal of differing opinions. Some are negative, touting that the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness—particularly during periods of stress—involves putting your own needs ahead of other people’s needs. In other words, self-serving (or selfish)…

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You had me at chocolate: what excites you?

Months ago, I shared a new Monday mindset I began to employ as a way to encourage others who, like me, may be known (on occasion) to perpetuate Monday’s bad rap. For those of you who missed it, check out my legacy post touting what I (still) lovingly dub Funday Monday. Today, I still delight…

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