It took me until my seventieth birthday to finally stop asking permission to rest. Who was I asking? Well, myself, of course. I can be a hard task master, and have high expectations of myself. Rest?

Somewhere along the way, self-care picked up a reputation for being loud, time-consuming, and a little unrealistic. Bubble baths at sunset, perfectly planned routines, and long lists that feel more ...

As the weekend comes to a close, many of us experience the dreaded “Sunday Scaries.” However, a well-planned Sunday reset can be the perfect antidote to ease those feelings and prepare you for the ...

A personalized self-care checklist is important as self-care needs differ for everyone, and an effective plan must consider your unique habits, time constraints, and financial situation. To build a ...

People often join one of my weekly therapy groups because they feel frustrated, unsatisfied and often practice self-neglect rather than self-care. They may suffer from macro-problems, such as divorce, ...

Self-care stands as a fundamental pillar of comprehensive wellbeing that extends far beyond occasional indulgences or trendy wellness products. This essential practice encompasses deliberate actions ...

For The Self Care Lab founder, Imani Murray, she didn’t grow up watching women treating themselves to bouquets of fresh calla lilies or bundles of eucalyptus. A romantic partner sometimes gifted ...