When starting out, mindfulness can seem confusing and hard. We often associate it with seated meditation, imagining long periods of sitting in calm silence (a common misconception). This can be...
Self-love is the process of showing ourselves compassion and acceptance, regardless of our circumstances. It requires us to embrace our authenticity, create boundaries to keep ourselves safe and express our...
Nothing beats working from home. You don’t have to deal with distracting coworkers or frustrating commutes. You can set up your workspace in a way that perfectly aligns with your...
Conventional self-care advice not doing the trick? Fair enough. Meditation, journaling, a balanced diet, and social support might not be accessible or effective for everyone. And even if they are,...
What is Aging in Place? Current healthy aging policy defines aging in place (AIP) as the process of continuing to live independently (to some degree) in our communities throughout old...
Not to brag, but self care is kind of a big deal around here. Just check out this. And this. And this! UCA believes that active self care is critical...
There are approximately 6 billion smartphone users, and 5 billion internet users worldwide. About 1.7 billion households worldwide have at least one television, and 50% have a personal computer. These...
Self-care is a critical part of a healthy life. It means regular upkeep of our physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational needs. Our article What Does Self Care Actually Mean dives...
One in five people in the US lives with mental illness. That’s over 50 million of us! Chances are, we know someone who struggles with their mental health. Maybe we...
Self-awareness is our ability to monitor our internal world and regulate our responses. Our emotions and physical sensations act as indicators of our mood or needs. These signals may be...