OK, so travel as a method for self-care may not be for everyone. If traveling causes you tons of stress or you’re a certified homebody this may not be for you. But for those of you that enjoy travel or you feel the benefits outweigh the stress-inducing feelings you might feel, read on to find out how it can be used for self-care also.

Did you know that 80% of New Year’s resolutions typically fail by February? New Year’s resolutions can be life-altering if you stick with them. However, what typically happens is we skip a day or two, which may turn into a week and then a few weeks. What if instead of giving up, we view every day as New Year’s Day and keep going?

Regular self-care isn’t something we typically focus on as a society and even less so during busy times such as the holidays. However, self-care builds resilience and becomes even more important in those times when emotions are running high and there are a million things to get done. So, how do you fit in self-care during the holidays?

Organizing your health information is vital to your ongoing care. It becomes more imperative if you are living with a chronic illness, multiple diagnoses, or managing several people's healthcare. Organize your information by learning what to keep and how to file it for easy locating.

Organizing your medical information is vital at any age for many reasons. It’s even more imperative if you have a chronic illness or multiple diagnoses. There are also several options for how to store your information and find which one might be best for you.

Self-care is important to combating stress and improving resiliency but can focusing on another’s needs improve our own self-care? Research shows it can and here are some ways that you can help others to improve your own well-being.

Self-care is a process of investing in your well-being. When we tend to our health, we create more resilient bodies and minds. What are some things that can help us feel better that may be a bit out of the ordinary?

Tourism has exploded in the last few decades bringing about more affordable options to fit every budget, but what should you take into consideration when selecting and planning your next travel destination.

Setting goals and creating a plan for change are things we can do anytime when we want to accomplish a dream or tackle a project. But do we have to complete all the steps alone? Why should we have an accountability partner?

Procrastination is unnecessarily putting off tasks that need to be done and typically happens when the overwhelm is bigger than the need to get things done. It is a fairly common phenomenon however there are things we can do to help ourselves. Read on for some tips to help reduce the tendency to procrastinate.

Going on your first solo trip but you’re not accustomed to doing things alone? It can be freaking hard to be alone in another country and it can be exhilarating. There are things you can do close to home to prepare you for striking out on your own in another land.

Recently a woman in one of my Facebook groups posted she was taking her first solo trip to Boston from New York for the day. When I shared her experience with a friend of mine who is considering solo travel as a lifestyle, my friend’s reaction was, “That doesn’t count! It’s too close and only for the day?” So what does count?

This story was originally on my website but my friend and web developer suggested it was too long. When I saw it in action, especially on iOS, I had to agree. However, I wanted a way to share a life filled with transitions and how they brought me to the decision to become a Life Coach.

During my time as a speech therapist, I instructed my patients on the use of a Smartphone to help with memory, attention, and organization. Many of those app suggestions came from my own personal use to keep my day-to-day life organized. Now, I share this information with coaching clients to help them get on track in organizing their lives.

Life can be challenging at times and as humans, we typically will face dark periods from time to time. What helps us during these times? Everyone is different and will handle it in their own way. What helped me during a pretty crappy period of my life was focusing on the blessings I found. And the occasional primal scream.