Is Self Care Important for Your Health?

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Self care is essential for maintaining good physical and emotional health.1 It includes eating well, getting enough rest, exercising regularly, managing stress, and having fun. Finding a type of self care you enjoy is so important to make it a priority in your life. Benefits of Self Care Self care can mean different things to…

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Be Less Self-Critical with Mindful Art

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The way we think about ourselves affects our moods, behaviors, and relationships. Self-critical thoughts are negative thoughts that can cause us to feel bad about ourselves.  Even though they are often not based in reality self-critical thoughts can feel very true.   Start by noticing what’s happening inside your head. If you notice yourself being critical…

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Art Journaling for Beginners

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Art journaling is a great way to create a daily art practice.  You can use your art journal as a creative outlet and as a way to tune into your emotions.  You can use watercolors, acrylic paint, ink, pencil, pastel, and/or collage in your art journal.  I recommend using only materials found around the home…

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Top Apps for Meditation 

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Apps for meditation are a great way to make meditation a simple daily practice.  Apps for meditation make it easy to access great meditations anytime and anywhere.  Meditation is a wonderful way to cultivate more calm in your life and reduce stress.  To learn more about meditation and all of its amazing benefits check out…

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Art Prompts to Spark Your Creativity

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Art prompts can be a great way to spark your creativity.  There are so many benefits to practicing creativity. Such as relieving stress and improving productivity just to mention a few. And by making creativity a habit you set yourself up for success in other areas of your life. Creating a fun and engaging creativity…

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Mandalas with Meaning

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Mandalas with meaning are circles drawn as a meditative art practice.  The meaning can come from the practice itself or from the drawing you create.  This article will provide information on the benefits of meditative art practices.  Mandalas with meaning are an easy way to create a daily creative habit.  And we’ll also go over…

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7 Techniques on How to Relax Creatively

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Relaxation is a key part of living a healthy life.  But how do you relax when your life seems chaotic?  When your little ones need you constantly?  When your job is overwhelming and you can’t seem to find time to relax? Having some tried and true techniques on how to relax can help you when…

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What Is Mindful Art? How Does It Work?

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Mindfulness is a way of being in the present moment without judgment. Mindful Art uses art as a way to practice mindfulness.  It helps you become aware of your thoughts and feelings, and learn how to respond rather than react. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a state of mind.   It is when you are…

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What Mindfulness Is?

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Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to your present moment.  It is about noticing, without judgment, what is happening right now.  You can practice mindfulness in lots of different ways.  This article will define what mindfulness is and give you ways to practice mindfulness.   What Mindfulness Is? Oxford Languages defines mindfulness as “a mental…

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Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is a beautifully simple practice that can help to improve your sense of well-being as well as your physical health. It only takes a few minutes a day and the benefits of meditation are life-changing. This article will define meditation and give you a quick overview of how to start your meditation practice. What…

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