Self-Care

blog header. White background with dark green border. On the left side there are two triangle images. One of a woman facing away looking out at the ocean, wearing a cream sweater and brown hat. The other image of a mom and dad laying in bed cuddling their young child. The test in black: "Learning to say yes and no confidently. When we stop filling our plate with people, places, and projects that we're not genuinely drawn to, we make room for the things that fulfill us and bring us joy."

Setting Healthy Boundaries: YES & NO

By New Life Counseling / May 11, 2021

Healthy boundaries are essential for successful relationships, romantic and otherwise, and a balanced, joyful life. Without boundaries, it gets hard to determine our limits and often we find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed out—not to mention feeling guilty about our choices. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few tools in your toolbox…

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Coping with Stress: Self-Care part 2

By New Life Counseling / April 23, 2021

How is stress management vital to your self-care? Your body was created to respond to stressful input- most understand this as the fight or flight response. But your body is not equipped to handle long-term, chronic stress without ill consequences. Yes, that’s right, chronic stress can make you physically sick. We will talk more in…

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The Sleep Health Connection: Self-Care Pt 1

By New Life Counseling / March 4, 2021

Good sleep is vital to your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. 5 tips to improve your sleep and mental health in part 1 of our self-care series: CBT/ talk therapy, journaling, sleep hygiene, blue lights, diet, exercise, and routine, and how lack of sleep truly effects a body.

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