Self Care Archives - Women Belong

This Subversive Question Will Change Your Day… and Your Life

by Faith Laux | Jun 8, 2022

What do I really want today? It sounds simple. It sounds ordinary… trite even. But look deeper. Most of us focus on what we should do, what we need to do, what we have to do in order to keep ourselves and our families afloat. We might even focus on what we intend to...

‘Tis the season for divorce? Three things to think about if you or someone you love is contemplating divorce in the new year.

by Brenda Bridges | Jan 5, 2022

It’s the end of the year, and the holiday season is winding down; you might be surprised to know that the divorce season is ramping up. Divorce season, what on earth is that? I’ve not seen it in the Hallmark aisle, and retailers have already jumped...

When Your Over-50 Body Says, “Whoa, Baby, I’ve Had Enough!”

by AnnMerle Feldman | Apr 19, 2021

I hope you’ll sign up for my free, 60-minute Body Vitality workshop! The link is below and in what follows I explain what I do and why it is important for you. Just yesterday, I attended a Women Belong “Introductions” event and met the most fascinating woman, who told...

Self Care: 3 Simple Ways We Can Improve Our Lives Daily

by JOY POSKOZIM | Feb 19, 2021

I absolutely adore this picture that came up for me when I was looking for photos of self-care. Why? Because this.Is.ME. My idea of self-care is staying in bed as long as my schedule (and bladder) can stand it in the morning. I LOVE my bed. I bought it at a place...

Managing Stress in Turbulent Times

by Sarahlynn M Etta | Nov 30, 2020

Take a moment to notice your body. Are your shoulders elevated, jaw clenched, or breath shallow? Pause and take several deep breaths. What do you notice? Has anything changed? This very simple process interrupts the stress response, calms the nervous system, and helps...