Service leads to fulfillment. Here’s what that takes.
“The best thing we can do for each other is take genuine care of ourselves.” That’s the banner on my website, and I wholeheartedly believe that consciously and intelligently tending to our own gardens makes us healthier and happier and the world a better place. I wrote about this in my column last week. But we […]
How (and why) to be your own friend
The ways we beat ourselves up can be subtle. Maybe it’s a reflexive “what’s wrong with me” when you can’t figure something out. Or a shame-ridden kick when you’re down: “I shouldn’t be in a rut; I have a good life” — as if only glee is allowed in the absence of acute trauma. You […]
Nourish your whole self with homemade soup — and cookies
Self-care involves eating a healthy diet and enjoying occasional indulgences. As chef and food blogger Maribeth Mulready puts it, “and by occasional, I mean daily.” I agree. Thus, I asked her to share a few of her favorite quick-and-easy recipes. I’ve written before about how cooking is inherently generous and loving. The food we make […]
Specific self-care for natural headache relief
We’re glued to our devices, and it’s reversing the natural curve of our necks. This leads to more than just weird posture; it’s a major source of headaches and pain. This is what I got to chatting with Family Nurse Practitioner Becky Geck of the Houston Headache Institute about one Wednesday afternoon after she took […]