All tagged self care

Spa Owner Deisy Suarez-Giles Shares Her Journey From Dream To Destiny

Inspired by her neighbor in the Dominican Republic at a young age, Deisy Suarez learned beauty rituals and later used them to take care of her skin during the roughest New York City winters. She often dreamed of owning her own spa while window shopping in the city and envisioned herself as the next Elizabeth Arden, with a chain of spas similar to the Red Door. Deisy’s goal was not only to do what she loved but to make a difference in people's lives, create jobs, and help single moms who struggled to make ends meet in the beauty industry.

5 Signs You Need Therapy

COVID, recession, unemployment, and returning-to-work uncertainties -- 2021 can stress out even the most stable minded among us. Even those full of optimism cannot help but become depressed or anxious during one or more of these circumstances and need help beyond what a trusted friend or loved one can provide.

7 Ways Your Mind Is Keeping You From Happiness

What’s getting in the way of your peace and happiness? Stressing you out? Creating a roller coaster of emotions, drama, and chaos? You might think your inner turmoil is directly due to what’s happening in the world around you, but Karen McGregor says the truth is quite different. It’s not what happens to you, but what you perpetually think and do in response. And that is due to the nature of your mind.

Tips to Overcome Challenging Times With Gratitude

Hard times can make it challenging to feel grateful for what you have. During these difficult times it might be hard to remember that we do have a choice in who we are being. Every thought, every moment gives us an opportunity to choose who we want to be. I want to be happy today. Here are 4 simple tips Mary offers for unlocking and experiencing the pure and simple gratitude of being, which people may find especially helpful in these times.

Doctors on Improving Women's Health During Stay-at-Home

National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16th) is a national effort to raise awareness for easy and manageable steps that women can take to incorporate healthy changes in their lives. Now, more than ever, it’s vital for women to be informed of ways that they can improve their quality of their lives. Nationally acclaimed health experts provide tips for women to address common issues they often ignore.

Self-Care Starts With Self-Worth: Simple Steps to Overcome Pandemic Depression

May is Mental Health Awareness month and Americans are struggling with loneliness, stress, and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can nourish and strengthen your short- and long-term health with personal care and preventative health measures that are easily applicable to your daily life with these simple steps.

3 Ways To Guard Against Betrayal

Betrayal comes in many variations: a friend gossiping about a secret you shared in confidence; a relative taking advantage of your hospitality to steal from you; a spouse engaging in an affair.

 But regardless of what form betrayal takes, the results share something in common.

Are You Around the Right People?

Did you know that the four people with whom you spend the most time are who you become in the future? Scary, isn’t it? This fact alone should make you very selective about the company you keep.