Self-love is the process of showing ourselves compassion and acceptance, regardless of our circumstances. It requires us to embrace our authenticity, create boundaries to keep ourselves safe and express our needs. It’s an ongoing practice that many of us may struggle to maintain. Some of us may not even know where to start. Today, we’ll [...]
The article discusses how to achieve inner peace and a stress-free life. It talks about how inner peace is more than just a calm state of mind and how it can help us deal with stress. The article provides strategies for gaining inner peace, including creating a positive mindset, incorporating mindfulness practices, developing healthy relationships, and prioritize self-care. It also discusses how inner peace can be achieved through UnifiedCaring.org's membership program.
Nothing beats working from home. You don’t have to deal with distracting coworkers or frustrating commutes. You can set up your workspace in a way that perfectly aligns with your personal workflow. And you can grab snacks whenever you want! But the wonderful benefits of working from home do not come without a few drawbacks. [...]
Conventional self-care advice not doing the trick? Fair enough. Meditation, journaling, a balanced diet, and social support might not be accessible or effective for everyone. And even if they are, people may still want to add a few outside-of-the-box ideas to their self-care kit. Today, we’ll talk about 6 unusual self-care techniques to manage stress. [...]
What is Aging in Place? Current healthy aging policy defines aging in place (AIP) as the process of continuing to live independently (to some degree) in our communities throughout old age. It emphasizes the avoidance of nursing home facilities. AIP allows older adults to stay connected to loved ones, maintain autonomy, and avoid the high [...]
Not to brag, but self care is kind of a big deal around here. Just check out this. And this. And this! UCA believes that active self care is critical to a life well lived and should be accessible to everyone. Self care means making a conscious effort to support our own emotional, physical, and [...]
There are approximately 6 billion smartphone users, and 5 billion internet users worldwide. About 1.7 billion households worldwide have at least one television, and 50% have a personal computer. These numbers are projected to grow. We are living through the Digital Revolution, and an ever-evolving one, at that. Our jobs, social lives, and hobbies often [...]
Self-care is a critical part of a healthy life. It means regular upkeep of our physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational needs. Our article What Does Self Care Actually Mean dives deep into what self care is, why it’s necessary and how to do it. And while it’s highly beneficial, it does have its drawbacks. Today [...]
One in five people in the US lives with mental illness. That’s over 50 million of us! Chances are, we know someone who struggles with their mental health. Maybe we struggle with ours. No shame there. Our environment, genetics, and personal history may contribute to this experience. Mental issues range from mild to so impairing [...]
Self-awareness is our ability to monitor our internal world and regulate our responses. Our emotions and physical sensations act as indicators of our mood or needs. These signals may be in response to external factors (e.g., other people or scenarios, etc.) or internal influences (e.g., thoughts, hunger, etc.). Self-awareness also allows us to self-reflect, learn [...]