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We can find opportunities for self care in our daily activities. Let's look at alternative ways that we can bring the practice of self-care into our daily lives, honing in on what’s often a challenge this time of year. What’s one way you practice sel... 

Holiday time can be a bit of a pressure cooker with resentment for many of us. So rather than look at paying attention to resentment as an overwhelming, stressful or “negative” thing, I want to invite you to look at that as an opportunity to go deepe... 

Engage with Margeaux for a mindful moment of recognizing, observing, and accepting emotions–even if they aren’t so pretty. Learning how to move through uncomfortable emotions can be meditative. Join her in journaling about any and all emotions you’re... 

It’s easier to identify a few areas of focus in the new year than try and tackle too many things at once. Guide Edie will coach you in taking tiny steps toward your new year intentions, even before the year ends. What are your intentions for next yea... 

Guide Edie helps you acknowledge the pressure you feel, thank yourself for the superwoman you are, and then put into practice a few practical ways that help offload the mental load, especially during the holiday season. Moms, feel free to share tips ... 

  As a culture, we use busyness as a badge of honor. We use martyrdom as the sign of a good mother. We use stuff as a symbol of our worth. All the while suffering from ever increasing disconnection, loneliness, and overwhelm. I’m here to tell you how... 

  The incredible mental health professional Mishara D. Winston teaches boundaries as "juicy, connective, pleasurable, action-based promises to self.” The also incredible Prentis Hemphill describes boundaries as “the distance at which I can love you a... 

Stress relief doesn't have to look like an expensive weekend get away -- you can complete the stress response cycle with just one tool: your body. In times of stress, try one of the 4 S's (Sounds, Scents, Shakes, and Self-holds) to allow yourself to ... 

Turn your attention to moments that bring you joy. Make a mental (or actual) note each time you experience one. Maintaining this practice can decrease stress, increase resilience to “negative” emotions, and improve mindfulness. What was your last mom... 

  While the holidays can be a time of connection and joy, they can also be challenging for self-proclaimed people-pleasers, who often wrestle with a strong need to maintain approval from others. However, what we don't do in this safe space is judge! ... 

  We’ve all been there: the moment when you realize a friendship is no longer serving you or has become an unhealthy impact on your life. The term “toxic friendship” has been tossed around recently, but our partner, Real, helps us determine what that... 

Our partner, Real, shows us when we practice sitting with and exploring feelings like gratitude, we can increase both serotonin and dopamine in our brains and naturally begin to practice gratitude more often. Thoughts of gratitude will become more re... 

  Intimacy is often thought about in association with romantic relationships, but it’s an important aspect of all relationships. Intimacy exists in different forms for different people, much like love languages. Understanding the types of intimacy yo... 

Dr. Nina Vasan, Real Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer, walks you through how to properly check in and start the conversation with a friend who’s struggling mentally. She’ll show you how to ask open ended questions, be patient, and how to get yo... 

Hello AthletaWell! This week, our partner Real, will focus on connection and learn the value of investing in real and authentic relationships with those around us. Watch the video above as @Real_DrNina breaks down the value of community to start us o... 

Prioritizing yourself during life’s stages and transitions is not a behavior that is modeled to people. Many have learned to focus on nurturing and developing the lives of others in ways that may have aligned with their values but have also left litt... 

Let's break it down. Reaching your goals can be frustrating, but time blocking can help you plan out your day to day so you can set aside time to focus on you. Let me know your goals in the comments and try out the time blocking method. If it's not f... 

Self-care is an experience, which means it can take time to navigate what that means for you. Check out my tips so you can start your journey and gain the support from your community. Activity: Start a note and write down... How will you ask for help... 

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Real, a new kind of mental wellness app designed to fit your schedule, comfort level, and needs. Their therapists and tools will empower you with the skills you need to take control of your emotional wel... 

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it can be easy to get in the shuffle of never-ending to-do lists and packed social calendars. With those social calendars also comes time to gather and connect with loved ones. We created a game, inspired ... 

So I have a secret to share. There was a time in my life when the question "Can you tell me about yourself?" wreaked all sorts of internal havoc on my sense of identity! Privately I would debate questions like, do I start with the fact that I am a mo... 

To celebrate Women's Equality Day, track and field star Allyson Felix connects with Power of She Fund Child Care Grant recipients, Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaleo Kanahele Maclay, to talk all things raising a family while pursuing your dreams. Here are... 

Here’s a thing I stopped doing a few years ago: Shrinking into my (already small) airplane seat, giving up space that I literally paid for. Because a step toward rejecting diet culture—and much of our social conditioning as women—is starting to unapo... 

Watch my videos above to better support your well-being while traveling! 9 Ways To Support Yourself During Travel: 1. Take resources to help with pain: this doesn’t have to be bulky. If you’re dealing with tension and you know foam rolling helps, pac... 

Did you know just 10 minutes of walking a day has been found to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and improve overall mental health? In this 2-minute video, Physical Therapy Guide @Leada_M helps break down what evidence shows exercis... 

We are the co-creators of lives, so therefore it’s no secret the that words that we speak to ourselves are just as important as the food that we feed ourselves. Choosing positive thoughts and incorporating positive affirmations or mantras as part of ...