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How do you define “self-care”?

April 15, 2021 barbdepree

I’ve discussed self-care from different perspectives with a yoga instructor, a health sciences researcher, and a cardiologist, among others, as…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: self care, stress

What if I’m too tired to engage with my partner?

March 4, 2021 barbdepree

Maybe the kids have flown the coop—or maybe not. Maybe your parents need more attention, via remote control because—pandemic. Maybe…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Lifestyle Filed under: exercise, fatigue, hormones, intimacy, medications, relationships, self care, stress

Is there a light at the end of this COVID-19 tunnel?

February 4, 2021 barbdepree

I know there are people in worse straits. But I’m struggling, and am looking for ways to stay focused on…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, mindfulness, self care, stress

I want to start this year mindfully. Any suggestions?

December 24, 2020 barbdepree

What a wonderful goal! For most of us, the holiday season is a blur of expectation, preparation, and celebration blended…

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Uncategorized Filed under: mindfulness, self care

What can I be doing to care for myself right now?

November 12, 2020 barbdepree

I’m extra stressed by the pandemic. In my pre-coronavirus practice, I would have started a post about self-care talking about…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Uncategorized Filed under: anxiety, diet, mindfulness, self care, stress

What can I do to feel more resilient?

June 4, 2020 barbdepree

Menopause, coronavirus, and a child unexpectedly home from college—life is coming at me really fast right now. We all have…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: anxiety, menopause, self care, stress

I’ve been hearing a lot about brainspotting. What is it and what can it do?

May 7, 2020 barbdepree

Brainspotting evolved out of David Grand’s work and experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It can be an…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: self care, therapy

So why do I suddenly feel lonely? Is it because of all the uncertainty around coronavirus?

April 30, 2020 barbdepree

People sometimes ask me to socialize, but I’ve always been a bit of a loner. That makes sense. I think…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: relationships, self care, stress

Since when did COVID-19 refer to weight gain?

April 23, 2020 barbdepree

I’m sheltering at home and can’t quite keep myself from snacking.  Yes, it was a patient who mentioned the “COVID-5”…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: diet, exercise, self care, yoga

I often get down on myself, thinking I’m lazy and boring, for example. I know it’s not healthy, but how can I stop?

February 13, 2020 barbdepree

You’re already off to a good start at changing the story your brain is telling you because you’ve noticed the…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: empowerment, self care, self image, self-esteem

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