Self-Care

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Kids & Teens
3 Mindfulness Initiatives Helping Kids Thrive 

From small children learning to build self-esteem to university students developing lifelong stress management skills, young people of all ages need attention and care to nurture their mental health. Read More 

  • Kylee Ross
  • February 14, 2023
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Why You Need a Self-Care Plan 

Shelly Tygielski offers a three-step exercise to help you get started with your own self-care plan—no bubble bath required. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • January 3, 2023
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Gratitude
What Self-Love Really Means 

Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock explores how calling in our communities both near and far is an essential part of deepening into self-love and gratitude. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • October 25, 2022
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
The Power of Sustainable Self-Care 

Shelly Tygielski explores how consistently showing up for yourself first lays the foundation for our life’s purpose—showing up for others—and how to create your own self-care practice. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • June 17, 2022
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Expert Interviews
Healthcare Starts With Self-Care 

How Dr. Reena Kotecha and Mindful Medics support healthcare professionals so they can show up with compassion and optimal mental and emotional health. Read More 

  • Oyinda Lagunju
  • March 25, 2022
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
5 Ways for Teachers to Take a Self-Compassion Break 

While working nonstop to help their students thrive, educators often end up neglecting their own well-being. High-school counsellor and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher Lisa Baylis offers a toolbox of simple practices for educators to offer themselves the same compassion they show in the classroom. Read More 

  • Lisa Baylis
  • March 9, 2022
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