Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain

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In my last post, we talked about some reasons why practicing self care can be really, really challenging. And because it’s a pretty big topic, and because I’m a real human with limited time, I couldn’t get to the solutions to this problem.  So, that’s what we’re gonna do today. In today’s post we’re going tap into some ways that you can start feeling empowered and motivated in doing some of those hard things in life. . Welcome to the blogcast, Unlocking Wellness! I’m Crystal McLain, curator of Crystal McLain Creative, an online resource that helps folks become INSPIRED, feel...

I’ve been running into a lot of folks lately who are struggling to practice self care. You know, basic things like doing the dishes, taking a shower, staying away from doom scrolling. And as much as they want to, there just seems to be a force field that deflects them from following through.  In today’s post we’re going to take a look at some reasons why, despite common sense and the desire to practice self care, we still feel incapable of doing so. And then we’ll learn a few ways for you to get back to taking good care of...

Have you ever slept in, and then thought you were lazy?Have you ever made a mistake, and then thought you were stupid?Have you ever given in to a craving, and then thought you were weak? Chances are, you’ve probably had thoughts similar to these at some point in your life. We all have.  These definitive, dichotomous thoughts are examples of black and white thinking. And black and white thinking is a bitch that can keep us locked up in boxes. But, luckily for us, we have the key that can set us free. In today’s post, we’re going to talk...

Today I want to get into one of the biggest illusions we encounter when we’re trying to practice acts of self care, love, or empowerment.  And this distorted reality, my friend, is the belief that we are undeserving of those things.  Yes, today we are talking about self worth.  And in this post we’re going to get to the bottom of the bullshit that’s causing us to believe that we’re undeserving, and tap into some practical tools that will not only dispel this toxic belief, but give us permission to demand only the best for ourselves.    Welcome to the...